Vir Das has internet users in stitches with a brilliantly cheeky AI-generated image that drops him straight into Bollywood’s elite spy squad. Fresh off the release of his directorial debut, ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos,’ the comedian shared a photo of himself grinning awkwardly next to Shah Rukh Khan‘s iconic ‘Pathaan,’ Salman Khan’s rugged ‘Tiger,’ Ranveer…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that democratic institutions remained strong and relevant when they were transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to people.In his valedictory address to the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth, he said transparency fostered public trust by ensuring openness in decision-making, while inclusivity…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday celebrated the expected signing of the free trade agreement between the EU and four South American countries the following day at a ceremony that Lula will not attend. This is the first major trade agreement for Mercosur, which…
NEW DELHI: England U-19 began their ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing yet dramatic 37-run victory over Pakistan in the seventh match of the tournament, played in Harare on Friday. While the margin suggested comfort, the contest was anything but straightforward, ending in a bizarre moment that quickly became one of the…
Nivin Pauly’s ‘Sarvam Maya’ has achieved a remarkable Rs 70.09 crores at the box office, demonstrating sustained popularity even after 23 days. The film garnered Rs 11.5 crores in its third week, with night shows showing strong occupancy. Audiences are praising the performances, particularly Nivin Pauly and debutant Riya Shibu, for their captivating roles in…
NEW DELHI: As the BJP-led governing alliance registered a massive victory in the 29 municipal corporations in Mahrashtra, PM Narendra Modi, asserting that the results indicate NDA’s deepening bond with people, said on X: “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state blessed NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance.” This is a vote to…
NEW DELHI: Ambassador of Italy to India, Antonio Bartoli, emphasised the “reliable” partnership between Rome and New Delhi and said it will be further enhanced by the conclusion of the European Union-Indian Free Trade Agreement. Speaking with ANI, Antonio Bartoli said Europe provides many advantages in the current era of “geopolitical turmoil.”“In an era of…
East Zone’s captain Riyan Parag plays a shot on day two of a Duleep Trophy 2025 quarterfinal cricket match between East Zone and North Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI08_29_2025_000196B) New Delhi: Riyan Parag was among the first few pilot projects when head coach Gautam Gambhir’s era…
Jiiva’s ‘Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil’ is showing strong box office performance, with a significant jump on its second day, earning Rs 2.50 crores. Word-of-mouth appears to be driving audiences, reflected in healthy theatre occupancy, especially during evening and night shows. While praised for performances and humor, the film’s later silliness and excessive chaos are noted. Jiiva’s…
NEW DELHI: Announcing the schedule for the election of its national president, BJP said on Friday that nomination will be filed on Jan 19 and the replacement for incumbent J P Nadda will be declared the next day. If more than one person file nomination, an unlikely prospect as the election of working president Nitin…
