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Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of Indian parallel cinema, died on Monday at 90. He passed away due to chronic kidney disease at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai.

Social media sensation Orry, without whom celebrity parties seem to be colourless these days, is all set to make his acting debut. Well, not just with any filmmaker or actors, Orry seems to be lucky enough to get the golden opportunity of getting a break in ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming Love & War. Reportedly, he will be playing an important role in the highly-anticipated flick starring Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt.

Bollywood actors Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have teamed up for a couple of projects in the past and the audience was in awe of their onscreen sizzling chemistry. However, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani remains one of the best. Fans certainly want to see the duo once again onscreen. The buzz has once again intensified after Dharma Productions' shared a still from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The internet is abuzz with speculations of a possible sequel to the most-loved flick of the duo.

Seventeen fishermen from Balasore were arrested for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha, Odisha. Their trawler was seized as it violated the Wildlife Protection Act amidst Olive Ridley turtle conservation efforts.

Yash Raj Films (YRF)'s Spy Universe has brought some of the biggest stars of Bollywood together. While SRK and Hrithik have already made cameos in Salman's Tiger 3, Duggu and Sallu haven't appeared onscreen together. Well, as per the latest reports, Salman and Hrithik will team up for the first time and share screen space. Well, it is not for YRF's Spy Universe.

The trailer of 'Hindi Vindi', starring Neena Gupta and Mihir Ahuja, was unveiled. Directed by Ali Sayed, it depicts a migrant family's language struggle in Sydney, featuring Guy Sebastian's debut.

The Odisha government has urged the IMD to upgrade its Bhubaneswar office to a regional centre, citing frequent natural disasters. Minister Suresh Pujari highlighted this at IMD's 150th anniversary.

International cricketers like Yuzvendra Chahal, Jonty Rhodes, and others have excelled in multiple sports. Discover their diverse sporting journeys.

The Railway Recruitment Board announces 1,036 vacancies for isolated and ministerial posts. Registration starts on January 1, 2025, ending February 6, 2025. Applicants can apply via official RRB portals.

Since 2022, PM Narendra Modi's Rozgar Mela has issued nearly 10 lakh job letters. The recent edition distributed 71,000 offers across 45 locations, enhancing youth employment in India.

The 1996 India-Pakistan clash in Sharjah witnessed a heated exchange between Aamer Sohail and Navjot Sidhu. Reports suggested tensions arose due to speedster Waqar Younis' remarks.

The Centre has abolished the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8, allowing failure in year-end exams. Over 3,000 central schools are affected, including Kendriya Vidyalayas.

The population of Orangutans has been significantly declining over the years. Oil palm plantations, mining, forest fire, human encroachment, logging, road constructions, etc. are the prime reasons for which these great apes are losing their habitat. Amid this, a video is doing rounds on the internet that shows an orangutan fighting back a huge bulldozer to protect its habitat.

The trailer of 'Fateh', Sonu Sood's directorial debut, promises action-packed cybercrime drama. Set in Kolkata, it features Sonu as an ex-special ops officer. The film releases on January 10, 2025.

Rumours swirl around Sania Mirza and Mohammad Shami's alleged relationship. A viral photo fuels speculation, though both focus on careers, with Sania broadcasting in Abu Dhabi and Shami in domestic cricket.