• Sunday, June 22, 2025

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ crosses ₹10 billion mark…

ALLU ARJUN'S "Pushpa 2: The Rule" has hit the milestone of ₹10 billion (£92.42m) at the global box office in just six days, making it the fastest Indian film to register the feat. The Sukumar-directed movie, which is a sequel to 2021's Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", released on December…

Bengaluru techie suicide: Family demands strict action against harassers

THE family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru, has demanded justice for him and strict action against his harassers. Atul Subhash, who worked for a private firm in the city, had left behind a 24-page purported death note, giving extensive details of what he alleged…

Reserve Bank will remain alert and agile to meet challenges:…

NEW RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank will maintain continuity and stability in policy matters, but emphasised on the need to remain "alert and agile" in the wake of the current global economic and political environment. "As we have to be conscious of the fact that…

Women’s cricket: India suffer series whitewash in Australia

INDIA failed to avoid a 0-3 whitewash against Australia after losing the third women's ODI by 83 runs in Perth on Wednesday. Chasing a daunting 299, Smriti Mandhana was the lone warrior for India as the tourists folded for 215 in 45.1 overs. Opening the innings, Mandhana scored 105 off…

Tesla restarts search for showroom space in Delhi: Report

ELON MUSK'S Tesla has resumed its search for showroom space in New Delhi, two sources told Reuters, in the first sign it is rethinking entering the Indian market after putting its investment plans on hold earlier this year. Musk said in April he would meet prime minister Narendra Modi during…

Ranveer Singh celebrates 14th anniversary of his debut film ‘Band…

BOLLYWOOD actor Ranveer Singh recently commemorated his 14th anniversary of his debut film “Band Baaja Baaraat”, marking a significant milestone in his career. The movie, released on December 10, 2010, made his dream of acting a "reality," according to Ranveer. Directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films,…

Kapoor family invites prime minister to honour Raj Kapoor’s legacy

BOLLYWOOD star Kareena Kapoor Khan expressed gratitude to prime minister Narendra Modi for inviting the Kapoor family to commemorate the legacy of their grandfather, legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, as his 100th birth anniversary approaches. Kareena shared the news on Instagram a day after the meeting, which took place…

Australian top-order under pressure despite Adelaide win: David Warner

IT'S not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide, reckons former opener David Warner. While the under-fire Marnus Labuschagne found form with a resolute fifty, batting mainstay Steve Smith and rookie opener Nathan McSweeney continue to search for…

Sonu Nigam criticises politicians for leaving midway during his Jaipur…

PLAYBACK singer Sonu Nigam has publicly criticised Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other delegates for leaving his concert midway during the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit in Jaipur. The cultural event was organised at Hotel Rambagh Palace on Monday as part of the summit’s proceedings. In a video message…

Rajnath says India-Russia friendship ‘higher than highest mountain’

INDIA-RUSSIA friendship is "higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean", defence minister Rajnath Singh said at a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. Both leaders expressed that the partnership between the countries holds immense potential and combined efforts will pave the way…