Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra has not only surpassed the impressive Rs 300 crore global milestone but has also made history in Malayalam cinema. As it rides high in its seventh week of release, the film’s success is undeniable. With an eye towards the future, the producers have announced a sequel featuring Tovino Thomas, promising…
S Jaishankar with Afghan counterpart NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday announced India would upgrade the Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of embassy during the bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.“I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India’s Technical Mission in Kabul to the status…
Small businesses across the country are seeing a welcome boost in sales, thanks to recent GST cuts and the upcoming festive season.Industry bodies said that sectors like toys, textiles, footwear, and auto accessories have reported stronger demand.The ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is keeping a close watch and is expected to conduct…
Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov NEW DELHI: Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand squandered critical opportunities against old rival Garry Kasparov, allowing the Russian great to stretch his lead to five points with two wins and two draws on the penultimate day of the Clutch Chess Legends showdown. The USD 144,000 event, held in the chess-960…
Akshay Kumar’s latest film is performing well, crossing Rs 110 crore. However, its weekly collections show a declining trend compared to its predecessor, Jolly LLB 2. Despite a strong start, the movie is losing steam, with its fourth week being its last chance to surpass the sequel’s total. Upcoming projects for Akshay include ‘Bhoot Bangla’…
Avalanche in Dharamshala (PTI) NEW DELHI: Early Friday, Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh was hit by an avalanche on the snow-covered Dhauladhar Hills.A video captured by PTI news agency showed the powerful slide cascading down the mountains. No casualties have been reported so far.The avalanche comes after heavy rains in the first week of October, which…
Gold futures on MCX extended losses, slipping sharply toward ₹1,20,500 after a steep fall from the recent high near ₹1,23,800. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will likely dip in the session and traders should sell on any rise, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is…
West Indies cricketers (Pic credit: WI Cricket) NEW DELHI: The West Indies players paid a heartfelt tribute to their former all-rounder Bernard Julien by wearing black armbands on the opening day of the second and final Test against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The gesture came as a mark…
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ is shattering box office records, now the second highest-grossing film of 2025 after just eight days. Surpassing ₹336 crore, it has outgrossed ‘Kantara’ and ‘Saiyaara’. With a massive ₹61.85 crore opening day, the film is on track for ₹500 crore, with its second weekend being crucial for sustained…
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, which will go to the polls next year.In the heated political atmosphere of West Bengal, the SIR has futher intensified…
