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Upon the enactment of the proposed Karnataka Menstrual Leave and Hygiene Bill, 2025, the State shall, without any undue delay frame appropriate rules to give full and meaningful effect of the mandate, the Court said

Chief Justice’s Bench also orders notices to the Deputy Chief Minister, Red Giant Movies, Snow Housing and Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Amid ongoing chatter about celebrity bodyguards allegedly earning crores every year, Yaseen Khan has weighed in, calling such claims far from reality. The ex-security aide of Shah Rukh Khan opened up about the actual payment structure in the industry, while also recalling how compensation practices have evolved over time. Reacting to social media buzz pegging bodyguards’ earnings at Rs 2–2.5 crore annually, Yaseen said such numbers are largely exaggerated and don’t reflect how the system functions.

Alleging violation of legal procedures in the detention, the party leaders accuses State government of misusing police machinery for political vendetta

Hyderabad, Medchal–Malkajgiri and Ranga Reddy districts will see their combined Assembly strength rise from 29 to 45

Samrat Choudhary’s journey to the top has hardly followed a conventional BJP path. Unlike many leaders nurtured within the Sangh ecosystem, he comes from outside that fold. His father, veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary, was a founding member of the Samata Party and a contemporary of both Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav. Samrat himself began in the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the 1990s and entered government early, serving as a minister under Rabri Devi.

Former US President Donald Trump shared a new AI-generated image showing Jesus embracing him. This follows criticism for a previous image where he was depicted as Jesus healing a man. Trump defended the earlier post, claiming it was meant to represent him as a doctor. The controversial images have drawn varied reactions from different groups.

Skipper Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field after a painful elbow blow during Lucknow Super Giants’ match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday. Struggling against Josh Hazlewood, Pant was hit by a short ball and walked off in pain, with Nicholas Pooran replacing him, disrupting LSG’s early momentum.

Carlos Alcaraz admitted that online hate affected him after losing the World No. 1 ranking to Jannik Sinner at Monte-Carlo. He spoke openly about self-doubt and social media pressure. Despite the setback, he bounced back with a win in Barcelona. Sam Querrey praised his mindset, saying his acceptance of losses makes him even more dangerous moving forward.

WrestleMania 42 is set for Las Vegas, featuring a two-night spectacle hosted by John Cena. The event boasts marquee matchups including Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, with over 40,000 fans expected.

Rohit Sharma is set to miss Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings due to a recurring hamstring injury sustained against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. MI said he is being assessed. Rohit retired hurt in that match, and his absence adds to MI’s struggles after three straight defeats this season.

R Madhavan's success in 'Dhurandhar 2' is matched by his son Vedaant's swimming achievements. Madhavan has instilled values in Vedaant, emphasizing the responsibilities that come with public recognition. He expressed pride in Vedaant, acknowledging his son's privileged life while preparing him for public scrutiny.

Over 10,000 additional US troops are deploying to the Middle East this month, including personnel aboard the USS George HW Bush and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. This build-up coincides with the potential end of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, as planning for ground operations, including securing enriched uranium, is under way.

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of a power grab through a delimitation bill, stating the women's reservation bill was already passed in 2023. He asserted the Congress party unequivocally supports women's reservation and condemned the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats as 'hissa chori' from marginalized communities and certain regions.

RCB batter Virat Kohli was left out of RCB’s starting XI against Lucknow Super Giants due to an ankle injury but remained available as an Impact Player. Captain Rajat Patidar chose to bowl first, while Rishabh Pant stayed confident. RCB brought in Josh Hazlewood as both teams looked to gain momentum.

A young Mexican girl, Adhara Perez Sanchez, diagnosed with autism, is captivating the world with her rapid academic achievements. She completed primary school at five and earned a master's in engineering by eleven, boasting an IQ of 162. Driven by a passion for space, Adhara dreams of working at NASA and contributing to Mars colonization efforts.