Music licence relief for weddings may cut costs for Mumbai venues, govt pushes single-window system | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: Wedding celebrations and banquet events in Mumbai and Maharashtra could become less complicated and potentially less expensive after the Centre clarified that no music licensing charges would apply to marriage-related functions and initiated steps towards a single-window music copyright licensing system.The development emerged from a stakeholder meeting convened by Union commerce and industry minister…

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Heatwave kills 16 in Telangana, minister announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia | Hyderabad News

HYDERABAD: Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on Saturday said 16 people have died due to severe heatwave conditions across the state during the ongoing summer season.Reviewing the heatwave situation with officials, the minister said the deaths were reported from seven districts, based on reports submitted by district Collectors.According to the data shared by the…

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BCA welcomes vision for Bihar IPL team, says state cricket entering new era and hails positive views expressed by Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal | Jaipur News

Chief Minister of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary plans to develop cricket in the region The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has welcomed the positive views expressed by Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal regarding the possibility of Bihar having its own IPL franchise in the future. BCA officials said that such encouraging thoughts from a globally renowned industrialist…

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‘I will kill you Jews’: Man jailed for 5 years in UK over antisemitic threats near London synagogue

A London court on Friday sentenced a 36-year-old man to five years in prison after he admitted to a series of antisemitic hate crimes targeting members of the Jewish community in north London.Tavius Jean-Charles pleaded guilty to seven racially aggravated public order offences and one count of racially aggravated criminal damage at Southwark Crown Court.According…

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Yash Chopra: Aishwarya Rai was considered for Juhi Chawla’s role in ‘Darr’, but Yash Chopra said ‘maybe it won’t work out’; Read the reason here | Hindi Movie News

In an intriguing insider scoop, renowned costume designer Neeta Lulla disclosed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was a strong contender for the lead in Yash Chopra’s classic ‘Darr’ and even participated in a look test. Yet, her imminent participation in the Miss World pageant shifted the casting choice to Juhi Chawla. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was once…

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UPSC prelims exam 2026 tomorrow: Strict entry curbs, from black pens to ID checks, here’s what candidates must follow

With the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 set to be held on May 24, the Commission has issued a strict advisory for candidates appearing across the country. From mandatory admit cards and original ID proofs to bans on electronic gadgets and late entry, aspirants have been asked to follow every instruction carefully to avoid…

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‘Anyone can hit a six, but…’: Virat Kohli gives priceless advice to Mukul Choudhary | Cricket News

Mukul Choudhary with Virat Kohli (Image: Mukul Choudhary/Instagram) Mukul Choudhary has emerged as one of the exciting young talents of IPL 2026 despite Lucknow Super Giants enduring a disappointing campaign and missing out on the playoffs. The youngster recently opened up about a memorable interaction with Virat Kohli, revealing how the RCB superstar offered him…

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Coimbatore minor girl murder: CM Vijay orders fast-track probe, vows strict punishment | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday said he had ordered a swift and intensive investigation into the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore and assured that those involved in crimes against women and children would face severe punishment under the law.Describing the incident as “painful and shocking”, Vijay said such…

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