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Renowned Indian actress Sridevi is fondly remembered for her unforgettable roles and her principled stance on personal boundaries in the film industry. A particularly controversial moment arose during the production of 'Guru' when director Umesh Mehra allegedly found a loophole to add a kissing scene that Sridevi had outright rejected.

Bihar's JD(U) head, Umesh Singh Kushwaha, has put forth a bold request for 16 ministerial positions within the newly forming Samrat Choudhary cabinet. This appeal follows the recent swearing-in of the BJP-led NDA government.

Get ready for 'Pagglait 2' as Sanya Malhotra returns in the much-anticipated sequel, continuing the original's blend of grief and quiet humour. Director Umesh Bist is back, promising the same emotional depth and character focus. Filming is slated for August-September 2026, marking another content-driven film getting a second chapter.

Sujoy Ghosh said ignoring plagiarism allegations over 'Kahaani 2' led to a decade-long legal battle, later quashed by the Supreme Court. He urged creators to take such claims seriously. At an SWA session, Jyoti Kapoor also recalled her plagiarism dispute, highlighting its emotional toll and the public backlash she faced despite winning her case.

Election officials in Davanagere South had to break open the EVM strong room due to a missing key, briefly delaying the bypoll counting. Despite this, Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur took a significant lead. In Bagalkot, Congress candidate Umesh Meti secured a decisive victory, winning by over 21,000 votes.

In an ambitious move to influence Bihar's political landscape, JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar is set to kick off the 'Sadbhav Yatra' on May 3 in Bagaha. This initiative aims to connect with the grassroots and lay the groundwork for progress and unity within the state.

In a significant political maneuver, Nishant Kumar, the offspring of Nitish Kumar, is poised to enter Bihar's cabinet under the leadership of CM Samrat Choudhary. This swift advancement into the realm of governance aligns with JD(U)'s call for equitable representation alongside the BJP.

Farmers in Kendrapada's Pattamundai block face irrigation crisis. The Gobari river is choked by dense weed growth and illegal encroachments. This obstructs water flow, impacting summer paddy and vegetable cultivation. River stretches are becoming biologically dead. Authorities have begun restoration work, including weed clearance and eviction of encroachers. The water resources department is renovating the river.

In a significant crackdown, Bihar's Economic Offences Unit conducted raids at five sites associated with Amrendra Kumar, the sub-registrar from Supaul. The operation revealed a staggering Rs 10 crore in assets, far beyond what his official salary could justify.