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Rajkummar Rao, known for his remarkable journey from theatre to becoming one of Bollywood’s most versatile stars, has carved a niche. From struggles to superstardom, Rao’s charm lies as much in his talent as in his candid, relatable revelations. As the Stree 2 actor rings in his 41st birthday, it’s worth recalling a quirky anecdote he once shared- about being 'cursed'.

This marks PM Modi’s first visit to China in seven years, signaling a fresh effort to rebuild political and economic bridges between the two Asian giants.

The viral clip, originally posted by Instagram page gatalbum with the cheeky caption, “One more banger performance by our professor,” has clocked over 5.7 lakh likes and is still soaring. In the video, Professor Raj channels the effortless groove of dance legend Prabhu Deva, impressing not just students in the room but millions of viewers online.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pain and anguish over the devastation caused by landslides and floods triggered by incessant rains, and said natural disasters are testing the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon people to take pride in "swadeshi" (made in India) products as the festival season peaks in the coming weeks, stressing the mantra of "vocal for local" and the path of "aatmanirbhar Bharat" will lead to a developed India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 125th edition of his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, announced the launch of a new digital platform called Pratibha Setu. The initiative is designed for UPSC aspirants who successfully clear all stages of various examinations but fail to find a place in the final merit list.

​​​​​​​Russia and China have taken a common stand against "discriminatory sanctions" that hinder the socioeconomic development of BRICS member countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.

Ahaan Panday has emerged as the nation’s newest heartthrob after his blockbuster debut Saiyaara, which stormed the box office. But did you know that 'Ahaan' is not his 'real Hindu name'? In fact, both his and his sister Alanna’s Hindu names have a direct Bollywood connection!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday held bilateral talks against the backdrop of Washington's tariff tussle that has impacted almost all leading economies across the world.

Security forces on Saturday recovered a 10-kg improvised explosive device planted by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, and nabbed four members of the Maoist organisation, including one carrying a Rs 2 lakh reward, in Sukma, officials said.

An Indore-bound Air India flight returned to the city on Sunday shortly after take off as the pilot received a "fire indication" in the right engine of the aircraft, the airline said.

At Kamil Majchrzak’s US Open victory celebration on August 28, joy nearly slipped away for one young boy when an adult snatched the tennis star’s autographed cap right from his hands.

A controversy has shaken the Bhojpuri industry after actress and singer Anjali Raghav announced her exit, citing an incident involving singer and actor Pawan Singh. The two were recently seen in Lucknow promoting their song Saiya Seva Kare, when a video surfaced online showing Pawan placing his hand on Anjali’s waist without her consent.

Modi is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with Putin on Monday on the sidelines of a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in this Chinese city. The Ukraine conflict is expected to be one of the focus areas of the talks.

Janhvi Kapoor is back in the headlines for her recent release Param Sundari, featuring Sidharth Malhotra in the lead. But, what has really caught everyone’s attention is Janhvi’s revelation about wanting to have three kids in the future, which has sparked buzz on social media over whether marriage with her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya is on the cards.