Girija Oak reacts to being compared with Sydney Sweeney and Monica Bellucci, calls out forced objectification, ‘People don’t understand a woman’s choice’ |

Girija Oak Godbole has finally addressed the comparisons being drawn between her and Hollywood stars Sydney Sweeney and Monica Bellucci after she found herself at the centre of sudden online attention. The Marathi actor, who went viral after clips of her interview—where she appeared in a blue sari—circulated widely, has spoken about how admiration quickly…

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Evening news wrap: Congress leader alleges religious bias in India cricket team selection; Belgium rejects Mehul Choksi’s claims in extradition case; and more | India News

Sarfaraz Khan, Mehul Choksi (File photos) Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed sparked controversy by alleging religious bias in the Indian cricket team over Sarfaraz Khan’s non-selection, prompting a BJP rebuttal. Belgium’s Antwerp Court rejected Mehul Choksi’s claims of political persecution, clearing the way for his extradition to face the PNB fraud case. The IT ministry proposed…

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Asia Cup 2025: ‘Shubman Gill’s form in England exceeded expectations’ – Ajit Agarkar on Team India’s vice-captaincy | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified some key decisions made during the announcement of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 squad, particularly the omission of Shreyas Iyer and the appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Despite Iyer’s strong showing, including a half-century against Australia in December 2023, Agarkar…

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‘Not inferior to anyone in patriotism’: Stalin hits out at Tamil Nadu governor Ravi, says no one needs to teach us | India News

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Governor R N Ravi in the state assembly, accusing him of undermining constitutional conventions and insulting the office he holds by refusing to read the customary address at the start of the session.“By not reading speech prepared by this…

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External shocks’ impact on growth limited: FM Sitharaman

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday there will be limited impact of external shocks on India’s growth, due to strong domestic consumption and investment.“The Indian economy is resilient and continues to grow sustainably,” she said at the Kautilya Economic Conclave.The Indian economy is estimated to…

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