Shiv Nadar

Stones were allegedly thrown when the procession was passing in front of Panka masjid in Bagalkot's Old City area.

As The 50 inches closer to its grand finale, the spotlight has shifted from on-screen drama to unexpected off-screen speculation. What should have been a celebratory wrap-up has instead sparked rumours of tension between finalists, setting social media abuzz.

On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company unveiled the powerful first poster of Raja Shivaji, featuring Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh in the iconic role of Shivaji Maharaj.

Visitors flock not only for its historical significance but to witness its unique features: the perennial Ganges and Yamuna springs that provide water year-round, the central 'Badami Talav' pond and the iconic statues of a young Shivaji and his mother, Jijabai.

The devotee turnout reportedly exceeded the fort’s capacity, leading to overcrowding in several narrow stretches.

A crisis appears to be developing over the disposal of Bengaluru’s waste after residents near Bellahalli in Mahadevapura constituency and Chigaranahalli in Doddaballapur constituency stopped garbage trucks from entering designated processing and dumping yards.

In its Saamana editorial, the Shiv Sena (UBT) flagged growing internal strains within the alliance and the Congress, warning that such tensions could dent unity as elections approach, with the opposition already facing notable “friendly fire.”

CM Siddaramaiah had, however, reportedly stated earlier that he was not aware of the visit. Deputy CM Shivakumar, too, has distanced himself from the development.

Hundreds of Hindu devotees celebrated Mahashivratri at Katas Raj Temple in Pakistan’s Punjab, highlighting religious harmony amid the absence of Indian pilgrims.

Grammy-winning artist SZA surprised fans by attending the Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, where she respectfully donned Indian attire, chanted with devotees and led spiritual participation, earning praise and amusement online.

Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to praise Sara Arjun, the young lead of Dhurandhar, calling her “authentic and rooted” and saying she is “rooting for” the rising star after seeing a video of her at a Maha Shivratri celebration.

On the occasion of Mahashivratri, Raghav Chadha shared an old video of himself with Parineeti Chopra from their visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain — a trip the couple had taken earlier to seek divine blessings.

Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjan Kumar Sharma said three Congress workers, two BJP workers, two police personnel and two journalists sustained minor injuries in the scuffle