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Posters demanding actor-politician Vijay's arrest appeared across Karur on Monday after a stampede at his rally killed 41 people, and injured more than 60 others on Saturday night. The Tamil Nadu Students' Union claimed responsibility for the signs, but unidentified individuals removed them...

Director Imtiaz Ali describes his recent International Emmy-nominated film as an emotional compulsion rather than a calculated decision. Amar Singh Chamkila tells the story of Punjab's greatest musical phenomenon from the 1980s, but Ali initially resisted making the picture despite repeated...

The federal government has collected nearly 3,000 consumer grievances regarding deceptive discount practices after retailers failed to pass along recent Goods and Services Tax reductions. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare disclosed on Monday that the ministry forwards these daily reports to...

The federal government appointed Shirish Chandra Murmu as Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor on Monday for three years. His term begins on October 9, succeeding M. Rajeshwar Rao, whose extended service concludes on October 8. Murmu presently serves as Executive Director at RBI, managing the...

Manisha Rani arrived as a wildcard entry on Rise and Fall, immediately disrupting the house dynamics with her power to secure 6 lakh rupees. The contestant nominated Bali for elimination, elevated Aarush Bhola to the Penthouse, and sent Dhanashree Verma to the Basement after weighing her options...

Denis Gnezdilov claimed his third World Championship title after breaking the men's Shot Put F40 world record twice on Monday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The 38-year-old athlete from Rustavi threw 11.85 meters on his third attempt, and then reached 11.92 meters on his final throw. His...

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched seven new train services from Bihar on Navratri, offering affordable travel options for lower and middle-income passengers. Three Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect Darbhanga to Madar, Muzaffarpur to Charlapalli, and Chhapra to Anand Vihar. Four...

Wicknell Chivayo delivered vehicles and currency totaling 920,000 dollars to musician Jah Prayzah between February 2024 and July 2025. The businessman presented a Mercedes-Benz S500 worth 180,000 dollars in February 2024. December 2024 contributions featured a Toyota Aqua, $20,000 in cash, and...

Jaya Bachchan attended the Mukherjee family Durga Puja celebrations in North Mumbai on Monday, where she greeted Kajol with an embrace near the deity. Bachchan wore an ivory saree accented with gold details, while Kajol appeared in a yellow ombre saree after offering prayers. The actresses posed...

Ranbir Kapoor celebrated his 43rd birthday on Monday with an Instagram live session where he discussed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's influence on his career. The actor praised Bhansali for teaching him the fundamentals of performance, and he expressed enthusiasm about their reunion for Love...

Matt West will captain the Bengaluru Torpedoes when the Prime Volleyball League begins its fourth season on October 2 in Hyderabad. The 32-year-old setter from Seattle brings a decade of professional experience across nine countries, and he earned multiple league championships in Europe. His...

The Ministry of Heavy Industries allocated 2,000 crore rupees for electric vehicle charging station subsidies under the 10,900 crore rupee PM E-DRIVE program. Government buildings that provide free public charging access will receive full funding for infrastructure and equipment costs. Other...

Opposition parties condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he compared the cricket victory against Pakistan to Operation Sindoor on social media. AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar argued the match should not have occurred following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. She questioned...

Universal Music India released the debut song from Thamma on Monday via Instagram. The track features performers Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana in an elaborate dance sequence. Madhubanti Bagchi provided vocals for the composition created by Sachin-Jigar and Amitabh Bhattacharya. The...

Bigg Boss 19 housemates Pranit More and Shehbaz Badesha engaged in a heated confrontation over domestic duties during an upcoming episode. The dispute began when house captain Farrhana Bhatt noted incomplete lunch dishes, and then Pranit questioned why mirrors remained unclean. The argument...

The BJP condemned opposition parties on Monday for failing to recognize the national cricket team's triumph over Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2025 championship match. India defeated its rival by five wickets at Dubai International Stadium. The victory secured the tournament trophy for the ninth...

Three family members died on Sunday night after two vehicles struck their motorcycle near the Mukundpur flyover on Delhi's Outer Ring Road. Authorities identified the victims as Mohammad Shahid, 60, his son Mohammad Faiz, 25, and Faiz's nephew, age 10. The family was traveling from Dwarka to...

Trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan declined in the first half of 2025, according to Kabul's Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Bilateral commerce totaled 1.108 billion dollars through June, compared with 1.117 billion dollars in the same 2024 period. Pakistan remains one of Afghanistan's...

The Reserve Bank of India will maintain its benchmark lending rate at 5.50 percent during the forthcoming policy review, according to Bajaj Broking analysts. The central bank reduced borrowing costs by 50 basis points in June, but kept them steady at the August meeting. Consumer prices rose to...

Emraan Hashmi began filming Awarapan 2 in Bangkok after a ceremonial event on Monday, Sept. 29. Producer Vishesh Bhat confirmed production started through social media posts. Director Nitin Kakkar leads the project with writer Bilal Siddiqui, and Vishesh Films produces the sequel. The film...