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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentJaved Akhtar defended actress Rashmika Mandanna amid criticism of her Hindi pronunciation, urging critics to try speaking Tamil to understand linguistic challenges. Rashmika embraced her South Indian accent, expressing pride in dubbing her own films in multiple languages. Akhtar's remarks highlight ongoing discussions about linguistic diversity in Indian cinema.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiAt a Congress event in Patna's Bapu Sabhagar commemorating Dr. Shrikrishna Singh's 139th birth anniversary, many seats remained empty during Mallikarjun Kharge's speech, causing embarrassment. The situation worsened when a young man claiming to support the party interrupted, saying 'Modi won't be removed like this,' leading to Congress workers assaulting him and creating chaos in the hall.
News18 Hindi··Patna
PoliticsPhoto: News18Thousands protested in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government days before Israel's October 27, 2026 election. Protesters demand an independent state inquiry into security failures before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. Netanyahu opposes this, proposing a different investigation. Opposition parties promise a state inquiry if elected. The election is a key test of Netanyahu's leadership amid public anger and political uncertainty.
News18··Tel Aviv
Crude oil prices are expected to remain volatile due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the upcoming US Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. Brent crude has crossed $117 per barrel, with investors closely watching the Strait of Hormuz, energy infrastructure threats, and US inventory data. Analysts advise caution amid headline-driven rallies and emphasize monitoring Fed guidance and weekly stock reports for market direction.
Deccan Herald··New Delhi
WorldPhoto: Aaj TakA 17-year-old NEET student in Lucknow staged his own kidnapping after losing around ₹50,000 in online gaming. He demanded ₹5 lakh ransom from his family and sent a false death message. The father collected ₹3 lakh before police found the student with his girlfriend. Investigation revealed gaming addiction and debt issues.
Aaj Tak··Lucknow
BusinessPhoto: Business StandardIndiGo and Air India Group announced plans to move about one-third of their international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai airport between January and next summer. IndiGo will transfer 12 daily departures (84 weekly), accounting for 36.1% of its international flights. Air India Group will shift 46 weekly departures (34.3%) to Navi Mumbai, agreeing to Mumbai International Airport Limited's demand for relocation.
Business Standard··Mumbai
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Photo: TOI EntertainmentJaved Akhtar defended actress Rashmika Mandanna amid criticism of her Hindi pronunciation, urging critics to try speaking Tamil to understand linguistic challenges. Rashmika embraced her South Indian accent, expressing pride in dubbing her own films in multiple languages. Akhtar's remarks highlight ongoing discussions about linguistic diversity in Indian cinema.
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