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The trailer for Whalefall sees Austin Abrams trapped inside the belly of a giant sperm whale with just an hour of oxygen left. Based on Daniel Kraus novel, the survival thriller follows his desperate race to escape while confronting grief and his past

Salman Khan is reportedly set to team up with producer Dil Raju for a grand pan-India entertainer titled Monster, with Nayanthara said to play the female lead. The film is eyeing an Eid 2027 release, although the title, cast and project are yet to be officially announced

Indian mixed doubles duo Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto were knocked out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after losing to China's Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 welcomed lyricist Prasoon Joshi and singer Sunidhi Chauhan to the hot seat with Amitabh Bachchan. Joshi reflected on their longstanding creative association, his love for Hindi and poetry, and the seasons theme, Sochna Padega

England pacers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets each against Pakistan at Leeds before cutting the match ball in half to share the record

Josh Radnor has opened up about his equation with his former How I Met Your Mother co-stars, admitting they are no longer part of his everyday life. The actor also reflected on his past dynamic with Neil Patrick Harris, explaining how their on-set tension was eventually addressed

Mutiny has the makings of a gripping Jason Statham thriller, but struggles to bring its emotional and dramatic threads to life. The film moves through familiar action territory without delivering enough impact, while its talented cast and intriguing characters are left with limited room to shine

Prithviraj Sukumarans Khalifa has received largely negative reactions on X. Audiences praised his screen presence, looks and some action blocks, but criticised the predictable story, weak writing, emotional disconnect and cameos

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi highlights Gukesh's mental challenge against Javokhir Sindarov, previews the Chess Olympiad, and opens up about personal burnout

Anant Joshi opened up about replacing Vaibhav Raj Gupta in Gullak, admitting the audiences initial reaction created pressure. He said appreciation after the seasons release felt rewarding. Joshi also revealed the show helped his family view their everyday arguments with humour

Rajinikanths Jailer 2 song Ala Bolelo promo has sparked criticism in Kerala over the pronunciation of Malayalam lyrics. While Shamna Kasims traditional look and the song have excited fans, several viewers accused the makers of mispronouncing Malayalam words

Koffee With Karan Season 9 is reportedly set to return around Diwali, with an unverified Reddit leak revealing a star-studded guest list. The rumoured lineup includes Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ajay Devgn and others

Ranveer Singhs father Jagjit Bhavnani has submitted a plea to IMPPA challenging Excel Entertainments Rs 45 crore claim over Don 3. The association will examine the documents before deciding on the next step

A Nagpur bench comprising Justices Urmila Joshi Phalke and Raj Wakode observed that disagreements are a normal part of married life and that cruelty must be of a nature that makes it unreasonable for a couple to continue living together

Fadnavis also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's upcoming 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune, saying that, according to his information, the programme would be attended by students from colleges run by Congress leaders

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed strong defence ties with India, thanking the Indian Navy for its support during a medical emergency involving a Japanese vessel. He also praised the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces after visiting Mumbai

Mumbai's Kandivali Police arrested a former bank deputy manager for allegedly stealing 610 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 81.80 lakh from an NRI senior citizen's locker. Police cracked the case in four days and recovered the entire stolen property

Kangana Ranaut has hit back at Baba Ramdev after his remark about her youth sparked attention. Taking to social media, the actor-politician delivered a sharp response, telling him not to daydream about her jawani while addressing his comments

Mini Mathur has opened up about pregnancy bias in television, revealing she was asked to reconsider hosting Indian Idol after becoming pregnant. She again recalled losing her MTV contract as she was expecting, saying pregnant hosts were not accepted

Go Ara has become the subject of dating rumours involving BTS Suga after fans pointed to similarities in their social media posts. While speculation has gone viral online, neither star has confirmed a relationship. Heres a look at Go Aras career

Chembur Police arrested two men within an hour of a mobile shop burglary and recovered seven stolen phones worth Rs 67,000. The accused allegedly broke into IK Mobiles on Shell Colony Road by forcing open its shutter before fleeing with the phones

The CJP has prepared a 10-point audit format covering basic facilities, school administration, government schemes, safety and security, transportation, mid-day meals, accessibility, cleanliness, and overall functioning of schools

The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India posted a video of the players and officials removing their blazers at the Lord's balcony, imitating Ganguly's shirtless celebration

The decision was taken by the BCCI to ensure that more spectators can watch the September 6-10 contest, while the preliminary matches will be played as scheduled at the CoE from August 23

As Yami Gautam returns to the screens once again, this time as a witch in Nayyi Navelli, her husband and Dhrandhar filmmaker Aditya Dhar had a funny reaction to her first look from the film. Yami too had a witty response to her husband's reaction

Two people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a luxury private bus travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru crashed into a roadside signboard on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway in Karnatakas Mandya district

The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn on Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed nine lives, including that of a child. Kolkata Police have also detained two hotel employees for questioning

The Indian pair registered a win by 21-16, 21-12 against the Japanese duo to seal a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing marquee event. They will now lock horns with China's Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships

In an emotional message posted on X, Rahul Gandhi also spoke about the difficulty his mother would have faced in sharing her personal story publicly, given how private she has been about her life

BTS leader RM has been indefinitely suspended from The Pixel Projects male role models list after attending a Chris Brown and Usher concert with J-Hope. The decision followed fan backlash over Browns controversial history and sparked debate about celebrity accountability

The former Congress leader had been convicted for his role in the killings of five people during violence in Delhi's Palam Colony on November 1 and 2, 1984, following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

The rescued children are reportedly between 13 and 17 years of age. The police conducted the operation at a unit identified as Jhahara Fashion Era, located in the Charkop Industrial Estate

Aaditya Thackeray attributed the alleged movement of industries out of Maharashtra to deteriorating infrastructure and alleged corruption in the state administration

Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary. Kharge highlighted his focus on youth, technology and innovationCongress leaders paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributio

Three people, including a four-year-old boy, were killed and another person was seriously injured after a truck collided with a motorcycle in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi late Wednesday night. The victims were returning to their village after visiting a patient at a hospital when the accident occurred near the BHEL township in Babina

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison has launched fresh arbitration proceedings against Panama, seeking more than USD 1.5 billion in damages over the seizure of two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

Pakistan has approached the US Treasury for a proposed USD 10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility as Islamabad seeks to strengthen foreign exchange stability and rebuild investor confidence

An Indian national, identified by the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv as Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel. The embassy said Israeli authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident and are investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the death

Couple and their two children died after their car plunged into a 22-foot-deep roadside well in Telanganas Siddipet district late Wednesday

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuses resignation, alleging government schools lack basic facilities and saying ministers dogs get better facilities than students during his visit to a Latur school

Ayushmann Khurrana recently visited Jalna in Maharashtra after a young girl complained about unsafe roads to her school. The actor was moved by the struggles of these children and said that a country cannot progress if its children are suffering

Charkop Police recovered 381 stolen and snatched mobile phones from different states between January 1 and August 19, 2026, using technical investigation methods. The phones, including Samsung, Vivo, Redmi, Oppo, OnePlus and iPhones, were traced and returned to their rightful owners

During the match, spinner Manav Suthar made crucial contributions to Team India's success. In Sri Lanka's first innings, he claimed four wickets for 76 runs in 21.4 overs. Later in the hosts' second essay, Suthar returned with the figures of six wickets for 55 runs in 23.4 overs

Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner celebrated the upcoming arrival of their baby girl with a dreamy pink tea party-themed baby shower. Tay shared glimpses of the intimate celebration, featuring floral arrangements, sweet treats and playful moments with Taylor

Rajpal Yadav has hit back at critics who he says are diminishing his decades-long work and reputation over his cheque bounce case. The actor stressed that his legal troubles should not define his career or erase his contribution to Hindi cinema

Sinhagad, an important historical, cultural and natural heritage site, attracts large numbers of visitors, particularly during the monsoon, weekends and government holidays

A ground-plus-one-storey house collapsed in Mumbais Malwani area, with debris falling onto people passing along the road. A few people reportedly suffered minor injuries

Anne Hathaway has revealed that the makers of The Princess Diaries 3 made a strong effort to bring Julie Andrews back as Queen Clarisse, but the legendary actor has chosen to sit out the sequel. Hathaway said the door remains open if Andrews ever changes her mind

A school bus caught fire in Punes Wakad area near the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway after dropping more than 35 students at Indira School. The driver noticed a burning smell and smoke, stopped the bus and escaped safely

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Thackeray-led party alleged systematic manipulation of voter rolls following reports that more than two crore voter names are being excluded across Maharashtra under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise