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Human rights panel seeks case against Ranbir Kapoor for vaping scene in B***ds

Human rights panel seeks case against Ranbir Kapoor for vaping scene in B***ds

The National Human Rights Commission has asked Mumbai Police to register a case against actor Ranbir Kapoor, the producers of the web show The Ba***ds of Bollywood, and Netflix for their involvement in the advertisement, depiction, or promotion of e-cigarettes in contravention of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. In one of the scenes, Ranbir Kapoor is seen smoking an e-cigarette without any warning or disclaimer, complainant Vinay Joshi told the commission. The complainant further alleged that the scene was streamed openly, which misled or negatively influenced young viewers by promoting the use of such banned substances. The complainant…
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Ousmane Dembele clinches Ballon d’Or, Bonmati wins third straight women’s title – check fullย listย ofย winners

Ousmane Dembele clinches Ballon d’Or, Bonmati wins third straight women’s title – check fullย listย ofย winners

Ousmane Dembele, the 28-year-old French footballer, beat the favourite Lamine Yamal to win the men's Ballon d'Or after a sensational season with Paris Saint-Germain. Spain's Ainata Bonmati, on the other hand, became the first woman in history to win three titles, winning back-to-back. Paris: France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ beat Lamine Yamal to win the Men's Ballon d'Or title for 2the 024/25 season. Dembele and Yamal were the last two remaining and the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season prevailed in the end, also beating his Paris club-mate Vitinha to go all the way. Dembele, who played…
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Doctors may be exempted from Trump’s 0,000 H-1B visa fee amid healthcare shortage concerns in US: Report

Doctors may be exempted from Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee amid healthcare shortage concerns in US: Report

The Trump administration's new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has triggered alarm in the US healthcare sector, though doctors and medical residents may be exempted. The Trump administration has clarified that the $100,000 charge will apply only to new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21. Washington: In a significant development, doctors and medical residents could be exempted from the Trump administration's newly imposed $100,000 (Rs 88 lakh) fee on high-skilled H-1B visa applications, Bloomberg reported. The clarification comes after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on September 19 introducing the hefty charge, which restricts the entry of non-immigrant…
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India A vs Australia A 2nd Test Live: Will IND A vs AUS A be available to watch on TV and streaming in India?

India A vs Australia A 2nd Test Live: Will IND A vs AUS A be available to watch on TV and streaming in India?

After a dull draw in the first unofficial Test on a flat Lucknow wicket, India A and Australia A will hope for a livelier wicket and hopefully a result in the second and final red-ball game. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will be the big names from the Indian Test team available for the second match. Lucknow: The first India A vs Australia A turned out to be a dull and drab draw in Lucknow and even though the likes of Sam Konstas, Campbell Kellaway and Josh Philippe from Australia and Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel from the Indian camp…
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UN says statehood for Palestinians is a right, not reward, calls for two-state solution to resolve conflict

UN says statehood for Palestinians is a right, not reward, calls for two-state solution to resolve conflict

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been unresolved for generations as dialogue has faltered and resolutions have been flouted. New York: Amid an increasing number of countries recognising Palestine as a state, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, addressing member states at theย UNย Headquarters in New York, reaffirmed that "statehood for Palestinians is a right, not a reward," as the international body reiterated its support for aย two-state solutionย to resolve the protractedย Israel-Gazaย conflict. UN chief says denying statehood would be a gift to extremists Antonio Guterres said, "Statehood for a Palestinian is a right, not a reward, and denying…
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Imran Khan suggests the only way Pakistan can beat India with Army chief and PCB chairman’s special mention

Imran Khan suggests the only way Pakistan can beat India with Army chief and PCB chairman’s special mention

India outclassed Pakistan once again in the Asia Cup 2025 as the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill showed their batting might. Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has suggested the only way his team can defeat India. New Delhi: Former Pakistan captain and jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has suggested the only way his country's cricket team can beat India after the Men in Blue's second straight win over the arch-rivals in the Asia Cup 2025.ย  India defeated Pakistan for the second time in a row in the continental event during the Super Four clash at the Dubai…
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Ballon d’Or 2025 top 10 confirmed; Dembele, Yamal, Salah look for coveted prize

Ballon d’Or 2025 top 10 confirmed; Dembele, Yamal, Salah look for coveted prize

The Ballon d'Or awards are considered the most prestigious awards in the sport of football. For the 69th edition of the awards, the organisers have confirmed the top 10 with the likes of Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ, Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah on the list. New Delhi: The top 10 of the prestigious Ballon d'Or 2025 award were confirmed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on Monday, September 22 (Tuesday as per IST). The likes ofย Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ, Lamine Yamal and Mohamed Salah made it to the top 10 of the list. Hours before announcing the winner, the organisers named the 11th to…
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Shreyas Iyer’s Test comeback hit a roadblock as star batter to miss 2nd unofficial Test vs Australia A: Report

Shreyas Iyer’s Test comeback hit a roadblock as star batter to miss 2nd unofficial Test vs Australia A: Report

Shreyas Iyer was named the captain of the India A team for the two unofficial Test matches against Australia A. While he played the first one, Iyer has reportedly pulled himself out from the second match, set to be played in Lucknow from September 23 onwards. New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer's much-awaited comeback into the Indian Test team has hit a further roadblock as the star batter will be missing India A's second unofficial Test match against Australia A, starting from September 23 in Lucknow, Cricbuzz reported.ย  The Mumbai batter has reportedly pulled out of the second clash atย Bharat Ratna Shri…
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Adele, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus on the block

Adele, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus on the block

A decade after turning down the offer, award-winning British singer Adele is reportedly in discussions to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show set to take place next February in Santa Clara, California. ย  The singer had previously declined the opportunity in 2016, citing reservations about the event format.ย  ย  Other artists like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus are also on the list of potential headliners for the event, reports suggest. Earlier this month, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fuelled speculation about Swiftโ€™s involvement. โ€œShe is a special, special talent and obviously she would be welcome at any time," he said.…
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Yuvraj Singh to be questioned by ED in online betting app case after Uthappa and Raina

Yuvraj Singh to be questioned by ED in online betting app case after Uthappa and Raina

Yuvraj Singh has been called for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on September 23 for an online betting app case. Recently, the investigation agency had also called former cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa for questioning. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh will be questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an online betting app case on Tuesday, September 23. Recently, former cricketers Robin Uthappa,ย Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan also appeared before the ED. The agency wants to know who approached these cricketers for promoting the betting app and in what form they were paid for…
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