The protestors have warned that lead actor Manoj Bajpayee and filmmaker Neeraj Pandey will have their faces blackened if the film's title Ghooskhor Pandat is not changed within three days. Protests have erupted across India against the Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat, with demonstrators burning effigies of the producer, director, actors, and the streaming platform in Prayagraj and Indore. Warning that if their demands are not met, lead actor Manoj Bajpayee and filmmaker Neeraj Pandey would face severe public backlash, a protester said, "We oppose the film; it should be banned, otherwise Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey will have their faces blackened. Earlier on Friday, an FIR was lodged at Hazratganj Police Station in Lucknow against Neeraj Pandey and his production team. The multiple National Award-winning actor also expressed confidence in filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, noting the director's "consistent seriousness and care" in storytelling.

लेखक के बारे में अभिजात शेखर आजाद अभिजात शेखर आजाद नवभारत टाइम्स डिजिटल में असिस्टेंट न्यूज़ एडिटर हैं, जिन्हें पत्रकारिता में 16 वर्षों से अधिक का गहन अनुभव है। वे अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति (International Politics), वैश्विक कूटनीति (Global Diplomacy) और रक्षा रणनीति (Defense Strategy) के विशेषज्ञ माने जाते हैं।अभिजात ने अपने करियर में अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति चुनाव, रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध और मध्य पूर्व (Middle East) के भू-राजनीतिक संकटों का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण किया है। उनकी विशेषज्ञता केवल समाचार रिपोर्टिंग तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि वे जटिल अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों को भारतीय दर्शकों के लिए सरल और प्रभावी ढंग से समझाने के लिए जाने जाते हैं।प्रमुख उपलब्धियां और विशेषज्ञता:रक्षा और सैन्य विश्लेषण: राफेल डील से लेकर अत्याधुनिक मिसाइल टेक्नोलॉजी और वैश्विक शक्ति संतुलन पर सैकड़ों विश्लेषणात्मक लेख।चुनाव कवरेज: कई भारतीय लोकसभा चुनावों और प्रमुख वैश्विक चुनावों की ग्राउंड और संपादकीय रिपोर्टिंग।पुरस्कार: पत्रकारिता में उत्कृष्टता के लिए दो बार प्रतिष्ठित ENBA अवार्ड से सम्मानित।इंटरव्यू: वैश्विक नीति निर्माताओं, पूर्व राजनयिकों और रक्षा विशेषज्ञों के साथ विशेष संवाद।अभिजात का लक्ष्य वैश्विक घटनाओं के पीछे छिपे 'असली कारणों' को उजागर करना है, ताकि पाठक केवल खबर न पढ़ें, बल्कि उसके दूरगामी प्रभावों को भी समझ सकें।... और पढ़ें

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah on Saturday (February 7, 2026) once again apologised for his objectionable remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofia Qureshi, saying the comments were made in the “excitement of patriotic fervour” following Operation Sindoor. Colonel Qureshi was part of the team that briefed the media during the Operation Sindoor. I have always had and will continue to have the utmost respect for the Indian Army,” he added. A prominent tribal leader of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, Mr. Shah said that the episode had taught him an important lesson. Once again, I unconditionally apologise to all citizens who have been hurt by this incident, especially the Indian Army,” he said.

Shiv Sena, the saffron party’s ally in the Mahayuti, has declared Sanjay Ghadi as its candidate for the deputy mayor’s post. Islamabad blast: Three arrested in Peshawar linked to suicide attack at Shia mosquePakistan’s police have arrested two men and a woman in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Peshawar, linked to a suicide attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad on Friday (February 6, 2026). Meghalaya coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 27 as two more bodies recoveredTwo more bodies were found at the illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Saturday (February 7, 2026), taking the toll in the blast to 27, police said. Mr. Araghchi said the first round of talks in Oman on Friday (February 6, 2026) had been a “good start”. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added.

A snow leopard attempting to bring down a full-grown male ibex in the icy wilderness of Himachal Pradesh’s Kibber region. The snow leopard clings to the ibex’s back as it bolts across the icy incline. According to studies by the Snow Leopard Trust, the ideal meal for a snow leopard is the ibex, specifically, fully grown males in the prime of their lives. Research shows that snow leopards select large male ibex more often than females, despite female ibex being closer to them in size. Heavier bodies and reduced agility can make prime-aged males more vulnerable in the crags and cliffs where snow leopards hunt.

लेखक के बारे में दिनेश मिश्र दिनेश मिश्र, नवभारत टाइम्स ऑनलाइन में असिस्टेंट एडिटर हैं। अभी वह एक्सप्लेंड स्टोरीज, डीप रिसर्च, डेटा ड्रिवेन स्टोरीज करते हैं। इसके अलावा, ट्यूजडे ट्रीविया और वेडनेसडे बिग टिकट जैसी रेगुलर स्पेशल स्टोरीज भी करते हैं, जिनमें इन्फोग्राफिक्स, एक्सपर्ट बाइट और जर्नल्स का इस्तेमाल होता है। साथ ही यूएस न्यूज और गूगल ट्रेंड स्टोरीज भी करते हैं। NBT से पहले उन्होंने दैनिक भास्कर डिजिटल, पत्रिका, अमर उजाला और दैनिक जागरण के साथ 2010 से काम किया है। 2019 के लोकसभा चुनाव की रिपोर्टिंग और अर्धकुंभ भी कवर किया है।... और पढ़ें

India will not field pace ace Jasprit Bumrah in the match as he is unwell, with Mohammed Siraj coming into the playing XI. All-rounder Washington Sundar and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson have also been left out of the XI. ADVERTISEMENT"We have Washi (Washington Sundar) missing out, Sanju (Samson) missing out. Unfortunately Bumrah is not well so Siraj is playing," said India skipper Suryakumar Yadav at the toss. Teams India: Ishan Kishan (w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy.

KOLKATA: Shimron Hetmyer struck a counter-attacking fifty before Romario Shepherd unleashed a stunning five-wicket burst including a hat-trick as two-time champions West Indies began their T20 World Cup campaign with a comfortable 35-run win over Scotland in their group C fixture here on Saturday. Back at the venue where they had lifted their second T20 World Cup title a decade ago, West Indies were made to work early before Hetmyer's 36-ball 64 (6x6, 2x4) lifted them to a competitive 182/5. In reply, Guyanese pacer Shepherd blew away the lower order with a sensational spell of 5/20 to bowl out Scotland for 147 in 18.5 overs. For West Indies, who had a difficult build up including a shock series loss to Nepal, it was redemption of sorts, having endured a shock loss to Scotland in the 2022-23 edition. Jason Holder removed the skipper with a slower ball to break their 78-run stand and also became the first West Indian to complete 100 T20I wickets.

Sunil Thapa was a towering personality in Nepali cinema, having worked in more than 300 films over several decades. Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, who also starred in several Bollywood films, passed away in Kathmandu on Saturday morning at the age of 68. Mohan Niraula, President of Film Artists Association of Nepal, told IANS that veteran actor Thapa passed away due to a cardiac problem, as told by the hospital. Before entering films, Thapa began his career as a model in Mumbai in the mid-1970s and was also actively involved in sports, playing professional football for clubs in Bombay. Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki expressed condolences over his passing, saying she was deeply saddened by the 'untimely demise' of the popular Nepali film actor.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday dismissed claims that Muslims would overtake Hindus demographically in India, saying such fears were misplaced and politically motivated. Instead, they say the population of Muslims is growing... Muslim population will stabilise. Owaisi also referred to earlier discussions around a population control law, saying Muslims were frequently targeted during those debates. The AIMIM chief also commented on Pakistan’s reported boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India, criticising both Pakistan and the Indian government’s response. On Pakistan's boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India, Owaisi said India is hosting the T20 World Cup and that "useless" Pakistani team says they will not play the game against India.

Delhi Police arrested a DJB sub-contractor after a 25-year-old biker died falling into an uncovered pit in Janakpuri. An FIR for culpable homicide has been filed as police probe safety lapses, alleged negligence, and accountability of officials involved. Delhi Police have arrested a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) sub-contractor in connection with the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist who fell into an uncovered pit in West Delhi’s Janakpuri area. The arrest marks the first major action in the case that has triggered widespread outrage over civic negligence and public safety lapses. The case names the contractor involved as well as the concerned officials of the Delhi Jal Board.

AdvtJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Download the ETEnergyworld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. It also comes after Washington and New Delhi struck a trade deal that slashes tariffs on Indian exports. US President Donald Trump tied the agreement to the end of Russian oil imports, though India has not provided detail.New Delhi has previously bought cargoes of Venezuelan crude and Reliance took imports until last year, under a US sanctions waiver. It accounted for about 25 per cent of the Latin American country's exports in 2019.

Let us imagine how the deadlock in the Parliament could have played out differently. It would have been advantage ruling party; the LoP would have received less publicity; the deadlock would have been avoided and, in the long term, the institution of Parliament would have become more respectable. AdvertisementALSO READ | Can’t see me serving, so say Modi teri kabr khudegi: PM slams CongressIs it the failure of the tacticians of the ruling party that this course was not adopted? But more than that, we are witnessing a symptom of the hollowing out of institutions that is more serious than the immediate deadlock. Over the next decade, this small event will be part of a larger process of institutions becoming meaningless and even harmful for citizens’ rights.

लेखक के बारे में अनिल कुमार अनिल कुमार नवभारत टाइम्स डिजिटल में होम पेज टीम का हिस्सा हैं। अखबार के साथ ही डिजिटल मीडिया में करीब 16 साल का अनुभव है। जनवरी, 2021 से नवभारत टाइम्स ऑनलाइन से जुड़े हैं। होम पेज पर भारत और दिल्ली सेक्शन के लिए पॉलिटिक्स, करंट अफेयर्स से जुड़ी खबरें और विश्लेषण लिखते हैं। हरियाणा में दैनिक भास्कर और चंडीगढ़ में दैनिक जागरण के लिए स्पोर्ट्स और एजुकेशन रिपोर्टिंग कर चुके हैं। राजस्थान पत्रिका, जयपुर और अमर उजाला, नोएडा में सेंट्रल डेस्क पर काम किया है। दिल्ली यूनिवर्सिटी से कॉमर्स में ग्रेजुएशन और पत्रकारिता में पीजी डिप्लोमा किया है।... और पढ़ें

1 4 Police and security personnel arrive to arrest MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav in connection with an old case, at his residence, in Patna, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (PTI)ADVERTISEMENTIndependent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, was arrested by Patna police late Friday night from his Mandiri residence in connection with a case dating back to 1995. 3 4 Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, being arrested by police personnel from his residence in connection with a case dating back to 1995, in Patna, late Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. 4 4 Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, being arrested by police personnel from his residence in connection with a case dating back to 1995, in Patna, late Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. RELATED TOPICS Bihar Patna