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After the meeting, the CBI re-registered the state police FIR as its own case, according to the procedure

Sean Penn, a celebrated actor, openly questions the allure of stardom, calling celebrity culture an "obscene disease." Despite achieving immense success, he expresses a desire to "turn one's back on stardom," viewing it as a form of common sense. Penn's candid reflections reveal his discomfort with Hollywood's machinery and his pursuit of authenticity over fame.

Cherring Dorjay Lakruk, co-convenor of the Leh Apex Body, says, “We are not abandoning our demand for Statehood. Even if at present, Statehood is not possible, we will continue with the demand.”

Local residents said the presence of a wild elephant was detected in the area two weeks ago

Drives against illegal construction, notices to properties linked to senior Trinamool leaders, and mass resignations in local bodies pile pressure on the TMC three weeks after the BJP assumed power in West Bengal

Fire fighters sought the assistance of local residents in pumping out water from Vasavi Hospital in Muddebihal of Vijayapura district

US forces struck Iranian missile sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz. This happened during peace talks aimed at ending a three-month conflict. Iran accused the US of a war crime. Reports mentioned explosions and fatalities on Larak Island. Discussions continue on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium stockpile.

A viral airport video of Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag and teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi amused fans after Parag joked, “we're not flim stars!” and Vaibhav reacted with an awkward stare. The clip surfaced after RR reached the IPL 2026 playoffs. Coach Kumar Sangakkara backed Parag’s leadership despite criticism, while Vaibhav said he aims to break Chris Gayle’s T20 record and score 200.

From being released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru to returning as a mid-season replacement and eventually leading the franchise to its maiden IPL title, Rajat Patidar's journey has been one of persistence and patience. Built on calmness rather than flamboyance, the 32-year-old has grown into a composed leader who now stands two wins away from joining an elite list of IPL captains with back-to-back titles.

Mumbai Indians endured their longest title drought, finishing ninth in IPL 2026 despite a star-studded squad. A relentless injury crisis, Jasprit Bumrah's dip in form, and poor powerplay/death bowling contributed to their disastrous campaign. Hardik Pandya's captaincy also faced heavy scrutiny as the team struggled to find stability and lost their Wankhede fortress.

Amid the Virat Kohli–Shubman Gill spotlight and Dharamsala’s batting-friendly conditions, IPL Qualifier 1 could be decided not by the big hitters but by the bowlers. With both Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru boasting disciplined and in-form attacks featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan, the battle for early breakthroughs and composure in key overs may determine who books a direct ticket to the final.

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath picked his IPL 2026 league-stage best XII, leaving out Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. He chose Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shubman Gill as openers, with Sai Sudharsan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Rajat Patidar in the batting lineup. His bowling-heavy squad included Krunal Pandya, Sunil Narine, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jofra Archer, and Kagiso Rabada.

Self-declaration forms mandatory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Uganda and Congo

Senior IAS officer to take charge immediately; outgoing CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal was appointed Chief Secretary of the State

Bombay High Court stays census duty requisition for private unaided school staff

Blake Cashman has emerged as a potential trade candidate as the Minnesota Vikings enter the final year of his contract. The Dallas Cowboys have been suggested as a possible landing spot, with analysts believing a Day 3 draft pick could get a deal done. Despite the speculation, Cashman remains one of Minnesota's most productive defenders after recording 144 tackles in 13 games last season, making a trade far from certain.

Mr. Yadav also announced construction of a ‘Saraswati Lok’ corridor and establishment of a research centre in the name of King Bhoja while terming the Bhojshala verdict the “result of a 750-year-long struggle”

Blake Lively is reportedly optimistic that her friendship with Taylor Swift can recover after the Justin Baldoni controversy and settlement. Insiders claim Lively already has a dress prepared for Swift’s future wedding because she believes she will still be invited. The rumors reignited debate online about tension inside Swift’s celebrity circle. While some sources say Taylor remains cautious about her guest list, others believe removing the legal drama could create space for reconciliation between the longtime friends moving forward.