Independence Day 2 to open 20 years after original

Hollywood

Updated: Nov 13, 2013

The sequel to Roland Emmerich's 1996 blockbuster Independence Day will now release on July 1, 2016, almost exactly 20 years after the original movie hit the screens.

100 Killed As Heavy Rain, Storms Hit Uttar Pradesh; 21 Dead In Prayagraj

All India

Updated: May 14, 2026

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A hundred people died in heavy rain and storms across Uttar Pradesh yesterday
Prayagraj recorded the highest fatalities with 21 deaths reported in the city
Trees, electric poles uprooted, and several houses were damaged statewide

VD Satheesan, Not KC Venugopal. Why Congress Picked The Man It Had To

All India

Updated: May 14, 2026

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Congress picks VD Satheesan as Kerala chief minister over preferred candidate KC Venugopal after election win
Satheesan is seen as the 'people's choice' and has strong political and electoral support
Venugopal's Lok Sabha MP status posed risks of by-elections and political uncertainty

Congress Picks VD Satheesan For Kerala, BJP Fires 'Muslim League' Jibes

All India

Updated: May 14, 2026

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VD Satheesan was confirmed as Kerala chief minister after 10 days of suspense
BJP accused Congress of bowing to Indian Union Muslim League's influence
IUML's 22 seats are crucial for Congress to maintain majority in Kerala

SIR Announced For All Remaining States, Except J&K, Ladakh, Himachal

All India

Updated: May 14, 2026

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The Election Commission announces Phase-III of Special Intensive Revision in 16 states and 3 Union Territories
Phase-III SIR aligns with Census house listing and excludes Himachal, J&K, Ladakh for now
Per the exercise, over 3.94 lakh BLOs will verify 36.73 crore electors

Video: Bareilly Man Thrown 50 Feet In Air By Strong Wind, Hands, Legs Broken

All India

Updated: May 14, 2026

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A man in Bareilly was swept into the air with a tin shed during a storm
The man, Nanhe Miyan, was injured after falling 30-40 feet during the incident
The storm hit several UP districts, killing 89 people and injuring 53

Kashmiri Leaders Welcome RSS Leader's Call For India-Pakistan Dialogue

All India

Updated: May 14, 2026

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Several Kashmiri leaders welcomed RSS chief's call for dialogue with Pakistan and people contact
Political leaders in Kashmir see it as a shift in approach to deal with Pakistan
Farooq Abdullah called dialogue essential, stating war is not an option for resolving issues

Mulethi Water vs Methi Water: Which Is Better For Fatty Liver?

Health

Updated: May 14, 2026

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About 38.9% of Indians suffer from fatty liver, linked to obesity and diabetes
Mulethi water has anti-inflammatory properties that protect liver cells
Methi water helps regulate blood sugar and supports fat metabolism

"Ab India Ke Liye Thodi Khelna Hai": Kohli's Ultimate Stump Mic Banter

Cricket

Updated: May 14, 2026

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Virat Kohli's humorous chat with Manish Pandey during RCB vs KKR on Wednesday went viral on social media
Kohli was caught on the stump mic saying that he would try unorthodox shots, as they would likely come off
"Ab India ke liye thodi khelna hai, har shot lagega (I'm not playing for India, all shots'll come off)": Kohli

Not Pandya Or SKY, MI To Play Under New Captain In IPL 2026 Game vs PBKS

Cricket

Updated: May 14, 2026

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Mumbai Indians may have a new captain for their IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings
Regular captain Hardik Pandya and stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav are unavailable for the game
Tilak Varma and Jasprit Bumrah are the frontrunners to lead Mumbai Indians, according to a report

Yellow, Pink Or White? What Your Tongue Says About Your Health

Health

Updated: May 14, 2026

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Tongue color changes can indicate dehydration, infections, nutritional deficiencies, or oral cancer risks
A healthy tongue is typically pink with small bumps and a thin whitish coating in the morning
White tongue may signal dehydration, poor hygiene, fungal infections, or potentially precancerous leukoplakia