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Entertainment

Ammy Virk: Godday Godday Chaa 2 blends humour, message

Punjabi star Ammy Virk recently unveiled the poster of his upcoming film Godday Godday Chaa 2 and revealed that the women in the movie have the men running in circles. The poster promises a blend of humor, family drama, and a strong social message, giving audiences a sneak peek i

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Entertainment

Deepika Padukone exits Kalki 2898 AD sequel

Days after Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed Deepika Padukone’s exit from the Kalki 2898 AD sequel, new reports reveal that the actress had already completed nearly 20 days of shooting before leaving the project, her demand for a pay hike—well above the previously discussed 25%—was a k

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Entertainment

Adhira ushers new Tollywood era by Hanuman director

Prasanth Varma, one of Tollywood’s most innovative filmmakers, continues to push boundaries with each project. After introducing the zombie genre to Telugu cinema and delivering India’s first original superhero film Hanuman, he is now preparing for his next ambitious venture with

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Entertainment

India Post releases special cover, postcards on Kantara

India Post has honored Kantara: Chapter 1 ahead of its October 2 release by launching a Special Cover and two Picture Postcards. These collectibles celebrate Karnataka’s vibrant Bootha Kola ritual, which was also central to the first Kantara film. The official India Post page sha

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Business

Nitin Gadkari urges India to export ethanol

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India should prepare to export ethanol, given its surplus production. He noted that the country has already achieved its 20 percent ethanol blending target with petrol and must now focus on

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Business

India’s solar capacity to soar by FY28

India’s solar manufacturing capacity is set for a massive leap, with solar modules projected to touch 200 gigawatt-peak (GWp) and cells expected to reach 100 GWp by FY28, according to a CareEdge Ratings report. This will far exceed the annual domestic module demand o

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Business

Haryana to procure pulses, oilseeds at 100 centres

Bhupinder Hooda criticized delayed procurement, saying farmers sell paddy, millet, and cotton below MSP, losing up to Rs 2,000. Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the procurement of kharif pulses and oilseeds, announcing

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Business

RBI orders banks to return unclaimed deposits

Dormant Funds Deadline. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to return unclaimed deposits to rightful owners, nominees, or heirs within the next three months. The period from October to December 2025 has been set as a focused timeframe to clear pending

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Business

US tops Indian engineering export destinations again

India’s engineering exports rose 4.91% in August to $9.9 billion, driven by strong demand for automobiles, auto components, industrial machinery, and basic metals. The United States has remained the leading destination for India’s engineering exports, with shipment

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Business

Cabinet clears ₹69,725 crore maritime boost plan

Officials said the initiative boosts jobs, investment, and strengthens security, aiding Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India’s global shipping leadership. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹69,725 crore package to strengthen India’

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India

Rahul Gandhi Links Unemployment to ‘Vote Theft’

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said unemployment and corruption will keep rising in India as long as elections are “stolen.” In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha described youth unemployment as the country’s biggest challenge and direct

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India

Mohanlal Receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards in New Delhi, becoming only the second Malayali to receive Indian cinema’s highest honour. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to the veteran actor,

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India

Trump at UN Claims He Ended India-Pak War, Seeks Nobel Prize

Trump Nobel Claim. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday revived his dramatic claim that he “ended” a war between India and Pakistan, asserting at the United Nations General Assembly that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for doing so. Addressing world leaders in

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India

PM Modi to Release ₹7,500 Cr for 75 L Women Under Rozgar Yojana

Aid to 75 Lakh Bihar Women Under Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana on September 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi September 26 will release the first instalment of ₹7,500 crore to 75 lakh women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, aimed at promoting women’s

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