The highly anticipated marriage of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music director Palash Muchhal has been officially confirmed. Muchhal, a filmmaker and composer, made the significant announcement in his hometown of Indore, prior to the Women’s World Cup fixture between India and England. While their social media presence hinted at a relationship, this is the first time Muchhal has publicly acknowledged their union. Speaking at a press conference in Indore, the 30-year-old artist revealed that Mandhana would soon be joining the city as its daughter-in-law. He shared this news with enthusiasm, presenting it as a major announcement. He also…
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The festive spirit of Diwali was dampened for over 250 passengers when Air India flight AI138, bound for New Delhi from Milan, was cancelled on Friday. This sudden cancellation stranded 256 passengers and 10 crew members, jeopardizing their Diwali celebrations. Air India attributed the disruption to a ‘mechanical problem’ necessitating an ‘extended technical requirement’ for the aircraft, reassuring that safety protocols guided the decision. In response to the situation, Air India has provided hotel accommodation for all impacted individuals. Due to limited availability, some passengers were housed in hotels outside the immediate vicinity of the airport. The airline also took…
An AI-generated video featuring President Donald Trump piloting a fighter jet, provocatively titled ‘King Trump,’ has gone viral after being shared by the President himself. The clip humorously depicts the jet spraying a brown substance onto ‘No Kings’ protesters, a movement that has seen widespread demonstrations across the US. Reports suggest that nearly seven million individuals participated in these rallies. The President’s engagement extended to the White House sharing a screengrab of him adorned with an emperor’s crown on the social media platform X. The viral video, approximately 19 seconds long and posted on Truth Social, visualizes Trump commanding a…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced the appointment of Justice Prathiba M Singh from the Delhi High Court as the chairperson of its Advisory Board of Judges. Serving from 2025 to 2027, Justice Singh will spearhead the board’s efforts to provide guidance and direction for WIPO’s collaboration with judiciaries. Justice Singh brings a wealth of experience, including her current role as co-chair for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) working group on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. The newly formed board will consist of Justice Singh and nine other esteemed judges, who will collectively offer strategic advice. WIPO noted that…
A significant operation in the Caribbean has resulted in the destruction of a suspected submarine carrying illegal drugs, officials confirmed Sunday. The White House revealed the submarine was heading towards the United States via a recognized narco-trafficking route. This successful interdiction, conducted last Thursday, claimed the lives of two individuals and represents the sixth U.S. strike against illicit vessels in the Caribbean recently. Previous operations under the Trump administration led to 27 fatalities. Donald Trump celebrated the mission, claiming on Truth Social that 25,000 American lives would have been lost had the submarine reached its destination. He described the vessel…
On October 19, the Tarot cards illuminate your path with guidance for embracing new adventures and navigating transitions. Discover what the universe has in store for your sun sign, as insights from Tarot Mentor & Chakra Healer Deepali Rawtani unfold. Aries is guided by The World, signaling the powerful completion of a significant cycle. This is a moment for celebrating achievements and welcoming the expansive opportunities that follow. Taurus finds strength in the King of Pentacles, a card of grounded prosperity, stability, and disciplined growth, especially in career and finances. Gemini’s energy is represented by Temperance, promoting harmony, patience, and…
Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for the inaugural ODI between India and Australia on October 19, 2025, at the Optus Stadium in Perth. This match marks a significant milestone, with Shubman Gill taking charge as India’s full-time ODI captain for the first time. The squad also sees the return of veteran stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, bolstering their batting prowess against the hosts led by Mitchell Marsh. However, the primary concern for the series opener is the weather. Perth’s forecast suggests a possibility of scattered showers throughout the afternoon, potentially impacting play. The conditions are anticipated to be cool,…
The typically traffic-snarled streets of Bengaluru have fallen into an uncharacteristic silence, as a massive wave of citizens left for their native places to observe Diwali and Deepavali. What was recently a scene of paralyzing gridlock has now become an ‘eerily quiet’ metropolis for the handful of residents who remain. Those navigating the city are experiencing a welcome respite from the usual congestion, with social media abuzz with anecdotes of remarkably short commute times. One commuter humorously noted reaching Indiranagar in just 15 minutes, a testament to the city’s sudden emptiness. This phenomenon has led to witty observations about Bengaluru…
The universe’s most enigmatic component, dark matter, may finally be revealing itself through an unusual gamma-ray emission at the Milky Way’s center. This invisible scaffolding that holds galaxies together has long been a subject of intense scientific inquiry. Now, analysis of data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has uncovered a diffuse glow originating from our galaxy’s core, a light source that cannot be attributed to conventional astrophysics. Experts from Johns Hopkins University and the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics are investigating two plausible origins for this eerie luminescence: the energetic processes within dying stars or the direct byproduct of dark…
Chennai is in the throes of a major Diwali 2025 travel rush, with city roads and transportation hubs seeing unprecedented levels of activity. Thousands of people are heading home to celebrate the festival of lights, leading to peak passenger traffic across all modes of transport. The surge in travel began as early as October 16th, making it one of the most hectic travel weekends of the year. The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has stepped up its operations significantly, introducing 20,378 special bus services from Chennai to facilitate the mass movement of people. Complementing the 2,092 daily buses, these…