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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde responds to watch controversy

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Mar

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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde responds to watch controversy

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has hit back at social media speculation regarding her choice of wristwear, dismissing the row as a distraction from her commitment to public service. Speaking to reporters, Tawde clarified that the watch in question was a modest birthday gift from her children and that she had been entirely unaware of its brand or value until the controversy erupted. "I have no interest in brands— whether it’s a watch, a saree, or any other accessory," Tawde stated. "My focus is to serve the people. It is a very simple watch. My children gave me this watch…

War of words at UN: ‘Be polite,’ says Iran; ‘Not going to dignify this,’ replies US

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Mar

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War of words at UN: ‘Be polite,’ says Iran; ‘Not going to dignify this,’ replies US

New Delhi: An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council turned heated as senior diplomats from the United States and Iran openly clashed over the recent US-Israel strikes on Iranian targets. The session was called after coordinated attacks by the US and Israel on key sites in Iran. Reports said Israeli strikes targeted locations linked to Iran’s political and military leadership, while US forces hit ballistic and nuclear missile facilities. Sharp words at the Security Council The confrontation unfolded between US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Iran’s Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani. Speaking at the meeting, Waltz defended the US operation, known…

Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iranian Supreme Leader who ruled Iran for almost 40 years

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Feb

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World

Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iranian Supreme Leader who ruled Iran for almost 40 years

New Delhi: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for more than three decades and shaped the country’s political and military path, was killed at the age of 86, said US President Donald Trump. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in Israeli attacks carried out with US support on Saturday. Trump announced Khamenei’s death on social media. Khamenei was one of the longest-serving leaders in the Middle East. He became Supreme Leader in 1989 at the age of 50 and remained in power until his death on February 28, 2026. Early life and rise to power Khamenei was born in…

‘Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead,’ announces Trump

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Feb

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World

‘Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead,’ announces Trump

Washington: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, announced US President Donald Trump on Sunday, hours after the joint American-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. The 79-year-old Republican leader called Khamenei one of the most "evil people" in the history of the world and said his killing is not just a justice to the people of Iran, but also for those who assassinated by his regime. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Khamenei's killing is a chance for the Iranians to retake their country. Many of Iran's military and the police forces are no longer eager…

Kris Srikkanth rates West Indies’ chances against India ahead of crucial clash in Kolkata

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Feb

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Sports

Kris Srikkanth rates West Indies’ chances against India ahead of crucial clash in Kolkata

New Delhi: India is all set to take on the West Indies in game 52 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides will lock horns at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1, and the clash is a must-win game for the Indian team as a victory would mean qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament. With the clash right around the corner, former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth came forward and talked about the West Indies’ chances in the upcoming clash against the Indian team. "West Indies have six hitting capabilities. But who will bowl…

Cheers heard on streets of Tehran after reports of Khamenei’s death, his body found in rubble

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Feb

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World

Cheers heard on streets of Tehran after reports of Khamenei’s death, his body found in rubble

Tehran: After Israeli media reported that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed in airstrikes, cheers were heard on the streets of Tehran. The development comes after Senior Israeli official said Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei is dead and his body has been found. According to Jerusalem Post, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated in an Israeli strike on Tehran, with his body found under the rubble caused by an Israeli airstrike, senior Israeli officials were informed on Saturday evening. Documentation of Khamenei's body was reportedly shown to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a televised address on Saturday…

Why is Babar Azam not playing for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele?

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Feb

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Why is Babar Azam not playing for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele?

KANDY: Pakistan and Sri Lanka lock horns against each other today in the massive Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka have been knocked out but Pakistan still have an outside chance to qualify for the semifinals. They are batting first after losing the toss, even as Pakistan have left out Babar Azam from the playing XI. This is a massive call from them as Babar is not only their former captain but also the leading run-scorer in the T20Is. The reason why Babar Azam is not playing today's match is the fact that Pakistan cannot afford…

Is Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei dead? Netanyahu says there are signs that he ‘is no longer’ alive

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Feb

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Is Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei dead? Netanyahu says there are signs that he ‘is no longer’ alive

Tel Aviv: Amid the death rumours of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday sauid there are signs that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei 'is no longer' alive. In a televised address to the nation, the Israeli PM said "We have destroyed Khamenei's compound, killed Revolutionary Guard commanders and senior nuclear officials." Khamenei has not been seen in public since the operation began. In the escalating conflict, at least 201 people have been killed and 747 injured in US-Israeli strikes across Iran, state media reported on Saturday, citing the Iranian Red Crescent. The attacks,…

PAK vs SL: How can Pakistan qualify for semifinal of T20 World Cup after posting 212 runs?

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Feb

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PAK vs SL: How can Pakistan qualify for semifinal of T20 World Cup after posting 212 runs?

KANDY: Pakistan have posted 212 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their 20 overs in the must-win clash against Sri Lanka after being invited to bat first in Pallekele. The men in green must win by a margin of 65 or more runs to knock New Zealand out and qualify for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. Accordingly, they must restrict Sri Lanka to 147 runs or below to make it to the knockouts of the mega event. Sahibzada Farhan was the star for Pakistan with the bat, notching up a 59-ball century, his second in this…

‘The Kerala Story 2’ makes a slow box office start

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Feb

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Entertainment

‘The Kerala Story 2’ makes a slow box office start

Protests and sluggish ticket sales have marked the opening weekend of 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond', just a day after the Kerala High Court cleared the path for its cinematic release. While theatre owners across the state reported a quiet start on Saturday, many remain optimistic that interest will mirror the trajectory of the 2023 original, which similarly began with empty seats before gaining momentum. The film's arrival has been met with fierce opposition from the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). Activists staged demonstrations outside several venues, claiming the sequel — like its predecessor — presents…