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Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, died at the age of 75 on Tuesday afternoon. Confirming the news, YRF shared a statement expressing the family's grief and requesting privacy

Veer Pahariya's Prem Keetanu trailer offers a glimpse into a youthful romantic comedy revolving around a complicated love triangle. The film also marks Aafiya Sayed's Bollywood debut and stars Aparshakti Khurana. Prem Keetanu will be released on October 2, clashing with Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3

Vedaant Madhavan is scheduled to compete next in the men's 200m freestyle at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The event is scheduled for September 23, 2026, giving the young swimmer another opportunity to make an impact at his maiden Asian Games.

He called the practice disgusting and urged women who are uncomfortable with such photographs to speak up. Salman also highlighted how several actresses, including Neha Dhupia and Janhvi Kapoor, have previously objected to such pictures.

Lust Stories 3 brings together four filmmakers and explores fantasies, intimacy, desire and relationships. While some stories offer strong performances and fresh perspectives, others feel stretched and fail to remain compelling.

Shah Rukh Khan visited Mumbai's iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal with wife Gauri Khan, daughter Suhana Khan and manager Pooja Dadlani during Ganeshotsav. Dressed in a blue kurta, SRK walked through the heavily guarded pandal, smiling and waving at devotees.

Kangana Ranaut reacted to the trolling of Maithili Thakur over her Rolls-Royce arrival at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai. Kangana argued that politicians can be committed to public service while also enjoying personal success.

More's counsel said he was only hosting the show, had apologised on all forums and deleted the video after learning about the issue, adding his PR team posted it without approval.

Allu Arjun and Atlee's upcoming film Raaka has set a Guinness World Record for the most people motion-captured in real time. The record was achieved after 37 performers were captured simultaneously during a motion-capture session in Mumbai

India's next economic transformation will depend on its ability to create, own and export technologies, industries, enterprises and intellectual property. The piece argues for capability sovereignty through global integration, shifting India from importing capabilities to creating them and from exporting opportunities to exporting greater value.

It warned that the strike, coinciding with the September 30 half-yearly bank closing and the preceding weekend, could disrupt banking services and inconvenience customers, businesses and government transactions.

Salman Khan slammed social media trolls for body-shaming celebrities during Bigg Boss 20 and appeared to come out in support of Katrina Kaif over criticism of her postpartum weight gain. Fans praised Salman for defending Katrina without directly taking her name.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi at their newly built Krishna Raj bungalow with daughter Raha and Neetu Kapoor. Alia shared glimpses of their family celebrations, including Ganesh aarti and visarjan, while keeping Raha's face hidden from the cameras.

Salman Khan revealed that he, too, faces trolling over his appearance while addressing the issue in a Bigg Boss 20 promo. Speaking to Scout, Salman questioned why people enjoy trolling others and asked what drives such behaviour.

The speculation began with a few photos. Sunny Kaushal dropped a carousel of photos on Instagram. Some snaps in the photo dump bore a striking resemblance to another post shared by Isabelle Kaif.

A Reddit user has claimed that the shoot of Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2 was reportedly halted for around 15 minutes after the comedian joked about filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra's girlfriend. So far, neither Samay Raina nor Mukesh Chhabra has publicly confirmed it.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on September 19, 2026. Their daughter Dua is now a big sister; Bollywood celebs and fans have been extending warm wishes to the couple.

Vishal Singh and Chirag Paswan were visibly emotional as they bid farewell to Lord Ganesha during Ganpati Visarjan. The duo, dressed in matching pink outfits, was seen shedding tears and participating in the immersion rituals.

Select UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR from October 15, capped at Rs 300. Despite the new charge, UPI remains cheaper under the headline rates than debit cards, which can carry MDR of up to 0.90 per cent, and credit cards, which typically range from 1.5-2.5 per cent.

Shabana Azmi expressed gratitude to Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur for a heartfelt birthday cake on her 75th birthday.

The couple visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, accompanied by Ranveer's parents, just as they prepare to welcome their second child. Deepika wore an orange-and-purple traditional ensemble, while Ranveer chose a purple kurta with white trousers.

Swara Bhasker recalled her reaction to the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, saying she was upset by the judgment and messaged Muslim friends including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan to express that she was sorry and ashamed as a Hindu. Her remarks have resurfaced and drawn reactions on social medi

The CBI has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital, former chairman Anil D. Ambani, Satish Seth and others over an alleged Rs 2,684.57 crore fraud involving LIC. The agency is investigating alleged cheating, diversion and misappropriation of funds linked to LIC's Rs 3,900 crore investment in RCAP debentures.

A 50-member delegation of 1947 PoJK displaced persons will travel to New Delhi on September 20 and seek meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 21.

Gondhal, a Marathi thriller directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027. The film, which explores relationships, betrayal and deception against the backdrop of Maharashtra's traditional Gondhal ritual, will compete in the Best International Feature Film category.

New Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation to implement its free trade agreement with India. The pact will eventually eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand's exports to India, while all Indian goods will receive duty-free access to New Zealand

Salman Khan scolded his driver after a fan's foot reportedly came under his car at a Ganpati event, while another video showed him protecting a young fan in crowds.

Gold and silver prices today, 18 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

According to media reports, Koli's body was found hanging from a rope inside a tea stall opposite the Lalmata Temple on Sapt Sarovar Road in the Bhupatwala area of North Haridwar. He had been working as a tea seller there for the past few days.

A birthday celebration in Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, turned tragic after a dispute allegedly erupted over a cake prank, resulting in the fatal stabbing of Pawan Nair alias Sameer. Police have detained the main accused, Neeraj alias Anshu, and his brother, while investigating the recovery of the kukri, the role of two other youths who allegedly helped the accused leave the scene, and the family's suspicion of a possible premeditated conspiracy.

The regulator flagged promotional claims on NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 and also found a follow-up formula sample non-conforming with prescribed biotin requirements. No final penalty has been imposed on the company at this stage.

A Delhi man waiting at the Noida store told India Today Tech that he sold gold to buy an iPhone 18 Pro for his wife, who wanted the new Burgundy colour. The launch also saw buyers travelling from other cities and spending lakhs on the latest iPhone models.

'Daayra' is a gripping crime drama that chooses questions over easy answers. Meghna Gulzar keeps the film serious and grounded, while Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran give the story the emotional and moral weight it needs.

The Centre has introduced new passport rules, including revised validity for children and higher fees for passport-related services. Under the amended rules, passports issued to children below 15 years will be valid for five years or until they turn 18, whichever comes earlier.

Domestic passengers will pay a distance-based surcharge of 275 to 950 per sector, while international fuel charges can go up to 10,000 per sector depending on the destination. The revised charges will increase the overall ticket price for passengers booking IndiGo flights.

The celebrations were held as part of the month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. In Delhi, the NDMC organised the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas at Vijay Chowk, while a Miyawaki forest initiative involving 10,000 native saplings was also launched at Lodhi Colony.

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Several other prominent actors, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Mahesh Babu, Mohanlal, Kangana Ranaut, and Anupam Kher, also shared their wishes.

The Sensex began at 74,575.24, up 260 points or 0.35 per cent, while the Nifty advanced 64 points or 0.28 per cent to 23,334.70.

Ranveer Singh visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and was seen warmly interacting with fans despite being in the VVIP entry line. The actor continued greeting devotees even after his hand got twisted while shaking hands with the crowd and later took selfies and waved to fans.

The poster of Ladakhi feature film 'Birds on Ice' was released at PVR Leh by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra. Directed by Sahil H. Shah, the film has been selected for the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in October 2026.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits across the world are observing September 14 as Balidan Diwas to honour those who lost their lives during decades of terrorism in Kashmir, with special tribute being paid to BJP leader Tika Lal Taploo, who was assassinated on September 14, 1989. The occasion also brings renewed focus on the community's long-standing demands for rehabilitation, employment, relief and a separate homeland.

Differences have emerged among Ladakh's Buddhist leadership over the outcome of the September 9 meeting with the Union Home Ministry. While veteran leader Thupstan Chhewang termed the talks fruitful and pointed to progress on constitutional safeguards, Sonam Wangchuk maintained that there had been no movement on the core demands and warned of a fresh padyatra from September 19 to 24.

A week after a fierce encounter in Doda, security forces recovered the decomposed body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from the high-altitude Seoj Dhar forest area. A night-enabled M4 rifle was also recovered. The development comes amid intensified counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Budgam.

Anantnag Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting a cordon-and-search operation at 20 locations in Waghama and picking up 13 suspected drug peddlers. In separate operations, police also arrested three alleged drug peddlers and a long-pending NDPS absconder who had been evading arrest since 2009.

Security forces on Friday eliminated one terrorist during a 12-hour-long joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

The Chatroo case in Kishtwar has taken a fresh turn with police arresting four more persons, including Health Department employees, amid allegations of an infant being swapped. A nurse has also been detained for questioning, while the SIT continues to investigate the alleged sexual assault, illegal pregnancy termination and death of the minor.

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive wave of Tiranga rallies, with students, farmers, government employees, security personnel, youth and residents participating across cities, villages and border areas. From Jammu city to the Suchetgarh International Border and Srinagar, the celebrations have highlighted patriotism, national unity and growing public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat

J&K Transport Minister Satish Sharma has reportedly sought the immediate removal of Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, accusing him of defiance, insubordination and bypassing the ministry. The letter, dated August 6, has gone viral on social media, though the government has neither confirmed nor denied its authenticity.