Democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive: Om Birla | India News

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that democratic institutions remained strong and relevant when they were transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to people.In his valedictory address to the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth, he said transparency fostered public trust by ensuring openness in decision-making, while inclusivity…

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‘Yogi-Modi trouble-engine govt is so rattled by questions’: Jairam Ramesh condemns police’s lathi charge on NSUI’s ‘Save MGNREGA’ protest | India News

VARANASI: Senior Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday condemned the police’s brutal lathi charge on NSUI’s “Save MGNREGA” protest in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi. In a post in X, Ramesh criticised the BJP government, calling it “trouble-engine government” rattled by peaceful, democratic protests. End Of MGNREGA? What VB–G Ram G Means…

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Stranger Things gets sequels, spin-offs, and Episode 9 ‘Conformity Gate’ in new SNL sketch |

Stranger Things Gets ‘Sequels, Prequels, Requels and Spin-Off’—and Episode 9 ‘Conformity Gate’ in New SNL Sketch A few weeks after Stranger Things ended, Saturday Night Live opened its first episode of 2026 by leaning into something viewers had already been joking about online: the idea that the show might be finished, but the franchise clearly…

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Salim Khan health update: Arbaaz Khan confirms the veteran writer is ‘better now, improving’ and will be discharged ‘soon’ |

Arbaaz Khan shared that his father, veteran writer Salim Khan, is “improving” and may be discharged soon. The 90-year-old was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on February 17 after a mild brain haemorrhage. Salim Khan, co-writer of classics like Sholay and Don, continues to recover under medical supervision. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is recovering well…

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‘Nothing but drama’: Harbhajan Singh slams Pakistan’s T20 World Cup boycott of India clash | Cricket News

Harbhajan Singh, and Pakistan cricket team NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has taken a sharp dig at Pakistan’s decision to boycott its Group A clash against India in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, calling it an “unnecessary drama to mislead people.” The Pakistan government granted conditional approval for its team…

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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal shine as RCB chase down 202 with ease against SRH in season opener | Cricket News

Virat Kohli celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) Bengaluru: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium was bathed in red on Saturday night — not just in colour, but in the commanding form…

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Vivek Oberoi praises ‘Dhurandhar’ after it becomes the highest grossing Hindi movie, compares it to ‘Animal’: ‘It has not just pushed the envelope but ripped it apart’ |

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has scripted history by emerging as the highest-earning Hindi film of all time, with its net India collection crossing the collection of ‘Pushpa 2, which had amassed Rs 830 crore. As the film continues its remarkable run, actor Vivek Oberoi has shared an impassioned review, drawing comparisons with Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’.Taking to…

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