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Content creator Apoorva Makhija opened up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life while speaking on Lock Upp Season 2. Looking back at the aftermath of the India’s Got Latent controversy, she revealed that she had struggled with suicidal thoughts and said fellow creator Sufi Motiwala was the one person who stood by her during that period.During an emotional conversation with Sufi on the reality show, Apoorva shared that his friendship became her biggest source of strength when she was dealing with the fallout from the controversy.Overcome with emotion after reuniting with him, Apoorva said, “I have…
The rupee depreciated by 28 paise to close at 96.53 against the U.S. dollar on July 22. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/istockphoto The rupee declined 4 paise to close at 96.57 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (July 23, 2026), as heightened hostilities in West Asia kept global crude oil prices elevated.However, a likely intervention by the RBI provided support to the local unit, forex traders said.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.53 and traded in a narrow range of 96.45-96.59 during the day before eventually settling at 96.57 (provisional), down 4 paise from its previous…
A Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests has now been charged with terrorism.Melkisedek Kaijage, who works at the University of Dodoma, had appeared at a magistrate’s court to request bail after spending 15 days in police custody when the charges were changed.He was among more than 130 people arrested over planned protests calling for democratic reforms and justice for those killed in a post-poll crackdown last year. The 7 July demonstrations were banned and did not take place.The academic will now remain in custody until his case goes to trial as…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in November 2025. (Image credit: White House) The United States and Saudi Arabia’s new nuclear cooperation agreement has rewritten a fresh chapter in the Middle East’s already volatile security landscape. Signed in Washington by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman, the so‑called “123 agreement” paves the way for Riyadh to acquire uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme. The deal, the contours of which have not been revealed, is framed as a civilian energy initiative, but its strategic implications are complicated and have…
Burnham’s opponents are having to recalibrate and work through how they take on a new prime minister.The Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s al fresco speech and news conference on a rooftop in central London on Thursday was a tacit acknowledgement that the political terms of trade have changed.She teased the new prime minister over his informal style – he “seems like a nice guy…I’m glad he’s got a sense of humour,” she told us, before getting to the essence of her critique, that his offer was superficial, and thin.”Is that it?” she asked, adding: “He is behaving like he’s still the…
Russia’s agricultural safety agency announced Friday that it will suspend imports of dairy products from Armenia, citing health violations and supply chain tracing failures. Rosselkhoznadzor’s decision follows a raft of Russian restrictions on the import and transit of Armenian food products this summer, which observers widely view as an economic pressure campaign targeting Yerevan as it pursues closer ties with the European Union “During the latest review, milk provided by infected livestock was discovered to be used in the production of dairy goods exported to Russia,” Rosselkhoznadzor said in a statement following a weeklong inspection that concluded Tuesday. In a directive…
The CBI alleged that Amar Thakkar of Araha Hospitality, which provides catering services on Tejas trains, had bribed IRCTC senior executive Tridib Banerjee through a middleman, Deepak Parmar, for clearing his bills Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior executive of IRCTC, Tridib Banerjee, from his office in Mumbai, and Amar Thakkar of Araha Hospitality, who was allegedly found with Rs 4.6 lakh cash on him, in a bribery case. Araha Hospitality provides catering services on Tejas trains, and the CBI alleged that Thakkar had bribed Banerjee through a middleman, Deepak Parmar, for clearing his bills.The…
Delhi Police dismissed as fake a viral newspaper clipping claiming the death of Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, confirming he is safe and healthy. NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Friday dismissed as fake a newspaper clipping circulating on social media that falsely claimed the death of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet DipkeThe police warned of strict legal action against those responsible for creating and sharing the misinformation.In a clarification issued through its official social media handle, the police said the viral newspaper clipping was fabricated and urged people not to believe or circulate unverified information.”A fabricated newspaper clipping…
Credits: 9bar Speciality Coffee Have you noticed the purple wave hitting Hyderabad lately? That’s ube, the Filipino purple yam, and it’s showing up everywhere in lattes, mango coolers, and sweet treats popping up in your social media reels. It’s hard not to be drawn in by that crazy bright colour, but there’s more to this trend than just looks. Earning foodie cred right now means knowing exactly where to find the best purple drinks.‘People are much more open to trying new flavours’Hyderabad’s café owners believe the city’s diners are adopting global café trends faster than before. “I don’t think Hyderabad…
Ahmedabad: Several passengers travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai were stranded after heavy rain across Gujarat and Maharashtra led to the cancellation of key trains, including Vande Bharat, Shatabdi, Karnavati Express, and AC double-decker services. Railway authorities advised passengers to check the latest train status before starting their journey, as services are expected to remain affected until water levels recede.Western Railway suspended train operations between Gholvad and Umargam Road stations as a precaution after water levels on railway bridges reached the danger mark. The disruption led to the cancellation, diversion and short termination of several major trains on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route…