Author: Arijit Bose

Macron’s Awkward Greeting with Iceland PM Goes Viral After Dublin Meeting

Arijit Bose

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has found himself at the centre of social media attention after an apparently awkward greeting with Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir during a gathering of European leaders in Dublin. Photographs of the interaction, which took place during a round-table meeting of the European Political Community on Friday, November 13, appeared to show Macron leaning forward to embrace Frostadóttir while she seemed to step back slightly. In the widely circulated photograph, Macron is seen smiling and moving closer to the Icelandic leader. Frostadóttir appears to maintain…

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Varun Dhawan to Star in Yash Raj Films’ First Horror Movie, Abhay Pannu to Direct

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Actor Varun Dhawan will headline Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) first theatrical horror project, marking the production house’s entry into the genre. The untitled film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 31, 2028. The film will be directed by Abhay Pannu, known for creating the acclaimed series Rocket Boys. Pannu has also written the screenplay, making the project his debut as a director of a theatrical feature film. YRF chairman Aditya Chopra is guiding the film’s development, while the studio’s CEO, Akshaye Widhani, is producing it.…

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Indian Women Must Prove Their Ability to Handle Pressure at Asian Champions Trophy: Coach Marijne

Arijit Bose

Bhopal: Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne believes the upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 will provide an important opportunity to assess how his players perform under pressure and build on their recent success at the Asian Games. Led by captain Salima Tete, India will begin its title defence at the tournament in Bhopal from November 19. The team recently won the women’s hockey gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan under the leadership of Tete and Marijne. Speaking about India’s preparations, Marijne said the focus…

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Kulgam Attack Renews Debate Over Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism and India’s Security Strategy

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The recent terrorist attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) checkpoint in the Akhran area of Mir Bazar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district has once again raised concerns over cross-border terrorism and security challenges in the Valley. According to reports, motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on the checkpoint, firing around 30 rounds within 15 seconds. Three personnel of the CRPF’s 46th Battalion were injured in the attack but retaliated, forcing the attackers to flee. The incident took place on a day when Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor…

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DL Explores Torpedo Manufacturing Partnership with Italy, Targets ₹15,000 Crore in New Orders for FY27

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a government-owned defence manufacturer, is exploring a joint production arrangement with Italian defence company WASS to manufacture advanced torpedoes for the Indian Navy. The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s underwater warfare capabilities and expanding domestic defence manufacturing. The proposed partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the India-Italy Defence Industry Cooperation Dialogue in New Delhi. It builds on a December 2025 contract worth ₹1,896 crore under which WASS is supplying 48 Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes and associated launch systems…

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CBI Academy Trains 24 Officers from 16 Countries in Anti-Corruption Investigation and Asset Recovery

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted a week-long international training programme on anti-corruption investigations and asset recovery at its academy in Ghaziabad, bringing together 24 law enforcement officers from 16 countries. The programme was organised under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs. The valedictory session was presided over by N. Venu Gopal, Special Director, CBI. The participating officers represented Botswana, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Madagascar, Maldives, Myanmar, Namibia, Panama and Paraguay. The group…

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Cricketer Rinku Singh, SP MP Priya Saroj to Marry on December 4 in Lucknow; CM Yogi Invited

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Preparations are underway for the wedding of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj, with the marriage scheduled to take place in Lucknow on December 4. The wedding invitation process has begun, with Rinku Singh’s family meeting Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday to invite him to the event. Rinku’s mother, Beena Devi, brother Sonu Singh and sister Neha Singh met the Chief Minister at his official residence and presented him with the wedding invitation card. The wedding is expected to draw prominent personalities from the…

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Yogi Adityanath to Attend Ex-Servicemen Reunion in Meerut, Highlights Welfare Measures for Veterans

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the Ex-Servicemen Reunion Ceremony in Meerut, expressing gratitude to the state’s 5.19 lakh ex-servicemen and their families. Ahead of the event, the Chief Minister shared a message on social media platform X, describing the veteran community as a symbol of India’s strength and glorious traditions. He said the 5.19 lakh former servicemen and their families together form a community of around 15–20 lakh people. Yogi noted that of the approximately 60,000 personnel retiring from the armed forces every year across the country, 10,000–12,000…

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BJP Steps Up UP Election Preparations; Amit Shah to Tour Six Regions, Samrasta Sankalp Yatra Planned

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with plans to strengthen its organisational network and mobilise workers across the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to begin a series of visits to Uttar Pradesh from the end of November. During his proposed tour, Shah will visit all six organisational regions of the state — West, Braj, Kanpur-Bundelkhand, Awadh, Kashi and Gorakhpur. He is expected to hold separate meetings with party office-bearers, senior leaders and grassroots workers to…

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Police Recreate Crime Scene in Lucknow Flat to Probe Shiva Sharma’s Mysterious Death

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Police have recreated the crime scene at the flat of Shraddha Dubey in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area to establish whether businessman Shiva Sharma jumped from the fourth floor or was pushed to his death. A forensic team conducted the exercise on Friday at Avadh Green Apartments, where the incident took place on October 9. Using a dummy matching Sharma’s height and physical build, the team simulated three different ways in which a person could fall from the fourth-floor flat. Forensic experts examined the circumstances both inside the apartment and at…

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