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Saumya Tandon defended Dhurandhar against accusations of misogyny, explaining that the film’s gritty setting naturally limits glamorous portrayals of women. She emphasised that despite being a male-dominated world, the women in the story are treated with dignity

Pawar, who heads the excise department, directed that the policy be enforced statewide. During the Budget Session held in March, Pawar had announced that a no-objection certificate (NOC) from housing societies will be mandatory for liquor vends if they wish to migrate to their premises

The patient, a 53-year-old woman, presented with severe destruction of both the aortic and mitral valves due to infective endocarditis

Vaishnaw said that the government has greatly increased spending to improve railway safety. The budget for safety measures has almost tripled, rising from Rs 39,463 crore in 2014-15 to more than Rs 1.16 lakh crore for 2025-26