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Recently, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna voiced his disapproval of Ranbir portraying Lord Rama, arguing that the role demands a more spiritually resonant presence, though he simultaneously acknowledged Ranbir Kapoor’s exceptional acting talent. Amid this, Sunny Deol recently showered praises on Ranbir.

The Education Ministry's SWAYAM portal launches five free AI courses covering AIML, cricket analytics, physics, chemistry, and accounting to empower students across disciplines.

Sunny Deol recently revealed that he will be starting the shoot 'very shortly', while candidly admitting to feeling both 'fear and nervousness' about stepping into the iconic role of Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.

NFR and IIT-Guwahati collaborate to replace conventional plastic with biodegradable materials, introducing eco-friendly bed-roll bags on trains for environmental sustainability.

The Indian tricolour was hoisted at Seattle's Space Needle on India's 79th Independence Day, marking the first time a foreign flag was raised there. Consul General Prakash Gupta and Mayor Bruce Harrell led the historic event, celebrating the Indian-American community's contributions.

Most people imagine Indian villages as simple, agrarian communities with modest lifestyles. But Madhapar in Gujarat’s Kutch district offers a different reality. Here, luxury cars glide past grand bungalows, banks line the streets, and almost every household is worth crores. It’s not just a village- it’s a story of how global success and local pride can reshape an entire community.

President Donald Trump hinted the US may not impose secondary tariffs on countries like India buying Russian crude oil, despite earlier threats. The remarks came after a summit with Putin ended without progress on the Ukraine war.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats argue that imposing tariffs on India won't deter Putin or address Ukraine's invasion, responding to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks on potential secondary sanctions for India's Russian oil purchases.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy expressed hope for India's role in ending the Ukraine-Russia war during Independence Day wishes, amid US-India tensions over Russian oil imports.

Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh highlighted the multifaceted Nepal-India relations beyond 'roti and beti', emphasizing cultural, religious, and political ties during the 79th Indian Independence Day celebrations in Lalitpur.

A coordinated rescue operation in Kishtwar's remote village continues after flash floods claimed 60 lives, with Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewing efforts.

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan, 80, died in Chennai after treatment. PM Modi and others mourned his nationalist contributions and service.

Sunita Ahuja, Govinda's wife, launched her YouTube channel on Independence Day, quickly gaining 42,000 subscribers. Her debut vlog, reminiscent of Farah Khan's style, sparked mixed reactions but also praise for her authenticity.

Private vehicle owners can now enjoy seamless highway travel with a FASTag annual pass priced at Rs 3,000 for one year or 200 toll transactions via the Rajmargyatra app, valid across NHAI and MoRTH managed toll plazas.

For nearly 200 years, British colonial rule bled India of its wealth, gold, textiles, spices, and revenue, fueling London’s rise as a global power while leaving India impoverished. Sadhguru recently summed it up bluntly, calling London “a city built on stolen money from India.” Yet history has a twist! Today, an Indian family’s fortune eclipses even the British royal wealth.