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National Award-winning Malayalam actor Savithri Sreedharan passed away recently at the age of 78 years. The news was confirmed by the Minister for Agriculture of Kerala, T Siddique

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which was mounted on a staggering budget, failed to make a mark both critically and commercially. Yash is since taken a break, vacating with his wife Radhika Pandit, and children Ayra and Yatharv.

Kajol took to social media to pen an emotional note after the passing of her aunt and Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji. The actress also shared a picture with her aunt from Durga Puja

FIR and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! actor Ishwar Thakur has been hospitalised in a critical stage. As the actor continues to undergo treatment in ICU his family revealed that they have been struggling financially

Marathi film Gondhal has been selected as Indias official entry for the upcoming Oscars, but Anurag Kashyap has questioned the countrys selection strategy. Citing The Lunchbox and All We Imagine As Light, he said international festival exposure should precede an Oscar campaign

Kashmera Shah's cryptic post comes a day after Govinda was spotted at Lalbaugcha Raja with rumoured girlfriend Komal Rani Swarnkar. She urged people to stop glorifying homebreakers who leave their wives for younger ambitious girls.

Ahead of the global showpiece, Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir said that Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are going to important for the side in the tournament

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir feels that batsmen should be given a break from white-ball cricket to prepare themselves for Test cricket

Bombay High Court has banned bursting of firecrackers on public roads during festivals and criticised the Maharashtra government over poor enforcement of noise pollution rules. The court called for stricter restraint on loudspeakers, DJs and dhol tashas during processions

Odishas Malkangiri district is on red alert as an approaching cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain. Authorities have activated shelters, deployed 220 JCBs, mobilised ODRAF teams and barricaded vulnerable bridges as part of efforts to prevent casualties and speed up rescue operations

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state government will issue a GR on the drought situation within two days and provide blanket financial aid to farmers. He also assured drinking water and livestock fodder supplies

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said every citizen should remain vigilant about adulterated, unsafe and unhealthy food, particularly products high in fat, sugar or salt

A 3-foot-7-inch sub-adult Indian marsh crocodile was rescued from an electricity duct at the Aarey Metro construction complex in Goregaon East early Wednesday. Wildlife Welfare Association volunteers safely rescued the reptile, which will undergo a medical examination before being released into a suitable natural habitat

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was speaking at the foundation stone ceremony of the Siddheshwar Nagar-Ramabai Nagar cluster redevelopment project in Thane on Wednesday

The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on petitions challenging the CEC and EC appointment law, with the matter now before CJI Surya Kant to consider whether a Constitution Bench should hear the case

IndiGo flight 6E 04 from London to New Delhi returned safely to Heathrow after a technical issue was detected shortly after take-off. The aircraft is undergoing checks, while affected passengers were offered hotel accommodation and seats on the next available flights

Manu Bhaker finished fifth in the women's 10m air pistol individual final at Asian Games 2026, while Indian athletes advanced across wushu, weightlifting, and canoe sprint

The victims have been identified as Sumit Satwan Valmiki, 22, and his brother Sanju Satwan Valmiki, 15. Both were residents of Ganeshmurti Nagar in Cuffe Parade and hailed from Pipri in Uttar Pradeshs Badaun district

After a video of two minors being assaulted in Jamui, Bihar surfaced online, actor Ayesha Khan has now condemned the incident on her Instagram Stories. She even questioned the justification of moral policing

Russian forces launched overnight drone strikes across Ukraine, damaging businesses, warehouses and other facilities in Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia. Seven people were injured, while fires broke out at a shopping centre and warehouses amid difficult emergency response operations

The trailer of Fahadh Faasils Dont Trouble The Trouble introduces him as Suri, a street magician whose life changes after meeting a young girl with real supernatural powers. Directed by Shashank Yeleti, the fantasy entertainer releases in theatres on October 2

At least 11 people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, were killed and three wounded when three gunmen opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha, South Africa. Police are searching for the suspects and investigating a possible feud as the motive

Addressing the 75th convocation of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Gujarat, President Murmu said the university's range of academic disciplines placed it in a position to bring together different streams of knowledge

Drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat scored a historic nine goals as the Indian women's hockey team crushed Thailand 20-1 at the 2026 Asian Games

Rajpal Yadav was spotted seeking darshan at Lalbaugcha Raja, with videos showing him in the public queue. While netizens praised him for it, a social media user later claimed the actor eventually received VIP darshan

Actor Kartik Aaryan, who won the National Award for Best Actor, has reacted to his win. On Tuesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video from the ceremony in which he could be seen being conferred the honour

The visit came amid an intensifying drought situation in several parts of Maharashtra, where farmers have been facing crop losses along with shortages of drinking water and livestock fodder. The crisis has increased demands for immediate financial assistance and a formal declaration of drought conditions

Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, who received a standing ovation while receiving the National Film Award for Best Actor for his work in Bramayugam, has now penned a note of gratitude

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said Gyanesh Kumar should be suspended, and legal action should be taken against him. In this country, elections have become a farce. ECI comes under the Home Ministry

Mumbai Police have imposed preventive restrictions on gatherings of five or more persons and processions across the city from September 25 to October 9, while exempting marriages, funerals, educational activities and several routine institutional gatherings

Anant Chaturdashi falls on September 25, 2026, in Mumbai. According to Drik Panchang, the Chaturdashi tithi begins at 11:18 pm on September 24 and ends at 11:06 pm on September 25

Why a 20-year-old boy may have felt, after a particular incident, that all avenues in his life had come to an end should also be examined, Thackeray said, arguing that the focus should not be limited to the caste angle

India, France and the UAE reviewed trilateral cooperation in AI, space, energy, health sciences and culture at UNGA81 in New York, discussing regional developments and practical initiatives. The three countries agreed to meet regularly to advance collaboration.

Kit Harington has revealed that Harry Potter audiobooks became a source of comfort after he got sober. The actor, who is set to play Gilderoy Lockhart in the Harry Potter reboot, says the wizarding world holds a special place in his heart

Tokyo Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won a historic silver medal in the womens 49kg event at Asian Games 2026 with a combined total lift of 198kg

Director Nag Ashwin has confirmed that the regular shoot of Kalki 2898 AD sequel will begin in October 2026. The filmmaker hopes to complete filming by mid-2027, with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan returning to the sci-fi franchise

Sahil Wakode (22), a second-year B Tech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, was found hanging in his hostel room on September 18 evening, hours after being caught allegedly using a mobile phone to access ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination

The civic body has listed 67 natural immersion sites along with artificial immersion tanks and designated spots across the city's administrative wards. The arrangements are aimed at facilitating the immersion of Ganpati idols while helping reduce pressure on natural water bodies

The Indian women's kabaddi team rallied past Iran 37-23 at Asian Games 2026, while India picked up medals in shooting and historic soft tennis

Shruti Haasan opened up about her views on marriage, saying she values companionship but does not feel the need for paperwork or lavish celebrations. The actor also spoke about choosing her partner every day

Sameera Reddy has spoken about body positivity following Salman Khans recent stand against body-shaming. The actor, who has often discussed embracing her body and challenging unrealistic beauty standards, highlighted the importance of self-acceptance and encouraged people to move beyond appearance-based judgments

Devendra Fadnavis is undertaking a field tour of Latur, Dharashiv and Solapur districts, where he will meet farmers and inspect damaged crops. He is scheduled to visit Jau, Kharosa and Lamjana villages in Ausa and Nilanga talukas, where crops have been affected by prolonged moisture stress

Heavy rains between July 5 and 10 caused flooding in several parts of the Vasai, Virar and Nalasopara areas, resulting in widespread damage to residential properties and commercial establishments, Vasai tehsildar Deepak Gaikwad said in a release

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja was honoured at the Australian Parliament with a ceremonial stamp commemorating his 50 years in cinema. The composer expressed gratitude for the recognition, calling it touching to be honoured in Australia after beginning his journey in a remote Tamil Nadu village

Italy and India are bound by a special Strategic Partnership, which we are strengthening through ever broader collaboration, from defence and security to artificial intelligence, from space to critical technologies and energy

The Shiv Sena (UBT) editorial alleged that those who came to power under the banner of Hindutva had compromised the sacrifices associated with the Ram temple movement

On the same date last year, the lakes held 14,40,220 ML, or 99.51 per cent of their useful capacity. In 2024, the storage stood at 14,17,777 ML, or 97.96 per cent

According to police, the victim was walking near an under-construction pier when a wooden plank slipped through a gap in the elevated bridge structure and struck him on the head

The blaze was reported at 12.20 am, following which the fire brigade, emergency response personnel and the electricity supply company officials rushed to the spot, Regional Disaster Management Cell chief Yasin Tadvi said

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued an advisory circular to healthcare professionals, pharmacists, retailers, distributors, hospitals and the general public on the appropriate use and sale of these medicines