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Kerala Expats in Gulf Must be Brought Back, Blue Collar Workers Should Not be Charged, Says Tharoor

The Thiruvananthapuram MP's remarks come a day after the Home Ministry said plans to bring back Indians stranded abroad due the coronavirus pandemic have been chalked out by the government and the process will begin from May 7 in a phased manner. The Home Ministry also said it will be a paid service.




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UP MLA Gets Bail in Lockdown Violation Case; Quarantined

The MLA from Nautanwa in Maharajganj district and 12 of his associates were arrested in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on Sunday night and subsequently let off on bail, officials had said.




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Extension of Mehbooba Mufti's Detention 'Unbelievably Cruel and Retrograde': Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah was reacting to the Jammu and Kashmir authorities' decision to extend the detention of the former chief minister by another three months.




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Pinarayi Vijayan Most Arrogant CM Kerala Has Ever Seen, Says Congress Lawmaker

Son of Congress legend and four times Kerala Chief Minister K.Karunakaran -- Muraleedharan told the media that the state has to bear with Vijayan for a year only.




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Don't Use Reyaz Naikoo's Death to Provoke Violence, Protest: Omar Abdullah

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah said Hizbul Mujahideen commander Reyaz Naikoo's destiny was decided the moment he picked up the gun and adopted the path of violence and terror.




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'Bonded Labour': Opposition Slams Karnataka Govt's Move to Cancel Trains for Migrants, Workers Unhappy

The Congress said the decision to go back or stay in the state should be with the labourers and not the government, with the former being free to choose health or work.




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Congress Red Flags Aarogya Setu App Over Data Breach and Privacy Concerns, Seeks Clarification

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked the government to clarify on the security and privacy concerns raised over the application, especially after an ethical hacker has pointed out its alleged flaws.




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Don't Play 'Petty Politics' over Shramik Special Trains: Railway Union to Sonia Gandhi

In a letter to Gandhi, the Railways' largest union of workers said travelling during the coronavirus pandemic is dangerous but railway staffers are making it possible through their hard work.




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Bihar Legislative Council Becomes Headless as Term of Deputy Chairman Along With 16 MLCs Expires

The Election Commission is yet to take a call on the polls, presumably in view of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.




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Union Minister Mansukh Mandavia Quells Speculation about Leadership Change in Gujarat

The intervention came after reports in a section of local media claimed about prospects of Mandavia taking over the reins from Chief Minister Vijay Rupani amid the state battling the coronavirus crisis.




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Mulayam Yadav Likely to be Discharged From Hospital on Friday Evening

The former UP chief minister had gone to the Hospital for routine checkup, but the doctors admitted him for monitoring his health over some stomach and urine-related issues.




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'Objectionable & Inhuman': Akhilesh Yadav Demands Resignation of Yogi Govt Over Relaxation in Labour Laws

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday passed an ordinance to suspend most of the labour laws in the state, in order to attract new companies to invest in the state amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.




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AIMIM Aurangabad MLA Calls Migrant Deaths a Murder, Mayawati Asks Govt to Make Better Arrangements

Sixteen migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks while returning to Madhya Pradesh were crushed to death by a goods train in Aurangabad district on Friday.




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No Justification for Diluting Labour Laws, Says RSS-affiliated Outfit after UP Govt Announces Move

The decision was an unfortunate one, withdrawing the protection given to workers and labourers, BMS general secretary Virjesh Upadhyay said.




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Seven Political Parties Write to President Ram Nath Kovind over Labour Law Dilution

Workers are being treated as slaves, said the letter signed by CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI's D Raja, CPI (ML)'s Dipankar Bhattarcharya and RJD MP Manoj Jha among others.




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Delhi Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant against AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal in Doctor Suicide Case

A 52-year-old doctor had allegedly committed suicide in Durga Vihar in south Delhi on April 18, holding Jarwal responsible in his suicide note, following which police had registered a case against the legislator on charges of extortion and abetment to suicide.




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In Centre vs TMC War, Coronavirus Becomes New Battleground as Parties Gear Up for 2021 Poll Clash

The BJP leaders waged a social media war against the Bengal government by accusing the state of hiding Covid-19 figures and also complaining the Centre that TMC-led government in Bengal has completely failed in handling the coronavirus crisis.




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Chidambaram Welcomes Centre's Decision to Borrow Additional 4.2 Lakh cr Amid Economic Concerns

Echoing similar sentiments put forth by several eminent economists, the senior Congress leader appealed to the central government to shed its reservations and borrow more in 2020-21.




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'Cheap Politics': JD(U) Trashes Kejriwal Govt's Claim of Bearing Migrant Labourers Train Fare Back Home

The JDU, headed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accused the AAP of resorting to "cheap politics to gain popularity" as the Arvind Kejriwal government has sought reimbursement of the payment.




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K Balachander's Thaneer Thaneer Saw It Coming Years Before Chennai Water Crisis

Tamil Nadu is now facing one of the worst droughts in over a hundred years, and Balachander saw this coming and worsening nearly four decades ago.




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Malayalam Actor Vinayakan Accused of Abusing Woman Activist Gets Bail

Vinayakan, who was accused by a woman of abusing her in a phone conversation, was granted bail on Thursday.




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On the Eve of Thalapathy Vijay's Birthday, Tamil Star Gifts Fans Poster of New Film

Thalapathy 63, which is Vijay's upcoming film, has been named Bigil, and will show the Tamil star in a double role.




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After Backlash, Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council Withdraws Circular Against Film Critics

Following outrage, the South Indian Film PRO union had a meeting with TN film journalists today and passed two resolutions.




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Kalki Koechlin Steals the Show in Nerkonda Paarvai Song Kaalam

The Dev D actress is making her Tamil debut with the remake of Bollywood film Pink, released in 2016.




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Men In Black: Arjun Reddy Star Vijay Deverakonda Bonds with KGF Actor Yash, Fans Gush Over Photo

Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda and Kannada star Yash recently had a rendezvous in Bengaluru and fans are going ga-ga over their twinning in black photo on Instagram.




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I Don't Think I will Ever Have Interest in Politics, Says Malayalam Superstar Mammootty

Mammootty, one of the biggest stars of South Indian cinema, feels that one doesn't have to be a part of politics in order to serve people.




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Morning and Noon Shows of Amala Paul’s Aadai Cancelled, Fans Disappointed

As per reports, the film hasn’t hit the theatres due to the non-receipt of the KDM. A source close to the film said that the Aadai team is trying to resolve the issue.




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AR Rahman's Women Anthem 'Singappenney' for Vijay's Movie 'Bigil' Released, Fans Laud Single on Twitter

The first song from Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming movie Bigil is out. The women anthem has been sung by music maestro AR Rahman.




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Kajal Aggarwal's Latest Poolside Song 'Pilla Picture Perfect' is an Instant Mood Lifter

Pilla Picture Perfect is a new song from the Telugu crime action thriller Ranarangam that was released today. The video shows Kajal Aggarwal dancing at a pool party.




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Saaho's Latest Poster Reveals Mandira Bedi in the Intense Look of Kalki

Ahead of the trailer launch, the makers of Saaho have revealed the look of Mandira Bedi's character Kalki in the film.




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Saaho Trailer: Get Ready For a Larger Than Life Experience With Prabhas

Prabhas gets his swag game on in this multi-lingual actioner which promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience to watch on the big screen.




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Malayalam Actress Manju Warrier Safely Reaches Manali After Being Stuck in Landslide

Manju Warrier was shooting in Himachal Pradesh when they got stuck 100 kms away from Manali due to heavy rain and landslides.




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Vishal and Anisha Alla Reddy Call Off Wedding Six Months After Their Intimate Engagement

Arjun Reddy actress Anisha Alla Reddy and actor Vishal have called off their wedding after six months of engagement.




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Vijay Sethupathi All Set to Play the Antagonist in Vijay’s Thalapathy 64: Report

He might not be playing the Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralidharan in a film but that hasn’t stopped Vijay Sethupathi from experimenting with his roles.




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When Vidya Balan Mortgaged Her Bangles to Pay Hotel Bills

Being very new in the film world, she didn’t know how to meet expenses and ultimately she had to mortgage her bangles to pay the expenses.




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Shraddha Kapoor as Saaho's Leading Lady is a Big Step in Narrowing the North-South Divide

Shraddha Kapoor in Saaho leads the way in Bollywood A-listers going down south this year to play pivotal roles with major local stars.




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Bengaluru Artist Claims Saaho Poster Copied From Her Burning Man Art Installation

A Bengaluru based artist has claimed that the makers of Saaho have copied design ideas from her installation for the Burning Man Festival in 2014 for a setting in the song Baby Won't You Tell Me.




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Happy Birthday Kichcha Sudeep: 5 Must-Watch Films of the Dabangg 3 Villain

South film actor Kichcha Sudeep, who will be seen as the villain in Salman Khan's upcoming film Dabangg 3, turned 46 today.




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Kamal Haasan Denies Taking Rs 10 Crore from Gnanavel Raja for Uttama Villain Release

In the compliant, Raaja alleged that Kamal Haasan had approached him and borrowed a loan of Rs 10 crore before the movie’s release in 2015.




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Samajavaragamana: First Single from Allu Arjun-Starrer Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Out

Titled Samajavaragamana, the first song the from the Allu Arjun-Pooja Hedge starrer was released in an unplugged version today.




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Thalapathy 64: Vijay's Film Kicks Off With a Pooja in Chennai

It’s produced by businessman and Vijay’s relative Xavier Britto, who has earlier produced films like Senthoorapandi, Deva and Rasikan.




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Dulquer Salmaan Collaborates with Joy Mathew for a Political Thriller

A joint venture of Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films and Joy Mathew’s Abra Films, the film will be directed by Mathew.




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Mumbai Film Festival Opens with Malayalam Title, Geethu Mohandas' Moothon

Moothon, starring Nivin Pauly and Sobhita Dhulipala, has the usual drama of junkies and car chases and violence – all of these followed by retribution and reconciliation.




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Vijay’s Fans Go on Rampage Over Delay in Bigil Screening, 36 Arrested

A huge group of Vijay fans gathered outside a theatre in Krishnagiri for the show at 1 in night. Around 3am, they went on a rampage when the show didn’t start.




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Three Day Gala Planned as Kamal Haasan Completes 60 Years in Films

The actor-filmmaker entered the film industry when he was just three. He acted as a child artiste in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma, for which he won the President's Gold Medal.




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Meeku Maathrame Chepta Movie Review: Smartest Black Comedy of the Year

There is a sneakingly sinuous feel of a Guy Rithie crime thriller in this Telugu gamechanger of a film. Except that Ritchie's characters are more laconic.




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Director Atlee Attends Shah Rukh Khan's Birthday Bash, Further Fuels Collaboration Rumours

Director Atlee wished Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday with a short message, sharing his photo with the actor at the party.




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Salman Khan, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal Unveil Motion Poster of Rajinikanth's Darbar

Salman Khan revealed the Hindi motion poster, Mohanlal did the same in Malayalam and Kamal Haasan unveiled the poster in Tamil.




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Bigg Boss Malayalam Ex-contestant Sreelakshmi Sreekumar Marries Long-term Boyfriend Jijin Jahangir

South actress actress Sreelakshmi Sreekumar tied the knot with Jijin Jahangir, a commercial pilot, in a grand ceremony in Kochi on Sunday.




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Tamil Actor Bala Singh Passes Away in Chennai

Bala Singh passed away in a hospital in Chennai at 01:00 AM on Wednesday. His body will be kept for homage in Virgambakkam till eve and then will be taken to his hometown Nagarkoil for last rites.