Chandrashekhar: ‘Many producers felt Phalke’s story didn’t have masala’
Isn’t the story of how Dadasaheb Phalke made India’s first feature film worth chronicling on the big screen? Most would say yes in a heartbeat. As did superstar Aamir Khan…
Have you heard? Diljit Dosanjh reacts to Sardaar Ji 3 row
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t Diljit Dosanjh has addressed the backlash over his upcoming Punjabi horror-comedy Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. The Federation…
At UN Security Council, India Exposes Pak For Terrorism, Child Rights Abuses
India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistan’s “nefarious agenda” at the UNSC, accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border…
2 Dead, 10 Missing After Bus Falls Into River In Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag
11 missing after bus falls into Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag
Why Us? Grief And Trauma An Emotional Aftermath Of Ahmedabad Air Crash
The air was thick with grief and disbelief in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, as families rushed to the Civil Hospital in search of answers, hope,…
Maharashtra Government Announces Reduction In Power Tariffs
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs across the state.
For Me, Constitution Is Supreme, Not Parliament: Chief Justice Of India BR Gavai
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has said the Constitution of India is supreme and all three wings of democracy work under it.
How Odisha Cops Are Preparing To Manage Crowd During Rath Yatra
Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri will commence on June 27, and preparations are underway. The ceremony will attract a large crowd, making traffic management a key issue.
Buffaloes On Paper, Cream In Power: Scheme Meant For Tribals Milks The System
You’ve heard of the fodder scam. Welcome to the buffalo scam – a story where government-funded buffaloes are more self-aware than the system they were born into.
Snipers On Rooftops. AI-Powered Cameras: Puri Turns Fortress For Rath Yatra
The seaside pilgrim town of Puri on Wednesday turned into a fortress with around 10,000 security personnel deployed for the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath on June 27,…
Staff Selection Commission Grade C, D 2025 Exam Application Window Closes Today, Apply Here
SSC Stenographer Grade C, D 2025: A total of 1590 vacancies are available for the post of Stenographer, 230 vacancies are available for C-grade and and 1,360 vacancies for D…
“Wasn’t Feeling Great When Shot Into Vacuum”: Shubhanshu Shukla In Space
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the 39-year-old Indian Air Force pilot turned astronaut, delivered his first personal message from orbit today, hours after lifting off aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the…
Gautam Gambhir’s India Asked To Stop ‘Optional Practice’ Culture By Sunil Gavaskar After Crushing Loss
Sunil Gavaskar advised Shubman Gill and Co to take a short break following the loss against England at Headingley but insisted that they should get back to full-fletched practice after…
What Alpha Males Of Animal And Kabir Singh Can Learn From Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Role
Aamir Khan returned to the big screen to play a flawed, vulnerable, but softer beta male character in Sitaare Zameen Par
‘Jasprit Bumrah’ Blunder By BCCI? Ex-India Star Says “Why Wasn’t It Kept A Secret”
Former Indian cricket team batter Aakash Chopra questioned the decision to not keep Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the Test series against England a ‘secret’.
England Instructed Not To Bring Back Star Pacer Jofra Archer For 2nd Test: “Honest Answer…”
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged the England team to stick with the same lineup for the second Test against India.
Dune Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve To Direct Next James Bond Film
Denis Villeneuve, who is a die-hard Bond fan, said helming the new movie on the popular spy is a “massive responsibility”
Track Shubhanshu Shukla’s Journey To Space Station With One Click
The Axiom-4 mission, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts, finally lifted off on Wednesday after facing multiple delays and…
US Court Sides With Meta In AI Training Copyright Case
A US judge on Wednesday handed Meta a victory over authors who accused the tech giant of violating copyright law by training Llama artificial intelligence on their creations without permission.
Mississippi Man Who Spent Nearly 50 Years On Death Row Executed
A Mississippi man who had been on Death Row for nearly 50 years was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, one of two executions in the United States this week.
Pakistan Army Chief Attends Funeral Of Major Who Captured Abhinandan In 2019
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir attended the funeral of a Pakistani military officer who had claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot, Abhinandan Varthaman, after his jet was shot…
Israel, Netanyahu, LGBTQ: Zohran Mamdani’s Key Campaign Policies
Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic primaryfor mayoral elections in New York City. On Tuesday, he defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in arguably one of the…
“Buried Under Rubble”: US Junks Claims That Iran Moved Uranium Before Bombing
President Donald Trump’s administration hit back Wednesday at accounts Iran may have moved enriched uranium before US bombing, as a row grew on how much the strikes set back Tehran’s…
Dollar Hits Fresh Lows As Trump Attacks Threaten Fed Credibility
The dollar eased to a fresh 3-1/2-year low on the euro on Thursday as concerns about the future independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve undermined faith in the soundness of…
“Roti, Kapda, Makaan”: How Zohran Mamdani Is Winning Over New Yorkers
If you’re the son of a celebrated filmmaker with roots in Bollywood and a mayoral candidate in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, you better up your game. And…
Mumbai Woman Found In Garbage Pile, Grandson Admits He Dumped Her
A day after an elderly woman was abandoned in a garbage dump in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony, the police have filed a case against three of her family members, including the…
Beyonce, Bill Gates: Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez Wedding Guestlist Revealed
Billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancee, former journalist Lauren Sanchez, are set to get married this weekend in Venice, Italy, at a gathering of roughly 200 close friends and family…
“Money Can’t Buy Class”: Jeff Bezos’ Wedding Invite Roasted Online
The wedding festivities for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former news anchor Lauren Sanchez have already begun in Venice, but the couple has found itself at the centre of an…
Row Over “Silver Plates” At Mumbai Conclave And A “Bankruptcy” Jibe
Congress Legislature Party leader in Maharashtra Vijay Wadettiwar claimed on Wednesday estimate committee members were served meal in silver plates at a conclave.
Rajnath Singh Arrives For SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet In Qingdao
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at the venue for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting at Qingdao, China, on Thursday.
India Captain Undergoes Successful Lower Abdomen Surgery In Germany, To Return To Action In…
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav underwent a smooth surgery for a sports hernia in the lower right abdomen.
Australia Batter Usman Khawaja Refuses Radio Interview. It Has A ‘Palestine’ Connection
Australian cricket team batter Usman Khawaja refused to speak to radio broadcaster SEN after Day 1 of the first Test match against Bridgetown.
Fatima Sana Shaikh Reveals Battle With Epilepsy: “Had Seizures On A Flight, Had To Cancel Two Shoots”
Fatima Sana Shaikh, who stars in Metro In Dino, opened up about her battle with epilepsy and how a flight episode forced her to cancel two shoots
Esha Gupta Reacts To Her “Proper Fight” With Sajid Khan, “Unhone Mujhe Gaali Di”
Esha Gupta said, “You should always treat people the way you want them to treat you”
Diljit Dosanjh’s Sardaar Ji 3 With Hania Aamir To Release In Pakistan After Skipping India
Sardaar Ji 3 will be released in Pakistan on Friday, the day the Punjabi movie hits screens overseas
Case Against BJP Leader For Harassing Woman Police officer In Pune
The Pune City Police have registered a case against Pramod Kondhre, general secretary of the BJP’s city unit, for allegedly sexually harassing a senior woman police officer on Monday, said…
SEBI Fines Rs 25 Lakh Penalty on BSE for flouting regulatory norms
Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday slapped a Rs 25 lakh penalty on BSE for failing to provide equal access to corporate disclosures to all stakeholders and take action against…
“Can’t Kill My Father…”: Haryana Man Dies By Suicide, Blames Wife, Her Boyfriend
A man in his early 30s has committed suicide here after posting a video on social media accusing his wife and boyfriend of harassment, police said on Wednesday.
Class 10 Student Stabbed To Death By Junior In School Amid Fight Over Cricket
A class 10 student was allegedly stabbed to death by his junior in school in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar city, police said.
Trump Calls Putin “Misguided”, Says Russia May Invade Beyond Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said it was “possible” that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, may have ambitions of invading other countries after his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as he identified…
Brazil Records 62% Rise In Forest Fires, Amazon Hit The Hardest
Historic forest fires in Brazil last year scorched through an area larger than the size of Italy, recording a burned area some 60 percent higher than average of the last…
At UN Security Council, India Exposes For Terrorism And Child Rights Abuses
India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistan’s “nefarious agenda” at the UNSC, accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border…
“Daddy’s Home”: White House Joins The “Trump Whisperer” With Usher’s Help
The White House on Thursday tapped into the social media storm surrounding US President Donald Trump’s appearance at the NATO summit, releasing a video of the president’s arrival set to…
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 2025 Rank List Released, Direct Link Here
TNAU Rank List 2025: The TNAU rank list includes details such as the General Rank of the candidate, their application id, name, community, Aggregate and the community rank.
National Testing Agency To Close Registration Window For CSIR-UGC Test 2025 Today, Apply Here
CSIR NET 2025: The Registration Window For the CSIR UGC-NET 2025 will close today, June 26, 2025.
Michael Vaughan Taunts India With Devastating Series Margin After Win In Leeds: “Could Be…”
Like many former England cricketers, the win in Leeds got ex-captain Michael Vaughan excited too
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Scorecard Updates: The winner of the second Test will clinch the series, after the first match ended in a draw.
Rinku Singh To Join Uttar Pradesh Education Department As Officer Ahead Of Wedding: Report
Indian cricket team batter Rinku Singh is likely to join the Uttar Pradesh basic education department as an officer, according to a report.
Film Body Urges Sunny Deol, Imtiaz Ali to Cut Ties With Diljit Dosanjh Amid Sardaar Ji 3 Controversy
The FWICE previously wrote to the makers of Border 2, expressing concern about Diljit Dosanjh’s casting in the film
How Many Runs Did Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Dropped Catches Cost India? Full Breakdown
Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped four chances, with India letting go of as many as eight catches in the first Test against England at Headingley.
Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 6: Aamir Khan’s Film Maintains An “Impressive Hold”, Mints Rs 82.40 Crore
The film was released in theatres on June 20
Major Update On Basketball Team LA Lakers’ Rs 86,000 Crore Sale, To Be Completed By…
The record-breaking USD 10 billion deal that makes the LA Lakers the highest-valued team in US sports history.
Xabi Alonso Sends Big Warning To Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr: “Things Will Be Complicated…”
New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his team’s stars including Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday.
World Bank Approves $426 Million For Bengaluru Water Security Project
The World Bank has sanctioned USD 426 million for a new initiative to enhance water security for over four million residents in Bengaluru, officials said.
Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom 4 Mission Creates History For 3 Countries
The Axiom 4 launch, a commercial human spaceflight mission involving Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX, has scripted history in more ways than one.
BJP Protests At Tripura Congress MLA Residence Over “Urinate” Remarks
A group of BJP activists stormed the premises of the MLA hostel in Radhanagar area in Agartala on Wednesday over the Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman’s controversial remarks against Tribal…
Harvard Scientist Accused Of Smuggling Frog Embryos Indicted On New Charges
A Russian-born scientist at Harvard University accused of smuggling frog embryos into the United States was indicted on Wednesday on additional charges nearly two weeks after her lawyers secured her…
2 Dead, 20 Feared Swept Away As Cloudbursts, Flash Floods Batter Himachal
Two persons died while about 20 were feared swept away as cloudburst, flash floods and heavy rain wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday.
ICMAI Invites CMAs To Submit Expression Of Interest For SEBI Task Force
ICMAI Invites CMAs: The NISM certification course will focus on teaching students about the Indian Securities market.
“No Place For Double Standards”: India’s Veiled Jibe At Pak At SCO Summit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described peace, security, and a trust deficit as the most significant challenges confronting the region during his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence…
Red Bull Relying On Major Upgrade Package For Austrian GP To Salvage Max Verstappen’s Title Challenge
Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko has stated that their title ambitions will be all but over if the new upgrade package does not work.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic Eyes History: 3 Talking Points Ahead Of Wimbledon 2025
Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to win a third consecutive Wimbledon title.
Kylian Mbappe Left Out Of Real Madrid Squad By Xabi Alonso For RB Salzburg Clash
Kylian Mbappe had returned to training on Wednesday after missing Real Madrid’s first two matches at the tournament in the United States due to illness
“In These Conditions…”: Pep Guardiola Laments Heat Struggles For Manchester City In Club World Cup
Pep Guardiola suggested his team line-up for the match against Juventus would be made with multiple second half changes in mind.
‘Lost 3-0 Against New Zealand, Lost A Series In Australia. Now…’: BCCI Sent Big ‘Jasprit Bumrah’ Warning
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri believes resting Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test match against England can be a bad strategy for the Shubman Gill-led side.
Ex-US Open Winner Emma Raducanu Stunned At Eastbourne Open By Australian Teenager
World number 38 Emma Raducanu, who won the US Open in 2021, is building towards her fourth Wimbledon appearance, where she has twice reached the fourth round.
Sardaar Ji 3 Row: After Calling Diljit Dosanjh “Fake”, Mika Singh Asks Him To Apologise For “Mistake”
“But he must apologise and remove all the objectionable scenes from the movie,” wrote Mika Singh
Manny Pacquiao ‘Hungry’ For Boxing Comeback After Four-Year Layoff
The 46-year-old Filipino boxing icon faces World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19, four years after his last fight ended in defeat.
West Indies Batters Fail To Capitalize After Pacers Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph Bundle Australia Out For 180
After being dismissed for 180, Australia’s famed pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood put West Indies four-down in the final session.
Why Was India Pacer Suddenly Released After 1st India vs England Test? Report Says: “He Was Not…”
Harshit Rana has been released from India’s squad ahead of the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series
13-Year-Old Specially-Abled Boy Dies In Suicide Bid By Father In UP: Cops
A 13-year-old boy with physical and mental impairments died while his father was critically injured after they jumped into Saryu river here in an alleged suicide bid on Wednesday evening,…
“Witch Hunt”: Trump Urges End To Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial
US President Donald Trump weighed in on ally Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial Wednesday, urging for Israel’s “Great War Time Prime Minister” to be exonerated after the conflict with Iran.
CIA Chief Says Iran Nuke Sites Severely Damaged After Minimal Impact Report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe claimed on Wednesday that new intelligence indicates Iran’s nuclear infrastructure suffered severe and long-term damage following recent US airstrikes, contradicting reports suggesting the impact had been…
NATO Agrees To Hike Defence Spending By 5%: What It Really Mean?
NATO leaders are set to sign off Wednesday at their Hague summit on a defence spending pledge to satisfy US President Donald Trump’s demand for a headline figure of five…
12 Killed In Mass Shooting At Religious Celebration In Mexico
Twelve people were killed overnight in the Mexican state of Guanajuato when gunmen opened fire on a celebration in the city of Irapuato, authorities said Wednesday.
“100% Communist Lunatic”: Trump On New York’s Indian-Origin Mayor Candidate
US Donald Trump has weighed in on the victory of Indian-origin leftist socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary election, calling him a “100 per cent communist…
‘Jasprit Bumrah Has This Economy In T20s’: India Pacer Prasidh Krishna Receives Brutal Criticism
Former Indian cricket team pacer Irfan Pathan was extremely critical of Prasidh Krishna following the defeat against England in the first Test encounter on Tuesday.
Borussia Dortmund Through To Club World Cup Last 16, Fluminense Deny Sundowns
A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the Club World…
‘Made Some Wrong Friends’: Prithvi Shaw Makes Explosive ‘Career’ Revelation
Prithvi Shaw finally opened up about his struggles and said that he was distracted from the game.
Shubman Gill “Helpless Captain”: India Star’s Condition Decoded After 1st Test Loss To England
India lost the first Test of the five-match series by 5 wickets to England in Leeds.
Navy HQ Staffer Arrested For Spying For Pak, Shared Info During Op Sindoor
A man has been arrested from the Navy’s headquarters in Delhi and accused of spying for the Pakistani Intelligence agency ISI.
“Happens Every Year”: Waterlogged Surat Questions Civic Claims
After two days of relentless rainfall that brought Surat under nearly 17 inches of water, large parts of the city remain waterlogged -particularly in low-lying areas around the creek
“They Need Money”: Trump Signals US May Ease Iran Oil Sanction
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. has not given up its maximum pressure on Iran – including restrictions on sales of Iranian oil – but signaled a…
Trump Repeats Claim Of US “Obliterated” Iran Nuclear Sites
US President Donald Trump has once again asserted his claims on Washington “obliterating” Iranian nuclear sites during its targeted strikes on June 22, riding on Israel’s assessment made by the…
Did Change Of Word Alter Manipur’s Future? Row Over Gazette vs Assembly “Discrepancy”
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has pointed out a discrepancy between a notification published in the Gazette of India and the state assembly’s published rules on governance in…
Meet Man Who Ensured Shubhanshu Shukla Will Have ‘Aam Ras’, ‘Halwa’ In Space
Ready to eat mango nectar, mung dal halwa and carrot halwa line Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s backpack — or the space equivalent — as cultural ambassadors of India during his…
Iran Partially Reopens Airspace After Ceasefire With Israel
Iran on Wednesday reopened the airspace over the country’s east, state media reported, following a ceasefire with Israel that ended 12 days of fighting.
“Very Close”: Trump Hints At Gaza Ceasefire After Israel-Iran Truce
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that progress was being made to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, as a new ceasefire push began more than 20 months since the…
Ibrahim Ali Khan wins the sweetest brother award as he pens a poem for Sara
Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan are one of the most popular sibling duos in Bollywood. The two often steal the spotlight on social media with their strong camaraderie.…
`Some lessons are beyond books`: Soha on `family week` with Inaaya and nani
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan had a picture-perfect weekend as she spent quality time with “three generations” under one roof, which included her mother Sharmila Tagore along with her and…
Mika Singh calls Diljit Dosanjh `fake singer` amid Sardaar Ji 3 row
Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh recently found himself caught up in a controversy for his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3. The film features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, which did not…
India’s Tuesday to forget at Headingley
Head coach Gautam Gambhir faced a barrage of questions at the post-match press conference following India’s chastening five-wicket loss to England in the opening Test at Headingley. With new skipper…
27,661 Units Of Blood Collected During Donation Drive On Gautam Adani’s Birthday
A nationwide blood donation drive held to mark the 63rd birthday of Gautam Adani, Adani Group Chairman, collected a record-breaking 27,661 units, or approximately 11,000 litres of blood in a…
Israel Thanks US’ CIA For Help In “Joint” Operation Against Iran War
The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service thanked the US Central Intelligence Agency on Wednesday for its help in “joint” operations during the recent 12-day war with Iran.
Chinese President Xi Jinping To Skip BRICS Summit In Brazil: Report
Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to skip the BRICS Summit in Brazil next month, which, if confirmed, will be his first-ever absence from the meeting of the grouping of emerging…
Iran Parliament Okays Bill To Suspend Cooperation With UN Nuclear Watchdog
Iran’s parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, state-affiliated news outlet Nournews reported.
How South Korea’s Dog Meat Ban Leaves Farmers And 500,000 Dogs In Limbo
The government claims local authorities will take surrendered dogs into shelters. But rehoming is proving difficult. Farms raised large breeds like Tosa-Inu for meat, dogs often labeled “dangerous” under South…
UK Oil Major Shell Says Not In Talks To Buy Rival BP
British oil major Shell said Wednesday it was not in talks with BP to acquire its rival, after the Wall Street Journal reported there had been preliminary discussions.
“Ground Commandos Operated Deep Inside Iran During 12-Day War”: Israel
The head of Israel’s military said Wednesday that Israeli commandos had operated secretly inside Iran during the countries’ 12-day war.
Woman Allegedly Molested In Delhi Hospital, Dies During Treatment
A woman who was allegedly molested in a hospital and was later taken to another hospital in Delhi died during treatment, the police said.