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India Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kajol calls Ramoji Film City safe after facing backlash for haunted remark
Actor Kajol faced severe backlash for calling Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City 'haunted' during one of her promotional interviews for her upcoming film, 'Maa'. Days after her comment went viral, she has now clarified it in a post on X. She called the film city 'a great destination' that is absolutely safe for families and Monday, she decided to put an end to the controversy by issuing a statement on her official X page. "I wish to address my earlier remark about Ramoji Film City in the context of promoting my film MAA (sic)," she began her note on have filmed multiple projects at Ramoji Film City and stayed there many times over the years. I have always found it to be a very professional environment for filmmaking and I have seen so many tourists enjoying themselves. It's a great destination and absolutely safe for families and children," she clarified. Here's the post: In an earlier interview with Galatta India, Kajol was asked if she experienced negative energies. Admitting to the question, she said that she has faced it multiple times. "Call it negative energy or vibes, but sometimes, when you go to a place, you feel like something isn't right. I've shot at places where I couldn't sleep all night, where I felt it would be good if I could just leave this place. There are quite a few places like that," she then named Hyderabad's iconic Ramoji Film City as one of the most haunted places. "A prime example is Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad, which is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. I am lucky enough not to have seen anything, though (sic)," she comment did not sit well with a section of people who criticised her. The actor's response is expected to dial down the are some comments: 'Maa' is all set to release in theatres on June 27. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande and Kumar Mangat Pathak.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Is Israel's Rising Lion a push for Iranians to rise up?
On June 12, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu placed a handwritten note at Jerusalem's Western Wall. Revealed only after Israel's strikes on Iran, it read, "The people shall rise up as a great lion. He shall not lie down until he eats the prey and drinks the blood of the slain." Initially interpreted as a call for Israelis to rise against the Iranian regime, some observers now suggest the line could just as well refer to Iranians rising up against their own timing adds weight to this reading. Just a day after Netanyahu placed the note, Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion" on June 13, deploying over 200 warplanes and Mossad-controlled drones in a massive preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, missile sites, and military infrastructure across Tehran, Natanz, Shiraz, Kermanshah, and two nations have been trading strikes since then. Amid the escalating conflict, on June 17, Israeli forces said they had killed Iran's wartime chief, Ali Shadmani, in an airstrike on a command centre in central Tehran. Iran has not confirmed the yet, amid the military strikes, another aim appears to be surfacing, one that goes beyond the has hinted at a broader ambition: regime change. "I can tell you this," he said on Saturday, "we have indications that senior leaders in Iran are already packing their bags. They sense what's coming."advertisementThe question is: could the Iranian people themselves be the ones to bring about that change?RISING LION COULD BE IRANIAN PEOPLEVoices from Iranians and Israelis began framing how the Iranians might rise against the Khamenei regime. "Cyrus the Great once freed the Jewish people from captivity. Perhaps today, it is Israel's historic turn to help the Iranian people win their own freedom. I firmly believe that a day will come when Iran and Israel will stand together as inseparable friends. A free Iran is on the horizon (sic)," Iranian analyst Navid Mohebbi wrote on of Operation Rising Lion have emphasised the symbolism behind its name."Rising Lion is a beautiful name for the operation, reminding the people of Iran that Israel is not their enemy, and looks forward to peace and friendship as the Lion rises to where he was before '79," wrote Professor and Senior Research Fellow Eugene person echoed the sentiment."'Rising Lion.' The name of the operation in Iran. I think of the name and history of the Persian and Jewish people and see the current connection of fate between the Jewish people and the Iranian/Persian people, two cultures of lions. Cultures that are similar in courage and strength," a person shared on meet again in an era when the Iranian people are captives of a murderous, jihadist regime that took over 47 years ago and whose main goal is global ethnic cleansing that begins with the Jews and religious coercion in Iran and later in the world," they IRANIANS RISE UP AGAINST THE KHAMENEI REGIME?In a country of over 90 million where dissent is tightly controlled, it's hard to know just how widespread the anger many Iranians, especially the young, have grown deeply disillusioned with the Islamic Republic. Their frustration isn't just about repression; it's also about economic ruin and corruption that have shattered everyday 2022 protests after Mahsa Amini's death made clear just how deep that anger strict religious policing, shrinking freedoms for women, and a violent grip on dissent, the regime has alienated a large part of the population. For many, its claim to moral authority is long Israeli National Security Council head and IDF reserve major general Giora Eiland told Newsweek that Israel may already be receiving help, directly or indirectly, from Iranians."We can assume that there are three levels of Iranians that, directly or indirectly, might help us," Eiland when we located some of the Israeli groups that were inside Iran and launched drones from short distances against Iranian facilities, they might have been given some assistance from locals. I cannot verify it, but this makes sense."He added, "Secondly, Israel is probably encouraging some groups in Iran, and I cannot exclude even an approach to some of the military forces in Iran — not the Revolutionary Guard, but some of the conventional military or regular Iranian army — that maybe the time is now for them to do something. It might be done in a very, very tacit way, but I cannot exclude it.""And number three," he continued, "in a way, Israel is even formally calling the Iranian [people] to try to rise against the government."As Israeli warplanes struck Iran, exiled opposition figures scrambled to seize the moment. Reza Pahlavi, the late Shah's son, endorsed the strikes from Washington and called on Iranians to rise. Maryam Rajavi's Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MeK), based in France and Albania, released last-minute claims of Iran's covert nuclear work and hinted at fresh underground UPRISING AGAINST REGIME MIGHT SEEM UNLIKELYBut many remain sceptical. Iran's domestic opposition is not only suppressed but fragmented, from secular dissidents and ethnic militias to Islamist factions and monarchist operate from exile, and none have yet demonstrated the organisational strength or popular backing to pose a serious existential challenge to the regime, according to a report by The Iran, these groups are classified as terrorist organisations, and their networks have been repeatedly dismantled or neutralised by the regime's security apparatus over the past four decades."It is important and deeply traumatic and embarrassing for the Islamic Republic, but it would be a little too triumphant to think that it means the regime is going to collapse as a result," Sanam Vakil, the director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House, told The historical evidence of regime change brought about through war suggests that it is rarely the result of aerial attack alone, Vakil said."Unless the United States suddenly decides that it wants to roll in with boots on the ground, and that it is prepared to engage in a military operation like the one in Iraq, it is very hard to see the Islamic republic being toppled overnight," she if the Khamenei regime is toppled, the outcome might not be favourable for many noted the possibilities following a regime change: a North Korea-style pariah state, sanctioned but unshakeable; a Syria-like descent into civil war; a military regime like Sisi's Egypt; or an Iraq-style dictatorship, brutal and Israel carries on strikes on Iran, hopes of an Iranian uprising remain clouded by uncertainty. While symbolic gestures and exiled voices stir debate, real change from within might take some time. And if it comes, it might not be without Watch
India Today
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks US President Donald Trump for arranging peace
Islamabad, May 10 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday thanked the US leadership for arranging peace and hoped that it would mark a new beginning for the resolution of issues in the prime minister took to social media to react to the ceasefire between Pakistan and India.'We thank President Trump for his leadership and proactive role for peace in the region. Pakistan appreciates the United States for facilitating this outcome, which we have accepted in the interest of regional peace and stability,' he said in a post on He also thanked US 'Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their valuable contributions for peace in South Asia'.The prime minister also stated that it would mark a new phase in the region.'Pakistan believes this marks a new beginning in the resolution of issues that have plagued the region and prevented its journey toward peace, prosperity and stability,' he Shehbaz's elder brother and former three-time premier Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan was a 'peace-loving' country, but also 'knows how to defend itself'.His comments came after US President Donald Trump announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to a 'full and immediate' took to social media to react to the ceasefire agreed between Pakistan and India after days of unrest and is a peace-loving country and prefers peace, but also knows how to defend itself,' he said in a post on the chief of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party, also congratulated the civil and military leadership.'Thanks be to Allah Almighty for making Pakistan proud. I congratulate and congratulate the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, the Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Sindhu, and the armed forces of Pakistan,' he foreign minister and Pakistan People's Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Pakistan has consistently pursued dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path to peace and 'war, violence and aggression are never the answer'.'Now that both India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire & dialogue, we welcome this as a victory for diplomacy. We appreciate the role of USA, KSA and all countries involved in achieving this historic milestone,' he said in a message on X.'As a Pakistani, I could not be more proud of our people, our army and especially our Air Force,' he Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Gohar Ali Khan said that it was good that peace was coming back to the region. He also said that the response given by Pakistan made the country response forced India to come up with the white flag (peace),' he said while talking to Geo a post on X, Punjab province's chief minister Maryam Nawaz said Prime Minister Shehbaz, Army chief General Munir, Pakistan Armed Forces, and her father, Nawaz Sharif, have 'made the nation proud' and shown the world that Pakistan is in 'safe and patriotic hands'.Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar informed the nation about the ceasefire.'Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!' he wrote on InTrending Reel
India Today
02-05-2025
- Climate
- India Today
7.4 magnitude quake hits Drake Passage, Chile, Argentina issue tsunami warning
A major tsunami warning was issued after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southern coast of Chile in South America, the US Geological Survey said on Friday. People living close to the southern tips of Chile and neighbouring Argentina have been asked to evacuate and move to safer places."We call for evacuation of the coastline throughout the Magallanes region," Chilean President Gabriel Boric said in a post on "At this time, our duty is to be prepared and heed the authorities. Regional and national COGRID (Cogrid of the Nationwide Risk Management System) is underway. All state resources are available," he epicentre of the quake was 219 kilometres off the coast of the Argentine city of Ushuaia at around 2 pm (local time), the USGS said, while also reporting to local media reports, the authorities issued precautionary evacuation orders, asking residents to move to places higher than 30 metres.
India Today
29-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Inhumane: Mehbooba Mufti on deportation of Pakistanis married to Indians
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti urged the Centre to reconsider its decision to deport those Pakistani nationals who have been married to Indians and have been living here for 30–40 that the move raised "serious humanitarian concerns", Mufti said most of the affected are women who have "long been part of society"."The recent government directive to deport all Pakistani nationals from India has raised serious humanitarian concerns, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. Many affected are women who came to India 30–40 years ago, married Indian citizens, raised families, and have long been part of our society," the PDP chief said in a post on India has revoked all visas issued to Pakistani nationals following the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed, and directed them to return by April 29. As per data, over 680 Pakistanis have been sent back from the Attari for a compassionate approach, Mufti said deporting individuals who have lived peacefully in India for decades would be inhumane."We urge the government to reconsider this decision, and adopt a compassionate approach regarding women, children and the elderly," she said. "Deporting individuals who have lived peacefully in India for decades would not only be inhumane but would inflict deep emotional and physical distress on families who now know no other home," the former Chief Minister further said.'HOUSES OF CIVILIANS ALSO DEMOLISHED'On the authorities demolishing the houses of alleged terrorists as part of their crackdown on the terror ecosystem, Mufti said the Centre should ensure the properties of the common people are not has been a lot of damage because when the houses of terrorists were demolished, the houses of the common man were also demolished... It should be ensured that the houses of the common man are not demolished while dealing with terrorists," she told far, around nine houses of suspected terrorists, including those behind the Pahalgam attack, have been razed since the April 22 carnage.
