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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked during a Jan Sunwai at her camp office in Civil Lines; accused Rajesh Bhaiji detained, police investigating, BJP leaders condemn the incident.

Prabhas is currently filming Hanu Raghavapudi’s period drama Fauji. Recently, a leaked image of Prabhas from the shooting location surfaced online, instantly going viral. The makers, Mythri Movie Makers, have condemned the leak, and warned stern action.

On August 16, 2025, a safari guide allegedly abandoned nearly 20 tourists after their vehicle broke down deep inside the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. The incident has triggered widespread outrage and renewed questions about visitor safety in India’s premier tiger habitat.

Over 500 passengers were rescued after two overcrowded Monorail trains got stuck in Mumbai due to heavy rains and power failures, with some reporting suffocation; Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an inquiry.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram faces a complaint in Lahore for allegedly promoting the Baji betting app, filed by Muhammad Fiaz with NCCIA under the Electronic Crimes Act.

Speculation about Hrithik Roshan unfollowing Jr NTR on Instagram due to War 2's box office decline is debunked by Filmibeat, with no evidence found and actors not commenting.

War 2 brought together two cinematic powerhouses, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, for the very first time on screen. However, despite its grand scale and action-packed narrative, the movie fell short of the hype for many viewers. Amid the film’s disappointing performance, social media buzz erupted claiming Hrithik had unfollowed Tarak on Instagram. However, the truth is something else.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stressing peace on the India-China border and a fair boundary resolution. He looks forward to meeting President Xi Jinping at the SCO Summit in Tianjin.

Deepika Padukone’s collaboration with Allu Arjun for AA22xA6 (working title) is turning the project into one of Indian cinema’s boldest ventures yet. Directed by blockbuster filmmaker Atlee, the high-budget alternate-reality sci-fi saga has, reportedly, already gone on floors in Mumbai, and news of Deepika setting aside a massive chunk of her calendar has only amplified the buzz.

House of Abhinandan Lodha partners with Zepto to enable quick land purchases via app, starting Janmashtami in locations like Goa and Ayodhya.

A Mumbai Monorail train halted between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park due to a power issue amid heavy rain, with fire brigade using cranes for passenger rescue.

No Entry became iconic largely because of its OG trio- Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan. But in its much-awaited sequel, No Entry 2, producer Boney Kapoor has opted for a completely fresh cast, replacing the original stars with Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Arjun Kapoor. Amid this, Boney Kapoor admits he will 'always regret' not being able to bring back the original trio.

Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2025 to liberalise India's mineral sector, focusing on critical minerals, with debates led by Minister G Kishan Reddy and BJP's Kiran Choudhary.

Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is undeniably one of the most highly anticipated projects in Indian cinema. Now, fresh reports suggest that Amitabh Bachchan will not only lend his voice to the character of Jatayu but also...

Indian Railways plans to enforce strict baggage regulations with weight and size limits, similar to airlines, to improve safety, reduce congestion, and modernise services for all passengers.