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<p>Excel Entertainment is keeping anticipation high for its upcoming action thriller, Ground Zero. After unveiling a gripping teaser that was widely well-received, the makers have been steadily adding to the intrigue with striking new posters. Now, in the latest reveal, a brand-new poster has been dropped, confirming that the much-awaited trailer will arrive on April 7.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-legends-amitabh-bachchan-and-salim-khan-hug-at-manoj-kumars-funeral-8928551">Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Salim Khan hug at Manoj Kumar's funeral</a></strong></p>
<h2>Inspired by true events</h2>
<p>Starring Emraan Hashmi as BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, Ground Zero is inspired by true events and showcases a high-stakes military operation. With each update, the excitement surrounding the film continues to grow, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment-news/pm-narendra-modi-shah-rukh-khan-akshay-kumar-and-more-pay-heartfelt-tributes-to-bollywood-legend-manoj-kumar-8928075">PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and more pay heartfelt tributes to Bollywood legend Manoj Kumar</a></strong></p>
<h2>Grand trailer launch</h2>
<p>Adding to the authenticity, the grand trailer launch will be attended by Real BSF Deputy Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, alongside Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, and the film&rsquo;s makers. The presence of a real-life officer further deepens the film&rsquo;s immersive experience and reinforces its commitment to realism.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/is-marvel-planning-a-captain-carter-and-captain-america-team-up-in-avengers-doomsday-8928250">Is Marvel planning a Captain Carter and Captain America team up in Avengers: Doomsday?</a></strong></p>
<h2>Produced by Excel Entertainment</h2>
<p>Excel Entertainment presents an Excel Entertainment Production, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani &amp; Farhan Akhtar. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy.</p>
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<p>With the trailer just days away, the countdown to Ground Zero has officially begun. The film is all set to hit cinemas on April 25, 2025.</p>
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Discover the latest excitement as a new poster for Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero is unveiled, revealing that the highly anticipated trailer is set to release next week.

Excel Entertainment is keeping anticipation high for its upcoming action thriller, Ground Zero. After unveiling a gripping teaser that was widely well-received, the makers have been steadily adding to the intrigue with striking new posters. Now, in the latest reveal, a brand-new poster has been dropped, confirming that the much-awaited trailer will arrive on April 7. Also Read: Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Salim Khan hug at Manoj Kumar's funeral Inspired by true events Starring Emraan Hashmi as BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, Ground Zero is inspired by true events and showcases a high-stakes military operation. With each update, the excitement surrounding the film continues to grow, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Also Read: PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and more pay heartfelt tributes to Bollywood legend Manoj Kumar Grand trailer launch Adding to the authenticity, the grand trailer launch will be attended by Real BSF Deputy Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, alongside Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, and the film’s makers. The presence of a real-life officer further deepens the film’s immersive experience and reinforces its commitment to realism. Also Read: Is Marvel planning a Captain Carter and Captain America team up in Avengers: Doomsday? Produced by Excel Entertainment Excel Entertainment presents an Excel Entertainment Production, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) With the trailer just days away, the countdown to Ground Zero has officially begun. The film is all set to hit cinemas on April 25, 2025. Also Read: L2 Empuraan: Director Prithviraj Sukumaran served notice by the Income Tax department

Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero gears up for explosive trailer launch

<p>Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Salim Khan reunited at the funeral of Indian cinema icon Manoj Kumar in Mumbai, who passed away on Friday at the age of 87 due to chronic heart-related complications.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/veteran-indian-actor-manoj-kumar-passes-away-at-the-age-of-87-8923811">'Icon of Indian cinema': Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away at the age of 87</a></strong></p>
<h2>Bachchan pays his respects</h2>
<p>Amitabh Bachchan, who was accompanied by son Abhishek Bachchan, arrived to pay his last respects. While exiting the funeral ground, the actor spotted Salim Khan and paused to greet him. The two held his hands and spoke to him for a few seconds. He then gave Khan a warm hug.</p>
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<h2>A legendary collaboration</h2>
<p>Salim Khan and Amitabh Bachchan have a long history together. Salim Khan co-wrote the blockbuster hit <em>Sholay </em>with Javed Akhtar, one of the biggest hits of Bachchan's career.</p>
<p>Khan also created the "angry young man" persona of Amitabh Bachchan, which would catapult the actor into superstardom. Their collaboration has created beloved classics like <em>Zanjeer </em>(1973), <em>Deewaar</em> (1975), <em>Don</em> (1978), <em>Trishul</em> (1978), and <em>Kranti</em> (1981).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/manoj-kumar-funeral-preparations-begin-for-the-late-bollywood-legend-8927940">Manoj Kumar: Funeral preparations begin for the late Bollywood legend</a></strong></p>
<h2>Remembering Manoj Kumar</h2>
<p>Born on July 24, 1937, Manoj Kumar is regarded as one of Indian cinema&rsquo;s most iconic figures. He earned the nickname "Bharat Kumar" for his many patriotic roles and contributions to nationalistic storytelling in film.</p>
<p>In recognition of his work, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015. Over his five-decade-long career, he starred in 55 films and directed eight.</p>
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Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Salim Khan reunited at the funeral of Indian cinema icon Manoj Kumar in Mumbai, who passed away on Friday.

Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Salim Khan reunited at the funeral of Indian cinema icon Manoj Kumar in Mumbai, who passed away on Friday at the age of 87 due to chronic heart-related complications. Also Read: 'Icon of Indian cinema': Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away at the age of 87 Bachchan pays his respects Amitabh Bachchan, who was accompanied by son Abhishek Bachchan, arrived to pay his last respects. While exiting the funeral ground, the actor spotted Salim Khan and paused to greet him. The two held his hands and spoke to him for a few seconds. He then gave Khan a warm hug. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Also Read: PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and more pay heartfelt tributes to Bollywood legend Manoj Kumar A legendary collaboration Salim Khan and Amitabh Bachchan have a long history together. Salim Khan co-wrote the blockbuster hit Sholay with Javed Akhtar, one of the biggest hits of Bachchan's career. Khan also created the "angry young man" persona of Amitabh Bachchan, which would catapult the actor into superstardom. Their collaboration has created beloved classics like Zanjeer (1973), Deewaar (1975), Don (1978), Trishul (1978), and Kranti (1981). Also Read: Manoj Kumar: Funeral preparations begin for the late Bollywood legend Remembering Manoj Kumar Born on July 24, 1937, Manoj Kumar is regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most iconic figures. He earned the nickname "Bharat Kumar" for his many patriotic roles and contributions to nationalistic storytelling in film. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015. Over his five-decade-long career, he starred in 55 films and directed eight. Also Read: Manoj Kumar (1937-2025): 7 movies of the actor that you must watch

Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Salim Khan hug at Manoj Kumar's funeral

<p>Tributes have been flooding in for veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, who passed away on Friday at the age of 87. Widely regarded as one of the stalwarts of Indian cinema, and his death has left a significant void in the industry.</p>
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<h2>Prime Minister and Bollywood pay respects</h2>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor, reflecting on his enduring influence on Indian cinema and his patriotic legacy.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji's works ignited a spirit of national pride and will&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/f8pYqOxol3">pic.twitter.com/f8pYqOxol3</a></p>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1907987237545128035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, and Sunny Deol have also expressed their condolences. Many of them gathered at the actor&rsquo;s residence, where funeral preparations are currently underway. The cremation ceremony is set to take place at Pawan Hans.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Manoj Kumar ji made films that uplifted our country, our cinema, and focused on unity with unmatched sincerity. A legend in every sense. His films shaped an era and left a mark on our cinema. Thank you, sir. You will always be &lsquo;Bharat&rsquo; to us.</p>
&mdash; Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk/status/1908129784023875603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I grew up learning from him that there&rsquo;s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won&rsquo;t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a fine person, and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/sr8U4Wkqgq">pic.twitter.com/sr8U4Wkqgq</a></p>
&mdash; Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1907998106244821251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Manoj Kumar Ji&hellip; a true legend. Thank you for the unforgettable films and memories&hellip;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Manoj Kumar is no more. Wonderful, warm, friendly person with whom I had the opportunity to work in 4 big films all under his direction - Sanyasi, Dus Numbri, Kranti and Santosh. Evergreen movies all made with a unique touch of inimitable class. Those days the directors were&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gGYF8haMxg">pic.twitter.com/gGYF8haMxg</a></p>
&mdash; Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) <a href="https://twitter.com/dreamgirlhema/status/1908094124344946957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartfelt condolences for the son of the soil, pride of film industry, Maharashtra/India, a 'Bharat Ratna' in true sense, our own 'Bharat' <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManojKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManojKumar</a> is no more. He worked in enormous movies but he will always rule our hearts with his roles in Shaheed, Upkar, Purab aur Pachhim,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/YSopTD2S1h">pic.twitter.com/YSopTD2S1h</a></p>
&mdash; Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShatruganSinha/status/1908089791197184401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsunnydeol/status/1908046827103887518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The &lsquo;Bharat&rsquo; who epitomized the dreams, struggles and aspirations of an emerging Bharat. Manoj Kumar ji&rsquo;s films weren&rsquo;t just cinema&mdash;they were emotions, patriotism, and timeless storytelling. His legacy will live on in every heart he touched.<br><br>Sending strength to Kunal bhai and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/mma9zyg0hQ">pic.twitter.com/mma9zyg0hQ</a></p>
&mdash; Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) <a href="https://twitter.com/vivekoberoi/status/1908160883064246368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Remembering 'Bharat Kumar'</h2>
<p>Born on July 24, 1937, Manoj Kumar became a household name through his iconic performances, especially in films with strong nationalistic themes. His contribution to patriotic storytelling in Indian cinema earned him the title "Bharat Kumar"&mdash;a name that remains synonymous with his legacy.</p>
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PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and more pay heartfelt tributes to Bollywood legend Manoj Kumar. The actor passed away on Friday.

Tributes have been flooding in for veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, who passed away on Friday at the age of 87. Widely regarded as one of the stalwarts of Indian cinema, and his death has left a significant void in the industry. Also Read: Manoj Kumar: Funeral preparations begin for the late Bollywood legend Prime Minister and Bollywood pay respects Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor, reflecting on his enduring influence on Indian cinema and his patriotic legacy. Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actor and filmmaker Shri Manoj Kumar Ji. He was an icon of Indian cinema, who was particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was also reflected in his films. Manoj Ji's works ignited a spirit of national pride and will… pic.twitter.com/f8pYqOxol3 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 4, 2025 Also Read: 'Icon of Indian cinema': Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away at the age of 87 Several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, and Sunny Deol have also expressed their condolences. Many of them gathered at the actor’s residence, where funeral preparations are currently underway. The cremation ceremony is set to take place at Pawan Hans. Manoj Kumar ji made films that uplifted our country, our cinema, and focused on unity with unmatched sincerity. A legend in every sense. His films shaped an era and left a mark on our cinema. Thank you, sir. You will always be ‘Bharat’ to us. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 4, 2025 I grew up learning from him that there’s no emotion like love and pride for our country. And if we actors won’t take the lead in showing this emotion, who will? Such a fine person, and one of the biggest assets of our fraternity. RIP Manoj Sir. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sr8U4Wkqgq — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 4, 2025 Manoj Kumar Ji… a true legend. Thank you for the unforgettable films and memories… — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 4, 2025 Manoj Kumar is no more. Wonderful, warm, friendly person with whom I had the opportunity to work in 4 big films all under his direction - Sanyasi, Dus Numbri, Kranti and Santosh. Evergreen movies all made with a unique touch of inimitable class. Those days the directors were… pic.twitter.com/gGYF8haMxg — Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) April 4, 2025 Heartfelt condolences for the son of the soil, pride of film industry, Maharashtra/India, a 'Bharat Ratna' in true sense, our own 'Bharat' #ManojKumar is no more. He worked in enormous movies but he will always rule our hearts with his roles in Shaheed, Upkar, Purab aur Pachhim,… pic.twitter.com/YSopTD2S1h — Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) April 4, 2025 #ManojKumar Sahab gave us characters that were both heroic and human. His films reflected love for the country and its people. An irreplaceable loss for the world of cinema. End of an Era. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/H7CNdkhnmo — Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) April 4, 2025 The ‘Bharat’ who epitomized the dreams, struggles and aspirations of an emerging Bharat. Manoj Kumar ji’s films weren’t just cinema—they were emotions, patriotism, and timeless storytelling. His legacy will live on in every heart he touched. Sending strength to Kunal bhai and… pic.twitter.com/mma9zyg0hQ — Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) April 4, 2025 Also Read: Manoj Kumar had filed defamation case against Shah Rukh Khan, sought Rs 1 billion as compensation for this reason Remembering 'Bharat Kumar' Born on July 24, 1937, Manoj Kumar became a household name through his iconic performances, especially in films with strong nationalistic themes. His contribution to patriotic storytelling in Indian cinema earned him the title "Bharat Kumar"—a name that remains synonymous with his legacy. Also Read: Manoj Kumar (1937-2025): 7 movies of the actor that you must watch

PM Narendra Modi, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and more pay heartfelt tributes to Bollywood legend Manoj Kumar

<p>The Arabian Peninsula, which features vast expanses of sand dunes and sand seas, is known for its extreme heat and aridity. However, a recent study revealed that the deserted region that we see today was once a region that repeatedly underwent "green" periods in the past. This was because of periods of high rainfall, which led to the formation of lakes and rivers about 9,000 years ago.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The paper titled, "Monsoonal imprint on late Quaternary landscapes of the Rub' al Khali Desert", has been published in Communications Earth &amp; Environment. The study noted that abundant geological archives show evidence of an intermittently more humid past.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Perennial lakes and extensive drainage networks characterised Arabian landscapes during the early Holocene to middle Holocene.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The team was led by Dr Abdallah Zaki and Professor S&eacute;bastien Castelltort of the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and Professor Abdulkader Afifi of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). It also included Professor Michael Petraglia from Griffith University. They documented the presence of an ancient lake, rivers and a large water-formed valley.</p>
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<h2><strong>'About 9,000 years ago...'</strong></h2>
<p>Increased rainfall during the early Holocene is the most recent of the multiple wetter periods that have occurred synchronously with insolation changes associated with orbital precessional cycles throughout the Late Pleistocene to Holocene.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Based on a series of ages, it appears the lake peaked about 9,000 years ago during a wet Green Arabia period that extended between 11,000 to 5,500 years ago," said the first author, Dr Abdallah Zaki as quoted by phys.org.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It is estimated that the lake was massive, measuring 1,100 m2 in extent and 42 m in depth.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>"Owing to increased rainfall, the lake eventually breached, causing a great flood and carving out a 150 km&ndash;long valley in the desert floor," Professor S&eacute;bastien Castelltort added.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The scientists believe that the source of the monsoonal rains was the African monsoon as it was shown by sediments that could be traced over a distance measuring 1,100 km, which extends from the Asir Mountains along the Red Sea.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As quoted, Professor Petraglia, who is the Director of Griffith's Australian Research Center for Human Evolution, said the research demonstrated that rainfall was sometimes strong and intensive. It resulted in rapid and large-scale landscape changes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"The formation of lake and riverine landscapes, together with grasslands and savanna conditions, would have led to the expansion of hunting and gathering groups and pastoral populations across what is now a dry and barren desert," Professor Petraglia said.&nbsp;</p>
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Science & Tech | The scientists believe that the source of monsoonal rains was the African monsoon as it was shown by sediments traced over a distance measuring 1,100km

The Arabian Peninsula, which features vast expanses of sand dunes and sand seas, is known for its extreme heat and aridity. However, a recent study revealed that the deserted region that we see today was once a region that repeatedly underwent "green" periods in the past. This was because of periods of high rainfall, which led to the formation of lakes and rivers about 9,000 years ago. Also read: What are atmospheric rivers, the vapour in the sky that can cause worst floods in 1,000 years in US states? The paper titled, "Monsoonal imprint on late Quaternary landscapes of the Rub' al Khali Desert", has been published in Communications Earth & Environment. The study noted that abundant geological archives show evidence of an intermittently more humid past. Perennial lakes and extensive drainage networks characterised Arabian landscapes during the early Holocene to middle Holocene. Also read: Primordial black holes can chew up the interiors of planets. Can it happen to Earth? The team was led by Dr Abdallah Zaki and Professor Sébastien Castelltort of the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and Professor Abdulkader Afifi of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). It also included Professor Michael Petraglia from Griffith University. They documented the presence of an ancient lake, rivers and a large water-formed valley. Also read: Did you know? Air Pollution could heighten risk of depression 'About 9,000 years ago...' Increased rainfall during the early Holocene is the most recent of the multiple wetter periods that have occurred synchronously with insolation changes associated with orbital precessional cycles throughout the Late Pleistocene to Holocene. "Based on a series of ages, it appears the lake peaked about 9,000 years ago during a wet Green Arabia period that extended between 11,000 to 5,500 years ago," said the first author, Dr Abdallah Zaki as quoted by phys.org. It is estimated that the lake was massive, measuring 1,100 m2 in extent and 42 m in depth. Also read: Breakthrough invention: World's smallest pacemaker is smaller than a grain of rice "Owing to increased rainfall, the lake eventually breached, causing a great flood and carving out a 150 km–long valley in the desert floor," Professor Sébastien Castelltort added. The scientists believe that the source of the monsoonal rains was the African monsoon as it was shown by sediments that could be traced over a distance measuring 1,100 km, which extends from the Asir Mountains along the Red Sea. As quoted, Professor Petraglia, who is the Director of Griffith's Australian Research Center for Human Evolution, said the research demonstrated that rainfall was sometimes strong and intensive. It resulted in rapid and large-scale landscape changes. "The formation of lake and riverine landscapes, together with grasslands and savanna conditions, would have led to the expansion of hunting and gathering groups and pastoral populations across what is now a dry and barren desert," Professor Petraglia said. (With inputs from agencies)

Desert in Arabia once had lakes and rivers, study finds

<p>Funeral arrangements for the late Bollywood icon Manoj Kumar are in motion at his residence, with the cremation ceremony scheduled to take place at Pawan Hans.</p>
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<h2>The Actor Passed Away at 87</h2>
<p>The 87-year-old actor passed away on Friday at a hospital, where he had been under medical care since February 21 due to chronic heart-related complications. His son, Kunal Goswami, shared the schedule of the final rites with the media: &ldquo;We will leave the hospital at 9. We will come here at 10 at our house. And at 11, we will go to Pawan Hans for cremation.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>A video shared by <em>ANI</em> captured the ambulance carrying the late actor&rsquo;s remains, adorned with tricolour flowers arranged to resemble the Indian flag.</p>
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<h2>Remembering 'Bharat Kumar'</h2>
<p>Born on July 24, 1937, Manoj Kumar is regarded as one of Indian cinema&rsquo;s most iconic figures. He earned the nickname "Bharat Kumar" for his many patriotic roles and contributions to nationalistic storytelling in film.</p>
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<p>In recognition of his work, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015. Over his five-decade-long career, he starred in 55 films and directed eight.</p>
<p>As fans and the Bollywood film community prepare to say their goodbyes, tributes continue to pour in for the man who helped shape the golden age of Indian cinema.</p>
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Funeral arrangements for the late Bollywood icon Manoj Kumar are in motion at his residence, with the cremation ceremony scheduled to take place at Pawan Hans.

Funeral arrangements for the late Bollywood icon Manoj Kumar are in motion at his residence, with the cremation ceremony scheduled to take place at Pawan Hans. Also Read: Manoj Kumar (1937-2025): 7 movies of the actor that you must watch The Actor Passed Away at 87 The 87-year-old actor passed away on Friday at a hospital, where he had been under medical care since February 21 due to chronic heart-related complications. His son, Kunal Goswami, shared the schedule of the final rites with the media: “We will leave the hospital at 9. We will come here at 10 at our house. And at 11, we will go to Pawan Hans for cremation.” Also Read: Manoj Kumar had filed defamation case against Shah Rukh Khan, sought Rs 1 billion as compensation for this reason A video shared by ANI captured the ambulance carrying the late actor’s remains, adorned with tricolour flowers arranged to resemble the Indian flag. #WATCH | Mumbai | Visuals from the residence of legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, who passed away early in the morning yesterday. At around 11:30 am, Manoj Kumar's last rites will be performed at a cremation ground in Juhu. pic.twitter.com/w40uZ1DYzq — ANI (@ANI) April 5, 2025 Remembering 'Bharat Kumar' Born on July 24, 1937, Manoj Kumar is regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most iconic figures. He earned the nickname "Bharat Kumar" for his many patriotic roles and contributions to nationalistic storytelling in film. Also Read: 'Icon of Indian cinema': Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away at the age of 87 In recognition of his work, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015. Over his five-decade-long career, he starred in 55 films and directed eight. As fans and the Bollywood film community prepare to say their goodbyes, tributes continue to pour in for the man who helped shape the golden age of Indian cinema. Also Read: ' OTT Release This Weekend': Action, drama and suspense! Shows and movies to watch this weekend - Test, A Real Pain and more

Manoj Kumar: Funeral preparations begin for the late Bollywood legend

<p>The members of a family in the Kovaya village of Amreli, Gujarat, woke up past Monday midnight on hearing some strange noises and were horror-struck on seeing that a lion had entered their home through the roof and was peeping in the kitchen. The family&rsquo;s dangerous encounter with the lion was captured on video that has since gone viral.</p>
<p>According to reports in local Gujarati media, the family of Mulubhai Rambhai Lakhannotra was asleep when the lion made its way in through an opening in the roof. The frightening view caused panic, but a quick response from nearby villagers prevented any casualties.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The startled residents shone torches at the animal and shot videos on their phones.</p>
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<p><br><br>Village sarpanch Jina Lakhotra said, &ldquo;The lion entered the house by jumping over the 12 or 13-foot wall. The family began screaming, and neighbours quickly gathered. We made sounds cautiously to ensure the lion did not panic and harm anyone.&rdquo;<br>Forest officials were alerted by the sarpanch.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read |<a aria-label="Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, &lsquo;sugar gel&rsquo; triggers healthy hair regrowth" href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/study-ignites-fresh-hope-for-the-bald-sugar-gel-triggers-healthy-hair-regrowth-8880139" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, &lsquo;sugar gel&rsquo; triggers healthy hair regrowth</a></strong><br><br>Jayen Patel, deputy conservator of forests (Shentrunji Division), explained, &ldquo;This lion belongs to a pride of six lions. They are currently near Jafrabad and occasionally venture into villages in search of prey, especially when they do not find stray livestock. Such incidents are extremely rare.&rdquo;<br><br>Since the village is near a forested area and the coast, lion sightings are common, and residents have grown accustomed to their presence. Lion sightings are also reported from the nearby Pipavav port.&nbsp;<br>About 150 lions inhabit Amreli district, and there have been instances of lions scaling walls to enter verandas and cattle sheds.</p>

The family of Mulubhai Rambhai Lakhannotra was asleep when the lion made its way in through an opening in the roof. The frightening view caused panic, but a quick response from nearby villagers prevented any casualties. Trending | India News

The members of a family in the Kovaya village of Amreli, Gujarat, woke up past Monday midnight on hearing some strange noises and were horror-struck on seeing that a lion had entered their home through the roof and was peeping in the kitchen. The family’s dangerous encounter with the lion was captured on video that has since gone viral. According to reports in local Gujarati media, the family of Mulubhai Rambhai Lakhannotra was asleep when the lion made its way in through an opening in the roof. The frightening view caused panic, but a quick response from nearby villagers prevented any casualties. The startled residents shone torches at the animal and shot videos on their phones. Also Read | US woman with longest tongue in world loves seeing people scream in disbelief After some tense moments, the lion was chased away as villagers rushed to the scene, shouting to drive the animal away. Watch here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gujarat Live (@gujaratlive_) Village sarpanch Jina Lakhotra said, “The lion entered the house by jumping over the 12 or 13-foot wall. The family began screaming, and neighbours quickly gathered. We made sounds cautiously to ensure the lion did not panic and harm anyone.” Forest officials were alerted by the sarpanch. Also Read | Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, ‘sugar gel’ triggers healthy hair regrowth Jayen Patel, deputy conservator of forests (Shentrunji Division), explained, “This lion belongs to a pride of six lions. They are currently near Jafrabad and occasionally venture into villages in search of prey, especially when they do not find stray livestock. Such incidents are extremely rare.” Since the village is near a forested area and the coast, lion sightings are common, and residents have grown accustomed to their presence. Lion sightings are also reported from the nearby Pipavav port. About 150 lions inhabit Amreli district, and there have been instances of lions scaling walls to enter verandas and cattle sheds.

Watch | Lion enters Gujarat house, spotted peeking into the kitchen; video goes viral

<p>Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged by London&rsquo;s Metropolitan Police with several sexual offences, including one count of rape, indecent assault, and oral rape, along with two counts of sexual assault. Brand first gained fame as a stand-up comedian before moving on to television, radio, and Hollywood films.</p>
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<h2>Allegations and investigation</h2>
<p>According to a <em>BBC</em> report, the charges involve four women and are related to alleged incidents between 1999 and 2005. The investigation follows a 2023 expos&eacute; by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4&rsquo;s Dispatches, which brought multiple serious allegations against him to public attention. Since the revelations, Brand has been interviewed multiple times by police.</p>
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<h2>Crown Prosecution Service statement</h2>
<p>Jaswant Narwal of the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the charges, stating, "We have today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Russell Brand with a number of sexual offences. We carefully reviewed the evidence following a police investigation launched after the Channel 4 documentary aired in September 2023. We have concluded that Russell Brand should be charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault."</p>
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<h2>Police continue investigation</h2>
<p>Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the case, confirmed that the investigation remains active. "The women who have come forward continue to receive support from specially trained officers. We urge anyone who may have been affected or has relevant information to come forward and speak with the police," he stated.</p>
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Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged by London’s Metropolitan Police with several sexual offences, including one count of rape.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged by London’s Metropolitan Police with several sexual offences, including one count of rape, indecent assault, and oral rape, along with two counts of sexual assault. Brand first gained fame as a stand-up comedian before moving on to television, radio, and Hollywood films. Also Read: Remembering Heath Ledger on his birthday: The late actor's insightful takes on his iconic roles Allegations and investigation According to a BBC report, the charges involve four women and are related to alleged incidents between 1999 and 2005. The investigation follows a 2023 exposé by The Sunday Times, The Times, and Channel 4’s Dispatches, which brought multiple serious allegations against him to public attention. Since the revelations, Brand has been interviewed multiple times by police. Also Read: Manoj Kumar had filed defamation case against Shah Rukh Khan, sought Rs 1 billion as compensation for this reason Crown Prosecution Service statement Jaswant Narwal of the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the charges, stating, "We have today authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Russell Brand with a number of sexual offences. We carefully reviewed the evidence following a police investigation launched after the Channel 4 documentary aired in September 2023. We have concluded that Russell Brand should be charged with offences including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault." Also Read: ' OTT Release This Weekend': Action, drama and suspense! Shows and movies to watch this weekend - Test, A Real Pain and more Police continue investigation Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the case, confirmed that the investigation remains active. "The women who have come forward continue to receive support from specially trained officers. We urge anyone who may have been affected or has relevant information to come forward and speak with the police," he stated. Also Read: Elle Fanning teases surprising plot twist in Predator: Badlands at CinemaCon

Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape, indecent assault and oral rape

<p>Chanel Tapper, with her 3.8-inch (9.75 cm) tongue&mdash;longer than a medium-sized lightbulb&mdash; holds the Guinness World Record for having the longest tongue, and what she loves most is watching people shriek in disbelief.<br>Tapper, a California native, holds the title for woman with the globe&rsquo;s longest tongue and can skillfully use it to remove Jenga blocks from a stack, take out a lemon from a glass of water, flip plastic cups with it, raise a spoon by curling it around the item, and touch both the tip of her nose and under her chin.</p>
<p>But what thrills her most is showing her tongue to people and watching them shriek in disbelief and shock.<br>&ldquo;Honestly, the best reaction I could ever get when someone sees my tongue is screaming,&rdquo; Tapper, 34, said recently in an interview published on the Guinness World Records website.&nbsp;<br>&ldquo;People yell or scream in shock, or horror sometimes, [and] that&rsquo;s probably my favourite because it&rsquo;s funny to me because it&rsquo;s a dramatic response.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/prodigal-teen12-builds-nuclear-fusion-reactor-at-home-in-memphis-fbi-comes-knocking-8886846" rel="dofollow">Prodigal teen, 12, builds nuclear fusion reactor at home in Memphis, FBI comes knocking</a></strong><br><br>Tapper once recalled how she got into the habit of teasing people around her when she was about 11 by sticking out her tongue and getting that reaction on their faces and comments on its length. A couple of years later, she became a viral sensation after YouTube users spotted her sticking her tongue out on a video.</p>
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<p>Guinness World Records finally invited her to an event in Los Angeles in 2010 to measure her tongue and see if she merited a spot in the database. She beat two other competitors for the record, surpassing the average tongue length for women by about 1.9 cm (roughly three-fourths of an inch) &ndash; and for men by some 1.2 cm (a half-inch or so).<br><br><strong>Also Read |<a aria-label="Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, &lsquo;sugar gel&rsquo; triggers healthy hair regrowth" href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/study-ignites-fresh-hope-for-the-bald-sugar-gel-triggers-healthy-hair-regrowth-8880139" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, &lsquo;sugar gel&rsquo; triggers healthy hair regrowth</a></strong><br><br>More than one online user has compared her to Venom, the slimy-tongued, fictional Marvel Comics villain, she said.<br>&ldquo;I like little fun, silly things like that,&rdquo; Tapper said.</p>
<p>And what&rsquo;s more, the recognition had given her the chance to travel internationally.<br>One such trip involved visiting the fashion capital Milan and being photographed with her tongue painted blue and green in photos for the Welcome Successful Living campaign from the Italian brand, Diesel.&nbsp;<br>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s fun&mdash;I get to see the parts of the world I&rsquo;ve never seen before,&rdquo; the Guinness record holder said.</p>
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More than one online user has compared her to Venom, the slimy-tongued, fictional Marvel Comics villain. “I like little fun, silly things like that,” Chanel Tapper said. Trending | World

Chanel Tapper, with her 3.8-inch (9.75 cm) tongue—longer than a medium-sized lightbulb— holds the Guinness World Record for having the longest tongue, and what she loves most is watching people shriek in disbelief. Tapper, a California native, holds the title for woman with the globe’s longest tongue and can skillfully use it to remove Jenga blocks from a stack, take out a lemon from a glass of water, flip plastic cups with it, raise a spoon by curling it around the item, and touch both the tip of her nose and under her chin. But what thrills her most is showing her tongue to people and watching them shriek in disbelief and shock. “Honestly, the best reaction I could ever get when someone sees my tongue is screaming,” Tapper, 34, said recently in an interview published on the Guinness World Records website. “People yell or scream in shock, or horror sometimes, [and] that’s probably my favourite because it’s funny to me because it’s a dramatic response.” Also Read | Prodigal teen, 12, builds nuclear fusion reactor at home in Memphis, FBI comes knocking Tapper once recalled how she got into the habit of teasing people around her when she was about 11 by sticking out her tongue and getting that reaction on their faces and comments on its length. A couple of years later, she became a viral sensation after YouTube users spotted her sticking her tongue out on a video. Guinness World Records finally invited her to an event in Los Angeles in 2010 to measure her tongue and see if she merited a spot in the database. She beat two other competitors for the record, surpassing the average tongue length for women by about 1.9 cm (roughly three-fourths of an inch) – and for men by some 1.2 cm (a half-inch or so). Also Read | Study ignites fresh hope for the bald, ‘sugar gel’ triggers healthy hair regrowth More than one online user has compared her to Venom, the slimy-tongued, fictional Marvel Comics villain, she said. “I like little fun, silly things like that,” Tapper said. And what’s more, the recognition had given her the chance to travel internationally. One such trip involved visiting the fashion capital Milan and being photographed with her tongue painted blue and green in photos for the Welcome Successful Living campaign from the Italian brand, Diesel. “It’s fun—I get to see the parts of the world I’ve never seen before,” the Guinness record holder said. Also Read | Prostate cancer surgery innovation reduces odds of post-op erectile dysfunction

US woman with longest tongue in world loves seeing people scream in disbelief

<p>Protests erupted in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad after the Friday weekly prayers as thousands of Muslims gathered against the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by the Parliament.&nbsp;<br>A large crowd gathered in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, waving the tricolour and carrying posters saying, &ldquo;We reject Waqf amendment&rdquo; and &ldquo;Reject Waqf Bill&rdquo;. Many of these protests were organised by the Joint Forum for Waqf Protection, reported news agency ANI.</p>
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&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1908101431745216823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>The protests in Ahmedabad resulted in action by authorities, as police tried to forcibly remove demonstrators squatting on the road.<br><br>In Chennai, actor Vijay&rsquo;s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam announced a statewide protest on the issue. The party&rsquo;s workers gathered in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Tiruchirappalli and raised slogans like &ldquo;Reject the Waqf Bill&rdquo; and &ldquo;Do not take away Muslims&rsquo; rights&rdquo;.<br>The Tamil actor-politician called the Waqf Bill &ldquo;anti-democratic&rdquo; and said its passage raises questions on India&rsquo;s secular foundation.<br><br>The protests in Bengal will raise political heat as the state assembly elections are due next year. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of trying to divide the country and said the bill would be repealed when a non-BJP government forms the central government.</p>
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&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1908094403614306575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>There are fears the new Waqf laws will be applied retrospectively, thereby affecting existing properties, even though Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told Parliament that it is prospective in nature.<br><br><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jklf-chief-yasin-malik-facing-trial-in-terror-cases-tells-sc-i-am-a-political-leader-not-a-terrorist-who-is-he-8925990">JKLF chief Yasin Malik, facing trial in terror cases, tells SC, &lsquo;I am a political leader, not a terrorist&rsquo;. Who is he?</a></strong><br><br>The changes to the Waqf laws were cleared by Parliament after nearly 20 hours of fiery speeches. While the opposition MPs called it &ldquo;anti-Muslim&rdquo; those on treasury benches hailed it as &ldquo;historic reform&rdquo;. The Waqf Amendment Bill was cleared in the Lok Sabha by 288 votes to 232, and then in the Rajya Sabha by 128-95 and now just needs President Droupadi Murmu&rsquo;s assent to become law.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The revised Waqf laws mandate the nomination of two non-Muslim members to the central and state Waqf bodies, besides requiring that individuals making donations certify themselves as &lsquo;practicing Muslims&rsquo; for at least five years previously.<br><br>Many concerns were raised by the opposition, including fears that the centre will take over the Waqf boards, but they were refuted by Rijiju.</p>
<p><strong>Also read |<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/seven-indian-states-are-landlocked-yunus-invites-china-to-expand-calls-bangladesh-only-guardian-of-ocean-8911289" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'Seven Indian states are landlocked': Yunus invites China to expand, calls Bangladesh 'only guardian of ocean'</a></strong></p>
<p>Congress MP Sonia Gandhi called it a &ldquo;brazen assault&rdquo; on the Constitution and accused the BJP of seeking to keep society in a state of &ldquo;permanent polarisation&rdquo;.&nbsp;<br>She also said that the bill had been &lsquo;bulldozed&rsquo; through the Rajya Sabha, leading to a call of an apology from her by the BJP.</p>
<p>Reacting in a press conference on Friday, Rijiju said that the Rajya Sabha debated the Waqf Bill for a record 17 hours and two minutes, while in Lok Sabha, the debate ran for over 12 hours.</p>
<h2>Owaisi targets Naidu, Nitish</h2>
<p>AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that the Wakf (Amendment) Bill is an assault on Muslims who will never forgive BJP allies TDP&rsquo;s N Chandrababu Naidu and JD-U&rsquo;s Nitish Kumar for allowing the Narendra Modi government to attack shariat.</p>
<p>The Bill would not have been tabled if the BJP allies had opposed it, he said.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read |<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-making-a-u-turn-ex-maoist-guerrilla-leads-fight-for-return-of-monarchy-hindu-nation-8911280" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Nepal making a U-turn? Ex-Maoist guerrilla leads fight for return of monarchy, Hindu nation</a></strong><br><br>&ldquo;How can non-Muslims become members of the Waqf Board, as proposed in the Bill, when only Hindus and Sikhs can be members of temple and gurdwara boards, respectively? PM Modi is firing bullets at our chest through the Waqf Bill targeting our mosques and dargahs. You (Centre) intend to take away the properties of Muslims. This is part of the Hindutva agenda to prevent us from following our Shariat and our religion,&rdquo; Asaduddin Owaisi said.<br><br><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

India News: There are fears the new Waqf laws will be applied retrospectively, thereby affecting existing properties, even though Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told Parliament that it is prospective in nature.

Protests erupted in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad after the Friday weekly prayers as thousands of Muslims gathered against the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by the Parliament. A large crowd gathered in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, waving the tricolour and carrying posters saying, “We reject Waqf amendment” and “Reject Waqf Bill”. Many of these protests were organised by the Joint Forum for Waqf Protection, reported news agency ANI. #WATCH | West Bengal: Members of the Muslim community take to the streets in Kolkata to protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill. pic.twitter.com/pKZrIVAYlz — ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2025 The protests in Ahmedabad resulted in action by authorities, as police tried to forcibly remove demonstrators squatting on the road. In Chennai, actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam announced a statewide protest on the issue. The party’s workers gathered in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Tiruchirappalli and raised slogans like “Reject the Waqf Bill” and “Do not take away Muslims’ rights”. The Tamil actor-politician called the Waqf Bill “anti-democratic” and said its passage raises questions on India’s secular foundation. The protests in Bengal will raise political heat as the state assembly elections are due next year. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of trying to divide the country and said the bill would be repealed when a non-BJP government forms the central government. #WATCH | Ahmedabad: Various Muslim organisations hold protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill. pic.twitter.com/viavsuqf3D — ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2025 There are fears the new Waqf laws will be applied retrospectively, thereby affecting existing properties, even though Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told Parliament that it is prospective in nature. Also Read | JKLF chief Yasin Malik, facing trial in terror cases, tells SC, ‘I am a political leader, not a terrorist’. Who is he? The changes to the Waqf laws were cleared by Parliament after nearly 20 hours of fiery speeches. While the opposition MPs called it “anti-Muslim” those on treasury benches hailed it as “historic reform”. The Waqf Amendment Bill was cleared in the Lok Sabha by 288 votes to 232, and then in the Rajya Sabha by 128-95 and now just needs President Droupadi Murmu’s assent to become law. The revised Waqf laws mandate the nomination of two non-Muslim members to the central and state Waqf bodies, besides requiring that individuals making donations certify themselves as ‘practicing Muslims’ for at least five years previously. Many concerns were raised by the opposition, including fears that the centre will take over the Waqf boards, but they were refuted by Rijiju. Also read | 'Seven Indian states are landlocked': Yunus invites China to expand, calls Bangladesh 'only guardian of ocean' Congress MP Sonia Gandhi called it a “brazen assault” on the Constitution and accused the BJP of seeking to keep society in a state of “permanent polarisation”. She also said that the bill had been ‘bulldozed’ through the Rajya Sabha, leading to a call of an apology from her by the BJP. Reacting in a press conference on Friday, Rijiju said that the Rajya Sabha debated the Waqf Bill for a record 17 hours and two minutes, while in Lok Sabha, the debate ran for over 12 hours. Owaisi targets Naidu, Nitish AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that the Wakf (Amendment) Bill is an assault on Muslims who will never forgive BJP allies TDP’s N Chandrababu Naidu and JD-U’s Nitish Kumar for allowing the Narendra Modi government to attack shariat. The Bill would not have been tabled if the BJP allies had opposed it, he said. Also Read | Nepal making a U-turn? Ex-Maoist guerrilla leads fight for return of monarchy, Hindu nation “How can non-Muslims become members of the Waqf Board, as proposed in the Bill, when only Hindus and Sikhs can be members of temple and gurdwara boards, respectively? PM Modi is firing bullets at our chest through the Waqf Bill targeting our mosques and dargahs. You (Centre) intend to take away the properties of Muslims. This is part of the Hindutva agenda to prevent us from following our Shariat and our religion,” Asaduddin Owaisi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Protests erupt in Kolkata, Chennai after parliament clears Waqf Bill; Owaisi slams Naidu, Nitish

<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the Chennai and Kochi offices of Sree Gokulam Chits, a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the recently released and controversial Mohanlal starrer <em>L2: Empuraan.</em></p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/l2-empuraan-the-mohanlal-starrer-faces-new-controversy-over-mullaperiyar-dam-issue-8916841">L2 Empuraan: The Mohanlal starrer faces new controversy over Mullaperiyar dam issue</a></strong></p>
<h2>Ongoing controversy</h2>
<p><em>L2: Empuraan</em> has been mired in controversy since its release in March, following backlash from the BJP and right-wing groups over its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat Riots. In response, the producers voluntarily re-edited the film.</p>
<p>The revised version features 24 cuts, including changes to the name of the villain, the removal of certain scenes, and the omission of a special title card thanking actor-turned-union minister (BJP) Suresh Gopi.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/l2-empuraan-producer-says-there-were-no-threats-or-pressure-as-the-re-censored-version-hits-theatres-8914159">L2: Empuraan producer says there were 'no threats or pressure' as the re-censored version hits theatres</a></strong></p>
<h2>ED investigation into Sree Gokulam Chits</h2>
<p>Sree Gokulam Chits operates across India, with offices in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana.</p>
<p>According to a report by <em>India Today</em>, the ED raids are part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged foreign exchange violation case. The searches in Chennai are being conducted under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/l2-empuraan-surpasses-vicky-kaushals-chhaava-becomes-the-fasted-indian-movie-to-cross-20-million-8912954">L2: Empuraan surpasses Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, becomes the fastest Indian movie to cross $20 million</a></strong></p>
<p>This isn&rsquo;t the first time the company has come under scrutiny. In 2017, the ED raided Sree Gokulam Chits across three states for alleged tax evasion.</p>
<p>Despite the controversies,<em> L2: Empuraan</em> continues a record-breaking run at the box office. On its eighth day, the movie grossed ₹230 crores ($26.9 million) worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.</p>
<h2>WION&rsquo;s review of L2: Empuraan</h2>
<p><em>L2: Empuraan</em> is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. Like many sequels, it aims to be bigger and better than its predecessor but ultimately falls short. In Empuraan&rsquo;s case, the issue is not its larger scale or performances but an overindulgent screenplay by writer Murali Gopy.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/l2-empuraan-review-the-mohanlal-prithviraj-combo-is-ultimately-a-letdown-8895705">L2 Empuraan Review: The Mohanlal &amp; Prithviraj combo is ultimately a letdown</a></strong></p>

The Enforcement Directorate raided the offices of Sree Gokulam Chits, a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of L2: Empuraan.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the Chennai and Kochi offices of Sree Gokulam Chits, a chit fund company owned by Gokulam Gopalan, one of the producers of the recently released and controversial Mohanlal starrer L2: Empuraan. Also Read: L2 Empuraan: The Mohanlal starrer faces new controversy over Mullaperiyar dam issue Ongoing controversy L2: Empuraan has been mired in controversy since its release in March, following backlash from the BJP and right-wing groups over its portrayal of the 2002 Gujarat Riots. In response, the producers voluntarily re-edited the film. The revised version features 24 cuts, including changes to the name of the villain, the removal of certain scenes, and the omission of a special title card thanking actor-turned-union minister (BJP) Suresh Gopi. Also Read: L2: Empuraan producer says there were 'no threats or pressure' as the re-censored version hits theatres ED investigation into Sree Gokulam Chits Sree Gokulam Chits operates across India, with offices in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, and Haryana. According to a report by India Today, the ED raids are part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged foreign exchange violation case. The searches in Chennai are being conducted under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Also Read: L2: Empuraan surpasses Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, becomes the fastest Indian movie to cross $20 million This isn’t the first time the company has come under scrutiny. In 2017, the ED raided Sree Gokulam Chits across three states for alleged tax evasion. Despite the controversies, L2: Empuraan continues a record-breaking run at the box office. On its eighth day, the movie grossed ₹230 crores ($26.9 million) worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. WION’s review of L2: Empuraan L2: Empuraan is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer. Like many sequels, it aims to be bigger and better than its predecessor but ultimately falls short. In Empuraan’s case, the issue is not its larger scale or performances but an overindulgent screenplay by writer Murali Gopy. Also Read: L2 Empuraan Review: The Mohanlal & Prithviraj combo is ultimately a letdown

L2 Empuraan: ED raids producer Gokulam Gopalan's Kerala and Tamil Nadu offices

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">A couple in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly gathered all their loved ones to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. While the family were enjoying the party, the man was seen shaking a leg with his wife, but what was a happy occasion suddenly went dim as he collapsed following a sudden heart attack.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []"><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/former-bangladesh-captain-tamim-iqbal-discharged-from-hospital-after-suffering-heart-attack-8902509">Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal discharged from hospital after suffering heart attack</a></strong></p>
<p>The 50-year-old shoe businessman, Wasim Sarwat, died at the venue, leaving his wife, Farah, and his relatives in a state of shock. The incident took place at a party hall along the Pilibhit bypass road. The couple had looked forward to this day; cards were distributed, and not in their wildest dreams would this have even been a thought. A jolly celebration turned into a day of mourning.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/make-america-safe-again-us-seeks-death-penalty-for-unitedhealthcare-ceos-cold-blooded-killer-luigi-mangione-8915125">&lsquo;Make America Safe Again&rsquo;: US seeks death penalty for UnitedHealthcare CEO&rsquo;s &lsquo;cold-blooded&rsquo; killer, Luigi Mangione</a></strong></p>
<p>Videos from the party showed the couple and their family dancing on stage, and their supportive relatives were syncing their moves with them. It was all smiles until things took an ugly turn. As the dance was over, Sarwat moved slightly away; he continued clapping, and everybody else was still cheering. Then he suddenly collapsed; his wife and family rushed towards him as he fell flat on the floor.</p>
<p>Sarwat remained unresponsive. His family immediately rushed him to a nearby private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.</p>
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A couple in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly gathered all their loved ones to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. While the family were enjoying the party, the man was seen shaking a leg with his wife. India news

A couple in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly gathered all their loved ones to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. While the family were enjoying the party, the man was seen shaking a leg with his wife, but what was a happy occasion suddenly went dim as he collapsed following a sudden heart attack. Also read: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal discharged from hospital after suffering heart attack The 50-year-old shoe businessman, Wasim Sarwat, died at the venue, leaving his wife, Farah, and his relatives in a state of shock. The incident took place at a party hall along the Pilibhit bypass road. The couple had looked forward to this day; cards were distributed, and not in their wildest dreams would this have even been a thought. A jolly celebration turned into a day of mourning. Also read: ‘Make America Safe Again’: US seeks death penalty for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s ‘cold-blooded’ killer, Luigi Mangione Videos from the party showed the couple and their family dancing on stage, and their supportive relatives were syncing their moves with them. It was all smiles until things took an ugly turn. As the dance was over, Sarwat moved slightly away; he continued clapping, and everybody else was still cheering. Then he suddenly collapsed; his wife and family rushed towards him as he fell flat on the floor. Sarwat remained unresponsive. His family immediately rushed him to a nearby private hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

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