Day: August 30, 2026

70 rounds of fire, 3,000-round endurance: How India turned a Russian AK-203 into its own ‘Sher’

Census 2027 will record Muslim caste for the first time since 1931. Overlapping caste, occupation, and surnames pose unique identification challenges for Muslim biradaris. Legal cases highlight discrepancies in Muslim caste names and official OBC lists. Accurate data is crucial for understanding Pasmanda Muslim backwardness and representation. Political parties are intensifying outreach to Pasmanda Muslims…

Director Siva is reportedly considering Dhanush for his next commercial entertainer. This potential project could be a mass entertainer designed for the actor’s fanbase. Dhanush is currently busy with his upcoming action drama titled ‘Om’. ‘Om’ is scheduled for a theatrical release in October 2026. The actor also has several other projects lined up with…

Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu reflects on her twenty-year cinema journey and industry challenges. She often faced criticism for speaking out on important industry issues. Thiruvothu also discussed the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective. She noted the disparity in opportunities for male and female actors. Her recent films include ‘I, Nobody’ and ‘Tu Yaa Main’.

Kochi Blue Tigers owner Subhash George faces cryptocurrency fraud allegations. He is accused of defrauding people of approximately Rs 100 crore since 2014. UK-based Malayalis filed a complaint regarding a Rs 99 lakh financial loss. Authorities are examining the alleged use of funds for the Kochi Blue Tigers and the movie ‘Patriot’. The matter has…

Lionel Messi scored three times in the second half to finish off his first four-goal effort in MLS play while adding an assist, and Inter Miami scored six unaswered goals in a 7-1 romp over CF Montreal on Saturday night. Messi snapped a 1-1 tie in the 40th minute when he found the net for…

On the festival of Raksha Bandhan, a distressing incident occurred where a minor girl was reportedly assaulted by an unidentified individual. Authorities have registered a case under applicable legal provisions, including the POCSO Act. The girl was misled by a man on a motorcycle to a remote location. Fortunately, local youths responded to her cries…

India has emerged as a key supplier of gasoline (petrol) to Russia amid a surge in Russian fuel imports triggered by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, ship tracking data showed. Russia’s seaborne gasoline imports surged to a record around 125,000 barrels per day (kbd) in August, equivalent to a projected 470,000 tonnes for the month,…

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, supporting student protests over exam paper leaks. Salman Khan had urged him to stop, offering home-cooked meals; his “Sonam, it’s done bro” line went viral. Wangchuk reacted on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, calling it “a healthy sentiment” while accepting a t-shirt with the quote.

The Academy shared a memorable scene from the 2013 film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. This clip featured actors Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor in an emotional exchange. The scene, filmed at Chittorgarh Fort, highlighted a poignant dialogue about life’s inevitable losses. Social media users reacted with nostalgia and appreciation for the movie’s enduring appeal. Dharma…