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Sardar 2 has received mixed reactions from early viewers on X. While Karthis performance, action sequences and interval block have earned praise, some viewers criticised the films lengthy runtime, over-the-top moments and weaker second half

Actress Taapsee Pannu recently reacted to being compared to Jaya Bachchan because of her behaviour with the paps and being called a lite version of the veteran actress. Taapsee says she takes it as a compliment

Ahead of the semi-final clash against Bangladesh, Team India's Shafali Verma stated that she will take confidence from the previous innings, but would like to start from zero

Sunil Pal has questioned Amitabh Bachchan and the makers of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 over inviting stand-up comedians Gaurav Kapoor, Gaurav Gupta and Varun Grover. He argued that performers associated with abusive language should not be given a family-show platform

Billy Joel mourned the death of longtime friend and former bandmate Jon Small, who played a key role in his early career. The duo performed together in The Hassles and Attila before later reconciling and collaborating on several music projects

Mumbais tallest eco-friendly Ganesh idol, standing approximately 24 feet tall and weighing 3.5 tonnes, will be at the heart of the mandals 12-day celebrations

Kangana Ranaut became emotional while reflecting on her grandmother Kamla Ranauts old age. Sharing a glimpse of their bond, the actor spoke about the difficult realities of ageing and how witnessing a loved one grow older can be deeply painful

MSEDCL detected 27,964 electricity theft cases involving Rs 66.28 crore across Maharashtra between June and August 2026. The power utility used AI-based predictive analysis, machine learning and more than 190 flying squads to identify suspected theft and recover dues

The CPI(M) held a mass road blockade at Charoti naka in Palghar on Thursday, opposing smart electricity meters and affecting traffic on NH-48. The administration had estimated that 5,000 to 6,000 people could join the protest

Six community cats were allegedly brutally killed and mutilated in Mumbais Govandi area, prompting an FIR at RCF Police Station. PETA India said nearly 20 cats may have been killed since August and has announced a reward of up to Rs 50,000 for information leading to the accused

Akshay Kumar appears to have revealed the title of his upcoming film with director Anees Bazmee while responding to birthday wishes on Wednesday.The actor repeatedly used the phrase Maujah Hi Maujah in his replies

Bollywood veteran star Sharmila Tagore and the Pataudi familys priceless memories from the 1980s were shared by Saba Pataudi on Wednesday.The jewellery designer shared a series of rare childhood pictures featuring her mother, father, siblings and herself

Aneet Padda stars in JioHotstars Hunkkaar: The Roar, playing a teenager whose accusation against a powerful cult leader triggers a high-stakes investigation. The series explores truth, influence and justice, with Fatima Sana Shaikh leading the probe

Bollywood hunk Akshay Kumar turned a year older on Wednesday, and his better half, Twinkle Khanna, wished him with a hilarious post on social media.The author and television host shared a fun picture with Akshay on her Instagram Stories

Actress Bipasha Basu took to social media on Thursday to reveal that she found tiny worms inside a nutrition product. The actress further tagged Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, saying he was the only hope

Parineeti Chopra makes her series debut with Netflixs Shaque: Trust No One, playing a mother searching for her missing child. The mystery thriller explores trust, suspicion and disturbing secrets, with Jennifer Winget and Tahir Raj Bhasin among the ensemble cast

Delhi HC heard Gaurav Bhatia's Rs 2-crore defamation suit against Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and others over an AI-generated graphic. Justice Gedela asked defendants to voluntarily remove posts, questioned Dipke's inclusion as a party, and urged more articulate expression of criticism.

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare was discharged from Bombay Hospital on Thursday, 10 days after he was admitted with a renal infection. Hazare said his health had improved, while doctors said he had suffered from severe dehydration and viral illness

India's junior women's hockey team crushed Pakistan 19-0 with a dominant attacking performance to march into the Women's Junior Asia Cup semifinals

The Maharashtra FDA has introduced a 'Festival Enforcement Calendar' to strengthen food-safety checks around festivals and religious occasions. The initiative also brings community feeding events such as Mahaprasads, bhandaras, langars and annachhatras under greater food-safety scrutiny

I am definitely going to Mumbai. Once we assemble on September 12, we will announce the date, Jarange told reporters at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra's Jalna district, where he has been sitting on an indefinite fast

The August 26 tsunami-like surge of water, mud, and debris killed 1,367 people in Nepal, where another 5,132 remain missing, the country's disaster authority said on Wednesday. In China, 43 people have died and 519 are missing, according to state media

Always Lalisa traces Lisas journey from a young K-pop trainee in Thailand to BLACKPINK member and global solo star. The documentary explores her solo music, acting debut, Coachella performance and the challenges of building an identity beyond the group

Yami Gautams Nayyi Navelli teaser offers a glimpse into a bizarre family drama packed with fantasy, humour and action. The actor plays a mysterious character whose family is thrown into chaos after her brother-in-law accuses her of being a witch

The Supreme Court has dismissed 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salems plea seeking premature release, rejecting his claim that undertrial detention and earned remission should count towards his 25-year imprisonment term

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner turned down an Adelaide Strikers offer to prioritise upcoming Test series against India and Australia

Nina Dobrev shared glimpses of her Italian getaway, where she indulged in pizzas and pastas and enjoyed gondola rides. The Vampire Diaries star joked about Italys food culture, saying, Can confirm the rumours are true. Gluten is safe in Italy

Latur Rural MLA Ramesh Karad submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, seeking an immediate drought declaration and relief measures for farmers facing the impact of the prolonged dry spell

According to DCP Zone 1 Krushikesh Rawale, police received a call on the emergency number 112 at around 12:30 am reporting that Prasad Suryavanshi had allegedly been abducted in a black SUV from the jurisdiction of the Perugate police post

Delhi Police has intensified security preparations ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. A high-level briefing was held at the Delhi Police Headquarters to review security preparedness, operational arrangements and responsibilities across key venues and routes.

Divyenndu, who is enjoying the success of Mirzapur The Movie, revealed that Shraddha Kapoor created his Instagram account during Batti Gul Meter Chalu. He also recalled how Anupam Kher helped him get on Twitter and explained his decision to change his name

Suriyas 47th film has been titled Scene, with the Jithu Madhavan directorial set to release on November 6. The film, featuring Suriya as an unconventional cop, will clash with Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana during the Diwali weekend

Great Place To Works Asias Best Workplaces 2026 report recognises 40 Indian firms, including 34 large and six small and medium organisations. BFSI and IT dominate Indias large-company winners, while 93% of employees rate their workplaces as great.

The carousel featured a collection of cherished moments from Surbhi and Karans journey together, including pictures from their courtship period, vacations and wedding ceremonies.

Carlo Ancelotti has named a 26-member Brazil squad featuring Vinicius Junior and Raphinha for a historic first-ever international friendly against India in Kolkata

Shiva Rajkumar apologised for calling Hindi the national language after his remark sparked criticism online. The Kannada star clarified that he had misspoken, stressing the importance of Kannada and other Indian languages ahead of his Hindi debut, Original Monster

According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly kidnapped the woman on June 14, 2019, when she was claimed to be 17 years old. He allegedly took her from Thane to Uttar Pradesh and subjected her to forcible sexual assault

Because we have done so well and because our country is making so much money, I can make this promise to you. Here is my promise: If Republicans win both the House and the Senate, because of our tremendous economic success and strength, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of USD 5,000, the US President said

Helen shared an encouraging update on husband Salim Khans health while accepting the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf. She said the 90-year-old writer is in very good health and described him as a strong man

Ryan Giggs reveals Manchester United scouted a teenage Kylian Mbappe at Monaco in 2015 but chose not to pursue the future World Cup winner

The exercise is aimed at cleaning and updating the voter database. Electoral authorities have issued notices to voters whose records contain discrepancies, asking them to provide documentary evidence to establish their eligibility

The development has triggered a fresh controversy over structures and alleged encroachments near sensitive airport premises. Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya has demanded immediate demolition of the structure and criminal action against those allegedly responsible for its construction

The global average air temperature in August was 16.96 degrees Celsius, Copernicus said. This was 0.01 degrees Celsius higher than the previous monthly record set in July 2023

SIT chief PI Santosh Tasgaonkar said the arrest followed evidence gathered during the investigation. The case is being investigated by the SIT after orders from the Pune Rural Superintendent of Police

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari opened up about the pressure of being Manoj Tiwaris daughter. She revealed facing death and rape threats, while also expressing her desire to establish an independent identity beyond her fathers legacy

Marco Rubio said US actions against suspected drug-trafficking vessels depend on several factors, including the country involved, the location of a vessel and the level of threat it is believed to pose

The committee that investigated the incident identified deficiencies in technical inspections, equipment maintenance and fire safety preparedness at the hospital

The deceased was identified as Prathamesh Deshmukh, a native of Khasapuri village in Paranda tehsil of Dharashiv district. He had been living in Pune for the past four years while preparing for competitive examinations

Shinde highlighted the Maharashtra government's initiatives aimed at providing financial assistance and public services, including a women's welfare scheme and a programme intended to make government services more accessible to citizens

During an interaction with industrialists and representatives from various sectors, Eknath Shinde appealed to them to contribute to strengthening economic ties between India and the United Kingdom through investments in Maharashtra.