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The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
GTD showers praise on Siddaramaiah for Indira canteen initiative
Senior Janata Dal (Secular) leader G.T. Deve Gowda, who has been staying away from the JD(S) leadership, showered praises on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at a function in Hinkal in Mysuru on Saturday. Mr. Gowda, who presided over the inauguration of the Indira canteen at Hinkal, which is part of the Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency that he represents, complimented Mr. Siddaramaiah for not only starting the Anna Bhagya scheme, but also for Indira canteens that seek to relieve the hunger of poor people. He recalled Mr. Siddaramaiah's rise from a taluk board member in 1978 to an MLA in 1983 before becoming a Finance Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, and his second term as the Chief Minister. Mr. Gowda pointed out that he and Mr. Siddaramaiah had worked together in politics in 1983.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Konkana Sensharma dating Amol Parashar? When her ex-husband Ranvir Shorey dropped a hint
Celebrities often avoid talking about their personal lives as they want the audience to know them for the work they do. One such actor is Amol Parashar (38), who is currently soaring high on the love being received by his recently released web series Gram Chikitsalay and Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs. Well, even though Amol's lips have been sealed, his love life has been making headlines since last night after he made his first public appearance with rumoured lady love Konkana Sensharma (45) at the screening of his show Gram Chikitsalay. A post shared by Viral Mantra (@theviralmantra) In a viral video from the screening, rumoured star couple Amol Parashar and Konkona Sensharma can be seen sharing a warm hug before posing for the paparazzi. Well, this isn't the first time that Amol and Konkona are in the headlines for their alleged relationship. A year ago, Konkana's ex-husband and actor Ranvir Shorey had indirectly confirmed that she had moved on after her divorce with Amol. Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Last year, a parody account on Twitter shared a screenshot of Amol's post where he had taken a dig at PM Modi's mangalsutra comment. Above the screenshot, the tweet read: 'Konkana Sen sharma took the best decision to leave Modi bhakt Ranvir Shorey and date Secular Amol Parashar. 🔥🔥.' What netizens were not expecting was Ranvir to react to this post. The actor dropped a cryptic comment which read, 'I agree.' This comment sent the internet into a frenzy, with many claiming that Ranvir had confirmed Konkona and Amol's rumoured relationship before they made it official themselves. Well, a year later, it seems like Amol and Konkona are finally ready to make an announcement. Or maybe they really are 'just good friends'. We'll just have to wait for them to confirm. On the work front, Amol and Konkona shared the screen in the 2020 film Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, where they won hearts with their onscreen chemistry.
Mint
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Konkona Sensharma, Amol Parashar make first public appearance amid dating rumours
Actors Konkona Sensharma and Amol Parashar were spotted together at the screening of Gram Chikitsalay on Wednesday night, 14 May — marking what seems to be their first public appearance as a couple. The series is currently streaming on Prime Video. Along with Amol, the show also features Vinay Pathak, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, and Garima Vikrant Singh in pivotal roles. Konkona Sensharma turned heads in a sharp grey pantsuit, complemented by a black clutch, a watch, and statement earrings. Amol, meanwhile, kept things effortlessly stylish in a classic blue pinstripe suit. Speculation about their relationship had been brewing for some time, and was seemingly confirmed when Konkona's former husband, actor Ranvir Shorey, responded to a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). A user had written, 'Konkana Sen Sharma took the best decision to leave Modi bhakt Ranvir Shorey and date Secular Amol Parashar,' to which Ranvir simply replied, 'I agree.' The brief but pointed response added fuel to the dating rumours. Konkona and Amol previously appeared together in the film Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, where their on-screen chemistry was well received. On the work front, Amol Parashar recently featured in Gram Chikitsalay, directed by Deepak Kumar Sharma. Konkona Sensharma is gearing up for her next project, Metro In Dino, a spiritual successor to Anurag Basu's Life In A... Metro. The anthology film explores the lives of contemporary couples across four heartwarming stories, and features a star-studded cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Metro In Dino is scheduled for release on July 4, 2025.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: HD Deve Gowda lauds Modi's military response to Pakistan
In a personal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former PM and Janata Dal (Secular) president HD Deve Gowda on Thursday expressed his admiration for the PM's leadership in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent military response under Operation Sindoor . #Operation Sindoor Live Updates| From Sindoor to showdown? Track Indo-Pak conflict as it unfolds India hits Lahore's Air Defence Radars in proportionate response Pakistan tried to hit military targets in these 15 Indian cities, New Delhi thwarts strikes Referring to India's targeted strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Gowda described the government's approach as 'mature and restrained,' while noting that Modi's prompt return from Saudi Arabia and his decision to cancel his planned visit to Europe reflected both responsibility and sensitivity to the crisis at hand. 'I have been watching the determined steps that you have taken from day one,' the former PM wrote. 'Your leadership has been exemplary, and history will undoubtedly record it in glowing terms.' 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Allein unterwegs? Mit diesem Alarm fühlst du dich sicherer Schützen Sie sich! Undo Gowda acknowledged the immense stress and demands of decision-making in times of national crisis. He remarked that the Prime Minister's spiritual grounding and calm judgement were evident in how the situation was handled, stating, 'I know it is lonely at the top… You have demonstrated that you have it all in good measure.' As India continues to face threats from across the border, the 93-year-old statesman invoked the values of dharma, praying that divine strength guide the Prime Minister and the country. 'We suffer together but we also rise together as one nation and one people,' he affirmed. Live Events The letter comes after the Centre held an all-party meeting to brief political leaders about the success of Operation Sindoor. Political unity has since been a central theme, with opposition parties also extending full support to the armed forces and the government.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Operation Sindoor — History Will Record...: Ex-PM Deve Gowdas BIG Remark On PM Modi
Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) Rajya Sabha member H.D. Deve Gowda expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership following Operation Sindoor. 'The past couple of weeks must have been very demanding and stressful, but I am happy that God has given you strength and resolve to see India through these trying times. Your leadership has been exemplary, and history will undoubtedly record it in glowing terms,' wrote the former Prime Minister in an appreciative letter addressed to PM Modi. Gowda described the government's approach as 'mature and restrained,' while noting that PM Modi's prompt return from Saudi Arabia and his decision to cancel his planned visit to Europe reflected both responsibility and sensitivity to the crisis at hand. 'I write to you with a deep sense of appreciation, following India's mature and restrained military response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. I have been watching the determined steps that you have taken from day one,' the former Prime Minister. 'When you cut short your visit to Saudi Arabia and rushed back to monitor the developing situation in India, conduct strategy meetings, mobilise international support and inspire our armed forces. You also later cancelled your trip to Europe to be available at home for all emergencies,' Gowda stated. The former Prime Minister also acknowledged the immense stress and demands of decision-making in times of national crisis. He remarked that PM Modi's spiritual grounding and calm judgement were evident in how the situation was handled, stating, 'I know it is lonely at the top… You have demonstrated that you have it all in good measure.' As India continues to face threats from across the border, the 93-year-old Deve Gowda invoked the values of dharma, praying that divine strength guide the Prime Minister and the country. 'We suffer together, but we also rise together as one nation and one people. I pray that God be with you, and with our great nation as we wage this war of Dharma against Adharma of terrorism. India is a peace-loving nation and has always spread positive light in the world, but if someone sees it as our weakness, then they now know what we are capable of,' he said. He said that the challenges the country faces may not certainly end here, but there is immense relief in the fact that the people remained united as a nation. The letter comes after the centre held an all-party meeting to brief political leaders about the success of Operation Sindoor.
