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The teaser of The Paradise is finally out, featuring Nani in a fierce, blood-soaked avatar fighting for his community. Raghav Juyal plays the antagonist in the action-packed film, which is set to release on September 24, 2026
The Central Bank of India has issued an attachment notice on Rajpal Yadavs ancestral properties in Uttar Pradesh over an unpaid Rs 16.61 crore loan. The bank may auction the mortgaged properties on September 9 if the dues remain unpaid
England have named a 16-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, featuring a recall for Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox moving up to No. 3
Ameesha Patel reacted to fans who said she should have played Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana alongside Hrithik Roshan as Lord Ram. The actor jokingly said the film's advance bookings would have been on fire before wishing R the entire cast all the best for the epic
Rakesh Roshan marked 55 years of friendship with veteran actor Prem Chopra by sharing a smiling picture on social media. The longtime friends have worked together in several Hindi films, including Khel Khel Mein, Kaamchor, Aakhir Kyon? and Bhagwaan Dada
Ajay, meanwhile, continues to be active in films with a career that includes acclaimed performances across action, drama and comedy genres.
Ektaa Kapoor praised Rupali Gangulys Anupamaa as one of Indian televisions most iconic characters while accepting an award from the actor at a recent event. Rupali also won the Most Popular Television Actress honour, adding to the special evening
Kidambi Srikanth suffered a first-round defeat at the Korea Masters 2026, while Tanvi Sharma and six other Indian women's singles shuttlers advanced to the second round
Remo Fernandes made a shocking revelation about his health, sharing that a mild stroke after COVID-19 vaccine left him unable to play the guitar and flute like before. The music legend opened up about this at his final stage performance in the UK
The strike, called by the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), was launched in protest against the registration of homoeopathy practitioners under the Maharashtra Medical Council, a move doctors claim could allow homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines
A leaked action sequence from SS Rajamouli's Varanasi featuring Mahesh Babu has gone viral ahead of the actor's August 8 birthday. The clip has reignited discussions around repeated leaks, while fans eagerly await an official update from the makers
Podcaster and actor Aman Gandhi claimed Shivangi Joshi and Rohit Suchanti were once in a relationship but broke up because she became controlling. Neither actor has responded to the claims, which have sparked fresh speculation among fans online
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke made the announcement during a press conference after the party's core team meeting at his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray alleged that the BJP's policy was to steal the city's open spaces and announced that his party would organise a protest rally against the proposed land allotments
The first Test match between Team India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played from August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium near Galle Fort
The English trailer of Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana has sparked curiosity among fans, who noticed the powerful voice of Yashs Ravana. The commanding voice has now been revealed to be Mohan Kapur, the actor known for playing Yusuf Khan in Marvels Ms. Marvel and The Marvels
Thousands of supporters lined the route from the airport, while flower petals were showered on his convoy using excavators. Slogans of Sher Aaya (the lion has arrived) rang out, and fireworks were set off as hundreds of vehicles accompanied his convoy
Ajinkya Rahane revealed that legendary Team India's skipper MS Dhoni used to keep his room open, and several players used to gather there
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said the campaign has received an encouraging response from commercial drivers and urged those who have not yet participated to complete the training before the August 15 deadline
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and NCP leader Parth Pawar in Mumbai days after his landmark Bankipur Assembly bypoll victory. The meeting focused on political strategy, though neither side disclosed details
The Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case, setting aside his acquittal by a Goa sessions court. The court sentenced him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10.21 lakh to be paid to the survivor
Court says disciplinary authority violated principles of natural justice by deciding punishment before hearing employee on enquiry findings
The Kothi-Koranar bridge over the Bandiya river was inaugurated on August 15 three years ago by Devendra Fadnavis, who was then the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the Gadchiroli Guardian Minister. The middle section of the 105-metre-long bridge caved in on July 31
Akanksha Chamola faced backlash after reiterating that sexuality is a phase during a recent interview. Her remarks, following similar comments on Lock Upp, sparked criticism from netizens, who accused her of spreading misconceptions about LGBTQ+ identities and sexual orientation.
The Congress defended the Hemant Soren government over the ongoing JPSC recruitment examination protests while expressing support for the students' demands
Narwekar said respect for women has always been a defining feature of Maharashtra's political culture and urged those responsible for the remark to apologise
Filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, best known for the action thriller Kill, is all set to make his Hollywood directorial debut with the film Deadlocked, starring Jamie Foxx. The film is based on an original idea by Eric Scott Anderson and Matt Takejiro Bosack
Rupali Ganguly has sparked a social media storm after saying, I wish PM Modi was a dictator, while reacting to a viral video allegedly showing a minor abusing the Prime Minister. Her remark triggered sharp criticism online, with many users calling the statement inappropriate
Veteran actor Mohan Sharma has revealed that Rajinikanth transferred Rs 1 lakh without being asked after learning about his financial struggles. Now living in an old-age home and battling health issues, Sharma said the superstar saved my dignity
Preliminary investigations revealed that the assault stemmed from a quarrel between family members after an objection was raised over loud music being played on a mobile phone late at night
Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc is just falling short of one wicket from surpassing the legendary Team India all-rounder Kapil Dev on the list of players with the most wickets in the format's history
As part of the campaign, Bhide on Thursday conducted an on-site inspection in the K West and P South administrative wards in the city's western suburbs to assess the progress of the drive and review the condition of footpaths in key locations
Hours after winning Lock Upp, Shreya Kalra was seen dancing with runner-up Shivangi Joshi at the post-finale party despite earlier calling her a backstabber. Their viral video has left fans wondering if they've moved past their differences
During the meeting, the circle officer allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 5,000 to clear and approve the official mutation record. Unwilling to pay the bribe, the land buyer approached the ACB Ratnagiri unit
The BJP-led central government abrogated Article 370 on August 5, 2019, revoking the special constitutional status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating it into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Jos Buttler delivered an unbeaten knock of 51 runs in just 20 deliveries, laced with two boundaries and six maximums. The knock also helped him become the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket
The agitation over alleged recruitment examination irregularities in Jharkhand intensified as opposition MLAs protested in the Assembly demanding a CBI probe
Based on the victim's complaint, the Nizampura police registered a case on Tuesday against the two Jaipur-based businessmen on charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust, an official said
Daisy Shah reflected on her Alliance journey after exit, saying she chose loyalty over strategy while saving Sohail Khan. She praised Kushal Tandon's gameplay despite criticizing his derogatory actions and fondly recalled her close bond with Ruhee Dosani and Seema Sajdeh
The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case, overturning his 2021 acquittal by a Goa sessions court. The conviction came after the Goa government challenged the trial court's verdict before the High Court
The trailer of Awarapan 2 is finally here, bringing Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original became a cult favourite. Packed with revenge, intense action, emotional moments and a powerful soundtrack
Mini Mathur reflected on winning The Alliance, saying she trusted her own game despite claims she was influenced by Nikhil Chinapa. She also addressed online trolling, spoke about Kushal Tandon, and admitted Sohail Khan had an edge
Sheeba Chadha says she never viewed Manthara as a villain while preparing for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The actor revealed she approached the character as someone fiercely protective of Kaikeyi, adding that she focused on understanding Manthara's emotional motivations
Actress Sonnalli Seygall, who makes her comeback on the big screen after two years, opens up about how embracing motherhood has changed her priorities. She also reveals if her process of choosing films has changed
Ajinkya Rahane said that the reason behind developing successful partnerships with Virat Kohli was frank communication. Rahane also revealed that he and Kohli used to spend a lot of time with each other off the field.
Vance said divisions within Iran's leadership have made the negotiations more challenging, with different factions holding contrasting views on the country's future course
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed that his social media account had been restricted in India and said Meta had not explained the reason behind the move
Salman Khan and his sister, Alvira Khan, have been sent legal notices and summoned by a Chandigarh Court after a complaint of cheating and fraud worth Rs 3 crore was filed against them
Actor Susmita Mukherjee revealed she accepted C-grade films during a severe financial crisis to repay a Rs 1 crore loan. Calling it the phase where she sold my soul, she said the difficult decision was driven by mounting debt and financial responsibilities
The NSG and Pimpri-Chinchwad Police conducted a large-scale anti-terror mock drill at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi, Pune. The exercise simulated a terrorist attack at Cognizant, testing evacuation, rescue, bomb disposal and inter-agency coordination with multiple security forces

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