Incidentally, 164 of the total 356 candidates in the fray from the 43 assembly seats of Jammu region got less votes than none of the above, which gives an option to voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.
Prem Panicker previews the day-night Test at Adelaide.
Hina's health update... Karisma gets sun-kissed...Sonal goes traditional...
Bollywood actresses are celebrating Diwali with gorgeous fashion moments.
Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party had the who's who of Bollywood in attendance.
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the first elected government in the Union Territory since 2019 when Article 370 was abrogated.
The Supreme Court of India expressed its disappointment and concern after a man was denied the right to bury his Christian father in a Chhattisgarh village, despite the presence of a designated burial area for Christians in the village graveyard. The man, Ramesh Baghel, had to approach the Supreme Court after the Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed his plea, citing concerns about potential unrest. The court criticized the high court's decision and the lack of action by local authorities in resolving the issue, noting that the body had remained in the morgue since January 7th. The case highlights a growing concern about religious intolerance and the need for greater sensitivity and respect for diverse communities in India.
This year saw a lot of celebrities embracing parenthood, and they have given the Class of 2024 some unusual names.
Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season.
Pooja prances in Dubai... Aahana's advice...Neha and Aisha in Thailand...
Television stars celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their siblings.
Film families celebrate Diwali with memorable pictures on social media.
'What a monstrous year this has been, excited like a child for you guys to be a part of my 2025'
Ranbir gets a haircut... Nia goes glam... Kartik, Vidya meet Amitabh...
'The Zomato delivery guy wants to click a picture with you.' 'My car has gone for servicing so I ended up going in rickshaws and they recognise me from ads.' 'When I'm walking my dog, people stop by and say, "Oh, we loved you in Bigg Boss.' 'I was shooting for Housefull in a village and there, people were coming over and clicking pictures with me.'
Film folk brought in the New Year with pretty posts and warm wishes on social media.
Kareena's August look... Disha in Japan...Tabu looks casual...
Urvashi gets a lakh roses...Manushi shares a throwback picture... Shriya goes red...
Film folk have been celebrating #ArmyDay by posting pictures with the men in green on social media.
The fifth Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 was held on December 1 in Mumbai, and it saw a lot of glamour.
Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the fourth day of the 2024-2025 Border Gavaskar series.
The good news is the team management has enough time on hand to think through the defeat and to find answers to the questions Adelaide has thrown up, around both its batting and bowling before the next test begins.
Dia writes a letter... Mouni sends a postcard...Kapil twins with family...
Sara Ali Khan makes pretty pictures, and she knows it.
Raashii explores London... Karisma shoots for a dance show... Nimrat makes a Ganpati...
Priyanka's victory seems assured, but the broader implications for Kerala's political landscape and South Indian politics remain to be seen.
Shriya wins Best Actor...beautiful things are happening for Raashii... Dulquer is back!
Directed by Raj and DK, and written by Sita R Menon, the spy series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha, and is a prequel to Priyanka Chopra's Citadel. Citadel: Honey Bunny begins streaming from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.
What beauty means to Rakul... Malavika is tired of adulting... Sobhita introduces us to her Avengers...
Meet Anushka's partner-in-crime... Lara misses Vasu...Aamna chases sunsets in Santorini...
There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media.
Some British Hindus have taken to social media to voice their objections over a lack of proper consultation ahead of a Diwali reception hosted by Prime Minister Keir Stramer at 10 Downing Street in London, where reportedly non-vegetarian snacks and alcohol were included on the menu.
Punjab have never won the IPL since the league's inception in 2008 and the four co-owners will be hoping Australia's World Cup-winning captain takes them all the way.
The best way to start your week? Take a look at these cutest pictures of star kids on social media.
Rashmika gets gorgeous... Mini attends a wedding... Huma is a witch...
As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit.
Sonakshi's bachelorette look... Taapsee rocks a sari... Rakul's day on set...
The litigant levelled allegations against the former CJI following which a bench comprising Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the security personnel to escort him out of the courtroom
It's a special day on social media, as film folk celebrate birthdays and share beautiful moments from their life on social media.
At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.