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Murmu said Singapore is a major source of investments for India and Singaporean investments in the country are also growing.

She later followed up with a nostalgic photo dump featuring unseen childhood pictures, candid family moments, and her journey as a young mother. Calling Renee her “first love” and “shona,” Sushmita wrote, “God’s most precious gift, that changed my life forever! This is YOUR year… I am forever proud of you.”

Ranbir never let discomfort affect his work. The team even flipped the schedule to shoot nights instead of days, but, as Boney recalled, “He didn’t complain even for a second.”

In his attempt to mix geography, politics, and…well, sheer imagination, he began: “Flood is the Himalaya parvat is a very rainfall and this is the China, this is the World War and you have Narendra Modi, what is this? Japan, Rus and Russia. Do you understand?”

Telugu cinema’s much-loved pair, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, are set to share the screen once again. According to reports, tentatively titled VD14, the film officially began shooting in Hyderabad on Wednesday under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers.

In an interaction with the winners of the National Teachers Awards, Modi said he had promised "double dhamaka" of next-generation GST reforms before Diwali and Chhath from the ramparts of the Red Fort and the new simplified tax rates will come into effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri.

Not every theft happens with masks or weapons. Some of the cleverest robbers today walk into restaurants with smiles on their faces, order lavishly, and then slip away without paying. For family-run eateries, this modern form of theft- known as 'dine-and-dash'- can be devastating. That’s exactly what happened at Sai Surbhi, a well-known Indian restaurant in Greater Manchester.

The marriage took place under the supervision of jail authorities, lawyers, and family members. Madhubani Divisional Jail Superintendent Om Prakash Shanti Bhushan confirmed that the wedding was organised on the instructions of Judge Syed Mohammad Fazlul Bari.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised its hallmarking standard, publishing IS 2112:2025, which replaces the older 2014 version.

The short clip, originally shared on X by user Aaraynsh, shows the duo carefully hoisting the two-wheeler and walking past a road packed with cars, bikes, and honking horns. The caption read: “In Gurgaon, a man carried his scooter on his shoulder to avoid traffic.”

SS Rajamouli has taken extraordinary security measures during the ongoing shoot of SSMB29 in Nairobi, Kenya, ensuring the project remains tightly under wraps. A picture of Mahesh Babu on the Kenya set has gone viral, sending fans into a frenzy across social media.

The Ministry of Finance, in a notification issued on Wednesday, said admission to “casinos, race clubs or sporting events like the IPL” would now attract the higher tax slab, with Input Tax Credit (ITC) available.

According to sources, the ED is probing Dhawan’s alleged association with 1xBet through endorsements. Investigators are keen to understand the nature of his links with the betting app, which has been accused of duping users and evading taxes worth crores of rupees.

Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious cinematic projects in Indian film history, and the spotlight is firmly on Sunny Deol, who steps into the divine role of Lord Hanuman. According to the latest reports, Deol has completed filming his portions for the first installment of the magnum opus.

The filmmaker, known for his realistic portrayals of contemporary Indian society, has once again chosen to work with performers who can bring depth and authenticity to his narratives, and Mouni's inclusion in the project speaks volumes about her growing stature in the industry.