May 19, 2026
Anurag Kashyap says Ranveer Singh clipped his stomach during Lootera to feel pain: ‘It didn’t do numbers like Dhurandhar but look at his conviction’

Anurag Kashyap says Ranveer Singh clipped his stomach during Lootera to feel pain: ‘It didn’t do numbers like Dhurandhar but look at his conviction’

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Ranveer Singh’s film ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is currently creating a massive buzz in theatres, since the time it released on March 19. The film is being widely discussed not just across India but internationally as well, smashing several box office records both domestically and worldwide. Ranveer plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistan’s…

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‘We live on stolen land’: Indian-origin woman speaks out at Frisco Council meeting against racism

‘We live on stolen land’: Indian-origin woman speaks out at Frisco Council meeting against racism

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An Indian-origin woman called America stolen land and said those who are blaming immigrants are also immigrants or descendants of immigrants. An Indian-origin woman, Ankita, spoke at the recent city council meeting in Frisco and addressed the anti-India narrative being generated at these meetings without any repercussions. The woman said those who are blaming immigrants…

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Apr 09, 2026, 22:50 IST

Apr 09, 2026, 22:50 IST

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Hikaru Nakamura speaks about Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann documentary NEW DELHI: World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura has made it clear he is not interested in watching Netflix’s latest documentary on the controversial rivalry between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, even as the film sparks fresh debate in the chess world.Speaking after a recent game…

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Middle East war fallout: IMF chief warns of ‘unavoidable pain’, urges central banks to curb inflation

Middle East war fallout: IMF chief warns of ‘unavoidable pain’, urges central banks to curb inflation

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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged central banks to prioritise tackling inflation even at the cost of growth, warning that the global fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran will inevitably bring economic “pain”, PTI reported.“A word of caution upfront: this being a classic negative supply shock, demand adjustment is unavoidable. We cannot go…

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After failure of what would have been the largest supermarket merger in US history, grocery chain Albertsons cuts jobs; company says: AI is helping us …

After failure of what would have been the largest supermarket merger in US history, grocery chain Albertsons cuts jobs; company says: AI is helping us …

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A shopper at Kroger. The supermarket chain’s proposed Albertsons merger drew an FTC antitrust lawsuit. Retail chain Albertsons Companies is aggressively scaling back its physical footprint and thinning its workforce across the country as the grocery giant struggles to find its footing in the wake of its collapsed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger. The Boise-based…

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Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time. Kerala recorded a turnout of 77.50%, slightly higher than around 76% in the previous election.Voting was held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. After polling ended, officials sealed the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units at the booths. Counting of votes for all three regions will take place on May 4.In Kerala, over 2.6 crore voters were eligible to vote across 140 constituencies, with 883 candidates in the fray. The state had 1,38,27,319 women voters, 1,31,26,048 male voters, and 277 third-gender voters. Around 4,24,518 voters were in the 18–19 age group, while 2,04,608 were aged 85 and above. A total of 30,471 polling stations were set up.The contest in Kerala is mainly between the CPI(M)-led LDF, which has been in power for the past decade, and the UDF, which is trying to unseat it. The BJP is also in the fray and is challenging both fronts.In Assam, more than 2.5 crore voters were eligible to vote for the 126-member assembly, with 722 candidates contesting. The electorate included 1,25,31,552 male voters, 1,25,22,593 female voters, and 318 transgender voters. The main contest in the state is between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led alliance.In Puducherry, 10,14,070 voters were eligible to cast their votes for 30 assembly seats. The electorate included 5,39,125 women, 4,74,788 men, and 157 third-gender voters. A total of 24,156 voters were in the 18–19 age group.The ruling NDA, comprising the All India NR Congress and the BJP, is facing a challenge from the Congress-DMK alliance. Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also in the fray, making the contest triangular.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? India’s Labour Codes ExplainedDelhi’s Gas Shift: IGL Asks Residents to Move from LPG to PNG Amid Supply PushIndia Tells Seafarers To Remain Indoors As Iran War Puts Strait of Hormuz On EdgeOperation Sindoor Signals India’s Shift To Multi-Domain, Data-Driven Warfare : General DwivediWorld Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%, Flags Global Risks From West Asia Conflict’Topple Didi At Any Cost?’ TMC Releases Viral Sting Video To Target Humayun Kabir, BJP Denies Link’We Won’t Sing Vande Mataram’: Congress Councillor Rubina Iqbal Triggers Political Storm In Indore”Wartime and Peacetime Distinction No Longer Clear” Says Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit123PhotostoriesKhatron Ke Khiladi 15 probable contestants list: Farrhana Bhat, Gaurav Khanna to Manisha Rani likely to join Rohit Shetty’s showAre Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal getting back together? 5 celebrity couples who reunited post break-up- From Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma to Prince William-Kate MiddletonHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly pollsHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly polls5 elegant bridal picks for a simple court wedding beyond the lehengaNavi Mumbai’s luxury real estate boom: Developers shaping the premium market7 refreshing chutneys made with vegetable peels to keep the gut cool in summer8 unique animals that exist only in Australia and look unrealBest Hollywood horror movies streaming on OTT right now: ‘Hereditary’ and ‘The Conjuring’ to ‘The Ritual’Your biggest weakness you should never ignore; based on your number123Hot PicksKerala VotingRaghav ChadhaPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingPope Leo XIVMamata BanerjeeTop Stock RecommendationsCrude Oil PriceMike VrabelMegan Thee StallionSerena WilliamsIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date

Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time. Kerala recorded a turnout of 77.50%, slightly higher than around 76% in the previous election.Voting was held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. After polling ended, officials sealed the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units at the booths. Counting of votes for all three regions will take place on May 4.In Kerala, over 2.6 crore voters were eligible to vote across 140 constituencies, with 883 candidates in the fray. The state had 1,38,27,319 women voters, 1,31,26,048 male voters, and 277 third-gender voters. Around 4,24,518 voters were in the 18–19 age group, while 2,04,608 were aged 85 and above. A total of 30,471 polling stations were set up.The contest in Kerala is mainly between the CPI(M)-led LDF, which has been in power for the past decade, and the UDF, which is trying to unseat it. The BJP is also in the fray and is challenging both fronts.In Assam, more than 2.5 crore voters were eligible to vote for the 126-member assembly, with 722 candidates contesting. The electorate included 1,25,31,552 male voters, 1,25,22,593 female voters, and 318 transgender voters. The main contest in the state is between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led alliance.In Puducherry, 10,14,070 voters were eligible to cast their votes for 30 assembly seats. The electorate included 5,39,125 women, 4,74,788 men, and 157 third-gender voters. A total of 24,156 voters were in the 18–19 age group.The ruling NDA, comprising the All India NR Congress and the BJP, is facing a challenge from the Congress-DMK alliance. Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also in the fray, making the contest triangular.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? India’s Labour Codes ExplainedDelhi’s Gas Shift: IGL Asks Residents to Move from LPG to PNG Amid Supply PushIndia Tells Seafarers To Remain Indoors As Iran War Puts Strait of Hormuz On EdgeOperation Sindoor Signals India’s Shift To Multi-Domain, Data-Driven Warfare : General DwivediWorld Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%, Flags Global Risks From West Asia Conflict’Topple Didi At Any Cost?’ TMC Releases Viral Sting Video To Target Humayun Kabir, BJP Denies Link’We Won’t Sing Vande Mataram’: Congress Councillor Rubina Iqbal Triggers Political Storm In Indore”Wartime and Peacetime Distinction No Longer Clear” Says Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit123PhotostoriesKhatron Ke Khiladi 15 probable contestants list: Farrhana Bhat, Gaurav Khanna to Manisha Rani likely to join Rohit Shetty’s showAre Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal getting back together? 5 celebrity couples who reunited post break-up- From Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma to Prince William-Kate MiddletonHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly pollsHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly polls5 elegant bridal picks for a simple court wedding beyond the lehengaNavi Mumbai’s luxury real estate boom: Developers shaping the premium market7 refreshing chutneys made with vegetable peels to keep the gut cool in summer8 unique animals that exist only in Australia and look unrealBest Hollywood horror movies streaming on OTT right now: ‘Hereditary’ and ‘The Conjuring’ to ‘The Ritual’Your biggest weakness you should never ignore; based on your number123Hot PicksKerala VotingRaghav ChadhaPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingPope Leo XIVMamata BanerjeeTop Stock RecommendationsCrude Oil PriceMike VrabelMegan Thee StallionSerena WilliamsIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date

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Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time….

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Kangana Ranaut reacts as Ram Gopal Varma says, ‘Stabbing my past with knife called Dhurandhar 2’, drops birthday PIC

Kangana Ranaut reacts as Ram Gopal Varma says, ‘Stabbing my past with knife called Dhurandhar 2’, drops birthday PIC

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Ram Gopal Varma celebrated his birthday recently and a huge party was thrown in Mumbai. The film-makers birthday celebration was attended by celebs like Suniel Shetty, Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, Manoj Bajpayee among others. RGV has now dropped a picture from his birthday while cutting the cake and had the most witty caption. The ‘Rangeela’…

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8 IT company employees allege sexual harassment, 6 held; some gestures common in MNCs, says HR

8 IT company employees allege sexual harassment, 6 held; some gestures common in MNCs, says HR

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Image Used For Representational Purpose Only NASHIK: The Nashik police have arrested six employees of an IT company, one of them on the charge of sexual exploitation of an office colleague under a breach of marriage promise, and the remaining five on charges of sexual harassment and hurting religious sentiments of their other women colleagues…

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Brooklyn terror plot: Pakistani citizen pleads guilty to planning ISIS-inspired attack at Jewish centre

Brooklyn terror plot: Pakistani citizen pleads guilty to planning ISIS-inspired attack at Jewish centre

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A 21-year-old Pakistani national based in Canada has pleaded guilty in the United States to plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in Brooklyn, authorities said on Wednesday.According to the US Department of Justice, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, admitted to attempting to carry out “acts of terrorism transcending…

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews Char Dham Yatra 2026 preparations | India News

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews Char Dham Yatra 2026 preparations | India News

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat, to assess preparations for the Char Dham Yatra-2026. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat, to…

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Arjun Kapoor’s cryptic post on ‘accepting endings’ sparks concern among fans amid ongoing trolling

Arjun Kapoor’s cryptic post on ‘accepting endings’ sparks concern among fans amid ongoing trolling

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Arjun Kapoor has once again left fans worried after sharing a cryptic note on social media, days after opening up about how life has been “cruel” to him lately. The actor, who has been facing consistent trolling online, posted a message about “accepting endings,” sparking concern among netizens. Arjun Kapoor has once again left fans…

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Are Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal getting back together? 5 celebrity couples who reunited post break-up- From Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma to Prince William-Kate Middleton

Are Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal getting back together? 5 celebrity couples who reunited post break-up- From Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma to Prince William-Kate Middleton

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Back in 2011, after four years of dating, Justin and Jessica pulled the plug. It felt like another “standard Hollywood breakup”—until it wasn’t. They spent a few months apart, realized the grass wasn’t actually greener, and came back to the table with a much more intentional mindset. They married in 2012 and have been building…

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No trace of Pawan Khera; Banjara Hills home barricaded as Assam Police face Telangana cops’ ‘silence’

No trace of Pawan Khera; Banjara Hills home barricaded as Assam Police face Telangana cops’ ‘silence’

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Pawan Khera remains untraceable as Assam Police search for him in Hyderabad regarding alleged defamatory remarks against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. HYDERABAD: Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera remained untraceable on Wednesday as his Banjara Hills home in Hyderabad was barricaded and placed under heavy police watch, with an Assam Police team camping in the city…

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250 dogs rescued from single overcrowded home as breeding crisis worsens across England and Wales

250 dogs rescued from single overcrowded home as breeding crisis worsens across England and Wales

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More than 250 dogs found a fresh start after being rescued from overcrowding conditions in the UK, where the owners faced difficulties controlling their breeding practices. The RSPCA has identified a staggering 70% rise in such large-scale rescues, frequently linked to underlying problems such as mental health and financial stress affecting responsible breeding. The RSPCA…

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96-year-old CD Gopinath, India’s oldest-living cricketer, passes away in Chennai

96-year-old CD Gopinath, India’s oldest-living cricketer, passes away in Chennai

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MUMBAI: 96-year-old CD Gopinath passed away in Chennai on Thursday. Hailing from Chennai (formerly Madras), Chingleput Doraikannu (CD) Gopinath, who played eight Tests between 1951-60, was previously India’s oldest living cricketer. Gopinath was the last survivor of India’s first-ever Test win, over England, at Madras in 1952.Following his demise, former India, Mumbai, and Maharashtra wicketkeeper-batter…

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