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Bobby Deol has opened up about the profound impact of losing his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, revealing that the loss left him feeling "hollow" and restless for months before memories of his father began giving him strength. In a recent conversation, Bobby spoke candidly about grief, healing, and the ways in which he continues to feel his father's presence in his life.

A Haridwar family's water tank became a nursery for 27 Checkered Keelback snake hatchlings, causing panic. Forest Department 'Snakemen' successfully rescued the non-venomous young snakes from the Sarai village residence. The incident drew a crowd of curious locals to the scene.

NASA revealed the Artemis III crew, including Commander Randy Bresnik, for a 2027 mission focused on complex Earth orbit tests. These tests are crucial for the 2028 Artemis IV lunar South Pole landing. The mission will demonstrate rendezvous and docking with commercial landers, advancing NASA's return to the Moon and future Mars exploration.

US Vice President JD Vance stated Washington's Iran policy will prioritize American interests, even if they differ from Israel's. He expressed confidence in President Trump's strategy to secure a long-term settlement on Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the US goal of preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The Election Commission is set to meet a Congress delegation regarding the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. Congress alleges the BJP is destroying democracy by rejecting the nomination, citing concealed information about a Telangana case as the reason. Madhya Pradesh CM welcomed the decision, urging Congress introspection.

Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee has once again skipped the state CID's summons in a signature forgery case, citing prior engagements in Delhi. This marks the third instance of the Trinamool leader avoiding the agency's questioning. A CID team had previously visited his residence to serve the latest notice.

Donald Trump's appearance at an NBA Finals game in New York City was met with widespread boos and jeers, overshadowing the Knicks' loss and causing significant traffic disruptions. Despite the negative reception, Trump claimed the reaction was mostly cheers, while New Yorkers expressed their displeasure with the presidential visit.

Hugh Laurie, the actor behind Dr. House, defended the show's repetitive formula against a critic, likening it to artistic variations. He argued the series explored deeper moral philosophy beyond medical diagnoses. Laurie's witty, House-like response was followed by a surprisingly decent apology, highlighting the actor's humanity beyond his iconic character.

Celina Jaitly recently visited the sacred Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain and shared a heartfelt note about her spiritual experience. The visit comes at a challenging time in her personal life, as she remains embroiled in an ongoing legal and marital dispute with her estranged husband, Peter Haag. Taking to Instagram, Celina posted a series of pictures from the temple and reflected on the profound impact the visit had on her.

Returning to ODI cricket after four years, Mosaddek Hossain made an unbeaten 86 off 70 balls. Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 67, while opener Tanzid Hasan added 54 as Bangladesh posted 284/8.

A portion of a ledge wall collapsed near the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura. Several devotees sustained injuries in the incident. Local residents and emergency services provided immediate assistance. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the cause of the collapse.

“I fear from everything I hear that Stokes is going to act first. And, regretfully, I hear that he is going to step down and possibly even retire."

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre for rising LPG prices and reduced Ujjwala subsidies, alleging that government policies are burdening poor and middle-class families. He claimed millions are forced back to firewood due to "anti-poor economic policies" and a "compromised foreign policy."

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was heckled at Kolkata airport amidst internal party turmoil. He accused BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari of being a thief. The party faces a potential crisis with reports of at least 20 MPs supporting the NDA, threatening its state influence and parliamentary position.

New NHL trade speculation links the Pittsburgh Penguins to Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. There’s no reported deal, but analysts think Pittsburgh has the assets and salary cap flexibility to explore a move. The speculation comes as the Penguins seek offensive reinforcements and the Red Wings have questions about their long-term direction.

Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, had her nomination rejected due to alleged concealment of a pending criminal case in Telangana from her affidavit. BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat filed the complaint, citing Supreme Court guidelines. Congress countered, stating a show-cause notice doesn't require affidavit mention and accusing the BJP of harassment.