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In a cinematic landscape driven by high-budget spectacles, action-packed sequences, and star-studded lineups, Chhaava, a film rooted in the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has carved a unique space by resonating deeply with audiences, especially in Maharashtra. Its success lies not in glitz, but in its grounded narrative and cultural authenticity. ETimes spoke to audiences to understand what drew them to Chhaava.

A flu-like outbreak has led to the quarantine of over 1,000 mules and horses, suspending equine services on the Kedarnath yatra route for a third day. Following the deaths of 15 animals and detection of equine influenza symptoms, authorities have isolated affected animals and initiated widespread screening and treatment.

The city’s biggest civil defence mock drill got underway to test the preparedness for large scale emergencies

The movement for religion status was wrongly projected by some as a ploy to divide the community, according to him

These airports will remain closed till 5.29 a.m. on May 10; the airports span the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Leh, and States of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat

The event organised by the MGS History Foundation saw the participation of several noted personalities, including former Calicut University Vice-Chancellor K.K.N. Kurup, historian M.R. Raghava Warrier, and literary critic M.M. Basheer

The district administration has constituted 12 specialised service teams comprising officials from various departments for effective response in the event of any emergency

The riverfront development plan includes development of 22 parks and infrastructure facilities for the Godavari Pushkarams-2027

Families of Pahalgam attack victims say precision strikes bring “peace”, as leaders across parties commend military response

Along with Operation Sindoor, India is conducting civil defence exercises from May 7.