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Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has confirmed that his much-awaited film Jee Le Zaraa is still in the works, though it has been delayed. Initially announced in 2021 with Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, and Katrina Kaif as leads, the film faced multiple scheduling issues. In an interview, Fa
Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal is heading to Hollywood! The actor has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter reboot, based on the popular video game series. Vidyut shared behind-the-scenes photos from the film’s set in Sydney, Australia, posing with rappe
After 27 years, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and actor Manoj Bajpayee are coming together once again for a new horror comedy film titled Police Station Mein Bhoot. The two last worked together on the cult classic Satya in 1998, which became a landmark film in Indian cinema. RGV s
New DelhiThe Congress on Monday criticised the government’s GDP numbers for the April-June 2025 quarter, calling them overly optimistic and pointing out that the effects of U.S. tariffs are yet to be felt. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the reported growth creates
New DelhiUnion Minister for Communications and Development of North East Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Monday highlighted that India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 will go beyond discussions on advanced technologies like 5G, 6G, AI, IoT, and machine-to-machine communication. Th
Cashless Facility Suspended New DelhiNiva Bupa Health Insurance on Monday announced the suspension of cashless treatment at Max Hospitals nationwide, affecting thousands of policyholders. Patients will now have to pay hospital bills upfront and claim reimbursement later. Dr
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging India’s E20 petrol mandate, reaffirming the government’s ethanol blending programme. New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Centre’s Ethanol Blending Programme, whi
SCO leaders reaffirm support for an open, fair, and multilateral trading system, promoting economic, digital, and energy cooperation amid global tariff tensions. Tianjin Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese
India’s manufacturing sector recorded its strongest expansion in nearly two decades, driven by resilient local demand. Mumbai India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in 17.5 years in August, buoyed by strong local demand, even as export growth faltered und
This week, the northern Chinese city of Tianjin is playing host to one of the most consequential diplomatic gatherings of 2025: the 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). As influential leaders from Eurasia converge under the Upholding the Shanghai Spirit the
Davangere Hindu leader Satish Poojari was briefly detained by police in Davangere after being accused of provoking protests over the removal of a controversial flex banner in Mattikallu. The banner had shown the killing of Afzal Khan by Chhatrapati Shivaji. Authorities remo
Bike Rally in Chitradurga Promotes Drug-Free India Chitradurga As part of the Drug-Free India campaign, a long-distance bike rally promoting awareness about the dangers of drug abuse reached Chitradurga city on Saturday. The rally, which started from Bandipur and will conti
The state government’s ambitious Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Act has sparked a wave of criticism, with several leaders questioning its intent and long-term implications. Former MLA and corporator Narendra Babu has strongly opposed the move, alleging that the authority is no
Monsoon Resumption Sparks Concern Over Excessive Urea Use in Ragi Fields CH NEWS With the arrival of the monsoon season, farmers across Chikkaballapur taluk have begun sowing crops over vast stretches of agricultural land, including 9,500 hectares of ragi, 400 hectares of b
Bengaluru civic body clears drains to prevent floods In a major effort to curb urban flooding, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched an extensive encroachment clearance drive across storm water drains in the Mahadevapura Zone. The initiative, which began e
Civic officials cleared pavements, enforced tobacco rules near schools, and urged community cooperation for cleaner Bengaluru. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) carried out a major encroachment clearance and enforcement drive along Doddaballapur Road in Yelahanka Z
Residents Applaud Civic Drive Improving Pedestrian Safety and Urban Cleanliness In an ongoing effort to enhance the city’s cleanliness and ensure safer streets, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched a removal drive against unauthorized flexes and banners in Wa
Indore Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world's third largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for boosting the country's growth. His remark came at a time when India's GDP grew 7.8 per
