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"Modi Hug Is Special": Netanyahu's High Praise For "Brother" PM Modi

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https://ift.tt/TwLaAsv Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trademark “hugplomacy”, where he embraces world leaders in his trademark hug, has once again drawn international attention after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised what he called the famous “Modi hug”. “It's been a wondrous friendship, both personally, between the two of us, and between our two countries and our two peoples,” Netanyahu said. Netanyahu recalled the moment the two leaders greeted each other warmly moments after PM Modi landed in Israel. “Prime Minister Modi's personal embrace is something special-it's called the ‘Modi hug.' It's well known around the world, and when you hug someone closely, truly, you know it's not an act. It's a real thing,” he said. “So I want to return the hug here from every single one of the Knesset members; it's not only an indication of the personal relations and the personal friendship between us, but it really reflects the warmth of the t...

Drama Follows Youth Congress Workers' Arrest, Cops File Case Against Cops

https://ift.tt/lTtyeka A confrontation between two state police forces unfolded on a highway in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, escalating into a rare situation in which one police unit registered a criminal case against officers from another state while both sides accused each other of acting unlawfully. The dispute centres on the detention of three Indian Youth Congress workers linked to protests at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi last week, in an incident that has already triggered political controversy in the national capital. The latest confrontation occurred near the Shoghi Barrier between Shimla and Solan, where Himachal Pradesh Police stopped a Delhi Police team that was transporting the detained individuals to Delhi. An argument between personnel from both forces continued for some time as Himachal authorities insisted that the suspects could not be taken out of the state without transit remand from a local court. The situation became further complicated after Shimla Police reg...

'Dhurandhar 2 Can Permanently Destroy Pan-India South Films,' Says RGV

https://ift.tt/WsYo9Zv As Dhurandhar: The Revenge prepares for its theatrical release on March 19, Ram Gopal Varma has made a bold claim about the film. The filmmaker believes the sequel could change the way mainstream Indian cinema is made. Ram Gopal Varma Hails Dhurandhar RGV did not hold back in his praise and wrote, " DHURANDAR 2 is an ASTEROID which might end the DINOSAUR era @AdityaDharFilms DHURANDHAR 2 has high chances of completely and permanently obliterating the pan india south films movement by establishing a brand new benchmark with ultra realistic making, genuine character depths etc that actually engage the audience's brain while still delivering a raw visceral impact." He further suggested that the film could drastically alter audience expectations, adding, "Once audiences taste this new standard, every film currently under production in the previous masala style can become instantly endangered." In a longer note, RGV argued that big-budge...

T20 World Cup Semis Scenario: What WI's Huge Win vs Zimbabwe Means For India

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https://ift.tt/nhz2wi1 India's chances of reaching the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals took yet another hit as West Indies registered a mammoth 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Super 8 match in Mumbai on Monday. India were already on the backfoot following their loss against South Africa and West Indies' victory margin means that India will have to win their remaining matches by huge margins in order to keep their Net Run Rate (NRR) healthy. Batting first, Shimron Hetmyer slammed 85 off 34 deliveries while Rovman Powell scored a quickfire half-century to take West Indies to 254/6. In reply, Zimbabwe kept losing wickets at regular intervals and fell well short of the target with Gudakesh Motie taking 4 wickets. India next play Zimbabwe in Chennai on Wednesday. The same day, in the other Super 8 fixture of Group 1, South Africa will face West Indies in Ahmedabad - India's semi-final fate will rely a lot on the result of this match. A South African win will make Indi...

Ex-Colonel Said He's A Veteran. "Hum Zamindar Ke Bete," Replied Attackers

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https://ift.tt/rjwAsQW A retired Indian Army officer who was assaulted by a group of men, beer bottles in hand, in Haryana's Gurugram has shared more details of the attack that left him injured, following a minor traffic incident. He spent two days in a hospital. Colonel Anil Yadav (retired) told NDTV that he accepted there had been an accident, and he would pay for any damage. The group of men, at least five of them, however, didn't listen to the retired army officer. Instead, the men who were clearly under the influence boasted "they don't care about the military", Colonel Yadav said. "All this while I was telling them I'm not denying there has been an accident. I'll pay for this. And secondly, I am an army veteran. What disturbed me incredibly was they said 'hum bhi zamidaar ke bete hain, humare bhi chacha, tau fauj mein the, aur hum bhi fauji se koi matlab nahi hain (we are also sons of zamindars, our uncles were in the military, anyway we ...

Ranveer Singh Goes To Karnataka High Court Against FIR For Kantara Mimicry

https://ift.tt/aWkCJNE Ranveer Singh has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash an FIR registered against him in Bengaluru over his alleged gestures depicting Daiva from Rishab Shetty's  Kantara 2 . The matter is now expected to be heard by the court. About The Case Against Ranveer Singh In January 2026, an FIR was registered against Ranveer Singh at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru over allegations that he had insulted Hindu religious sentiments and the Chavundi Daiva tradition of coastal Karnataka. The case was booked under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complaint was lodged by Prashanth Methal, a 46-year-old advocate based in Bengaluru. As per the FIR, the alleged incident took place during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa on November 28, 2025. The complainant claimed that Ranveer Singh made objectionable remarks and performed a stage act which, according to hi...

Mukul Roy's Death Turns Political Flashpoint Between Trinamool, BJP

https://ift.tt/i0Dwa6I Political accusations and counter-allegations dominated reactions to the death of veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mukul Roy, even as tributes poured in from across party lines. The body of the senior TMC leader, who died at a private hospital in Kolkata around 1:30 am on Monday, was brought to the state assembly in the afternoon. Speaking to the media on the sidelines, Bengal minister Firhad Hakim (Bobby) accused the BJP of bearing responsibility for Roy's death, claiming it caused him severe mental stress. "I have lost my elder brother (Dada) today. One thing I can say is that the BJP is solely responsible for his untimely death. He was murdered by the BJP. He was threatened to join the BJP, and Roy faced tremendous pressure from them. He was pressurised by central agencies," Hakim said. Roy, widely regarded as the 'Chanakya' of Bengal politics, had been suffering from prolonged illness for a long time. His family stated that he...