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New Delhi: Five days after they landed in Delhi to meet the BJP central leadership to press for restoration of the Manipur government, nearly 26 BJP MLAs from the state are yet to get an audience with Union Home Minister Amit Shah or BJP national president J.P. Nadda, ThePrint has learnt.The only leader with whom the former chief minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, who arrived in Delhi on 4 October with other MLAs, has so far had an audience is BJP Northeast coordinator Sambit Patra—three senior BJP MLAs from the Manipur unit confirmed to ThePrint, on the condition of anonymity.…

New Delhi: The size and severity of chikungunya outbreaks — a mosquito-borne disease is unpredictable, according to a study.  The virus, common in tropical and subtropical regions, including Asia, Africa, and South America, leads to symptoms such as acute fever, followed by debilitating joint pain that can last for months. Though rarely fatal, the chikungunya virus can be particularly severe for high-risk individuals, including newborns and older adults. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source In a new study, published in Science Advances, researchers at the University of Notre Dame, US, analysed more than 80 outbreaks of chikungunya virus to…

A Kannada movie with a very popular title “Sarkari Nyayabele Angadi” is all set to hit the screens soon. The film has silently wrapped up its shooting schedule. As the name suggests, the film revolves around the story of government fair price shops and the ration distribution system. The entire film, which has a strong rural flavor, has been shot in the Mandya district. Notable actors such as Ragini Dwivedi, Kumar Bangarappa, Doddanna and others are playing key roles. Former Mandya MP and senior politician L. R. Shivaramegowda is also appearing in an important role.This is the first-ever film in…

New Delhi: Nearly 1 billion people in low-and middle-income countries are living with avoidable vision loss, according to a new report on World Sight Day on Thursday.  The report by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) showed that most of this can be solved with some of the cheapest interventions: cataract surgery and glasses. IAPB works closely with the United Nations to work for eye care. The report, launched during the UN General Assembly, showed how India can benefit from prioritising eye health, urging everyone to love their eyes by getting an eye test. Add Zee News…

The trailer of the film Green was unveiled by Karunada Chakravarthy Shivarajkumar recently and in a video bite the super star wished the team of a great success. We have heard about ‘Green Revolution’ and this film is expected to create a sort of revolution after the release in theaters!This psychological mind-bending thriller is set to hit the screens on October 23. That is ‘Green’ that is hitting the Kannada Nadu screens after national and international accolades. This is no doubt a technically driven cinema with many layers that leaves lasting impact after you leave the theater claims the director…

Shubman Gill’s rise in Indian cricket has been swift, taking over captaincy duties in both Tests and ODIs from Rohit Sharma. Despite his rapid ascent, Gill remains humble and focused on future goals rather than dwelling on past achievements. Reflecting on recent months, Gill said, “The last few months have been very exciting for me. I’m really looking forward to what the future has. I want to stay in the present and don’t really want to look back on what I’ve been able to achieve or what we as a team have been able to achieve. (I) just want to…

Under the banner of Purple Rock Studios, Yatheesh Venkatesh and Ganesh Papanna are producing the film “Mahalaya,” with Dr. Suri (Bagheera) serving as the Creative Head. The film’s muhurtha ceremony took place at the Panchamukhi Ganapathi Temple in Mahalakshmi Layout. Mohan Mayanna, who has written the story and screenplay, is also directing the film. Roaring Star Sriimurali gave the film its official start by showing the clapboard for the first shot and wished the team success.During the press meet that followed, producer Ganesh Papanna said, “This is the fifth film from our Purple Rock banner. This movie has a unique…

CAIRO (AP) — A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to “a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace”?It took pressure on both Israel and Hamas from the United States, Arab countries and Turkey, each saying it was time to end a 2-year-old war that has devastated the Gaza Strip, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, sparked other conflicts around the region and increasingly isolated Israel.That push sealed an agreement on a first phase that would free the remaining living Israeli hostages within days in exchange for the…

The Congress party on Thursday hinted that it was ready to forge an alliance with NDA partners, including Chirag Paswan, Upendra Kushwaha, and Jitan Ram Manjhi, for the upcoming Bihar polls.  The statement comes amid reports ofa  rift between the BJP and the NDA allies over seat-sharing for the two-phase elections. The polls for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly will be held on November 6 and November 11, while the votes will be counted on November 14.  Speaking to ABP News, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the party is keeping a close eye on the developments. “Doors are open” for…

In the most high-profile exit from the Assam BJP since it came to power in the state, veteran leader and former Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain resigned from the party on Thursday.Gohain, 74, a former Assam BJP president and four-time Nagaon MP, submitted his resignation at the party state headquarters in Guwahati Thursday afternoon, along with 17 of his supporters. A part of the BJP for over three decades, Gohain had in recent years emerged as the most prominent face of the internal rift within the Assam unit between the old guard and the new crop that…