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While the makers of Jailer 2 dropped the teaser a few weeks back, we now finally have a closer look at the characters and their appearances in the film. Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Rajinikanth's action-packed sequel is slated for release this Dussehra.
Director Meghna Gulzar asks an existential question on justice over what couldve been a regular police procedural
After the latest iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max went on sale in India, videos of buyers queuing up in large numbers outside stores went viral. Amid this, Sonu Sood has reacted to the craze
After the meeting, the BCCI's vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that the authorisation has been taken for the role of the selector and the decision will be taken accordingly
Hrithik Roshan recently liked a post on Instagram slamming trolls who criticised Katrina Kaif over her postpartum weight gain after her recent appearance. The actress was seen attending the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola attended Ektaa Kapoor's Ganpati visarjan separately following their separation announcement. The former couple was seen posing for the cameras at different moments during the event.
Ranbir Kapoor bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa in Mumbai on Friday with his mother, Neetu Kapoor. This year, however, the family tradition became even more special as Alia Bhatt and their daughter, Raha, joined in.
The trailer for Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy was released on Friday ahead of its September 25 release date. The trailer gives a glimpse of the film that explores friendship, love, violence and a world that teaches men not to cry
After the meeting, the BCCI's secretary, Devajit Saikia, assured that the missing Asia Cup trophies won by the men's and women's teams will be brought to the headquarters
Gautam Gambhir said that, considering the talent, the next target for the Men in Blue will be to reach 300 runs in the shortest format of the game
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe recently weighed in on actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff endorsing pan masala. He said they may be stars, but to him they are violators of law
Neena Gupta said she got so frustrated with rumours about her pregnancy that she intentionally told everyone she was pregnant. The Badhaai Ho actress has also spoken about the constant scrutiny she has faced over her personal choices.
Actress Anu Aggarwal has recalled a difficult moment from one of her last film shoots with legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand, when she suffered a fracture to her coccyx while filming an important scene
Ahead of the series, the Proteas will miss out on the services of star pacer Lungi Ngidi. He has experienced discomfort during a domestic first-class match, following which he has been ruled out of the 50-over format's series
The trailer of Bakaiti Season 2 is out, bringing the Kataria family back with more laughter, clashes and emotional drama. Set in old Ghaziabad, the new season sees two Kataria families living under one roof as they navigate financial pressures and relationship troubles
Marathi film Gondhal has become India's official entry into the Oscars 2027. The Film Federation of India announced that the film has been submitted to compete at the 99th Academy Awards
Catch up on top sports headlines, Indian women's team's win, Jos Buttler's T20 record, and other stories
Kareena Kapoor has opened up about the January 2025 stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan, revealing how their son Taimur played a crucial role in his father's decision to forgive the attacker. She also talked about the mixed emotions she continues to struggle with following the incident.
The Bombay High Court has quashed TISSs order compulsorily retiring a professor over the creation of a WhatsApp group for institute alumni without its consent. The court called the punishment perverse and grossly disproportionate and directed TISS to pay 50 per cent back wages
Pregnant Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were seen repeating their ritual by visiting Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of welcoming their second child. The couple had earlier visited the temple days before the birth of their first child, daughter Dua in 2024
Dupahiya Season 2 premieres on October 1, returning to the fictional village of Dhadakpur with more small-town chaos, fresh challenges and unexpected twists. Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava and the ensemble return, while Bhojpuri actor-singer Nirahua joins the cast
Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that Mamata Banerjee was no longer able to protect the party's political position
The trailer of Musafiri introduces Richa Chadha as she explores Mumbai through its lesser-known histories, people, places and stories. The eight-episode series takes her beyond familiar landmarks to discover the city with fresh eyes. It premieres September 25
The first look of Unaccustomed Earth has been unveiled, starring Freida Pinto and Siddharth in the lead. Adapted from Jhumpa Lahiris acclaimed short story collection, the family drama follows an Indian American community navigating love, loss, relationships and belonging
Matchweek 5 of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign brings crucial battles across the table. Here is your preview of all 10 fixtures heading into the weekend
The MNS leaders statement came days after Aaditya claimed that he had never known or met Salian and alleged that political opponents were attempting to tarnish his character by deliberately linking his name to the celebrity manager's death
The incident was reported at around 9.23 am on September 18, 2026. All five shanties were locked when the fire broke out, and no one was inside, officials said
Gautam Gambhir said benching Sanju Samson during the England series was his hardest decision, while confirming Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for his turn
India marched into the Asian Games semifinals after an eight-wicket victory over Japan, driven by Shree Charani's 4/10 and Shafali Verma's brisk unbeaten 40
Actor Amol Parashar, who is celebrating his 40th birthday on Thursday, has spoken about what he values the most as a gesture from someone. He added that he has never been big on birthdays, and this year is going to be no different
Actress Namrata Shirodkar gave a glimpse of her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.She further shared a video featuring her children, daughter Sitara and son Gautam, as the family bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa
Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Daayra starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan, has credited the late actor Irrfan Khan's powerful performance in Talvar for convincing the audience about Aarushi Talwar's parents
Rashmika Mandannas casting as M.S. Subbulakshmi has faced criticism from some social media users. At the biopics launch, Kamal Haasan backed her and compared the pressure of the role to that of portraying Michael Jackson in a biopic
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana will reportedly have an English version around 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi cut. The global edit will omit songs and trim some scenes to make the film more suitable for international audiences
Kim Kardashians four children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm West, have been added to the restraining order against Nicholas Costanza, whom she has accused of stalking her for years. The order follows allegations that Costanza previously sent a diamond ring and birth control pills to her
India registered narrow victories in the opening rounds of the 46th Chess Olympiad, while World Champion D Gukesh briefly dropped below 2700 live ratings
Mohit Malik opens up about his memorable Birju Lohar role in Mirzapur: The Movie, revealing the intensity behind his fight with Pankaj Tripathi, the deleted letters scene, Beena tattoos significance and his emotional connection to the films song
The accused have been identified as Tarik Momin, Rakesh Jain, Chintan Desai, Shakar Tyagi, G Gohel and Ajay Sharma. According to police, Gohel is a web developer with a BE degree from IIT Delhi and had earlier been booked in a cheating case in 2021. Tyagi works as an operations manager at a private bank
Additional Sessions Judge S S Renge acquitted Singh on Thursday of charges of criminal intimidation and deterring public servants from performing their duties under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Sharad Pawar raised the issue with Fadnavis through a letter uploaded on X on Friday, outlining nine key demands. His communication came shortly after Fadnavis reiterated the state governments resolve to make Marathwada drought-free
Captain Shreyas Iyer lauded Abhishek Sharmas record-breaking 31-ball century as India secured a 127-run victory over Afghanistan to seal a 3-0 T20I series sweep
Shabana Azmi thanked Vidya Balan and her producer-husband Siddharth Roy Kapur for a special birthday gesture ahead of her 75th birthday. The duo surprised the veteran actress with a creative cake featuring an artistic representation of her and a message celebrating her borderless talent
Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrated her fathers 80th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a happy picture of the two together. The Oscar-winning actor expressed her love for her dad and called herself the luckiest girl in the world to have a father like him
Miley Cyrus has opened up about the personal journey behind her upcoming 10th studio album, Bass Persuades. The singer said it feels special to watch the record evolve alongside her life in real time. Cyrus also thanked everyone who contributed to the album, which arrives on September 18
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have pledged to refurbish 20 schools in Mumbai as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Alia announced the initiative on social media while wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday
Matthew Lillard has opened up about returning as Stu Macher in Scream 7 after Melissa Barreras exit from the franchise. The actor admitted he feels embarrassed and shame about his decision, saying he should have spoken up at the time and questioning why he agreed to return
The civic body has asked mandals to keep the areas around Ganesh pandals clean and avoid noise pollution. They have also been instructed not to store inflammable material on pandal premises and to keep fire-prevention equipment readily available
The water stock was lower than the corresponding levels recorded in the previous two years. On September 18, 2025, the lakes held 14,33,120 ML, or 99.02 per cent of useful storage, while the figure stood at 14,27,690 ML, or 98.64 per cent, on the same date in 2024
Salman Khans gesture towards a young fan at a Ganpati event has gone viral. Amid the crowd rush, the actor stopped to help the child, shook hands with him and gently moved him away from the crowd before heading to his car
Solapur recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 37.8 degrees Celsius, which was 5.6 degrees above normal. Jeur followed with 36.5 degrees Celsius, while Parbhani and Udgir recorded 36.2 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, respectively

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