Vin Diesel on 25 years of ‘Fast’ franchise: We were making a small movie about street racing, we had no idea

Vin Diesel celebrated the impressive twenty-five-year milestone of the ‘Fast’ franchise with an exclusive re-release event. Reflecting on the series’ origins as a grassroots street-racing film, he praised his ‘Fast’ family and studio collaborators for their unwavering support. Diesel expressed heartfelt gratitude to the loyal community that has embraced the franchise, acknowledging their vital role…

BJP marches to Vidhana Soudha, seeks Nagendra’s removal over Valmiki Corp funds case

BJP leaders marched demanding minister B Nagendra’s resignation over alleged fund embezzlement. The protest targeted Rs 89 crore irregularities within the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. These alleged irregularities came to light after a corporation official’s suicide in June 2024. Minister Nagendra resigned amid these allegations and was later arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. The…

Watch: Bathinda villagers peel off newly laid road with bare hands, allege shoddy construction

Residents of Kotbhara and Ramgarh Bhundar villages allege poor road construction quality. Portions of the newly laid road are reportedly peeling off and breaking apart. Villagers demonstrated the poor quality by peeling off sections with their hands. They have informed authorities and demanded an investigation into the roadwork. Officials stated they will investigate the allegations…

SIM card rules 2026: What changes from August 24 and how many connections can you have

Telecom providers must stop individuals from obtaining more than nine mobile connections. A new system starts August twenty-fourth, initially verifying connections post-facto. Operators will use subscriber photos from the Digital Intelligence Platform for checks. Real-time identification and prevention of excess connections are mandated by November thirtieth. This aims to enforce existing limits across all licensed…

Mark Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle in Ireland, Meta’s international headquarters, for $35 million

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have acquired the historic Strancally Castle, a stunning Gothic mansion set on an expansive estate in Ireland. This remarkable property will serve as their home base during visits to the nation, which is significant due to Meta’s international headquarters being located there. The couple is excited…

‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ Twitter review: Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s rom-com gets mixed reactions with viewers calling it ‘simple, refreshing’

Social media buzz around ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ reveals a split in opinions. While many laud the film’s fresh approach and captivating first half, some viewers express disappointment over the screenplay and acting, labeling it an underwhelming romantic comedy. Nevertheless, the soundtrack and the film’s release during the festive Onam period receive commendation.