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Mumbai: Amidst the conversation around Janhvi Kapoor’s overlysexualised appearance in the latest Telugu release “Peddi”, singer Sona Mohapatra has said that heroines are often reduced to “decoration to be sexualised and objectified” while toxic masculinity is packaged as romance. Mohapatra, who does not shy away from speaking her mind, shared a video of herself speaking about the latest controversy around “Peddi” and its director Buchi Babu Sana. View this post on Instagram The singer said the recent backlash against the portrayal of a female character in Peddi has given her “hope and optimism,” as audiences appear to be holding filmmakers…

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has announced that the total value of public assets reclaimed and protected since its formation has crossed Rs 1,10,000 crore, with the agency now setting its sights on a Rs 2,00,000 crore milestone within the next year. The agency, established in July 2024 under the Telangana government, said the achievement covers a range of public assets including lakes, nalas, parks, government lands, and blue-green resources that had been under threat from encroachments and illegal land-grabbing.HYDRAA’s cumulative tally has grown steadily since its formation. By September 2025, the agency had reclaimed…

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police has warned residents against fake census verification links being circulated online, saying fraudsters are using them to steal personal and banking information. The advisory said people should not click on unverified links claiming to be related to census verification, and should not share Aadhaar details, one-time passwords (OTP), PINs, bank account information or passwords with unknown individuals or websites. What to watch for Police clarified that official census authorities never ask for financial information, including OTPs, PINs or bank account details, through phone calls, text messages or online links. Any communication making such a request should be…

Mumbai: Ever since Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan confirmed that he will marry his longtime partner Gauri Spratt on July 5, the news has dominated headlines and social media discussions. While many fans are delighted that the actor is taking the next step in his relationship, others have questioned his decision to marry for the third time at the age of 60. Amid the mixed reactions online, veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar has come out in support of Aamir, dismissing the criticism surrounding his age and personal choices. In a latest interview with Variety India, Rakhee praised Aamir for the way he…

An Iranian official warned on Monday, June 8, that the United States is “responsible for the consequences of any escalation” in the Middle East caused by Israel. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the comment in a briefing with journalists on Monday in Tehran. “No one in the region believes that the Zionist (Israeli) regime would take any action without coordination and cooperation with the United States,” Baghaei said. Also ReadIsrael, Iran exchange fire as war escalates on 100th day “The United States bears responsibility for the Israeli regime’s aggression, and it will also be responsible for the consequences…

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday, June 8, said its post-result services portal was fully functional during the notified application period and more than 1.6 lakh candidates successfully submitted requests for over 3.8 lakh answer books. In a statement on X, the board said the application window for verification and re-evaluation was fully functional throughout the notified period, June 2-7, under the supervision of government technical agencies and teams from the IITs. “During the above application period, more than 1.6 lakh candidates successfully submitted requests pertaining to over 3.8 lakh answer books, reflecting the extensive…

Kalaburagi: In a shocking case of alleged corruption involving a POCSO case, Lokayukta police on Sunday, June 7, arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a woman constable attached to the Station Bazaar Police Station in Kalaburagi for allegedly accepting a bribe from the mother of a minor sexual assault victim. The accused have been identified as ASI Shivasharanappa and woman constable Jyothi. According to Lokayukta officials, the two allegedly demanded money from the victim’s mother on the pretext of providing legal assistance and support during court proceedings. Investigators said the accused had allegedly sought Rs 10,000 from the complainant, assuring…

Hyderabad: Veteran actress and Cine & TV Artists Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon has come out in support of Ranveer Singh amid the controversy surrounding his exit from Don 3. The issue began after Ranveer walked away from Farhan Akhtar’s much-awaited film in December 2025. His decision led to a non-cooperation directive from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which was later withdrawn. Why Did Ranveer Singh Leave Don 3? According to reports, Ranveer decided to step away from Don 3 due to concerns over script changes and creative differences. The actor reportedly felt uncomfortable with the direction…

Hyderabad: A billion-tonne cloud of magnetised plasma is hurtling toward Earth at 1,400 kilometres per second, and it will produce one of the rarest light shows the night sky has to offer. But Hyderabad will not see the nothern lights. The Sun erupted on June 6, hurling the cloud into space. It has been travelling for two days. It arrives on Tuesday, June 8, and the Space Weather Prediction Centre has issued a G3 (“strong”) geomagnetic storm watch, with brief G4 (“severe”) periods possible. The storm peaks between 11:30 PM IST and 2:30 AM IST on Tuesday, June 9. Auroras, the…

Tumakuru: Police have arrested two men from Tumakuru and Davanagere districts for allegedly maintaining contact with a Pakistan-based suspect and conspiring to recruit and radicalise youths through social media platforms, officials said. The arrests were made following inputs from central intelligence agencies, which alerted local authorities about suspicious online activities and possible anti-national plans being discussed through digital channels. According to investigators, the Pakistan-based individual, identified as Rana, allegedly established contact with one of the accused through Instagram about a month ago. Police claim that the communication initially revolved around religious practices and sermons by religious leaders before gradually shifting…