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Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were all smiles as they reunited to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) has clocked 30 years since its release, and the movie’s lead stars, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, are commemorating the anniversary in a special way. The two were in London to unveil a bronze statue of their pose from the film. The statue was unveiled at Leicester Square in London, in a first for an Indian movie. The bronze statue depicted Shah Rukh and Kajol in a signature pose from the…

Joe Root got his 40th Test ton on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test, in Brisbane on Thursday. Matthew Hayden breathed a sigh of relief when Joe Root got his 40th Test ton in Brisbane on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test. Hayden had promised to run nude around the MCG if Root failed to get a ton in the ongoing 2025-26 Ashes series. Root reached the milestone in the final session on Day 1, as he directed Scott Boland down the leg-side for a four and also got his ton. The English supporters at the Gabba went…

Amitabh Jain, who lived with his wife Ritu Jain in the upscale locality, was hit by a white Hyundai Santro, driver of which is on the run, police said. A 58-year-old businessman died in Gurugram after he was hit by a speeding car while cycling in DLF Phase-II area of the city on Wednesday morning, police said on Thursday. Officials said that as per his daily routine, Amitabh Jain, who lived with his wife Ritu Jain in the upscale locality of DLF Phase-II, was cycling in the internal lanes of his colony when a white Hyundai Santro, bearing a Delhi…

In email to employees, Indigo CEO Elbers listed “minor technology glitches, schedule changes, adverse weather conditions, heightened congestion” and FDTL norms. IndiGo has blamed “an accumulation of several operational challenges” for over 300 of its flights getting cancelled and many delayed over the past two days. In an internal email to employees, Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers listed “minor technology glitches, schedule changes, adverse weather conditions, heightened congestion in the aviation ecosystem, and the implementation of the newly released FDTL norms”. Implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) norms for pilots from November 1 hit many flights, resulting in dozens…

“Modi’s stance is unwavering and straightforward, without being confrontational. Our goal is not to provoke conflict. We aim to protect our rights,” Putin said. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a high-profile visit to India, has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is not one to give in to pressure”, such as that from the US in the form of tariffs for Delhi’s oil business with Moscow. “India is a great power; not an English or British colony,” Putin said in an interview with India Today just hours before he landed at Delhi’s Palam airport where Modi personally received…

Virat Kohli’s decision to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy follows BCCI’s push for senior players to participate in domestic matches. Virat Kohli informed the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) that he will be available for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking his return to India’s domestic one-day tournament after a gap of 15 years. The decision, or rather, a change of mind, comes just a couple of days after his post-match comments in Ranchi about not needing additional preparation before international matches reportedly displeased the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). DDCA officials confirmed Kohli’s availability,…

The panel will comprise some ministers from the Delhi government, as well as representatives from all departments. The Delhi government is all set up a panel, led by chief minister Rekha Gupta, to monitor the pollution levels in the national capital.  The panel will comprise ministers from the Delhi cabinet, representatives from government departments, as well as experts and scientists. Apart from this, all departments have been directed to ensure that penalties are levied for any pollution-related violations, including on individuals, private and government agencies. The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘very poor’ category for the third consecutive…

The accused has been identified as Poonam, who allegedly drowned the child in a water tub. A woman was arrested in Haryana’s Panipat after she killed a six-year-old child amid wedding festivities in their family, police said on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as Poonam, originally from Siwah village in Panipat, who was married in Bhawar village, Sonipat. Poonam was presented before a court Wednesday, following which she was sent to police custody. The accused’s husband, Naveen, and the victim’s father, Sandeep, are cousins. The six-year-old suddenly disappeared from the celebrations on Monday, following which family members began searching…

Shivakumar clarified to reporters that he was going to Delhi to attend a wedding and plan for a party event, saying that it has no “political importance”. Amid the ongoing tussle over the chief minister’s chair, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar said he was heading to Delhi for a private event —a move that invited a reaction from Siddaramaiah. While Shivakumar maintained that he was going to Delhi to attend a wedding and to plan for a party event, the Karnataka CM reacted saying he would not go to the national capital unless he is formally invited. The statement of…

Thousands of passengers expressed frustration over the delays and chaos at airports due to technical glitch in check-in systems and other operational troubles. After at least 150 flights were cancelled and several others were delayed at major airports across the country, IndiGo issued a ‘sincere apology’ on Wednesday evening and said that it has initiated ‘calibrated adjustments’ to adjust the airline’s schedules. Thousands of passengers expressed frustration over the delays, cancellations and chaos at airports due to the technical glitch in check-in systems and other operational troubles, with many flights getting cancelled due to the disruption. An IndiGo spokesperson issued…