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India Is Becoming The World's New Virus Epicenter

India is fast becoming the world's new virus epicenter, setting a record for the biggest single-day rise in cases as experts predict that it'll soon pass Brazil -- and ultimately the U.S. -- as the... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3gNIElb

Live Updates: Top Court Fines Prashant Bhushan Re 1 For Contempt Of Court

Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan has been fined Rs 1 for his tweets criticising the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31Gdkk4

Prashant Bhushan Fined Rs 1. Option: 3 Months In Jail With 3-Year Ban

Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan, held guilty of contempt for his tweets criticising the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and the Supreme Court, has been fined Re 1 by the top court. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lvxoxv

Top Court Rejects Vijay Mallya's Plea To Review Contempt Case Verdict

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya seeking review of its 2017 order holding him guilty of contempt of court for transferring USD 40 million to his... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QGlZN7

Live Updates: India Blocks China's Attempt To Alter Status Quo In Ladakh

The Indian Army on Monday said it blocked "provocative" military movements by Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo near Pangong Tso on Saturday night. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3gMS68y

Following the media trial of Rhea Chakraborty, Taapsee Pannu says to trust the law in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case

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Actors Taapsee Pannu and Lakshmi Manchu have spoken out against the media trial of Rhea Chakraborty in the death case of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Currently, CBI is investigating the untimely demise and the case has been filed against Rhea and her family. Recently, Rhea did a sit-down interview where she spoke about various allegations levelled against her. After watching the interview, South actress Lakshmi Manchu said that she was pained by the media trial. “I thought a lot about if I should respond or not. I see so many people so silent because the media has made a monster out of a girl. I don’t know the truth and I want to know the truth and I hope the truth will come out in the most honest way. I have complete trust in the judiciary system and all the agencies that are involved in bringing justice to Sushant,” she wrote in a long note. Responding to her note, Taapsee Pannu said, "I didn’t know Sushant on a personal level nor do I know Rhea but what I know is, it onl

Happy Onam 2020: Images, Greetings And Celebrations

Onam 2020 Greetings, Images, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Status: This year the celebrations have largely gone online due to the restrictions in place for the COVID-19 pandemic. One may not be... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2EQh1L0

"Indian Army Committed To Maintaining Peace": Centre On Ladakh Flare-Up

Chinese troops "carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo" but they were blocked by Indian soldiers," the government has said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QRGrel

India Blocks Attempt By China To Change Status Quo In Eastern Ladakh

In a major flare-up in Ladakh, Chinese troops "carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo" but they were blocked by Indian soldiers, the government said today. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2DdQ4Rf

Assam Minister Meets Covid +ve Mentor-Turned-Rival Tarun Gogoi In PPE

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has regularly worn a PPE kit to visit Covid patients and doctors across hospitals in the state, once again wore his protective suit on Sunday to visit... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3jvjWIk

"Trying To Turn You Into Slaves": Rahul Gandhi Hits Out At Government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi this morning accused the government of attacking the informal sector with its three moves- demonetisation, lockdown and GST. "India's economy is witnessing a slowdown for... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3bbhKm6

"Decline" In Pranab Mukherjee's Health, "In Septic Shock": Hospital

Pranab Mukherjee's health has worsened after a lung infection, a hospital in Delhi said today. The former President has been in coma since a brain surgery earlier this month. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3gCsVpe

Onam Is A Unique Festival, Which Celebrates Harmony: PM Modi

Happy Onam 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted people on the occasion of Onam. Onam is a "unique festival that celebrates harmony...," the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter. Kerala is... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32DBQSl

UP Man, 19, Illegally Detained, Dies In Police Custody; Cops Deny Torture

A 19-year-old man, who had been illegally detained at a police station in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district, died in police custody on Sunday morning. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lIiXGG

Himansh Kohli’s family tests positive for COVID-19, actor tests negative

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Yaariyan actor Himansh Kohli has informed that his family has tested positive for coronavirus. However, the actor tested negative. “Since the last 2-3 days, mom, dad and my sister, Disha were having symptoms of viral infection including mild fever. Recently, we all got ourselves tested for Novel Coronavirus – mom, dad and Disha have tested positive with mild Covid-19 infection,” he wrote on Instagram. Himansh thanked the “government authorities for all the help and the advice. Hats off to all the people working hard to make sure we all are safe. I hope we come out of it and recover very soon.” “I am taking care of myself and my family members. In the meanwhile, safeguard your family and ensure that they are taking all precautions. Even the slightest bit of carelessness can be harmful. But, please don’t be scared, a sane mind deals with all the problems better. Wishing all of you good health and lots of love,” Kohli wrote on Instagram. On the work front, Himansh Kohli last starred

BREAKING: Yash Raj Films to produce Tiger Shroff’s Rambo for Rohit Dhawan and Siddharth Anand?

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Some days back, it was revealed that Rohit Dhawan has replaced Siddharth Anand as the director for the official Indian adaptation of the Hollywood cult franchise, Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo . The Hindi version will be led by Tiger Shroff, who is all charged up to step into his idol’s shoes. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively learnt that the Rambo remake will be produced by the number one production house of India, Yash Raj Films. “Siddharth Anand had the rights of Rambo for a while now and always had the plans of spinning a desi version with Tiger. However, the film kept getting delayed, first due to War and then due to his upcoming venture Pathan which is a battle royal between Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham. Sid has a deal with YRF and with not enough time in his hands to direct Rambo, he decided to partner with YRF to spin a franchise with Tiger Shroff,” a source told Bollywood Hungama . Sid has already signed a multi-film deal with the production house and the association

Ranvir Shorey alleges he was abused by Pooja Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt’s family

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Actor Ranvir Shorey has alleged that he was abused by the Bhatt family. The actor slammed a media house for stating that Pooja Bhatt was in an abusive relationship with him. He also stated that the old media reportage would confirm that he was the one who was targeted. Reacting to the article, Ranvir Shorey wrote, "These kind of articles are the result of the sustained defamatory & malicious PR campaign that these film moguls have targeted me with for years! None of the media will bother to fact check old police and media records that will show that it was I who was abused by them!" Pooja Bhatt and Ranvir Shorey dated for a while before getting engaged. Reportedly, Shorey was also friends with Manish Makhija whom Pooja married in 2003. Responding to a tweet that had photos of Pooja and Manish, Ranvir said, "This guy in the photos used to be my best friend right up until after the incident, and then turned around and married her. All kinds of relationships are man

78,512 Covid Cases In India In 24 Hours, Over 36 Lakh Total Cases

Coronavirus: 78,512 COVID-19 cases in India in 24 hours, over 36 lakh total cases, 64,469 deaths from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lwLApX

Amit Shah, Admitted To AIIMS For Post-Covid Care, Discharged

Home Minister Amit Shah, who was hospitalised for post Covid-care, was discharged this morning from Delhi's AIIMS. The Home Minister had tested positive for coronavirus, which has affected over 35... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2YL8Syz

BJP Distributes Phones To Maharashtra Tribal Children For Online Classes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit of Maharashtra on Sunday distributed smartphones to tribal children in Kambacha Pada of Mumbai as they were unable to attend online classrooms during the COVID-19... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3gFPhpF

Portion Of Bridge Collapses In Nagpur's Ramtek Following Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rains in the catchment area of rivers in Madhya Pradesh, led to a rise in water levels in several rivers in Maharashtra due to which portion of a bridge collapsed in the Nagpur district on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lxMpPv

Eminent Cardiologist Dr S Padmavati Dies Of COVID-19 At 103

Noted cardiologist Dr S Padmavati has died at 103 due to COVID-19, the National Heart Institute said on Sunday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3bbFc2X

Coronavirus Live Updates: COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 35.42-Lakh Mark

Coronavirus India Live Updates: A record surge of 78,761 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours took India's Covid tally to 35,42,733, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday morning. This is... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3juPoGI

Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI officials unconvinced of two answers by Rhea Chakraborty

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently probing the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. On Friday, the CBI interrogated Rhea Chakraborty for nearly 10 hours. The actress who is also the prime accused was summoned on Saturday for a second round of questioning.  Reportedly, the Central agency was not satisfied with the answers Chakraborty gave for a few questions and wanted more details on the last hours leading to Sushant's death. The reports further state that Chakraborty was asked 50 questions and the CBI was not convinced with answers for two of the questions. They want to know if the couple broke up on June 8 and if yes, the reason for the same. The officials, reportedly, were not satisfied with the answers they got.  Chakraborty revealed that Sushant checked up on her through her brother Showik after she left hisapartment on June 8. However, the officials want to know why she did not check up on him after leaving his house.  The CBI questioned Rhea in the pr

UP Announces Compensation, Job To Family Of Jawan Killed In J&K Encounter

Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced Rs 50 lakh compensation and a government job to the family of sepoy Prashant Sharma, who lost his life in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lAlGSy

Apps Developed Under ''Atmanirbhar Bharat Challenge'' get praise from PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised various apps that were a part of "Atmanirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge" which are gaining popularity and are becoming a good sign for self-reliant... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3jwsK0j

"Students Wanted Pariksha Pe Charcha": Rahul Gandhi's Swipe At PM

Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke Sunday afternoon about making "toys for the world", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a sarcastic swipe at the Prime Minister and his calls for India... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34J35xu

Lata Mangeshkar’s residential building sealed as a precautionary measure against COVID-19

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The residential building in which veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar lives has been sealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC) as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 pandemic.  As per reports, the singer and her family are safe. The Mangeshkar family released an official statement which read, “We have been inundated by calls all evening enquiring whether Prabhakunj is sealed. The Building Society and the BMC have sealed it from the onset of the epidemic as we have senior citizens at home and in the building, and it is mandatory to take these precautions. Even our usual festive Ganesha celebrations were a simple familial one this time, to cooperate and support social distancing”.  “Please do not react to any hearsay on the health of our family members, especially, We, as building society in unison, are taking utmost caution, care and co-operating to ensure the well-being and safety of all the senior citizens especially, and all the other residing members as well. By God&#

Watch: Army Chopper Rescues People From Flooded Areas In Madhya Pradesh

Villagers from flood-affected areas of Madhya Pradesh were airlifted by the Indian Air Force, which is assisting the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in the rescue and relief work as swollen rivers... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hH2XSB

Masks, Smart Cards Mandatory; No Tokens: Delhi Metro's New Guidelines

Masks, smart cards mandatory; tokens won't be accepted: New guidelines as Delhi Metro resumes services next month from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lpAaEu

"Discipline Among People Amid Festivity Due To Covid": PM On Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people to exercise care during the coming festive season in view of the coronavirus which is raging in the country. There, however, is a sense of discipline... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31GbmjV

Sense Of Discipline Among People Due To Covid Situation, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation on his monthly radio address - "Mann Ki Baat". from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QEf5Iu

Delhi Police Arrests 2 Suspected Members Of Banned Terror Group

The Delhi Police has arrested two suspected members of banned terrorist outfit Khalistan Zindabad Force, officials said on Sunday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34MzfYL

India Passes 35 Lakh Coronavirus Cases, Sees New Global Record

A record surge of 78,761 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours took India's Covid tally past 35 lakh, the Union Health Ministry said this morning. This is the highest single-day jump in Covid... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lDNeqb

Whosoever Reposes Faith In PM Is Welcome In NDA: BJP

Amid speculation that former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi may return to the NDA, the BJP's state unit head Sanjay Jaiswal on Saturday said whosoever expresses faith in Prime Minister Narendra... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3jvwIqj

Vaishno Devi To Send Offerings To Devotees Through Speed Post

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Shrine Board in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra is set to deliver Prasad to devotees through speed post after an agreement was entered with the Department of Posts on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/32Buyyt

People Lay Siege To Assam Fire Station Over Death Rumours Of "Thief"

People laid siege to a fire station in Assam's Hailakandi district and pelted the police and security forces with stones on Saturday over rumours of the death of a suspected thief due to alleged... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lwKrPm

Assam Minister, 3 More BJP MLAs Test Positive For Coronavirus

Assam Hill Areas Development Minister Sum Ronghang became the first minister of the BJP-led state government to contract COVID-19, even as three more BJP party MLAs tested positive, officials said on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3gH2DlR

Former Bihar Top Cop, Rashtriya Janata Dal Leader Join JD(U)

Former Director General of Police (DGP) Sunil Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Harshvardhan Singh joined the Janata Dal (United) on Saturday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2YKRMkH

India Pulls Out Of Russia Military Exercise With China, Pak Over Covid

India will not send its contingent to the multinational military exercise Kavkaz-2020, being organised in Russia, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Defence Ministry said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hFoqvi

COVID-19 +ve Congress MLA Attended Punjab Assembly Session: Akali Dal

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday alleged that Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira put the lives of other legislators at risk by attending the Assembly session despite being coronavirus positive. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hHAImT

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Separate Mob Attacks In Assam Within 48 Hours

Two incidents of mob attacks within the period of 48 hours have rocked northeast India's Assam. While Sabin Gour was killed after a family feud turned violent in central Assam's Biswanath, Majen Nath... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lsieJs

Cop Killed In Action, 3 Terrorists Shot Dead In Encounter In J&K

A policeman died in the line of duty and three terrorists were shot dead in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pantha Chowkarea after a joint team of the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31GmuwZ

Maharashtra BJP Protests For Reopening Of Religious Places In State

The Maharashtra unit of the BJP on Saturday staged "ring the bell" agitation across the state to press its demand that religious places be reopened. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2EEEZJt

India Reports Over 76,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

With a single-day spike of 76,472 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crossed 34-lakh mark, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Saturday. The number of deaths due to the virus... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lw3sBC

Crime Cases Now Reported In "Safe" Areas: Akhilesh Yadav Over UP Murder

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, saying crime cases are now being reported in "safe and secure" areas of the state like... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2EGAEWn

Rhea Chakraborty interrogated by the CBI for nearly 10 hours; ED examines bank locker 

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On Friday, the CBI who is currently investigating the death of the Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput interrogated Rhea Chakraborty for the first time. The actress was questioned for nearly 10 hours along with her brother Showik to get a clear picture of their personal equation and their business ventures with the late actor.  Rhea was seen leaving the DRDO guest house post the interrogation at around 9.30 pm on Friday. The CBI started their investigation on August 20 after an order from the Supreme Court. Ever since their arrival, the team has been trying to piece together the events that occured on the day of the actor's death. Sushant's staff and close friends have been questioned by the CBI. Reportedly, the actress has been summoned by the CBI for another round of investigation as well.  In her interviews to the media, Rhea has claimed that she had left Sushant Singh Rajput's house on June 8 after getting into a fight with him and was not around him on the day of h

India Records Over 75,000 Fresh Coronavirus Cases For 3rd Consecutive Day

India's COVID-19 tally crossed 34-lakh mark with a spike of 76,472 new infections in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry this morning. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hRYRHL

Assam Records Over 1 Lakh Coronavirus Cases, 10th State To Cross Mark

Assam crossed the one lakh coronavirus cases mark on Friday night, with 2,560 new infections detected in 24 hours from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2YIDeSD

Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat, Longest Serving Warship, To Be Dismantled

INS Viraat, the aircraft carrier that served the Indian Navy for 30 years before being decommissioned three years ago, is likely to be towed from Mumbai to Alang in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district next... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3jtRN4p

12 Dead, 4 Lakh Affected After Heavy Rain, Flood-Like Situation In Odisha

Fear of flood looms large in the Mahanadi river system in Odisha following heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas in Chhatisgarh and a rise in the water level of Hirakud Dam, a senior official... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/31BwPKE

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman passes away at 43 

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American actor Chadwick Boseman who played the role of Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe passed away at the age of 43 due to cancer. The actor died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.   Boseman has been battling colon cancer from the past four years. "A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much," his family said in the statement. "From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther," the official statement posted through his Twitter handle read.  "It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther," it further read.  pic.twitter.com/aZ2JzDf5ai — Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020

Chadwick Boseman Remembered as Marvel Family and Friends Pay Tribute to Black Panther Icon

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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman passed away earlier today after a 4-year battle with colon cancer. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2EEZPrX

UP Boy Runs Fake Facebook Account Of Telangana MP, Arrested: Police

A juvenile boy, who allegedly created a fake Facebook account of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Rajya Sabha MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar and attempted to cheat people of their money, was on Friday... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34KjaTA

Rhea Chakraborty, Questioned By CBI For Over 10 Hours, Summoned Again

Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who was questioned by the CBI yesterday for over 10 hours in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput case, has been summoned again today from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hJkFVK

India Supports Women In Peacekeeping Resolution At UN

India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has co-sponsored a Security Council resolution that calls for "full, effective and meaningful participation" of women personnel in peacekeeping... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3lwBLID

Chadwick Boseman Dies, Black Panther Star Was 43

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Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman has died after a four year battle with colon cancer. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2QyY427

Scream 5 Teaser Announces Release Date and the Return of Ghostface

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The first Scream 5 teaser poster has arrived along with a confirmed release date. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3gLiwru

3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

Three terrorists have been gunned down in an encounter with security forces in South Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said today. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3hzGQxw

Centre Merely Postponed Exams, Didn't Find Solution: Abhishek Singhvi

The Centre has merely postponed examinations at different levels several times and not taken a decision in the interest of students during the past five months, said Congress leader Abhishek Manu... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2D7JRWP

West Bengal Leader Returns To Trinamool After A Year Of Joining BJP

In an embarrassment to West Bengal BJP unit, a senior leader and MLA who had joined the party after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls rejoined TMC on Friday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2QvVKce

India-Bangladesh Inland Waterway Route To Be Operational From September 5

The Sonamura-Daudkandi inland waterways protocol route connecting Tripura to Bangladesh would be made operational on September 5 in the presence of Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, an official said on... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3jqvTz2

Coronavirus Pandemic Should Not Be Taken Lightly: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that the COVID-19 recovery rate in the country has improved to 76.28 per cent, but added that the pandemic should not be taken lightly. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2G2Ub3r

India Reports Over 77,000 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

With a record daily rise of 77, 266 in coronavirus cases, India's COVID-19 count reached 33.87 lakh on Friday and 1,057 patients died of the virus in the last 24 hours. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2EzCxny

Congress MP Who Died Was Silenced In Parliament Trying To Speak On Covid

H Vasanthakumar, the Congress MP from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari who died on Friday after contracting the coronavirus, had flagged the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic in parliament earlier this... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/34JV6A3

Fox Wanted to Trash The New Mutants First Cut and Reshoot It from Scratch?

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The New Mutants did not please Fox, so much so that they were willing to reshoot the entire thing at one point. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/2YHV2x0

Rogue One Prequel Targeting a November Start Date for Cassian Andor Disney+ Series?

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A new report seems to hint that the Rogue One Prequel series will begin shooting in the U.K. later this fall. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/32xQbzC

David Arquette Wants Kirby Back in Scream 5, Teases That Nobody Is Safe

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Scream 5 is gearing up and David Arquette says he would like to see Hayden Panettiere back for the sequel. from Movieweb News https://ift.tt/3hGKVA1