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New Delhi: The Lav Kush Ramlila Committee has decided to drop actor Poonam Pandey from Delhi’s famous annual Ramlila event, days after their decision to cast her as Ravan’s wife Mandodari sparked protests from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).The organising committee said Tuesday the decision to drop her was taken keeping people’s sentiments in mind. A steering committee meeting of the organisers was held during the day where a decision was taken to drop Pandey. Lav Kush Ramlila Committee (Red Fort) president Arjun Kumar told a press conference they have written to Poonam Pandey…

Fresh off their first IPL title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are reportedly preparing to release four key players before the 2026 mini-auction, sparking major fan buzz.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the reigning IPL champions under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy, are reportedly planning a bold reshuffle ahead of the 2026 season. Sources suggest that the franchise could release four players before the mini-auction, in what is being described as a “strategic squad shake-up.”Also Read:BCCI president race heats up: Amit Shah hosts big meeting – Ganguly, Harbhajan, Raghuram Bhat in contentionAmong the names expected to be released are England all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who was…

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has instructed the state government to reassess the cost estimates for the Namma Metro Red Line project, connecting Hebbal and Sarjapur. Despite receiving cabinet approval in December 2024, the ministry has requested a fresh evaluation before approving its 50 percent equity share.Also read: Bengaluru’s Yellow Line to add fifth train by October, reducing wait times to just 15-minutesAccording to the Detailed Project Report (DPR), the 36.59-kilometre corridor with 28 stations was initially estimated at Rs 28,405 crore, which translates to approximately Rs 776.3 crore per kilometre. However, the ministry has returned the…

In a major blow for Australia, star all-rounder Grace Harris has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which will be played from September 30 in India and Sri Lanka due to a calf injury. Harris sustained calf strain injury in the third ODI against India on Saturday, which incidentally was her first game back in the format since March 2024. The injury has dashed the all-rounder’s hopes of playing her first ODI World Cup match during the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Notably, Harris was part of Australia’s 2022 World Cup-winning campaign but…

Dave Benett/Getty Images Tom Hardy has accomplished quite a lot in a professional career that hasn’t even yet hit the 30-year mark. He’s become a celebrated stage and screen actor, is involved in a lot of philanthropic work, and is even a solid rapper who kept the hobby a secret by swapping up his humble Tom Hardy identity for that of the punchier Frankie Pulitzer. As far as screen credits, Hardy racked up minor characters of increasing visibility in film and on television before his breakthrough roles in “Warrior,” “Inception,” and…

CM Siddaramaiah appeals to Wipro Chairman Azim Premji to open campus roads near Iblur, a move experts say could ease Bengaluru’s notorious ORR congestion by nearly 30%.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Wipro founder-chairman Azim Premji, seeking the IT major’s support in easing Bengaluru’s traffic woes. In his letter dated September 19, Siddaramaiah urged Wipro to consider allowing limited vehicular movement through its Iblur campus, under mutually agreed terms and security protocols.Also Read:Outer Ring Road needs a master mobility plan: 5 fixes that can end Bengaluru’s tech corridor gridlock“Preliminary assessments by traffic and urban mobility experts suggest that opening…

Another competitor has proven openly hostile. Bethany Johnson, a trans woman who is also running on a progressive platform, sees Abughazaleh as an enemy. According to Johnson, Abughazaleh supporters on Bluesky made cruel jokes at her expense, treatment that amounted to harassment. Johnson responded by repeatedly showing up at Abughazaleh’s office with protest signs, roller-skating back and forth in her underwear, and deliberately making herself vomit outside its doors. Abughazaleh filed a “stalking no contact” court order against Johnson to get her to stop.But Abughazaleh’s biggest headache is Daniel Biss. A slender, energetic 48-year-old with a fantastic head of silvery…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said that it shot down three dozen Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow while Ukraine said that Russian missiles, drones and bombs killed at least two civilians, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy persevered with efforts to bolster international support for his country at a U.N. gathering of world leaders on Tuesday.With his troops under strain on the front line after more than three years of fighting Russia’s bigger invading army, Zelensky was due to begin meetings with leaders gathered in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly.Peace efforts set in motion by U.S. President…

In a moment of great pride for the city, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has been honored with the prestigious SKOCH Award for Police & Safety. This recognition comes in acknowledgement of their exceptional efforts in utilizing actionable intelligence to implement sustainable traffic management solutions.Also read: Bengaluru traffic police replaces PublicEye app with ASTraM for reporting violationsThe SKOCH Award, Founded in 2003 by the SKOCH Group, the award process features a thorough evaluation by a distinguished jury and is designed to encourage the exchange of best practices for national advancement and recognize organisations that have made significant strides in the field…

In a bizarre turn of events, a newlywed woman allegedly demanded ₹2 crore from her husband, claiming he refused intimacy on the wedding night. The husband has lodged a police complaint against her and her family.In a shocking and unusual case, a newlywed couple’s marital dispute has taken a legal turn after the husband alleged harassment and extortion attempts by his wife and her family.Also Read:Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal announce pregnancy, share adorable baby bump polaroidPraveen, a Bengaluru resident, married a woman from Chikkamagaluru district on May 5 in Tarikere. According to his complaint filed at Govindarajanagar Police Station,…