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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has successfully generated sixty-seven lakhs on its twenty-second day since release. With a staggering domestic collection of one hundred ninety-five point zero two crore, and overseas earnings pushing the total gross to three hundred twenty point three four crore, this political action drama directed by H. Vinoth has certainly made its mark, particularly with its Tamil version greatly enhancing daily collections.
Donald Trumps White House renovation project is facing major new scrutiny after reports suggested the overall cost could exceed $900 million. Senate Democrats are now demanding a federal audit, arguing that Congress has not received enough information about the proposed ballroom, East Wing changes, security work, and other renovation plans. The dispute has escalated into a broader fight over taxpayer money, presidential authority, and transparency, with Trumps ambitious White House makeover now
A robot explored a hidden passage within Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. It reached a sealed barrier which may be 4,500 years old. This discovery has renewed questions about the ancient monument's hidden contents. Researchers used modern technology to examine areas difficult for people to access. Further study could reveal new details about the pyramid's design and construction.
The U.S. Navy is preparing to send the USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after its grueling deployment of more than 250 days, including a record stretch without a port call. The move comes amid reports of supply shortages, exhaustion and growing mental-health concerns among Lincolns crew. With tensions surrounding Iran still high, the arrival of another U.S. aircraft carrier could reinforce Washingtons military presence in the region and fuel fresh quest
Russia claims it has struck a Ukrainian naval command post at the strategically important Reni port on the Danube, alongside military logistics facilities at nearby Izmail. Moscow says drones targeted sites supporting Ukraines military operations, though it did not provide details on casualties or damage. The strikes come amid a wider escalation around Black Sea and Danube infrastructure, with Russia also claiming hundreds of Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Russian territory. At the same
South Korea wants nuclear-powered attack submarines by the mid-2030s. But India already operates nuclear-powered submarines and has built a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent. Heres how INS Arihant and INS Arighaat give India an edge and why Seouls Jangbogo-N programme matters.Watch: https://youtu.be/623AWLSi0mE?si=Y7sZ-o-NKWA6R9gf
Jimmy Fallon is taking aim at Karoline Leavitts White House exit, and his punchline is now going viral. During The Tonight Show, Fallon joked about Leavitts next career move while also mocking Donald Trumps controversial secret-flight operation, turning the former press secretarys departure into a late-night comedy moment. The monologue quickly spread across social media, with viewers reacting to Fallons roast of both Leavitt and the Trump White House. While Leavitt says she is leaving Washingto
Ilesha Singh enthralled the audience with her formal Kuchipudi debut at Kamani Auditorium, marking a remarkable milestone in her journey as a solo dancer.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has attacked OpenAI and Anthropic, saying that thier controlled approach to AI amounts to abandoning our values in American tech. His 6,500-word essay The Future is for Everyone calls Anthropic's alignment thinking flawed and argues that labs hoarding frontier models pose the real danger, as Meta returns to open-weight AI with Muse Glimmer.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was pressed about a planned trip to Israel involving members of the New York City Council and NYPD later this year. The exchange comes amid heightened debate over NYC officials' engagement with Israel and Mamdani's own long-standing criticism of Israeli government policies.
BCI issues one-time relaxation for SC-protected 2025-26 batch
Senate Democrats are demanding answers after reports revealed President Donald Trump was secretly moved from the aircraft publicly operating as Air Force One to another military plane during his departure from Turkey amid an alleged Iran-related security threat. Chuck Schumer and Mark Warner have criticized the operation and questioned why Congress was not briefed, while concerns have also been raised about journalists and senior officials who remained aboard the decoy aircraft.

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