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Dharmendra reunites with Jaya Prada, celebrates 45 years of marriage with Hema Malini

May 9, 2025
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Dharmendra reunites with Jaya Prada, celebrates 45 years of marriage with Hema Malini

Mumbai, May 3: Bollywood legend Dharmendra recently reunited with his longtime co-star Jaya Prada, who visited him along with a close family friend. The veteran actor shared warm moments from the meeting on Instagram, posting two photos with Jaya and expressing his joy:

“Jaya Prada, my lovely co-star came to see me today along with a loving family friend of hers. I am extremely happy to see them all.”

Happy anniversary mamma & papa. You are my world. Love you,” Esha wrote, accompanying pictures from her parents’ early days and a recent family portrait with sister Ahana.

Dharmendra and Hema’s love story began on the sets of Tum Haseen Main Jawaan in 1970. After a decade-long courtship, the couple married in 1980 and went on to have two daughters, Esha and Ahana.

At the time of his second marriage, Dharmendra was already a father to four children — Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeeta, and Vijeeta — with his first wife Prakash Kaur.

 

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The fiery feminism of Vijaya Dabbe

April 24, 2025
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The fiery feminism of Vijaya Dabbe

Samatha Vedike, established in 1978, left an indelible mark on Karnataka’s women’s movement through its collective struggle for women’s rights and activism, to address atrocities against women.

Vijaya Dabbe (far left) with her sister Vimala and writers L G Sumitra and Nemichandra (far right) at Kavishaila in Kuppalli in 1998.

The year was 1980. I had just returned to Mysore from an all-India tour, which was part of my curriculum as an engineering student. Soon, I was at Vijaya Dabbe’s house, she lived on the same street. I went and poured my heart out to her in anger. The…

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Convict’s dismissal from service: Karnataka High Court quashes petition

April 24, 2025
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Convict's dismissal from service: Karnataka High Court quashes petition

Nanjegowda was working as a second division assistant (SDA) and was involved in an assault case in 2001. In 2011, he was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment by a court in Magadi, which was upheld by the High Court in 2016.

High Court of Karnataka

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the petition filed by an employee of the office of the principal, District Institute of Education and Training Principal District Institute of Education and Training, Bengaluru. The petitioner, G Nanj…

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“3,337 People Flown Out Of Srinagar In 6 Hours”: Aviation Minister

April 23, 2025
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"3,337 People Flown Out Of Srinagar In 6 Hours": Aviation Minister

The Pahalgam terrorist attack, which unfolded at 3 PM on Tuesday, resulted in the deaths of 26 people.

The Pahalgam terrorist attack began at 3 PM on Tuesday.

New Delhi:

In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued strict instructions to all airline operators not to hike airfares. The attack, which unfolded at 3 PM on Tuesday, resulted in the deaths of 26 people. 

“We are constantly making efforts to ensure safe travel of tourists from Srinagar,” said Mr Naidu. “Strict instructions were given to airline companies to avoid any fare surges. Fares are being monitored and kept at reasonable levels.”

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Severe Heatwave Likely In Delhi From April 24, Yellow Alert Issued

April 23, 2025
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Severe Heatwave Likely In Delhi From April 24, Yellow Alert Issued

IMD has advised residents to take precautions, especially vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions.

Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, warning of a potential severe heatwave from April 24 to 26. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover between 41 and 43 degrees Celsius, staying 2 to 4 degrees above normal across several parts of the capital.

After a brief dip on Tuesday, when the maximum temperature settled at 39.9 degrees Celsius – two degrees above normal – the mercury will likely climb again from Wednesday. Monday saw the season’s hottest day, with temperatures reaching 41.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature on Tuesday was 20.9 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal.

“Maximum temperatures are likely to rise over Delhi by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next five days,” the IMD said. Heatwave conditions are likely to intensify between Thursday and Saturday, with most areas witnessing extreme daytime heat.

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Indore Resident Killed, Daughter Injured In Pahalgam Terror Attack

April 23, 2025
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Indore Resident Killed, Daughter Injured In Pahalgam Terror Attack

According to police, Sushil Nathaniel, his wife and two children went to Jammu and Kashmir for a vacation.

When Sushil Nathaniel identified himself as a Christian, he was shot.

Bhopal:

A resident of Indore lost his life in the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

According to police, Sushil Nathaniel, his wife and two children went to Jammu and Kashmir for a vacation.

On Tuesday evening, a terrorist opened fire on the family, fatally wounding Mr Nathaniel. His body will reach Indore at 8.15 pm on Wednesday by Air India flight.

Mr Nathaniel’s daughter, Akanksha, sustained a gunshot wound to her leg but survived. The terrorists asked Mr Nathaniel about his religion and demanded that he recite a specific prayer.

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Quick Action By Staff Prevents Train Accident On Konkan Railway Route

April 23, 2025
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Quick Action By Staff Prevents Train Accident On Konkan Railway Route

The defect on the track was swiftly fixed, and by 5.58 am, a track-fit certificate was issued with a speed restriction.

Both trains remained stationary until the track defect was rectified.

Udupi (Karnataka):

A potential disaster was avoided on the Konkan Railway route near Udupi, thanks to the vigilance of track maintainer Pradeep Shetty. In the early hours of Sunday, at 2.25 am, Shetty discovered a track weld failure between Innanje and Padubidri. He promptly reported the defect to the concerned officials, preventing a possible train mishap.

The defect on the track was swiftly fixed, and by 5.58 am, a track-fit certificate was issued with a speed restriction of 20 kmph for trains running on it.

Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), recognised Shetty’s quick action and announced an immediate cash award of Rs 25,000. The award was presented to Shetty at the restored track site later in the afternoon.