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MUMBAI: India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued detailed Ebola preparedness protocols for airlines operating flights linked to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, mandating health screening measures, onboard isolation procedures and compulsory self-declaration forms for passengers arriving in India.The order, issued following a World Health Organization alert on the Ebola outbreak, directs airlines to identify symptomatic passengers onboard, coordinate with airport health authorities and carry out aircraft disinfection after landing.In an office order dated May 22, the DGCA said airlines must mandatorily collect Self-Declaration Forms (SDFs) from all passengers originating from or transiting through…

In a hark back to the days of the singing star Kishore Kumar, Vedang Raina is heard and seen singing in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ and that too under the stewardship of A R Rahman. Speaking about the same in an exclusive interaction with us, Vedang says, “I guess I am blessed.”“In Main Vaapas Aaunga, I got to work with one of the directors on my wishlist(Imtiaz Ali). I also get to sing for my own character, and that too for Rahman Sir,” adds the actor who sang ‘Maskara’ in the movie.Does Vedang Raina hope to usher in the…

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Police rescued a 38-year-old man in Etawah district within nine minutes of receiving information about his suicidal social media post, officials said. According to police headquarters, the incident took place on the night of May 21–22 when a resident of the Jaswantnagar area in Etawah posted an emotional message on Facebook following a prolonged domestic dispute with his wife, indicating that he intended to end his life. At around 12.31 am, Meta sent an automated suicide-risk alert via email to the Social Media Centre at the office of the Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh,…

The government on Monday said it is closely monitoring fuel supplies across the country and taking immediate corrective measures to prevent shortages, amid panic buying and dryouts reported at petrol pumps in parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, said India has sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel and domestic cooking gas LPG and stressed that supply disruptions at some retail outlets were caused mainly by a sudden surge in demand and logistical constraints.“All retail outlets are being closely monitored at the level of oil marketing companies and the petroleum…

Saba Azad has spoken out about the challenges women continue to face in society and the entertainment industry, months after reports surrounding Deepika Padukone’s alleged exit from Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD sparked debate over work conditions for actresses in Bollywood.Deepika had reportedly asked for an 8-hour work shift after embracing motherhood, a demand that allegedly did not go down well with producers and eventually led to her stepping away from the projects. The reports triggered widespread conversations online about sexism and the treatment of women in the film industry.Saba Azad says women still face unequal expectations…

Pawan Thakur married Aanchal, a Sambhal native, six years ago. They have a two-year-old daughter. (Image credit-Social Media) BAREILLY: A woman allegedly conspired with her lover, sister and sister’s boyfriend to murder her husband after he objected to her extramarital affair, police said. All four accused, aged between 30 and 35 years, have been arrested.Pawan Thakur, 30, a resident of Kundanpur in Majhola police station area, was originally from Mainathar area. He married Aanchal, Sambhal native, six years ago. They have a two-year-old daughter.According to police, Aanchal had developed an illicit relationship with Ankit, a relative referred to as Pawan’s…

In today’s fast-scoring T20 cricket, batters are happy to get runs in any manner possible. While cleanly-timed drives and big sixes remain the most pleasing shots for batters, the aggressive nature of the format often forces players into false shots. Yet, some batters have managed to combine attacking cricket with remarkable control.KL Rahul has been one such batter for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The opener scored 593 runs in 14 matches at an average of 45.61 and a career-best strike rate of 174.41. His season included a century, a record 152 not out against Punjab Kings — the first…

Alfred Molina, best known for his villainous role in the original Spider-Man 2 franchise, has recently taken on a wide range of roles. The veteran actor recently appeared in The Boroughs and Remarkably Bright Creatures, and has been enjoying a strong run in recent years. Here’s a look at the actor’s net worth and the assets he has accumulated over the years.What is Alfred Molina’s net worth?According to the latest reports from Celebrity Net Worth, Molina’s net worth is estimated to be around USD 10 million.A major portion of this wealth comes from his extensive film and television career, along…

Credit desks at housing finance companies today experience a common pattern: salaried professionals, engineers, teachers, nurses, and government employees in their late 20s and early 30s arrive with a dream and a payslip. They have done all the right things. They have a down payment saved up. Their credit rating is good. They have visited projects in the outer parts of the city on weekends. Then they sit across the table and ask the question that silently defines their financial decade: Am I ready? Is this really affordable? In 2026, the honest answer is “it depends.” And more than ever…

Sara Ali Khan recently revealed that during her student days in New York, she ate two pizzas and three brownies every day without counting calories. The unhealthy eating habits eventually pushed her towards a 45 kg transformation before her Bollywood debut with Kedarnath. She was last seen in ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’. Sara Ali Khan, now known as one of Bollywood’s fittest actresses, once lived a very different lifestyle during her student days in New York, where pizzas and brownies were a daily staple and calorie counting was the last thing on her mind. In a candid and refreshingly…