If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.
The actor had filed the transfer petition before the chief metropolitan magistrate last month, saying that she had 'lost faith' in the magistrate's court hearing the case, as it indirectly 'threatened' her of issuing a warrant if she failed to appear before it in a bailable offence.
'I see myself as someone who is actively participating in the vision of new India.'
A case of alleged cheating was filed against actor Kangana Ranaut by Mumbai police on Friday on a local court's orders after the author of Didda: The Warrior Queen of Kashmir accused her of copyright violation.
To mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "two decades in public service", the BJP will organise a 20-day "Seva and Samarpan" campaign comprising various welfare activities that will commence on his birthday on September 17.
The Sangh chief said, "Even Veer Savarkar had said if the Hindu community gets united and organised, it will speak about the Bhagwad Gita and not about finishing or harming anyone."
As Kangana celebrates her 34th birthday on March 23, Namrata Thakker peeks into her life through her Instagram feed.
'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'
Munawwar Ali Sayyad, a casting director and fitness trainer, had filed the complaintreferring to tweets and other statements of Ranaut and her sister.
The Bandra police subsequently registered an FIR against Ranaut and her sister under IPC sections 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, etc), 295-A (deliberate acts hurting religious sentiments) and 124-A (sedition), 34 (common intention).
Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.
Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.
With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.
The villagers have now kept firecrackers ready to hail a win for Kamala Harris, also a US Senator.
A Diwali rangoli exhibition by Samata Nagar, Ghatkopar, in suburban Mumbai, showcased some brilliant rangolis.
Metropolitan Magistrate R R Khan had on Tuesday rejected Ranaut's application seeking permanent exemption from appearance in which she had cited her professional commitments. The detailed order was made available Thursday.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar submitted in a court here on Friday that actor Kangana Ranaut's petition seeking transfer of the criminal defamation case filed by him against her was "devoid of any merits" and aimed at delaying the proceedings.
Film folk celebrated Diwali with their family and loved ones, and made sure to post lovely pictures on social media.
Actor Kangana Ranaut and her brother Akshat Ranaut have approached the Bombay high court challenging an FIR lodged against them by the Mumbai police for alleged copyright infringement and cheating in connection with a film project.
The Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate's court had on Saturday ordered the police to investigate a complaint filed by Munawwar Ali Sayyed, a Bollywood casting director and fitness trainer, which referred to Ranaut's and her sister's tweets and other statements.
Voting for the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections covering 54 seats, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will be held on Monday to decide the phase of 613 candidates.
Just how are film folk celebrating Diwali? They tell us with pictures from their lives.
Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.
The Bollywood actor had "no respect for varied communities of India, law of the land and authorised government bodies" and even made fun of the judiciary, it stated.
At the under-construction Ram Temple, around 21,000 diyas will be lit on Saturday.
Stars and stars at Priyanka and Nick's reception.
As devotees celebrated Kartik Purnima, over 1,000 diyas were lit at Banganga in Walkeshwar, Mumbai during the maha aarti.
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The HC directed Kangana and her sister to appear before Mumbai Police on January 8.
The joy of locals in Thulasenthirapuram and Painganadu villages in the Cauvery delta district of Tiruvarur knew no bounds as they rejoiced the victory of 'the woman of our house'.
'The real India lives in the villages where everyone is trying to improve the other.'
Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma look happy with the response for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
Singing the national anthem and watching patriotic movies on Doordarshan.
As the city that never sleeps prepares to usher in the festival of lights, Nadisha Daniel captures the celebratory mood on camera.
A significant ritual is to consume neem leaves, a custom that marks the beginning of the festival. Neem also helps in boosting the immune system.
With the Karnataka government further easing restrictions under 'Unlock 3.0' effective from Monday, life seems to have returned to normalcy as shops, restaurants, malls, private offices and religious places began their operations in full swing.
Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.
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