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Cannes Film Festival 2026 Lineup Sees Reduced Hollywood Presence

Cannes: The 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival is set to begin next month with a diverse global lineup, but with noticeably fewer entries from major Hollywood studios competing for the prestigious Palme d’Or. Festival director Thierry Frémaux unveiled a list of 21 films in competition, highlighting strong representation from Europe and Asia. The…

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Disha Vakani Breaks Down at Father Bhim Vakani’s Funeral

Mumbai: The television industry is mourning the loss of veteran theatre artist Bhim Vakani, who passed away on April 7. He was the father of popular actors Disha Vakani and Mayur Vakani. Videos from the funeral have surfaced online, showing an emotional Disha Vakani bidding a tearful farewell to her father. The actress, best known…

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Delhi Crime Branch Arrests Mastermind Behind Temple and Hospital Cheating Racket

New Delhi, April 10, 2026:In a major breakthrough, the Central Range of the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested the alleged mastermind of a deception based cheating racket that targeted women at hospitals and temples across the city. The accused, who had been absconding for nearly three years, was also declared a proclaimed offender…

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Delhi Government Eyes Innovative Yamuna Floodwater Diversion Plan to Reduce Risk and Boost Groundwater

New Delhi, April 10, 2026:In a fresh effort to tackle recurring flood threats, the Delhi government is working on a plan to channel excess monsoon water from the Yamuna River into abandoned mining pits at Bhatti Mines and select floodplain zones. The initiative aims to ease pressure during peak flow periods while also improving groundwater…

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Nashik IT Firm Case Triggers Political Storm After HR Arrest

Nashik: The arrest of a Human Resources (HR) official in a shocking case involving alleged sexual exploitation and forced religious conversion at an IT company in Nashik has sparked a political controversy, with opposition parties questioning administrative oversight and workplace safety mechanisms. Police have so far arrested seven individuals in connection with the case, including…

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Delhi Crime Branch Busts Expired Food Racket Near Kapashera Border

New Delhi, April 10, 2026: In a major crackdown on public health violations, the Central Range of the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly storing and selling expired food items and cosmetic products to unsuspecting customers in the Kapashera border area. The accused, identified as Abdul Mannan Khan alias Monu,…

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AIMIM Breaks Ties with Humayun Kabir After TMC Sting Sparks Row

Kolkata: A political storm has erupted in West Bengal after a purported sting video released by the Trinamool Congress triggered serious allegations against former party leader Humayun Kabir, leading to a swift fallout with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. The video, circulated by the ruling party, allegedly shows Kabir claiming connections with leaders from the Bharatiya…

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Womaniya Initiative Boosts Women Entrepreneurs in Government Marketplace

New Delhi, April 10,2026: The Government is advancing women’s participation in public procurement through the Womaniya initiative on the Government e Marketplace platform. The programme is designed to support women led micro and small enterprises and self help groups by providing direct access to government buyers in a transparent digital environment. Introduced in 2019 under…

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Laughter Turns to Tragedy as Three Girls Drown at Mulagummi Waterfall

Visakhapatnam: What began as a cheerful outing ended in tragedy when three teenage girls drowned while attempting to take selfies near a waterfall in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitharama Raju district. According to police, the incident took place in the scenic Ananthagiri Hills, where four girls had gone for a day trip. While standing on slippery…

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UK and Norway Track Russian Submarines in North Atlantic Security Operation

London: The United Kingdom and Norway have led a coordinated military operation to monitor and deter Russian submarine activity near vital undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic, officials revealed. According to John Healey, the operation spanned several weeks and involved a Royal Navy frigate, surveillance aircraft, and hundreds of military personnel. The mission focused on…

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