Maharashtra Mega-twist: Swapnil Kothari in an exclusive conversation with WION

Maharashtra mega-twist: Swapnil Kothari in an exclusive conversation with WION

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-vice-president-avoids-baghdad-leaders-on-surprise-iraq-visit-264128">US Vice President Mike Pence visited Iraq on Saturday</a> to reassure Iraqi Kurds of US&nbsp;support after President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria drew criticism that Washington had betrayed its Kurdish allies there.</p>

<p>His trip included a visit with Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, and also a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to discuss the unrest and protests over corruption that have rocked the country.</p>

<p>The visit also served to bolster US&nbsp;troops ahead of next Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.</p>

<p>Pence made two stops during his short trip, which was previously unannounced for security reasons. Traveling on a military cargo plane, he landed first at Al Asad Air Base northwest of Baghdad and talked by phone with Abdul Mahdi.</p>

<p>“We spoke about the unrest that’s been taking place in recent weeks here in Iraq," Pence told reporters. "He assured me that they were working to avoid violence or the kind of oppression we see taking place even as we speak in Iran.”</p>

<p>“He pledged to me that they would work to protect and respect peaceful protesters as ... part of the democratic process here in Iraq.”</p>

<p>Hundreds have been killed since early October when mass protests began in Baghdad and southern Iraq. Protesters want to dislodge a political class they view as corrupt and beholden to foreign powers at the expense of Iraqis who suffer from poverty and poor healthcare.</p>

<p>US&nbsp;Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday the United States was prepared to impose sanctions on any Iraqi officials found to be corrupt as well as those responsible for the deaths and wounding of peaceful protesters.</p>

<p>The trip gave the Trump administration a chance to show it is working on foreign policy even as impeachment hearings led by Democrats consume Washington.</p>

<p>Pence said he reiterated Trump’s commitment to an independent and sovereign Iraq. “We continue to be concerned about the malign influence of Iran across Iraq,” he said.</p>

<p><strong>Support for Kurds</strong></p>

<p>The vice president went on to Erbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in Iraq, seeking to show US&nbsp;appreciation for Kurdish sacrifices and affirm a message of US&nbsp;support and partnership with Kurdish fighters.</p>

<p>Pence told Barzani at the beginning of their meeting at Erbil airport that he wanted on Trump's behalf to "reiterate the strong bonds forged in the fires of war between the people of the United States and the Kurdish people across this region".</p>

<p>Last month Turkey launched an offensive into northeastern Syria after Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw all 1,000 US&nbsp;troops there. Pence brokered a pause with Ankara to allow time for Kurdish fighters to withdraw.</p>

<p>That truce aimed to mitigate the crisis sparked by Trump's announcement, which US&nbsp;Republican and Democratic lawmakers criticized as a betrayal of Kurdish allies aligned with Washington in the fight against Islamic State.</p>

<p>Asked whether he had to smooth over any sense of betrayal from the Kurds, Pence said: “I don’t think there was any confusion now among the leadership here in the Kurdish region that President Trump’s commitment to our allies here in Iraq as well as to those in the Syrian Defense Forces, the Kurdish forces who fought alongside us, is unchanging.”</p>

<p>Pence did not leave the White House's frustration about the impeachment probe at home. During remarks to US&nbsp;troops at the Al Asad Air Base, he made mention of "partisan politics and endless investigations" back in Washington slowing down the ability to get troops the reources that they need.</p>

<p>Pence and his wife, Karen, served a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, cranberry sauce and other fixings to some 700 troops at the base, which Trump visited in a similar surprise trip last year.</p>

<p>Pence, on his first trip to Iraq as vice president, did not to go Baghdad to meet the prime minister personally because of safety concerns related to the protests, a US&nbsp;official said.</p>


US Vice President Mike Pence visited Iraq on Saturday to reassure Iraqi Kurds of US support after President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria drew criticism that Washington had betrayed its Kurdish allies there.

US Vice President Mike Pence visited Iraq on Saturday to reassure Iraqi Kurds of US support after President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria drew criticism that Washington had betrayed its Kurdish allies there. His trip included a visit with Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan region in Iraq, and also a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to discuss the unrest and protests over corruption that have rocked the country. The visit also served to bolster US troops ahead of next Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. Pence made two stops during his short trip, which was previously unannounced for security reasons. Traveling on a military cargo plane, he landed first at Al Asad Air Base northwest of Baghdad and talked by phone with Abdul Mahdi. “We spoke about the unrest that’s been taking place in recent weeks here in Iraq," Pence told reporters. "He assured me that they were working to avoid violence or the kind of oppression we see taking place even as we speak in Iran.” “He pledged to me that they would work to protect and respect peaceful protesters as ... part of the democratic process here in Iraq.” Hundreds have been killed since early October when mass protests began in Baghdad and southern Iraq. Protesters want to dislodge a political class they view as corrupt and beholden to foreign powers at the expense of Iraqis who suffer from poverty and poor healthcare. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday the United States was prepared to impose sanctions on any Iraqi officials found to be corrupt as well as those responsible for the deaths and wounding of peaceful protesters. The trip gave the Trump administration a chance to show it is working on foreign policy even as impeachment hearings led by Democrats consume Washington. Pence said he reiterated Trump’s commitment to an independent and sovereign Iraq. “We continue to be concerned about the malign influence of Iran across Iraq,” he said. Support for Kurds The vice president went on to Erbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in Iraq, seeking to show US appreciation for Kurdish sacrifices and affirm a message of US support and partnership with Kurdish fighters. Pence told Barzani at the beginning of their meeting at Erbil airport that he wanted on Trump's behalf to "reiterate the strong bonds forged in the fires of war between the people of the United States and the Kurdish people across this region". Last month Turkey launched an offensive into northeastern Syria after Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw all 1,000 US troops there. Pence brokered a pause with Ankara to allow time for Kurdish fighters to withdraw. That truce aimed to mitigate the crisis sparked by Trump's announcement, which US Republican and Democratic lawmakers criticized as a betrayal of Kurdish allies aligned with Washington in the fight against Islamic State. Asked whether he had to smooth over any sense of betrayal from the Kurds, Pence said: “I don’t think there was any confusion now among the leadership here in the Kurdish region that President Trump’s commitment to our allies here in Iraq as well as to those in the Syrian Defense Forces, the Kurdish forces who fought alongside us, is unchanging.” Pence did not leave the White House's frustration about the impeachment probe at home. During remarks to US troops at the Al Asad Air Base, he made mention of "partisan politics and endless investigations" back in Washington slowing down the ability to get troops the reources that they need. Pence and his wife, Karen, served a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, cranberry sauce and other fixings to some 700 troops at the base, which Trump visited in a similar surprise trip last year. Pence, on his first trip to Iraq as vice president, did not to go Baghdad to meet the prime minister personally because of safety concerns related to the protests, a US official said.

On Iraq visit, Pence reassures Kurds, discusses protests with prime minister

<p>The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Friday he would remain neutral in any second Brexit referendum, so he could credibly carry out the result of the vote and unite the country.</p>

<p>Corbyn, 70, is vying to become prime minister at a December&nbsp;12 election called by his Conservative rival, the current Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to resolve a deadlock in parliament over the right approach to leaving the European Union.</p>

<p>While Johnson wants to implement a deal he has already agreed with Brussels and leave the EU in January, Labour is promising to negotiate a new exit deal and put it to the public at a second referendum next year.</p>

<p>"I will adopt as prime minister, if I am, at the time, a neutral stance so that I can credibly carry out the results of that (referendum) to bring our communities and country together, rather than continuing an endless debate about the EU, and Brexit," Corbyn said during a televised question and answer session on BBC TV.</p>

<p>Previously, Corbyn has said his party's position would be determined by a special party conference on the issue.</p>

<p>Brexit divides many within Labour, with some senior figures angering eurosceptic grassroots members by saying openly they would campaign to remain in the EU.</p>

<p>"I don't see how you can do a deal when you say you are going to be neutral or indifferent about the deal," Johnson said during a later appearance on the same show.</p>

<p><strong>Audience groans</strong></p>

<p>Voters face a stark choice at the election: Corbyn's socialist vision, including widespread nationalisation and free public services, or Johnson's drive to deliver Brexit within months and build a "dynamic market economy".</p>

<p>Both leaders endured criticism during their separate 30-minute grillings by members of the public in the northern city of Sheffield.</p>

<p>Johnson defended past comments criticised by voters as homophobic and Islamophobic, and was persistently heckled over his decision not to publish a report into Russian democratic interference. Every time he used his election slogan "Get Brexit Done", the audience groaned.</p>

<p>One participant, asking about healthcare funding, said simply: "I think you're lying to us."</p>

<p>Corbyn was criticised over his proposed economic reforms and his stance on Brexit. His most difficult moment came when addressing historic complaints about his handling of anti-Semitism complaints within Labour.</p>

<p>"I don't buy this whole 'nice old Grandpa' (image)," one audience member told the veteran pacifist.</p>


The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Friday he would remain neutral in any second Brexit referendum, so he could credibly carry out the result of the vote and unite the country.

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Friday he would remain neutral in any second Brexit referendum, so he could credibly carry out the result of the vote and unite the country. Corbyn, 70, is vying to become prime minister at a December 12 election called by his Conservative rival, the current Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to resolve a deadlock in parliament over the right approach to leaving the European Union. While Johnson wants to implement a deal he has already agreed with Brussels and leave the EU in January, Labour is promising to negotiate a new exit deal and put it to the public at a second referendum next year. "I will adopt as prime minister, if I am, at the time, a neutral stance so that I can credibly carry out the results of that (referendum) to bring our communities and country together, rather than continuing an endless debate about the EU, and Brexit," Corbyn said during a televised question and answer session on BBC TV. Previously, Corbyn has said his party's position would be determined by a special party conference on the issue. Brexit divides many within Labour, with some senior figures angering eurosceptic grassroots members by saying openly they would campaign to remain in the EU. "I don't see how you can do a deal when you say you are going to be neutral or indifferent about the deal," Johnson said during a later appearance on the same show. Audience groans Voters face a stark choice at the election: Corbyn's socialist vision, including widespread nationalisation and free public services, or Johnson's drive to deliver Brexit within months and build a "dynamic market economy". Both leaders endured criticism during their separate 30-minute grillings by members of the public in the northern city of Sheffield. Johnson defended past comments criticised by voters as homophobic and Islamophobic, and was persistently heckled over his decision not to publish a report into Russian democratic interference. Every time he used his election slogan "Get Brexit Done", the audience groaned. One participant, asking about healthcare funding, said simply: "I think you're lying to us." Corbyn was criticised over his proposed economic reforms and his stance on Brexit. His most difficult moment came when addressing historic complaints about his handling of anti-Semitism complaints within Labour. "I don't buy this whole 'nice old Grandpa' (image)," one audience member told the veteran pacifist.

UK Labour Leader Corbyn: I would stay neutral in a second Brexit referendum

<p>Delhi Fire Service on Saturday deployed 20 fire tenders to spray water on trees and roads at polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels.</p>

<p>The fire tenders have been deployed at Rohini, Dwarka, Okhla Phase II, Punjabi Bagh, Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur, Jahangir Puri, RK Puram, Bawana, Narela, Mundka and Mayapuri.</p>

<p>People residing in the national capital were breathing polluted air for the third consecutive day on Saturday with overall AQI at 326, which falls in the `very poor` category, at 9 in the morning.</p>

<p>At Lodhi Road, the AQI was 317 while in Chandni Chowk, the pollution level was around 346. Around IIT Delhi and Airport Terminal 3, the AQI was 319 and 328 respectively, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).&nbsp;</p>

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Delhi Fire Service on Saturday deployed 20 fire tenders to spray water on trees and roads at polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels.

Delhi Fire Service on Saturday deployed 20 fire tenders to spray water on trees and roads at polluted areas in the city as a measure to control pollution levels. The fire tenders have been deployed at Rohini, Dwarka, Okhla Phase II, Punjabi Bagh, Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar, Wazirpur, Jahangir Puri, RK Puram, Bawana, Narela, Mundka and Mayapuri. People residing in the national capital were breathing polluted air for the third consecutive day on Saturday with overall AQI at 326, which falls in the `very poor` category, at 9 in the morning. At Lodhi Road, the AQI was 317 while in Chandni Chowk, the pollution level was around 346. Around IIT Delhi and Airport Terminal 3, the AQI was 319 and 328 respectively, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Delhi Fire Service deploys 20 fire tenders across city to counter air pollution

<p>A Delhi court, on an application filed by Chanda Kochhar through her lawyers Vijay Aggarwal and Naman Joshi has injuncted the release of a film, which is allegedly based on the life of the former MD and CEO of ICICI Bank.</p>

<p>Kochhar had recently approached the court against the movie 'Chanda: A Signature that Ruined a Career', which is projected as a film based on her life.</p>

<p>Sandeep Garg, Additional District Judge, Patiala House Court, passed the order stating that all defendants, including producers and their associates as well as other actors, to restraint from using Kochhar's name directly or indirectly.</p>

<p>The producers of the movie are also restrained from screening, exhibiting and marketing the movie online or off-line, whole or in part or in homes, without the consent of Kochhar till the next date of hearing, which is on November 26.</p>

<p>The court has granted interim stay on the screening/marketing of the movie. Kochhar had moved court seeking a stay on the release of the movie alleging that the content of the movie is defamatory and she was never approached for her consent for using her name or making a film on her life.</p>

<p>During counsels'&nbsp;submission, objection has been taken to the title of the film as well as to the film itself and the underlying tone and tenor which is also evident in the interviews/press coverage where she is being shown as a culprit though the trial is pending and no charge sheet has been filed against her and the trial is yet to begin.</p>

<p>Kochhar's lawyers stated that making of such alleged biopic and their release, as well as promotional interviews and material vilifying the plaintiff, are extremely prejudicial to the investigation and the trial.&nbsp;</p>

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A Delhi court, on an application filed by Chanda Kochhar through her lawyers Vijay Aggarwal and Naman Joshi has injuncted the release of a film, which is allegedly based on the life of the former MD and CEO of ICICI Bank.

A Delhi court, on an application filed by Chanda Kochhar through her lawyers Vijay Aggarwal and Naman Joshi has injuncted the release of a film, which is allegedly based on the life of the former MD and CEO of ICICI Bank. Kochhar had recently approached the court against the movie 'Chanda: A Signature that Ruined a Career', which is projected as a film based on her life. Sandeep Garg, Additional District Judge, Patiala House Court, passed the order stating that all defendants, including producers and their associates as well as other actors, to restraint from using Kochhar's name directly or indirectly. The producers of the movie are also restrained from screening, exhibiting and marketing the movie online or off-line, whole or in part or in homes, without the consent of Kochhar till the next date of hearing, which is on November 26. The court has granted interim stay on the screening/marketing of the movie. Kochhar had moved court seeking a stay on the release of the movie alleging that the content of the movie is defamatory and she was never approached for her consent for using her name or making a film on her life. During counsels' submission, objection has been taken to the title of the film as well as to the film itself and the underlying tone and tenor which is also evident in the interviews/press coverage where she is being shown as a culprit though the trial is pending and no charge sheet has been filed against her and the trial is yet to begin. Kochhar's lawyers stated that making of such alleged biopic and their release, as well as promotional interviews and material vilifying the plaintiff, are extremely prejudicial to the investigation and the trial.

Interim stay granted on release of biopic allegedly based on Chanda Kochhar's life

<p>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that there was no reason for the Congress, Shiv Sena or Sharad Pawar to have doubts on the role of Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in government formation in Maharashtra.</p>

<p>"The Governor can ask anyone to form the government when he is fully satisfied that the party has the majority needed. It is up to the Governor's discretion, nobody should have an objection to that," Singh told ANI.</p>

<p>Responding to the allegations that the BJP would fail in the majority test in the state Assembly, being raised by the Congress and Shiv Sena, Singh said, "Let us see what happens in floor test but I believe that they must have had required numbers, that is why they were invited. The majority will have to be proven in the floor test, but I have faith that the Governor must have felt that they (BJP) have a majority and only then did he allowed us to stake a claim."</p>

<p>Earlier today, addressing a workers felicitation meeting, Singh had targeted Pakistan and blamed it of running a "terror industry".</p>

<p>"The entire world wants to walk alongside India, but our country's neighbour Pakistan is running a terror business. When terrorism becomes an industry at any place then all other businesses close on their own," Singh said in his address at the programme.</p>

<p>At the meeting, he also said that the party workers were the reason behind BJP's phenomenal success in the Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;<br />
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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that there was no reason for the Congress, Shiv Sena or Sharad Pawar to have doubts on the role of Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in government formation in Maharashtra.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that there was no reason for the Congress, Shiv Sena or Sharad Pawar to have doubts on the role of Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in government formation in Maharashtra. "The Governor can ask anyone to form the government when he is fully satisfied that the party has the majority needed. It is up to the Governor's discretion, nobody should have an objection to that," Singh told ANI. Responding to the allegations that the BJP would fail in the majority test in the state Assembly, being raised by the Congress and Shiv Sena, Singh said, "Let us see what happens in floor test but I believe that they must have had required numbers, that is why they were invited. The majority will have to be proven in the floor test, but I have faith that the Governor must have felt that they (BJP) have a majority and only then did he allowed us to stake a claim." Earlier today, addressing a workers felicitation meeting, Singh had targeted Pakistan and blamed it of running a "terror industry". "The entire world wants to walk alongside India, but our country's neighbour Pakistan is running a terror business. When terrorism becomes an industry at any place then all other businesses close on their own," Singh said in his address at the programme. At the meeting, he also said that the party workers were the reason behind BJP's phenomenal success in the Lok Sabha elections.

Nobody should object to Governor asking BJP to form government in Maharashtra: Rajnath Singh

<p>Adding to the curiosity of his fans Arjun Kapoor shared the second song 'Mann Mein Shiva'&nbsp;from the magnum opus 'Panipat'. Taking to Twitter, the 34-year-old actor shared the song and captioned the post as, " The victory cry of Shiva echoes loud! #MannMeinShiva from #Panipat out now!"<br />
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The three-minute-nine-second song is an energetic song immersed in the devotion of Lord Shiva, the song hails the praises of Shiva in the backdrop of warfare and battlefields. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/panipat-trailer-arjun-kapoor-kriti-sanon-and-sanjay-dutt-narrate-an-important-chapter-of-history-260067">Watch the movie trailer here</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The victory cry of Shiva echoes loud! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannMeinShiva?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannMeinShiva</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panipat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Panipat</a> out now!<a href="https://t.co/KPLBkQqh0o">https://t.co/KPLBkQqh0o</a><a href="https://twitter.com/duttsanjay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@duttsanjay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kritisanon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kritisanon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AshGowariker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshGowariker</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Javedakhtarjadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Javedakhtarjadu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AjayAtulOnline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AjayAtulOnline</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KunalGanjawala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KunalGanjawala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RajuKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RajuKhan</a></p>
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<p>Penned by Javed Akhtar the song is crooned by Kunal Ganjawala, Deepanshi Nagar and Padmanabh Gaikwad. Arjun earlier unveiled the trailer of the movie that showed the 'Marathas'&nbsp;holding supreme power with no-one to challenge them until an invader sets his eyes on the throne of Hindostan.<br />
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'Panipat'&nbsp;presents the fierce journey of Sadashiv Rao Bhau, the Commander-in-Chief of the Maratha Army who leads a northern expedition to fight off the invading forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali Sanjay Dutt, the King of Afghanistan.<br />
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On the other 'Parvati Bai'&nbsp;Kriti Sanon&nbsp;the queen of the reign also fights along with the brave warrior 'Sadashiv Rao Bhau'&nbsp;in the battle against the forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali.<br />
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The war drama dictates the events that lead to the 'Third battle of Panipat'.&nbsp;The movie also features Padmini Kolhapure, Mohnish Bahl, Kunal Kapoor, and Zeenat Aman. The historical drama produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker is slated to hit the screen on December 6.&nbsp;</p>


Adding to the curiosity of his fans Arjun Kapoor shared the second song 'Mann Mein Shiva' from the magnum opus 'Panipat'. Taking to Twitter, the 34-year-old actor shared the song and captioned the post as, " The victory cry of Shiva echoes loud!

Adding to the curiosity of his fans Arjun Kapoor shared the second song 'Mann Mein Shiva' from the magnum opus 'Panipat'. Taking to Twitter, the 34-year-old actor shared the song and captioned the post as, " The victory cry of Shiva echoes loud! #MannMeinShiva from #Panipat out now!" The three-minute-nine-second song is an energetic song immersed in the devotion of Lord Shiva, the song hails the praises of Shiva in the backdrop of warfare and battlefields. Watch the movie trailer here The victory cry of Shiva echoes loud! #MannMeinShiva from #Panipat out now!https://t.co/KPLBkQqh0o@duttsanjay @kritisanon @AshGowariker @Javedakhtarjadu @AjayAtulOnline #KunalGanjawala #RajuKhan — Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) November 23, 2019 × Penned by Javed Akhtar the song is crooned by Kunal Ganjawala, Deepanshi Nagar and Padmanabh Gaikwad. Arjun earlier unveiled the trailer of the movie that showed the 'Marathas' holding supreme power with no-one to challenge them until an invader sets his eyes on the throne of Hindostan. 'Panipat' presents the fierce journey of Sadashiv Rao Bhau, the Commander-in-Chief of the Maratha Army who leads a northern expedition to fight off the invading forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali Sanjay Dutt, the King of Afghanistan. On the other 'Parvati Bai' Kriti Sanon the queen of the reign also fights along with the brave warrior 'Sadashiv Rao Bhau' in the battle against the forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali. The war drama dictates the events that lead to the 'Third battle of Panipat'. The movie also features Padmini Kolhapure, Mohnish Bahl, Kunal Kapoor, and Zeenat Aman. The historical drama produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker is slated to hit the screen on December 6.

'Panipat' new track: Arjun Kapoor echoes victory cry of Shiva in 'Mann Mein Shiva'

<p>&nbsp;After making you roll on the floor by the hilarious trailer of his upcoming flick 'Good Newwz', 'Khiladi'&nbsp;of Bollywood Akshay Kumar is here again with the rib-tickling introduction of his character Varun Batra.</p>

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<p>The 52-year-old actor while taking to Instagram shared his introductory poster in the format of a medical report of his character, 'Varun Batra'. He captioned the post as "#MeetTheBatras - Varun Batra's appointment is confirmed for 27th Dec!" What seems to be like a medical report has the details of Akshay's&nbsp;s character Varun.<br />
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According to the report, it seems like Varun Batra is suffering from Goof ups. He has the conditions of a top-quality bearer.&nbsp;The treatment prescribed for this disease is Wife ki har baat suno&nbsp;adhere to wife's guidelines, the treatment comes with comic guideline - as if you have an option.&nbsp;<br />
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This report is accompanied by an amusing picture of Varun Batra where he is seen all tired. The story of the upcoming feature revolves around two married couples and their journey of love. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/good-newwz-trailer-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-diljit-dosanjh-kiara-advani-promise-to-end-the-year-with-lots-of-laugh-262885">Watch 'Good Newwz' trailer here</a><br />
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In the film, Akshay and Kareena, are shown as couples trying to conceive a baby. The film went on floors in November last year. Apart from Akshay and Kareena, the movie also features Kiara Advani and Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh.<br />
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Diljit has acted in a number of Hindi films including 'Udta Punjab'&nbsp;and 'Arjun Patiala'. Helmed by Raj Mehta, 'Good Newwz'&nbsp;will hit the theatres on December 27 this year.</p>


After making you roll on the floor by the hilarious trailer of his upcoming flick 'Good Newwz', 'Khiladi' of Bollywood Akshay Kumar is here again with the rib-tickling introduction of his character Varun Batra.

After making you roll on the floor by the hilarious trailer of his upcoming flick 'Good Newwz', 'Khiladi' of Bollywood Akshay Kumar is here again with the rib-tickling introduction of his character Varun Batra. #MeetTheBatras - Varun Batra's appointment is confirmed for 27th Dec! https://t.co/rR0uWHtgns #KareenaKapoorKhan @diljitdosanjh @Advani_Kiara @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @ShashankKhaitan @raj_a_mehta @NotSoSnob @ZeeStudios_ @DharmaMovies #CapeOfGoodFilms #GoodNewwz pic.twitter.com/W48V8jmFaM — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 23, 2019 × The 52-year-old actor while taking to Instagram shared his introductory poster in the format of a medical report of his character, 'Varun Batra'. He captioned the post as "#MeetTheBatras - Varun Batra's appointment is confirmed for 27th Dec!" What seems to be like a medical report has the details of Akshay's s character Varun. According to the report, it seems like Varun Batra is suffering from Goof ups. He has the conditions of a top-quality bearer. The treatment prescribed for this disease is Wife ki har baat suno adhere to wife's guidelines, the treatment comes with comic guideline - as if you have an option. This report is accompanied by an amusing picture of Varun Batra where he is seen all tired. The story of the upcoming feature revolves around two married couples and their journey of love. Watch 'Good Newwz' trailer here In the film, Akshay and Kareena, are shown as couples trying to conceive a baby. The film went on floors in November last year. Apart from Akshay and Kareena, the movie also features Kiara Advani and Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh. Diljit has acted in a number of Hindi films including 'Udta Punjab' and 'Arjun Patiala'. Helmed by Raj Mehta, 'Good Newwz' will hit the theatres on December 27 this year.

Good Newwz: Akshay Kumar shares his character Varun Batra's medical report

<p>Seems like Justin Bieber has got plans to become daddy soon. He has hinted at the idea of expanding their family while wishing his model wife Hailey Baldwin on her 23rd birthday.<br />
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The 25-year-old singer-songwriter wrote in an Instagram post "Happy birthday babes!" alongside two sweet snapshots from their romantic wedding in September, reported a&nbsp;magazine.<br />
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The couple tied the knot for the second time in Bluffton, South Carolina. Baldwin and Bieber first got married in a New York City courthouse in September 2018. "You make me want to be better every day! The way you live you sic&nbsp;life is so attractive... ps, you turn me on in every way..next season BABIES," Bieber continued.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5LlhNGnZUL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Happy birthday babes! You make me want to be better everyday! The way you live you life is so attractive.. ps you turn me on in every way 😍😍😍😍 next season BABIES</a></p>

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<p>Along with the sweet message, Bieber also gifted his wife an 'Audemars Piguet'&nbsp;watch. The singer shared a video of the lavish present, writing, "Had to stop by @jadellebh for Hailey's birthday gift flooded AP... ONLY THE BEST FOR MY BOO".<br />
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A source told a&nbsp;magazine the couple enjoyed a casual celebration&nbsp;for Baldwin's birthday. A source told a&nbsp;magazine that after separate workouts this morning he went to the dance studio and she took a class.<br />
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&nbsp;"Justin and Hailey are spending her birthday together. A cake and gold coloured balloons with her birthday number '23'&nbsp;were delivered to their Beverly Hills house. Justin also took Hailey for a romantic lunch to Nobu in Malibu".<br />
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The couple had a casual celebration and seemed very happy. "Hailey returned from Germany just in time for her birthday. You could tell Justin is thrilled that she is back," added the source.&nbsp;</p>


Seems like Justin Bieber has got plans to become daddy soon. He has hinted at the idea of expanding their family while wishing his model wife Hailey Baldwin on her 23rd birthday.

Seems like Justin Bieber has got plans to become daddy soon. He has hinted at the idea of expanding their family while wishing his model wife Hailey Baldwin on her 23rd birthday. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter wrote in an Instagram post "Happy birthday babes!" alongside two sweet snapshots from their romantic wedding in September, reported a magazine. The couple tied the knot for the second time in Bluffton, South Carolina. Baldwin and Bieber first got married in a New York City courthouse in September 2018. "You make me want to be better every day! The way you live you sic life is so attractive... ps, you turn me on in every way..next season BABIES," Bieber continued. View this post on Instagram Happy birthday babes! You make me want to be better everyday! The way you live you life is so attractive.. ps you turn me on in every way 😍😍😍😍 next season BABIES A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Nov 22, 2019 at 12:25pm PST × Along with the sweet message, Bieber also gifted his wife an 'Audemars Piguet' watch. The singer shared a video of the lavish present, writing, "Had to stop by @jadellebh for Hailey's birthday gift flooded AP... ONLY THE BEST FOR MY BOO". A source told a magazine the couple enjoyed a casual celebration for Baldwin's birthday. A source told a magazine that after separate workouts this morning he went to the dance studio and she took a class. "Justin and Hailey are spending her birthday together. A cake and gold coloured balloons with her birthday number '23' were delivered to their Beverly Hills house. Justin also took Hailey for a romantic lunch to Nobu in Malibu". The couple had a casual celebration and seemed very happy. "Hailey returned from Germany just in time for her birthday. You could tell Justin is thrilled that she is back," added the source.

Justin Bieber drops hint at having babies with wife Hailey Baldwin

<p>Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'.<br />
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Scorsese recently hogged headlines for his 'theme park'&nbsp;remark on Marvel films. The filmmaker will be bestowed with the prestigious honour at the festival's gala next year on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, reported a magazine.<br />
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Commenting on his newest feature, festival chairman Harold Matzner said, "Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film 'The Irishman',&nbsp;which brings to life the epic story of hitman Frank Sheeran".<br />
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The film is one of Scorsese's finest and features outstanding performances from its stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. We are delighted to recognize Martin Scorsese with this year's Sonny Bono Visionary Award for this extraordinary directorial achievement," he continued.<br />
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Based on Charles Brandt's non-fiction book 'I Heard You Paint Houses', the movie is centered on the bond shared by hitman Frank Sheeran De Niro&nbsp;and labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa Pacino, who disappeared in 1975 under mysterious circumstances and since then he has never been found.<br />
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The film has already been screened at Rome, London, and Los Cabos Film Festival and garnered rave reviews.</p>


Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'.

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'. Scorsese recently hogged headlines for his 'theme park' remark on Marvel films. The filmmaker will be bestowed with the prestigious honour at the festival's gala next year on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, reported a magazine. Commenting on his newest feature, festival chairman Harold Matzner said, "Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film 'The Irishman', which brings to life the epic story of hitman Frank Sheeran". The film is one of Scorsese's finest and features outstanding performances from its stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. We are delighted to recognize Martin Scorsese with this year's Sonny Bono Visionary Award for this extraordinary directorial achievement," he continued. Based on Charles Brandt's non-fiction book 'I Heard You Paint Houses', the movie is centered on the bond shared by hitman Frank Sheeran De Niro and labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa Pacino, who disappeared in 1975 under mysterious circumstances and since then he has never been found. The film has already been screened at Rome, London, and Los Cabos Film Festival and garnered rave reviews.

Martin Scorsese to be awarded at Palm Springs International Film Festival for 'The Irishman'

<p>Clashes erupted in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraq-demonstrations-flare-as-baghdad-faces-renewed-pressure-261875">Baghdad</a> on Saturday (November 23) after Iraqi security forces launched tear gas to prevent protesters from reaching the Iraqi Central Bank's building in the centre of the capital, a Reuters witness said.</p>

<p>Protesters threw molotov cocktails and stones to security personnel in riot gear, forcing some of them to retreat. A number of protesters suffered injuries from tear gas.</p>

<p>On Friday (November 22), security forces killed four people as they opened fire and launched tear gas at protesters on a central Baghdad bridge in the same area, police sources said. Two people died from bullet wounds and two from tear gas canisters launched directly at their heads. At least 61 more were injured.</p>

<p>At least 330 people have been killed since the start of mass unrest in Baghdad and southern Iraq in early October, the largest demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.</p>

<p>Protesters are demanding the overthrow of a political class seen as corrupt and serving foreign powers while many Iraqis languish in poverty without jobs, healthcare or education.</p>

<p>Protesters in Baghdad control parts of three major bridges which lead to the capital's fortified Green Zone, where government buildings and foreign embassies are located.</p>


Clashes erupted in Baghdad on Saturday (November 23) after Iraqi security forces launched tear gas to prevent protesters from reaching the Iraqi Central Bank's building in the centre of the capital, a Reuters witness said.

Clashes erupted in Baghdad on Saturday (November 23) after Iraqi security forces launched tear gas to prevent protesters from reaching the Iraqi Central Bank's building in the centre of the capital, a Reuters witness said. Protesters threw molotov cocktails and stones to security personnel in riot gear, forcing some of them to retreat. A number of protesters suffered injuries from tear gas. On Friday (November 22), security forces killed four people as they opened fire and launched tear gas at protesters on a central Baghdad bridge in the same area, police sources said. Two people died from bullet wounds and two from tear gas canisters launched directly at their heads. At least 61 more were injured. At least 330 people have been killed since the start of mass unrest in Baghdad and southern Iraq in early October, the largest demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. Protesters are demanding the overthrow of a political class seen as corrupt and serving foreign powers while many Iraqis languish in poverty without jobs, healthcare or education. Protesters in Baghdad control parts of three major bridges which lead to the capital's fortified Green Zone, where government buildings and foreign embassies are located.

Clashes in Baghdad as protesters try to reach Central Bank building

<p>Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena filed a writ petition on Saturday in the Supreme Court against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-hai-to-mumkin-hai-devendra-fadnavis-assures-stable-government-in-maharashtra-264088">Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar oath taking</a> as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy CM respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the second consecutive term after BJP pulled off a coup of sorts by forming the government in Maharashtra with the support of NCP's Ajit Pawar.</p>

<p>The oath was administered by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as deputy chief minister of the state.</p>

<p>The move came at a time when deliberations among Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena on the government formation had seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.</p>

<p>The BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party in the last month's assembly elections, could not stake claim to form the government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post.</p>

<p>The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44.&nbsp;</p>


Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena filed a writ petition on Saturday in the Supreme Court against Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar oath taking as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy CM respectively.

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena filed a writ petition on Saturday in the Supreme Court against Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar oath taking as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy CM respectively. Earlier in the day, Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for the second consecutive term after BJP pulled off a coup of sorts by forming the government in Maharashtra with the support of NCP's Ajit Pawar. The oath was administered by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan, news agency ANI reported. Shiv Sena: Shiv Sena has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar taking oath as CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra respectively. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/AoyIwrp48T — ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2019 × Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as deputy chief minister of the state. The move came at a time when deliberations among Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena on the government formation had seemingly reached the final stage on Friday. The BJP, which emerged as the single-largest party in the last month's assembly elections, could not stake claim to form the government as its ally Shiv Sena remained firm on rotating the Chief Minister's post. The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44.

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena files petition in Supreme Court against Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar's oath taking

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