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Anees Bazmee’s 2005 hit No Entry is remembered as one of Bollywood’s most iconic comedies, with a stellar ensemble cast featuring Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, Esha Deol, and Celina Jaitly. With the film marking its 20th anniversary this week, Lara and Celina opened up about their cherished memories with Salman Khan on set.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out EPFO 3.0, a major upgrade that promises to make provident fund services faster, simpler, and more accessible for over 8 crore members.

Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, Army said on Thursday.

A 30-year-old man, working as a 'shikshadoot' (temporary visiting teacher in government schools), was killed by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday evening, police said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that his government's focus on connectivity and next-gen infrastructure is reflected in the Cabinet decision for multi-tracking of three projects benefitting Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar and Assam.

India's economy could reach USD 20.7 trillion in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2030 and may emerge as the second-largest economy by 2038 with USD 34.2 trillion GDP, an EY report said on Wednesday.

In recent weeks, Bollywood was abuzz with speculation that Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja were headed for divorce. Several reports even claimed that Sunita had filed a petition, leading to chatter about a rift in their decades-long marriage. The couple’s daughter, Tina Ahuja, was the first to dismiss the speculation, calling it 'all rumours'. Now, Sunita herself has stepped forward to set the record straight, firmly quashing all separation talk.

The projects comprise the construction of a new rail line connecting Deshalpar-Hajipir-Luna, and Vayor and Lakhpat, a third and fourth line between Secunderabad (Sanathnagar)-Wadi, a third line from Bhagalpur to Jamalpur, and doubling of the Furkating-New Tinsukia line.   

From learning to cook exotic dishes to mastering complex engineering, YouTube has transformed into a global classroom for millions. For 23-year-old Arun Prakash from Kerala, it became the ultimate mentor. With no formal training in automobile engineering, Arun turned to online tutorials to chase an audacious dream- building a Lamborghini Huracán replica in his backyard.

The video, aimed at hyping the much-anticipated India–Pakistan clash on September 14 in Dubai, has sparked a massive backlash from fans, many threatening to boycott the tournament.

Shared by Vishu Deolekar on Instagram, the video has gone massively viral, racking up over 8 million views and 11 lakh likes since it was posted on August 25, 2025.

Ajay Devgn and Kajol, one of Bollywood’s most admired couples, have been together since their marriage in 1999. Known for their strong bond both on and off screen, the two have often spoken candidly about their relationship. But during the making of Ajay’s ambitious directorial venture Shivaay (2016), an interesting episode unfolded that gave fans a glimpse into their equation.

Visuals of the actress, along with a few others, blocking a car and engaging in a heated argument have since gone viral on social media, sparking massive outrage.

According to a Justice Department official, the shooter is among the deceased. The attack occurred at the Annunciation Church, which also houses a grammar school, sending students, staff, and families into panic.

In a viral clip, Prabhas, who played Baahubali, and Rana Daggubati, known for his role as Bhallaladeva, are seen sharing a playful moment together. Prabhas entertains with quirky dance moves and hilarious expressions, while Rana enjoys the fun, laughing along. The duo’s camaraderie stands out as they relish the light-hearted exchange, even as others around them remain busy with their tasks.