Rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh recently opened up about one of the most difficult periods of his life, revealing his struggles with bipolar disorder, substance abuse, paranoia, and years of isolation. Speaking on the ABtalks podcast, the singer shared how his mental health deteriorated at the peak of his career and how medication also led to severe physical changes, including hair loss. Honey Singh disclosed that he now wears a wig after becoming completely bald due to the side effects of medication prescribed during his treatment. “This is a wig,” he admitted during the conversation, while reflecting on…
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The United States carried out fresh military strikes in Iran overnight, targeting a site believed to pose a threat to American forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters report citing a US official. The official, speaking anonymously, said the US military also intercepted and destroyed several Iranian drones that were allegedly threatening regional security and maritime traffic. The latest strikes mark another escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the conflict that has gripped the region for the past three months. The war, which reportedly began on…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the IPL final with a dominant 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala. Led by a sensational unbeaten 93 from captain Rajat Patidar, RCB delivered one of their most complete performances of the season to reach their fifth IPL final. Batting first, RCB posted a massive 254/5 — the highest playoff total in IPL history. Patidar smashed 93 off just 33 balls, hitting nine sixes in a breathtaking innings. Virat Kohli contributed 43, while Krunal Pandya added 43 off 28 balls. Patidar turned the game in RCB’s favour after surviving…
Actor Ranveer Singh has reacted after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive against him following his exit from Don 3. The film, directed by Farhan Akhtar, had reportedly been in development for nearly three years. According to FWICE officials, producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani suffered losses of over Rs 45 crore during the film’s pre-production phase after Singh allegedly withdrew from the project just weeks before shooting was scheduled to begin. FWICE honorary general secretary Ashok Dubey announced that the organisation’s more than four lakh members, including technicians, cameramen, spot boys, and lightmen,…
The Government of India has constituted a High-Level Committee to examine demographic changes caused by illegal immigration and other abnormal factors across the country. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of the “High-powered Demography Mission” during his Independence Day address on 15 August 2025. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal on 11 September 2025. The committee will be chaired by retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar. Its members include the Census Commissioner, retired IAS officer Durga Shankar Mishra, retired IPS officer Balaji Srivastava, and economist Shamika Ravi. The Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I) in the Ministry of Home Affairs will serve…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed expert teams from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur to assist the Central Board of Secondary Education in resolving technical issues related to the CBSE post-result services portal. The move comes after students and parents raised concerns over glitches faced during the post-examination re-evaluation process. Reports of technical problems on the CBSE portal prompted the Ministry of Education to intervene and ensure a smoother and more reliable system for students. According to the Ministry, the IIT expert teams will review all technical glitches reported since the launch of…
The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education flagged off a group of Indian students for the Sakura Science Programme 2026 during a ceremony held at NCERT in New Delhi. The programme aims to provide students with international exposure to advanced science, technology, and cultural learning in Japan. From May 24 to May 30, 2026, 56 students and four supervisors from India will participate in the week-long programme alongside students from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. The selected students include 24 boys and 32 girls from government schools across 15 states and Union Territories, including Assam,…
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada from May 25 to 27 to strengthen bilateral economic ties and advance negotiations on the India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The visit is aimed at accelerating trade discussions, boosting investments, and deepening strategic cooperation between the two countries. A delegation of senior representatives from more than 100 Indian companies will accompany the minister. The delegation includes businesses from sectors such as metals and mining, energy, automotive, aerospace, tourism, textiles, agriculture, telecom, pharmaceuticals, and capital goods. During the visit, Shri Goyal will hold talks with Canada’s Minister of International Trade,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth under the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela through video conferencing on Sunday. Addressing the appointees, he said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to empowering India’s youth and creating new employment opportunities across sectors. The Prime Minister said the newly recruited candidates would contribute to nation-building through departments such as railways, banking, defence, health, and education. He highlighted that India’s rapid growth, technological advancement, and young demographic are attracting global attention and partnerships. Referring to his recent diplomatic visit to five countries, PM Modi said…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower revealed that the team allowed its batters to decide whether to fully chase down the massive target against Sunrisers Hyderabad or focus on securing the top spot in the league standings. RCB lost the match by 55 runs while chasing 255, but their final score was enough to maintain a superior net run-rate and finish at the top of the table. Flower said the team had discussed multiple scenarios during the innings, including the scores needed to secure a top-two finish and the number required to confirm first place. According to Flower, the…