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Rhiti Tiwaris team has issued a stern statement denying allegations made by her ex-stepfather Ekam Bawa, calling them false and defamatory. The team said legal action has been initiated against Bawa while Rhiti remains inside the Bigg Boss 20 house
The Income Tax Department raided 12 places linked to Rakul Preet Singh, Vasu Bhagnani, and Panorama Studios over suspected tax evasion and alleged overseas fund routing. Separate teams are currently carrying out searches at multiple offices and premises of the Drishyam 3 producers.
Sunita Ahuja recently reacted to her husband Govinda's alleged affair with Komal Rani after the two were spotted together at Lalbaugcha Raja, and Komal made serious allegations in a post. Sunita said he can be with anyone he wants and be happy
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer Ramayana: Part 1 is currently slated to hit theatres in India on November 8, 2026. However, reports suggest that the makers may shift the India release to November 5. Here's why!
Rise and Fall 2 contestant Siwet Tomar reportedly faces eviction after a heated confrontation with Shehzad Poonawalla. A new promo shows their argument escalating, with Swara Bhasker stepping in as Siwet appears to move aggressively towards Shehzad
A video clip from the VMAs 2026 is circulating online, showing Charli XCX's straight-faced expression as Taylor Swift accepts an award, fuelling rumours of a rift between the two. However, here's the truth behind the viral clip
Actress Vidya Balan was caught in a rare PDA moment with her husband, Siddharth Roy Kapur, at the Mumbai airport recently, where the two locked lips and shared a warm hug before Vidya headed to the terminal
Adnan Sami reacted to a joke about him on Samay Rainas Indias Got Latent, where comedian Kullu compared him to Ayushmann Khurranas Pakistani spy character in Udta Teer. Sami responded humorously, asking the makers to take his rights first
Sandeepa Dhar opens up about the praise for her performance in Chumbak and bonding with co-stars Helly Shah, Delnaaz Irani and Amyra Dastur. She also praises Sumeet Raghavan and Neena Gupta
Karthik Subbaraj, the director of Keerthy Suresh-starrer Dorothy, has finally broken his silence after the film faced backlash over the representation of transgenders. The filmmaker said that he was open to having a conversation about the film and its portrayal of gender identity
Rise and Fall 2 contestant Siwet Tomar reportedly faces eviction after a heated confrontation with Shehzad Poonawalla. A new promo shows their argument escalating, with Swara Bhasker stepping in as Siwet appears to move aggressively towards Shehzad
Dev Sharma, who plays Lord Rama in Shree Ramayan Katha, opens up about making the epic on a modest budget, Adipurush criticism and Anjali Aroras casting as Sita. He also clarifies his comments about losing the role of Lakshman
BLACKPINKs Lisa made history at the 2026 VMAs, winning Best Pop for Dream featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi. She became emotional while accepting the award and later performed SaWaDiKa live, celebrating her Thai roots with a tuk-tuk finale
Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli have addressed feud rumours after fans noticed several Instagram posts featuring each other had been deleted or archived. The Off Campus co-stars laughed off the speculation and said they remain extremely close
Florence Pugh has spoken out after reading about the Cornell sexual assault lawsuit, saying she felt uneasy and urged men to speak up. She later claimed Instagram partially blocked her post and questioned whether she was being censored
The makers of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha Shri Ram Ki have clarified that the viral image of a Vanar Sena member wearing spectacles is promotional artwork, not a film frame. They urged critics to watch the movie before judging
On Bigg Boss 20, Salman Khan addressed the growing misuse of AI-generated videos and deepfakes, revealing he too has been targeted. He called for accountability, legal action and social-media censorship, while discussing his ongoing physique transformation
Reporting Live, starring Parineeti Chopra as an investigative journalist, will stream on Netflix from October 9. Directed by Dhruv Tripathi, the thriller follows a reporter and cameraman who uncover a dangerous illegal sand-mining racket
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a quiet evening at home. The couple revisited their wedding memories and enjoyed a slice of their year-old cake, following a family tradition started by Gomezs grandmother
Allu Sirish has sought Hyderabad Police intervention over loud music allegedly playing till 2/3 am near his home. The actor said previous complaints had not led to action and claimed the noise was disturbing children, elders and working residents
Indias Best Dancer 5 winner Ritesh Pal opened up about his unexpected journey from rejection to victory, revealing plans to build a house for his mother with his prize money. Choreographer Pratik Utekar praised his consistency, dedication and perseverance
The persistent rain prevented the match from getting underway, with the abandonment sending India through to the last four. India will now face either Sri Lanka or Nepal in the semi-finals
Courteney Cox has opened up about her meticulous approach to work, calling herself exhausting because she cares deeply about every detail. She also reflected on her long-running projects and the eight-year journey to make Evil Genius
The US Commerce Department published the list as Washington prepares to impose a 100 per cent tariff on certain patented pharmaceutical imports and their associated ingredients from September 29. The exemption does not cover every pharmaceutical product shipped from India
After Salman Khan spoke out against online trolling, Suriya has urged his fans to ignore trolls and not respond to negativity. He asked them to spread love, stay true to themselves and focus their energy on what they love
Taylor Swift paid tribute to late icon Dolly Parton at the 2026 MTV VMAs, calling herself a lifelong fan. Swift also made history as the shows most-awarded artist, received the inaugural artist director honour and debuted her latest music video
Dakota Johnson has responded to the intense scrutiny around her romantic life, saying she wont waste energy correcting dating rumours. The actor also revealed she is stepping back from social media because she dislikes the constant documentation of peoples lives
Sushant Singh Rajputs sister Shweta Singh Kirti has shared details she says she was told about his post-mortem, claiming that his leg was broken and his eyes were hurt. Her remarks have renewed discussion around the actors death and injuries
Salman Khans nephew Ayaan Agnihotri offered fans a glimpse into his Great Britain getaway, sharing pictures and moments with his little sister Ayat and family. The singer-rapper appeared to enjoy quality family time while exploring the scenic destination
Womens 25m pistol individual final: Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh, and Rahi Sarnobat (if they qualify)
Nagoya has been battered by relentless rain over the last two days, severely disrupting Indias preparations for the knockout stage
Uzbekistan and China won gold in the mens and womens competitions respectively.
Among these are line doubling works, the Kavach train protection system, automatic signalling system and a WAG-12 electric locomotive maintenance shed
Parineeti Chopra, who makes her web series debut with Shaque: Trust No One, has questioned the tendency to view OTT and TV actors as lesser than film stars. She says actors should not be branded by the platform they work on
Tushar Hiranandani and producer-wife Nidhi Parmar have announced their next film, Ragda Pachees, an Indian Army drama scripted by comedian Sumukhi Suresh. The film follows 25 women handpicked for the Armys 1992 test batch
Its easy to see why this country continues to be a shining beacon of hope for countries where citizens have no voice
After BMC proposes a steep hike going up to 570 per cent in entertainment tax, film body appeals to Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis to dismiss it; trade says move will affect the industry and audience
Priyadarshan has ruled out making serious films with Akshay Kumar after Haiwaan underperformed theatrically. The filmmaker says audiences associate their collaborations with comedy and are reluctant to see the duo tackle weightier subjects
Lyricist-rapper Prashant Ingole has teamed up with Cuban singer-songwriter Descemer Bueno and Spanish singer Flori for Hone Do Bailando. The Indo-Spanish track blends Hindi rap, Spanish vocals, flamenco guitar and contemporary Indian music production
Javed Ali returns as a judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026, highlighting the shows focus on music over contestants emotional backstories. He also believes reality shows remain a strong platform for aspiring singers to find audiences and kickstart their careers
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta raised an objection to Bollywood continuously showing its leading men smoking in posters. He questioned the impact of the anti-smoking messages the audience is shown in theatres before and during films, while such posters continue to promote smoking
Veteran actress Hema Malini shared a special message for Esha and Ahana Deol this Daughter's Day. Calling them her 'treasures', Hema shared some rare pictures with Esha and Ahana on her handle
Taapsee Pannu recently opened up about her decision to keep her wedding to Danish badminton player Mathias Boe a secret. She also revealed why she has not shared pictures from the intimate wedding yet
Actor Dulquer Salmaan recently flagged a parody account on social media impersonating him. The actor urged fans not to believe it, adding that he has reported and even complained about the account, which had been interacting and pretending to be him
Anurag Kashyap has reacted to the reported violence at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata after a clash broke out between a section of students and members of the ABGP
Mani Ratnam recently showered praises on Karthik Subbaraj's latest film Dorothy. He called the filmmaker a 'very, very special talent,' admitting that he was 'envious' of the film's technique.This comes amid the film facing ban in Malaysia
Actor Arshad Warsi recently opened up about his stance on comedy films as well as sex comedies, revealing that he can never work in sex comedy films. He says he can never get himself to do films in this genre
After Komal Rani Swarnkar made serious allegations in her recent post without naming Sunita Ahuja, Kashmera Shah has now come to Sunita's defence. She shared a long note on Instagram following Komal's post
Actor Jasmeet K Reen has seemingly walked out of Ishaan Khatter-starrer The Royals Season 2 after 3 days of shooting the show. The makers have found a replacement for her in Mitakshara Kumar
Mammootty faced criticism after a video showed him receiving a tilak at the National Film Awards. Harisree Yousuf defended the actor, saying a tilak can be a traditional welcome and religion should not be used to create divisions

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