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Shivangi Verma clarifies on rumours with Govind Namdev: What will I get by gaining publicity out of such a matter

 

While actress Shivangi Verma has finally opened up on allegations put on her by veteran Govind Namdev. A picture of the two of them sparked dating rumours, and while the actress has always refuted these baseless rumours, a recent remark by Govind has left her shocked. The latter has blamed her for planting the picture to gain publicity. 

“I was shocked when I read Govindji’s reaction. A normal post was done with his consent and he accepted the collaboration request and deleted it on his own,” she says.

She adds, “I, as a professional actress, deserve dignity too just because he is a veteran character actor he can’t accuse me. What will I get by gaining publicity out of such a matter.”

Clarifying her current situation, she says, “I am paired opposite a known star in an upcoming project and I am looking at young pairings. I have clarified twice in the past, once in December and once in May, and I want to clarify once and for all, that the dating rumours are baseless. It seems social media has become a platform like Bigg Boss. I am doing two important projects and am focused on my career.”

 

Allen’s
Mrinal Jha bags AIR-4 and Aashi Singh secures All India Rank-2 in Girls
Category

Kota: Allen Career Institute has once again
proved its superiority in the NEET-UG 2025 results declared by the National
Testing Agency.

In NEET-UG 2025 results, Allen Career
Institute students have secured top ranks in the country as well as admission
in a large number of government medical colleges.

Allen Career Institute CEO Nitin Kukreja said
that in the results, Allen’s classroom course student Mrinal Jha has secured
All India Rank-04. Along with this, four students have secured a place in the
top-10, in which Keshav Mittal got All India Rank 07 and Bhavya Chirag Jha
bagged All India Rank 08. All three are Allen’s classroom students. Aarav
Agarwal has got All India Rank 10 who is associated with Allen through distance
education. Allen’s Aashi Singh has got All India Rank-12 and has been ranked-2
in the All India Girls category. As per results seen so far Allen has 19
students in the top-50 and 39 students of Allen in the top-100. In this, 30 are
from the classroom program. 9 are from distance learning and online test series
program.

Allen’s Directors Dr. Govind Maheshwari,
Rajesh Maheshwari, Dr. Naveen Maheshwari and Dr. Brajesh Maheshwari have
congratulated all the successful students and their parents.

CEO Nitin Kukreja said that Allen’s results have
been better in terms of quality as well as numbers. Until the results are seen,
a large number of students are coming forward, whose admission is considered
certain for admission in MBBS in Government Medical College.

He said that Allen believes in excellence.
Along with the best environment, best faculties, Allen is giving the best
results. In the last 16 years, 13 classroom students of Allen have secured All
India Rank-1 in medical entrance exams. In the year 2024, every fourth student
taking admission in AIIMS Institute, considered to be the best institute in the
country for medical education, was from Allen. Along with this, more than 10450
students of Allen got admission in government medical colleges.

He said that Allen also believes in the
authenticity and transparency of the results and to maintain it, it has got its
results validated by the country’s largest audit firm EY India.

It is noteworthy that in the results of
JEE-Advanced-2025, Rajit Gupta, a classroom student of Allen Career Institute, topped
All India. There were 4 classroom students in the top-10 and maximum 46
students in top-100 were from Allen.

 

New Delhi, 16th June,
2025:
The
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has observed that a large number
of spam complaints are made by the customers against the business entities from
whom the consumers have earlier purchased goods or services. On investigation, such
business entities often claim that they possess the consent of the consumer for
receiving commercial calls and messages.

Under the regulatory framework defined
by the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations
(TCCCPR), 2018, an entity can make commercial communications to a consumer
irrespective of his/her Do Not Disturb (DND) preferences provided the entity
has taken explicit consent from the consumer. However, in many cases, these
consents were collected through offline or unverifiable means, making it
extremely difficult to ascertain their validity and genuineness. In several
instances, consumers report that their mobile numbers have been acquired by the
entities for this purpose through misrepresentation, deception, or unauthorized
data-sharing practices.

TRAI has undertaken several innovative
regulatory measures in recent years to curb such practices. These include
allowing consumers to register complaints against unregistered telemarketers
(UTMs) even without prior DND registration, and initiating large-scale
disconnection of telecom resources being misused by the entities for spamming
activities. However, verification of consent for commercial communication citing
offline consent of consumer, remains a formidable challenge.

To address the issue, the
regulations provide for acquiring consent digitally by the entities and
registering them in a secure and interoperable digital consent registry
maintained by the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for easy verification of
consents while commercial communication is made to the consumers. However, for
successful operation of this consent registration framework, onboarding of
entities sending commercial communications is a necessary requirement.

Accordingly, to begin the
national roll-out, TRAI has launched a Pilot Project in coordination with the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) involving select banks and has issued a Direction on
13th June, 2025, to all the Telecom Service Providers, mandating
them to pilot this framework in collaboration with banks. Given the sensitivity
of banking transactions and cases of financial frauds through spam calls, the
banking sector has been prioritized for the first phase of implementation. This
Pilot, running under a Regulatory Sandbox framework, will validate the
operational, technical, and regulatory aspects of the enhanced Consent
Registration Function (CRF) and lay the foundation for sector-wise scaling of
the digital consent ecosystem.

TRAI remains committed to
safeguarding consumer interest and enhancing trust in legitimate commercial
communications. The Authority will continue to work with sectoral regulators
and stakeholders to ensure that the ecosystem evolves towards more secure,
transparent, and consumer-centric practices.

If your heart beats for stories that tie your stomach in knots and drag you, breathless, into the abyss of adventure, then darling, prepare to be utterly consumed. Forget those cheap thrills and predictable scares – you’re about to stumble upon pure gold. Below mentioned is a list of movies that are beyond entertainment; they are experiences, whispered invitations into worlds where shadows hold secrets and every quiet creak could be the prelude to your deepest fear. These five masterpieces of suspense, streaming now, are meticulously crafted to ensnare your senses, twist your perceptions, and leave you questioning everything long after the credits roll. So, plunge into the delicious darkness, because your next five obsessions are patiently waiting for you.

1. Chhal Kapat The Deception (Hindi)-(ZEE5)

Directed by Ajay Bhuyan, this series revolves around a seemingly joyous wedding in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, that takes a dark turn when Shalu, a social media influencer, is found dead under suspicious circumstances in a pool. What initially appears to be a suicide quickly unravels into a complex murder investigation.

The talented Shriya Pilgaonkar leads the cast as SP Devika Rathore, a cynical yet brilliant cop with a haunted past of her own. As she delves into the case, she unearths a tangled web of secrets, hidden betrayals, and shocking truths among the wedding guests, where every individual becomes a potential suspect. The series also features an ensemble cast including Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Anuj Sachdeva, and Tuhina Das, each with their own motives and secrets.

2. Ela Veezha Poonchira (Malayalam) – (Amazon Prime Video)

From Shahi Kabir, the genius behind the chilling scripts of “Joseph” and “Nayattu,” comes “Ela Veezha Poonchira” – a film that doesn’t just tell a story, it wraps you in an oppressive silence. Ascend to a remote, desolate hilltop, where the wind whispers secrets and a heinous crime shatters the desolate peace. Here, police officers, including Soubin Shahir, Sudhi Koppa, and Jude Anthany Joseph, are forced to confront a macabre mystery, their relentless pursuit of truth amplified by a landscape that feels almost alive with menace. Every shadow in this critically acclaimed film, the first Malayalam production in Dolby Vision 4K HDR, promises a new threat, immersing you so deeply that you’ll feel the unforgiving chill of the air and the relentless pounding of your own heart.

3. Drishyam (Hindi) – (Jio Hotstar)

Imagine a man, ordinary in every way, who becomes the architect of an impossible deception to protect his family. This is the heart of “Drishyam,” the 2015 thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, marveling at the ingenuity of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn). When an accidental crime threatens to shatter his world, Vijay constructs an alibi so brilliant, so meticulously performed by his family, that it launches a taut cat-and-mouse game against the relentless Inspector General Meera Deshmukh (Tabu). But the story doesn’t end there. “Drishyam 2” revisits the Salgaonkar family seven years later, the ghost of their past reignited by new evidence and the shrewd, determined Inspector General (Akshaye Khanna) reopening the case. Now, Vijay must weave even more intricate layers of manipulation, risking everything to shield his loved ones from the truth, leaving you to wonder: how far would you go to protect yourself?

4. Agnyathavasi (Kannada) -(ZEE5)

Imagine the relentless drum of rain on ancient tiles, the scent of damp earth clinging to the air, and a secret buried so deep within the mist-shrouded Malenadu region of Karnataka that it’s almost forgotten. Then, a rural murder rips open the fragile veneer of peace, dragging you into a late 1990s world where guilt, forgiveness, and concealed truths tangle in a chilling dance. Director Janardhan Chikkanna, with a masterful hand, weaves a narrative that feels less like a film and more like a haunting memory. Though its final act might leave you wanting, the journey, with stellar performances from Rangayana Raghu and Paavana Gowda, is a suffocating embrace of dread and atmosphere that will linger long after the screen goes dark.

5. Ittefaq (Hindi) – (Netflix)

Directed by Abhay Chopra, the 2017 neo-noir mystery thriller Ittefaq throws you into a perplexing night where two murder suspects, Vikram (Sidharth Malhotra) and Maya (Sonakshi Sinha), recount vastly different versions of the same chilling events. As Inspector Dev (Akshaye Khanna) meticulously untangles their conflicting narratives, the film masterfully employs the Rashomon effect, leaving you to question whose truth is real and whose is a carefully constructed lie. This gripping whodunit keeps you guessing until the very end, proving that sometimes, coincidence is just a clever disguise for something far more sinister.

 

Jaipur, June 13, 2025 (SCNWire) – The much-awaited grand finale of India’s Little Fashion Hunters (ILFH) Chapter-12 – Kids Fashion Show 2025 is all set to take place on 15th June 2025 at The Byke Grassfield Resort, Shyam Nagar, Jaipur. Organized by A. Infinity Takeovers, this event is recognized as India’s biggest kids designer show, showcasing young talent in the world of fashion.

With Sangri Internet as the Digital Media Partner, the event promises a spectacular display of creativity and style. Renowned show director Anup Choudhary will helm the proceedings, ensuring a seamless and glamorous experience for participants and audiences alike.

The
ILFH platform has been a launchpad for budding child models and
designers, offering them a national stage to exhibit their flair for
fashion. This year’s edition is expected to feature stunning
collections, innovative designs, and unforgettable performances, making
it a must-watch event for fashion enthusiasts.

Parents,
designers, and industry experts will gather to witness the young stars
shine on the runway. The show not only highlights emerging trends in
kids’ fashion but also encourages creativity and confidence among
children.

As the countdown begins,
excitement builds for what promises to be a dazzling celebration of
talent and style. Stay tuned for live updates and highlights from the
event!

— SCNWire

 


~The film has garnered immense buzz among fans who are waiting eagerly for it to be released ~

National: ZEE5’s upcoming horror-comedy Devil’s Double: Next Level is already generating strong anticipation ahead of its premiere on June 13. The trailer and promotional content have been gaining remarkable traction across social media, sparking widespread interest in the film’s quirky mix of supernatural intrigue, satire, and over-the-top entertainment. Featuring Santhanam, Selvaraghavan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Geethika Tiwary, the film is quickly emerging as one of the most talked-about OTT releases this month. With exciting building steadily, DD Next Level is all set to deliver a fast-paced, genre-bending ride, streaming exclusively on ZEE5 from June 13. You can catch all the supernatural shenanigans in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada!

Devil’s Double: Next Level follows sharp-tongued film critic Kissa (Santhanam), who’s lured into a private screening by eccentric director Hitchcock Irudhayaraj (Selvaraghavan), only to get trapped inside the cursed film itself. Now aboard a haunted cruise ship ruled by a magical diary, Kissa must decode clues, survive ghostly chaos, and outwit supernatural traps alongside two rival reviewers. With his girlfriend turning into an otherworldly threat, the line between cinema and reality blurs in this genre-bending, horror-comedy thrill ride. 

Stream ‘DD Next Level’ exclusively on ZEE5 starting June 13!

In a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary fashion, renowned designer Archana Kochhar has unveiled a reimagined collection of Gollabhama sarees for the 72nd Miss World pageant, currently underway in Telangana. This initiative not only showcases India’s rich textile heritage but also aligns with the pageant’s ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ ethos, celebrating cultural diversity and craftsmanship.

Originating from Siddipet in Telangana, Gollabhama sarees are distinguished by their intricate motifs depicting milkmaids, known as ‘Gollabhama’ in the local language. These motifs are meticulously woven into the fabric, a testament to the skill and dedication of the weavers. The sarees have earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag and were recognized by UNESCO as an iconic textile craft of India, highlighting their cultural and artistic significance.

Kochhar’s collection transforms these traditional weaves into ensembles fit for the global stage. Styled by Archana Kochhar, the Gollabhama sarees are expertly woven by the weavers of Telangana which are paired with her signature lehengas and blouses crafted from Telangana’s traditional pattu fabric. By integrating contemporary design elements with the classic Gollabhama weaves, she has created ensembles that exude regal elegance while retaining their comforting charm. Each piece remains true to its roots, offering both authenticity and modern appeal.

“The Gollabhama saree stands as a radiant emblem of India’s vibrant weaving heritage,” said Archana Kochhar. “By showcasing these masterpieces on the grand Miss World stage, we celebrate the skill and dedication of the Siddipet artisans, inviting the world to witness and cherish their extraordinary craftsmanship.”

This collection not only pays homage to the weavers’ legacy but also contributes to the revival of a craft that has seen dwindling numbers in recent years. By spotlighting Gollabhama sarees on an international platform—styled with lehengas and blouses made from Telangana’s pattu fabric, also woven by the state’s skilled artisans—Kochhar hopes to inspire renewed interest and support for the artisans behind these masterpieces.

 

Raipur, 11th  June 2025Indian
Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for
#BuildingBusinessOwners, successfully hosted Chintan Shivir 2.0 in
collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh. In the 2-day residential
program, the cabinet ministers, including the Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Chhattisgarh, engaged on this dynamic platform for introspection, strategic
dialogue, and policy innovation, aimed at accelerating the state’s inclusive
and sustainable development.

Distinguished
academicians and experts from premier institutions, including Dr. Ravindra H.
Dholakia, Professor Emeritus at IIM Ahmedabad; Dr. Himanshu Rai, Director of
IIM Indore; Uday Mahurkar, former Central Information Commissioner and senior
journalist; and Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, former Rajya Sabha MP and President of
ICCR, graced insightful discussions. Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, a leading
health policy expert and advisor to the government, and Sanjeev Sanyal, Member
of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council, also contributed their subject matter
perspectives.

The
event was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, along with
Cabinet Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and eminent scholars. Together, they
engaged in an intensive and collaborative dialogue on critical governance
challenges, reform priorities, and strategic development roadmaps.

In his valedictory
address, Hon’ble Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated, “Chintan Shivir 2.0,
conducted through the collaboration of IIM Raipur and the Chhattisgarh
Department of Good Governance, was a successful initiative where cabinet
members were introduced to relevant topics that will help in running the
government more efficiently. The topics chosen and the speakers were
remarkable, and their teachings will greatly support us in achieving the vision
of Viksit Bharat@2047.”

Prof.
Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, said, “We are honored to facilitate
this exchange of ideas among policymakers and thought leaders. Chintan Shivir
2.0 is a reflection of our belief that academic institutions must go beyond
classrooms and actively engage in real-world governance and leadership
challenges. This platform not only fosters collaborative thinking between
policymakers and scholars but also aligns with our larger mission of creating
evidence-based, inclusive, and future-ready public systems. We are proud to
support the Government of Chhattisgarh in its journey towards sustainable,
citizen-centric governance and the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.”

During
the IIM Raipur retreat, Chhattisgarh State Ministers stressed the need for a
culture-sensitive development model combining local traditions to ensure
sustainable prosperity in post-Naxal Chhattisgarh. Fiscal discipline to cut
compulsory expenditure, raise capital outlays, and aim for 12% annual growth is
needed to realize the vision of a developed state and India by 2047. Ministers
stressed that leaders must prioritize long-term societal outcomes over
short-term gains, demonstrating transformational leadership through personal accountability
and ethical governance rooted in cultural values. In the state, fostering
cultural unity was highlighted as essential for national integration and
building social capital.

The
program included sessions on “Seva, Sankalp, aur Seekh” (Service, Resolve,
and Learning), and concluded with the inauguration of the “Sushasan
Vatika” (Good Governance Garden) via a symbolic tree-planting ceremony.

 

Beyond the glitz and glamour of Bollywood, several leading ladies of B-town have set themselves apart as fitness icons, inspiring millions with their disciplined routines and enviable physiques. Among them, actress Seerat Kapoor continues to raise the bar, proving that consistency and passion are key to a healthy lifestyle.

Seerat Kapoor took to her social media to drop an intense Pilates workout video and it’s nothing short of inspiring. The actress, known for her love of fitness, was seen channeling her inner prowess through a rigorous core workout using Core Stix and the Pilates chair. Sharing the video on her social media, she wrote, “Channelising my inner prowess through the core stixs and the chair @thepilatesstudiomumbai ❤‍🔥” The Core Stix session focuses on core strength, balance, and flexibility,  a testament to Seerat’s dedication towards keeping her mind and body in top form.

Dressed in a sleek black sleeveless V-neckline sports bralette paired with high-waisted mesh leggings, Seerat looked effortlessly chic as she powered through her session. Sporting a no-makeup look with her hair tied up in a high ponytail and soft bangs framing her face, the actress embodied workout goals for fitness enthusiasts everywhere.

Fans were quick to flood the comments section with praise, applauding her dedication and stylish fitness avatar. One fan commented, “Killer look 🔥🔥”, while another wrote, “Intense and inspiring!”  

Despite her packed shooting schedules and professional commitments, the actress never compromises on her workout routines, often opting for Pilates to build strength, enhance flexibility and promote functional movement that helps keep her body fit. 

On the work front, Seerat Kapoor is gearing up for some exciting releases, including one of her most anticipated pan-Indian projects, Jatsyam Maranam Dhruvam, set to release in five languages. Seerat Kapoor indeed continues to be a true inspiration for us both on and off the screen.

Ravie
Dubey and Sargun Mehta, under their banner Dreamiyata Dramaa, are all
set to give the audience another new story. Titled Haale Dil, the series
features Manisha Rani in the lead role as Indu. It is streaming on the
official YouTube channel of the production house. The show premiered
June 6 as the first episode went live. Here are five reasons why the
series should be on your must-watch list:

1. Manisha Rani’s
acting debut:

With the show, Manisha is taking a step into the world of
fiction as the female lead. Her social media presence has already given
the audience a background of her raw, unfiltered, and energetic
personality, and it will now be on the screen. As Indu, she is
talkative, a Shah Rukh Khan fan, and is completely devoted to her
husband. However, the first episode showed that her world will soon come
crashing down as her husband is having an extra-marital affair. It will
be interesting to see how Indu who refers to herself as Mrs Vivek will
navigate through the chaos and how will she build a new identity for
herself again.
 
2. Emotionally relatable story: Haale Dil is the
story of a woman who is devoted to her husband so much so that she
doesn’t mind him cancelling plans with her while making work as an
excuse, because for her he is the most hard-working man she knows. A
story that will resonate with lots of women out there who will see
themselves in Indu, on some level, if not the cheating part, then may be
with mistreatment from her husband.
3. A new alternative to
traditional TV:
The story is relatable, and with its K-drama subtleness
and depth along with simple yet compelling visuals just like Pak-dramas,
the series is a good alternative to TV shows.
4. Emotional
aesthetics:
It wouldn’t be wrong to say Haale Dil focuses heavily
emotion, love, and striking narratives. Whether it’s the background
score or the situations, or the performances by the cast, it pulls you
in and makes you feel.

5. Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s powerful
touch:
The power couple is known for creating emotionally rich, visually
appealing content through their banner Dreamiyata Dramaa. Just like
their previous hits Dil Ko Rafu Kar Lei and Lovely Lolla, Haale Dil is
all about drama, depth, and relatability — with a touch of cinematic
charm.