Priyanka Chahar Choudhary -- who has already won hearts in Naagin and Udaariyaan, besides being one of the most talked-about contestants of Bigg Boss 16 -- enters the power-packed world of Rise & Fall 2, she's bringing plenty of glamour along for the ride.
Police in Jamui, Bihar, have arrested two main accused in the molestation of a minor girl, bringing the total arrests to five. The arrests followed an encounter where the accused were injured. The incident, captured in a viral video, has ignited a fierce political debate between the ruling NDA and opposition parties over law and order in the state.
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, engaged in violent protests, vandalising property and clashing with police over unverified claims of a female student being raped on campus. The unrest led to the suspension of classes and postponement of exams, while police registered a rape case and formed an SIT, despite the university denying the allegations as 'rumours'.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the year's top television achievements, creating unforgettable moments.
Across India, Gen Alpha students (born between 2010 and 2024) are increasingly taking to the streets to protest against poor school infrastructure, lack of teachers, and unhygienic conditions, leading to some significant wins and drawing attention to the declining state of public education.
The protests changed how we see a generation. It shook us up, broke stereotypes and woke us up to smell the coffee.
A Mumbai-based social media influencer has filed a complaint with Indore police, seeking an investigation into the alleged presence of minor boys and girls at a recent student protest in New Delhi. The complaint targets Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and chief spokesperson Saurav Das, among others, for facilitating minors' participation in the NEET paper leak agitation. Police are investigating the matter, which could lead to charges under POCSO, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act, and Juvenile Justice Act if cognisable offences are found.
Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has challenged ministers and politicians to send their children to village schools for at least a day to truly grasp the difficulties faced by rural students, who often walk several kilometres for education.
Who says everyday dressing has to be predictable? Dr Akanksha Mantri proves that style can be elegant, experimental and full of personality no matter the occasion.
Pastels are the heroes in every diva's wardrobe. Softer than bold brights but far from boring, these shades bring an effortless elegance to everything they touch.
All's well with the State; it's the citizens who have to really buck up, was the sum and substance of Mohan Bhagwat's message to Gen Z.
Thousands of job aspirants in Jharkhand clashed with police during a protest against alleged exam irregularities, demanding a CBI probe and comprehensive reforms in the state's public service commissions.
'These are children of our own country; they must be heard': Param Vir Chakra Awardee Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav.
At the end of this journey, no matter now it ends, these youngsters will know something essential about the Indian government, the Indian judiciary, the Indian media, the Indian police, the Indian laws and indeed about Indian society, asserts Aakar Patel.
The India Story adopts a very soap opera-like approach, piling on ham-fisted melodrama along with plenty of unevenness, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran
On camera, youngsters gave their names, where they'd come from, where they were studying or working - and then proceeded to criticize Modi. On camera, they held up posters mocking Modi, points out Jyoti Punwani.
Police said Siya and Chetan first met during a Diwali party last year and later became close. Investigators claimed the two remained in regular contact over the past several months and allegedly discussed plans to kill Ketan.
Vijaya Mehta's eyes were always twinkling, her smile was always warm, her sari usually a collector's piece. She put on no elder statesman airs. But when she was in director mode, she allowed her actors and technicians no slack. Deepa Gahlot doffs her hat to the undisputed doyenne of Marathi theatre and one of India's most influential directors and actors, who shaped the landscape of Indian experimental theatre.
This season's beauty moodboard is all about lips that do the talking. From glossy reds to soft mauves to berry tones that instantly elevate a look; the trending shades right now are versatile, wearable and surprisingly easy to pull off.
Maharashtra's Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat sparked a political storm with his controversial comments regarding a fatal tree fall incident in Mumbai, which killed an 11-year-old boy and injured four others, initially suggesting such incidents are 'not in human hands' before clarifying his stance.
Some people stick to one signature aesthetic. Deepshikha Chandran clearly did not get that memo. The Ramani Kalyanam actress' fashion choices move between polished corporate-core, dreamy ethnic wear, edgy styling and full-blown couture drama.
'The biggest thing I've learnt is that this journey is not linear.' 'There will be films that work, films that don't, moments where you feel confident and moments where you question yourself.'
Tamil Nadu government is taking proactive measures to curb crime against children, following the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore. The government is focusing on strict policing, public awareness, and swift justice through fast-track courts.
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna turn up the glamour, humour and chemistry at Cocktail 2's lively trailer launch, where the team addressed if their film is a 'queer' love triangle.
With Bison lighting up screens, Anupama Parameswaran is lighting up the festive season with her stunning traditional looks.
'Don't let the world put you in a box. If the world tries to put you in a box, don't stay in it. Step out of it. And if you have to, burn that box completely,' says Siddhata Patil.
The GQ Most Influential Young Indians 2026 wasn't just about celebrating trailblazers across industries; it was also a full-blown fashion moment.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of resorting to 'dramabazi' in front of a counting centre. Adhikari claims Banerjee's actions are futile and will not alter the election outcome.
There's something instantly uplifting about Pallichattambi actress Kayadu Lohar.
'Bombshell image helped me get out of being my mother's daughter.'
The vest deserves to be a permanent fixture in every girl's wardrobe.
The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 actor Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are optimistic about their film's appeal to family audiences, addressing the current scarcity of family-friendly Hindi cinema.
'The reason why they rushed through the bill was they wanted to avoid using the 2026 Census because the 2026 Census by their own decision will be a caste census.' 'The BJP knows that a significant share of the OBCs who will get captured in the census, for the first time after the 1931 Census, are against the BJP. Only a segment of the OBCs are in their favour.' 'So they wanted to avoid the OBC reservation among women, which is a demand of a lot of Opposition parties.'
Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 is a humourless romcom weighed down by lazy writing and forced emotional conflicts.
Short hair, don't care! From chic bobs to playful lobs, short hairstyles are having a major moment especially now that summer is here.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely ending a relationship does not automatically constitute instigation for abetment of suicide, while granting bail to a man accused of abetting his former partner's suicide.
A community in Chhattisgarh's Balod district has banned engaged couples from speaking to each other privately on the phone until their wedding, citing concerns about increasing relationship break-ups.
The Opposition in Maharashtra boycotted the government's customary tea party on the eve of the Winter session, citing its failure to appoint leaders of the opposition (LoPs) in both houses of the state legislature.
A Class 7 student, forced to drop out due to financial constraints, returned to school after the Chief Minister's intervention, sparking a political debate between the ruling party and the opposition.
