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Prominent seer Jayamrutyunjaya Swami was sacked as head of the Kudalasangama Peeta on Sunday. The Peeta is the apex religious mutt of Panchamasalis – a sub-sect of Veerashaiva-Lingayats – and is located at Kudala Sangama, Bagalkot district. The decision to sack Jayamrutyunjaya Swami was announced by Vijayanand Kashappanavar, Congress MLA and president of Akhila Bharat Lingayat Panchamasali Samaj Trust, following a meeting of the office bearers of the Trust. Members of the Trust were opposed to the announcement by the seer on Saturday that Panchamasalis should enter their religion as ‘Hindu’, as against calls made by the Trust that they…

Warner Bros. Pictures A supernatural horror blues musical throbbing with Southern Gothic charm, “Sinners” is the most ambitious project yet for Academy Award-nominated director Ryan Coogler. “Sinners” stars Coogler’s frequent leading man Michael B. Jordan in the dramatic double role of twin gangsters Elijah and Elias Moore, also known as “Smoke” and “Stack.” Returning to Depression-era Mississippi Delta after making their fortune in Chicago, the brothers set up a juke joint for the Black community — only for the grand opening to be crashed by bloodthirsty vampires. Hailee Steinfeld also…

Palestine welcomes Canada, Australia and UK’s recognition of its statehood New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed Canada, Australia, and the UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine and said that the decision is in line with international law and international legitimacy resolutions. In a statement shared on X, Palestine’s Mission to the United Nations stated: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomes and expresses gratitude to the countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, namely the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, and considers these courageous decisions to be in line with international…

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan Super Four match lived up to its billing with yet another dose of controversy. While fans expected fireworks from both sides, the dismissal of Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman in the early overs became the center of attention, leaving the cricketing world divided. Hardik Pandya has 15 wickets in just 8 Innings against Pakistan in T20I.  pic.twitter.com/RyiMpauu36 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 21, 2025 Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Hardik Pandya Strikes Early, Fakhar Zaman Falls for 15 India, having won the toss and opting to bowl first, struck a crucial early blow when…

Bangladesh court orders ACC to approach Interpol for red notices against former minister Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Sunday instructed the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to request Interpol to issue a red notice against former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and his wife Rukmila Zaman over a corruption case, local media reported. Chattogram’s Senior Metropolitan Special Judge Abdur Rahman issued the order following a hearing on the petition filed by the anti-graft body. According to ACC lawyer Mokarram Hossain, the National Central Bureau of Police Headquarters filed a petition with the court on September 18, seeking an…

Despite strong objections from Opposition parties and rumblings within its own ranks, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government will go ahead with the Socio-economic and Educational Survey, commonly called the caste survey, covering two crore households across Karnataka starting Monday.The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes (KSCBC) will collect granular data on the social, economic, and educational conditions of various caste groups and recommend welfare measures. The survey, which will continue till October 9 across the state, is likely to be delayed by a week in Bengaluru, where government officials will assist teachers in collecting the data. “Over 1.75 lakh enumerators will…

UK, Australia, Canada recognise state of Palestine ahead of UNGA session London, Sep 21 (IANS) In a coordinated diplomatic move ahead of the high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session this week, three major Western countries — the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada — on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, reviving global debate over the long-standing two-state solution. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK’s recognition of Palestine in a statement on social media. “Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State…

Former South Korean President Yoon files for bail amid insurrection trial Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has requested to be released on bail, citing the need to prepare his defence and health concerns, according to legal sources on Sunday. The application was filed on Friday with the Seoul Central District Court, which is handling charges against him for obstruction of duties and abuse of authority. A date for the bail hearing has not yet been set, Yonhap News Agency reported. Yoon has been in custody since July and is on trial for allegedly leading…

PatnaSeptember 21, 2025 08:04 PM IST First published on: Sep 21, 2025 at 08:04 PM IST Divisions have appeared in the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) first family over the growing clout of Tejashwi Prasad Yadav’s advisor Sanjay Yadav, it is learnt, with the differences coming into full public view after party chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya unfollowed him and Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on X. Last week, Rohini, the second of Lalu’s seven daughters, reposted a criticism of Sanjay Yadav’s visibility at her brother and state Leader of Opposition Tejashwi’s five-day “Bihar Adhikar Yatra”, which concluded Saturday. With the Rajya…

Disney/Pixar Pixar’s first film “Toy Story” established the norm for what kind of characters the studio’s output would focus on moving forward. While Walt Disney Animation Studios had its princess stories and grand musicals, Pixar specialized in comedies centered on mismatched duos eventually becoming pals in the vein of Buzz and Woody. Typically, these pairs go on a road trip adventure, ensuring both figures grow emotionally while getting into a barrage of hysterical scenarios. While the model has been eschewed by a number of Pixar entries (like “WALL-E” or “A Bug’s Life”), it…