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Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is heading towards its theatrical release with expectations already running high. The gangster drama has received notice because of its bleak universe, thrilling action, and sophisticated themes. Now, its certification details in the UK have added another talking point. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has reportedly cleared the film with an adult rating, giving audiences an idea about the kind of content they can expect from the much-awaited Kannada film.‘Toxic’ gets strict UK certification with high violence and injury ratingsThe BBFC has reportedly given ‘Toxic’ an adult certificate for strong bloody…

A court sentenced former Samajwadi Party MLC Kamlesh Pathak and nine others to life imprisonment LUCKNOW: A court in Auraiya on Wednesday sentenced former Samajwadi Party MLC Kamlesh Pathak and nine others to life imprisonment with rigorous imprisonment in a 2020 double murder case involving the shooting deaths of an advocate and his sister.The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each of the 10 convicts.The sentence was pronounced by ADJ MP-MLA court Vinay Kumar Singh.The accused were held guilty under the charges of IPC 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), and other charges rioting, rioting with deadly…

Kiren Rijiju rejects China incursion claim; Sergio Gor visits Srinagar; while Mahua Moitra faces arrest warrant in hate speech case (Photos: ANI) Union minister Kiren Rijiju said there is a problem at the Arunachal Pradesh border due to the lack of delineation, while rejecting reports of a 60-km Chinese incursion.US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Srinagar and said the US would review its travel advisory for Jammu and Kashmir.A Bengal court issued an arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra in a hate speech case over her alleged failure to respond to multiple summons.Rahul Gandhi backed tribal residents of…

The government’s decision, announced after a cabinet meeting on Monday and followed by eight notifications issued late Tuesday night, covers examinations for several administrative, technical and judicial posts. NEW DELHI: Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations suspended their 26-day agitation and gave the state government two months to address their demands on Wednesday. They have urged the JMM-led government to ensure a fair probe into the matter following the cancellation of 22 exams and an investigation ordered into 23 others.The announcement comes a day after the government issued notifications cancelling recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service…

English singer Laura Wright performs Pakistan’s national anthem (Screengrabs) English singer Laura Wright performed Pakistan’s national anthem before the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, where Joe Root’s return as England captain began with a strong start for the hosts.England won the toss and elected to bowl first in overcast conditions, with Ollie Robinson making an immediate impact. The fast bowler dismissed Azan Awais lbw with the very first ball of the series. Awais reviewed the decision, but the original call was upheld.It was the first time in England that a wicket had fallen from the…

Bhagyashree may have made Mumbai her home decades after stepping into Bollywood, but the grandeur of her royal upbringing remains evident in her luxurious residence. Born into the royal family of Sangli, the Maine Pyar Kiya actor has created a home that brings together traditional elegance, contemporary luxury and deeply personal family memories.From a dramatic black entrance door and statement walls to plush velvet seating, chandeliers, a private temple and expansive outdoor spaces, every corner of Bhagyashree’s Mumbai home has a distinctive character. However, the most unusual and meaningful feature of the property is a naturally formed Ganesha on a…

Lucknow: A day after TOI report of Vaishali Express been detained over a missing chair, the railways said the guard’s brake van had its standard inbuilt seat and termed guard Ramashish Das’s action “wrong”. NER CPRO Sumit Kumar said ECR has been asked to take action against Das.Das, however, stood his ground, arguing the fixed seat near the door is impractical as the work desk and signalling window are elsewhere. Former guards’ representative Sheetla Prasad backed him. A TOI journey with other guards highlighted the difficulty. With steel trunks being replaced by trolley bags, guards say their makeshift seating option…

FSSAI has recently taken action against companies operating in several segments. NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has stepped up action against food companies using “100%” claims on product labels and in advertisements, saying several firms have now removed such claims following regulatory intervention.The food regulator said on Wednesday that six food business operators had taken corrective steps after being asked to discontinue the use of “100%” on labels, packaging, promotional material and advertisements.Among the companies that changed their labelling were Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits, Apis India, Juza Foods and Masterchow Foods.FSSAI said Bonn…

In the video, the woman is heard saying, “We are Gen-Z and we won’t tolerate this nonsense”, NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reacted to a viral video showing a female tourist arguing with security personnel at a checkpoint in Kargil, saying the phrase “we are Gen Z” could become a new form of entitlement if used as a threat.Also read: Tourist confronts security personnel over Kargil traffic halt“This ‘we are Gen Z’ has become the new ‘jaantay nahin ho mera baap kaun hai’. The quickest way to erode any Gen Z goodwill is to…

The University of Mumbai (MU) has made the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID mandatory for students appearing in examinations during the 2026-27 academic year. Under the university’s latest examination-related instructions, students will have to enter their APAAR ID details through the designated login window to download their hall tickets.The requirement means students who have not submitted or updated their APAAR details could face difficulty accessing their admit cards for the upcoming semester examinations. The university has therefore advised students to complete the necessary formalities well in advance rather than wait until the examination schedule is near.APAAR ID linked…