Actor Randeep Hooda has stirred a national debate by contrasting the imprisonment experiences of freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar with those of Congress leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Highlighting Savarkar’s harsh punishment in Kala Pani, Hooda questioned the extent of sacrifices made by Congress leaders, reigniting discussions on the unsung heroes of India's independence struggle.

Two of the year’s biggest films, Rajinikanth’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2, released together this Friday, sparking a massive box office battle. With star power, big budgets, and record advance bookings, the internet is buzzing over which blockbuster will claim the top spot.

The 71st National Film Awards celebrated Indian cinema’s diversity with Shah Rukh Khan winning his first-ever National Award, Mohanlal receiving a standing ovation for lifetime achievement, and accolades for actors Rani Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, and visionary filmmakers. The star-studded ceremony, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, highlighted excellence across languages and genres, honoring both veteran artists and emerging talent.

Assam is in mourning as lakhs of fans paid a heartfelt farewell to legendary singer Zubeen Garg, whose sudden death has shocked the nation. The seven-hour funeral procession from Guwahati airport to his residence reflected his enduring legacy in Assamese, Bollywood, and Bengali music, while an autopsy at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital seeks to determine the cause of death.

टीवी सीरियल ‘बालिका वधू’ से घर-घर में मशहूर हुईं अभिनेत्री अविका गौर ने अपने लंबे समय से बॉयफ्रेंड रहे मिलिंद चंदवानी से सगाई कर ली है। अविका ने सोशल मीडिया पर यह खुशखबरी साझा करते हुए बताया कि यह उनकी जिंदगी का "सबसे आसान हां" था। अविका ने पोस्ट में लिखा कि वे इमोशनल हो गई थीं और फिल्मी अंदाज में सगाई के वक्त रो भी पड़ीं। मिलिंद की शांत और समझदार प्रकृति के विपरीत अविका खुद को "ड्रामा क्वीन" बताते हुए बोलीं कि दोनों एक-दूसरे को पूरी तरह संतुलित करते हैं।

Rajnandgaon Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure chaired the District Health Committee meeting on June 23, emphasizing the need for institutional deliveries, regular antenatal checkups, 100% Ayushman Card utilization, and quality improvement in government hospitals to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.

A new 200-bed rest shelter named “Vishwas” has been inaugurated within the Prayagraj Railway Hospital campus, offering attendants of patients a safe, clean and fully free space to stay. Equipped with meals, lockers, Wi-Fi, medical alerts and accessible facilities, the shelter aims to ensure that no caretaker is forced to sleep on platforms or outside hospital gates again. The initiative is expected to ease hospital crowding and provide dignity and relief to families during medical emergencies.

On the auspicious Pushya Nakshatra, 121 children received free Swarna Prashan Sanskar at the Government Ayush Polyclinic, Chikhli. Organized by the District Ayush Department with support from Chhattisgarh Ayurveda Medical College, the camp highlighted Ayurveda’s role in strengthening immunity, boosting memory, and supporting children’s overall development.

रायपुर के मेकाहारा अस्पताल में पत्रकारों के साथ बाउंसरों द्वारा की गई मारपीट और बदसलूकी ने प्रदेशभर में हड़कंप मचा दिया है। इस घटना के विरोध में रायपुर पुलिस ने आरोपियों की 'बारात' निकालते हुए उन्हें पैदल शहर में घुमाया। सोशल मीडिया पर इस घटना की कड़ी आलोचना हो रही है और लोग इसे प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता पर हमला, कानून-व्यवस्था की विफलता और अस्पताल में व्यवस्थागत खामियों से जोड़कर देख रहे हैं।

The CBI has intensified its probe into a massive ₹5,400 crore corruption scandal involving former PCI president Dr. Montu Kumar Patel. Accused of approving 870 pharmacy colleges in just 13 days through bribery, fake inspections, and election manipulation, Patel is now absconding. The investigation spans multiple states and includes alleged links to a hawala network and an IELTS scam involving his wife.