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Israeli forces pressed on with a new ground offensive in Gaza City Wednesday as strikes overnight across the Palestinian territory killed at least 16 people, including women and children, hospital officials said. Hundreds of thousands remained in the city, the territory’s largest and already in ruins from nearly two years of war and struggling with a famine. The latest Israeli operation, which started Tuesday, further escalates a conflict that has roiled the Middle East and likely pushes any ceasefire farther out of reach. The Israeli military, which says it wants to “destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure” hasn’t given a timeline for…

The song “Post Card” from the film Arasayyana Prema Prasanga was recently launched by Chandan Shetty and R. Chandru at a pre-release event. Produced by Meghashree Rajesh and directed by J.V.R. Deepu, the film features French Biriyani fame Mahantesh Hiremath in the lead role. The rural comedy entertainer also stars Rashmitha R. Gowda as the heroine. The song “Post Card” has lyrics by Vikram Vasishta, vocals by Nithin Rajaram Shastri and “Jogi” Sunitha, and music by Praveen–Pradeep. At the event, producers Navarasan, Sanjay Gowda, Chetan Gowda, and distributors Jagadish Gowda, Krishna Sarthak, and Gurudev were present and extended their wishes…

The Karnataka government Tuesday notified the creation of a new department aimed at ensuring the development of the Kalyana Karnataka region, formerly known as Hyderabad Karnataka, after a special Cabinet meeting. According to the notification, the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Department is formed “for the effective implementation and monitoring of development projects in the region”. The order noted that there was a staff shortage in this northern region of the state to implement the projects. “Therefore, it is decided to sanction additional posts to the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board and the offices of seven deputy commissioners in the region,”…

The release date of Maarutha, directed by S. Narayan, has been announced. The film, starring Duniya Vijay and Shreyas Manju in the lead roles, is set to hit theatres on October 31. Maarutha is produced under the banner of Eesha Productions by K. Manju and Ramesh Yadav. The film brings together Duniya Vijay and Shreyas Manju under the direction of noted filmmaker Dr. S. Narayan. The songs and teaser of the film have already attracted attention. The film has story and direction by S. Narayan, who has also composed the music. P.K.H. Das is the cinematographer, Shivaprasad Yadav is the…

Subramanya, popularly known as Ambi Subbanna, who has been a devoted fan of Ambareesh for the past 30 years, has directed a new film launching his son as the hero. The film has been titled “Gajendra C/O Doddarasinakere” and was shot in Ambareesh’s hometown, Doddarasinakere. The story is set in a village where the local Gowda lends money to innocent villagers and seizes their property when they fail to repay. His son is a rowdy who harasses village women, while his daughter too is shown as troublesome. Due to Gowda’s fear, the mother sends her son to the city, but…

Celebrity neighbour and filmmaker Prahlad Kakar puts an end to speculation, explaining Aishwarya Rai’s frequent visits to her mother’s home and why the couple is still very much together.The internet has been buzzing with speculation about trouble in paradise for Bollywood’s golden couple, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. But filmmaker and ad guru Prahlad Kakar, who also happens to be Aishwarya’s neighbour, has firmly put those rumours to rest.Also Read:₹200 ticket cap shakes Sandalwood: Can big-budget blockbusters survive?In a candid chat with Vickey Lalwani, Kakar revealed that Aishwarya’s regular visits to her mother’s residence have nothing to do with marital…

In the past, the success of a film’s audio was judged by the number of cassettes sold. With cassettes now forgotten, the team of Full Meals has attempted something different by releasing their song on cassette, evoking old memories. The audio launch took place at Maruti Mandir in Vijayanagar. Music director Gurukiran, actor Likith Shetty, director N. Vinayak, and actresses Khushee Ravi and Tejaswini Sharma unveiled the cassette. Gurukiran played the song on a tape recorder, formally launching it and reminding the audience of earlier times. The song “Wah Eno Hawa”, written by Kaviraj, is a melody love track. It…

Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 19 In Kerala: Kerala health authorities are on high alert after a spike in Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a fatal brain infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba. This year alone, the state has recorded 69 confirmed cases and 19 deaths, sparking public fear and urgent preventive measures. What Exactly Is the ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’? The culprit, Naegleria fowleri, is a free-living amoeba commonly found in warm, stagnant freshwater bodies like ponds, lakes, and unchlorinated pools. Once it enters through the nose, it travels to the brain, destroying brain tissue and causing severe swelling that leads to death in…

The U.N. refugee agency said Wednesday that governments around the world, especially that of the United States and countries in Europe, are increasingly undermining the global convention on refugees and asylum seekers — even threatening its very existence. The stark warning by the UNHCR came on the 75th anniversary of the U.N. Refugee Convention, a 1951 document that defines who refugees are and outlines the responsibilities of countries hosting them. Many have moved to suspend applications for asylum — requests for international protection by those who say they face war or persecution for their religion, race, nationality, sexuality or for…

Patna (Bihar) [India], September 17 (ANI): RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday claimed that his Bihar Adhikar Yatra is making waves in Patna, with thousands turning out to support the march. On the second day of the yatra, Tejashwi expressed the public’s growing frustration with the current government, citing rampant corruption, extortion in government offices and police stations, and a surge in crime that leaves citizens feeling unsafe in their own homes. “Today is the second day of the yatra… Wherever we are going, thousands of people are coming out on the streets to support this march,” Yadav told reporters.…