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At the trailer launch of 'Bhooth Bangla', producer Ektaa Kapoor revealed Akshay Kumar's remarkable gesture of returning his fee after a past film's box office failure. This unprecedented act of integrity, occurring in her 31-year career, left Kapoor stunned. The anecdote highlighted Akshay's professionalism and generosity within the industry.

North Korea has responded positively to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's apology for drone incursions, calling it "fortunate and wise." Lee admitted government officials were involved, violating policy. This rare conciliatory tone follows years of hostility, though broader tensions persist between the two nations.

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first at Eden Gardens.

Punjab Police have dismantled an ISI-backed terror module planning grenade attacks on police establishments across multiple states. Three individuals were apprehended with two hand grenades and a pistol, bearing markings from Pakistan Ordnance Factory. Investigations revealed the operatives were in contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives via social media, acting on ISI handlers' directives.

This is not just a budget story. It is a question of priorities: what kind of space agency should Nasa be in the 21st century?

Taking strong exception to the attack on judicial officers adjudicating objections to voter list exclusions in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Supreme Court on Thursday said there was a breakdown of law and order in the state and issued show-cause notices to the chief secretary, DGP, district magistrate and SP, asking why action should not be taken against them.

Seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and one US citizen, were remanded to 30 days' judicial custody in Delhi for alleged terror links. The NIA claims they supplied weapons and training to Indian insurgent groups, with connections to Myanmar's ethnic armed factions. Investigations are ongoing into their motives and activities.

Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died of injuries at the Kovilpatti govt hospital on June 22, 2020, while his father Jeyaraj died on June 23, 2020.

Assam CM's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, vehemently denied Congress claims of holding foreign passports and undisclosed overseas assets. She challenged Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi to disclose his wife's bank account details in Pakistan. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Congress of using fake, Pakistan-sourced documents and stated an FIR was filed.

The 28-year-old leg-spinner, bought at a base price of Rs 2 crore by LSG, has not undergone the mandatory fitness test required by Sri Lanka Cricket before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to players for the IPL. Without clearing this process, his participation in the league remains uncertain.

A Tata Sierra car with UP registration breached the Delhi Assembly's Gate No. 2 on Monday, with an occupant placing a bouquet before driving off. Delhi Police have arrested the accused and seized the vehicle. Security was in place at the VIP gate, and no suspicious objects were found.

Nasa's Artemis II astronauts entered lunar orbit Monday, approaching a record-breaking distance from Earth as they prepare to fly around the moon's far side. This historic mission, the first crewed test flight of the Artemis program, will see the crew capture unique images of Earth and the moon, marking a significant step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.

Divya Dutta recently spoke about intense love on a podcast. She addressed the idea of deep emotional connection, even when a relationship has no future. Dutta believes it is often best to let go of such situations. She quoted Sahir Ludhianvi, suggesting that some stories should be given a beautiful turn and then left behind.

Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' officially enlisted its name as the second Hindi film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone. Starring Ranveer Singh, the espionage thriller has amassed Rs 1,014.97 crore domestically and Rs 1,605.74 crore globally, outperforming blockbusters like 'Jawan' and 'KGF 2'. Despite the IPL 2026 season, the film maintains record-breaking occupancy across theatres. Now the third-highest-grossing Indian film globally, the spy saga eyes the Rs 1,700 crore worldwide mark as it dominates the box office into its third week.

Oracle has announced job cuts impacting thousands globally. A former Microsoft senior executive shared a LinkedIn post offering support to affected Oracle employees. She emphasized that individual skills and experience are invaluable and cannot be taken away. The executive encouraged laid-off individuals to reconnect with contacts and seek new opportunities. She also offered her assistance to those in need.

The TMC accused the BJP of being involved in the unrest in Malda, where several judicial officers engaged in scrutiny of under-adjudication voters were gheraoed

He also alleged that Pakistan was trying to influence the outcome of the Assam elections

BJP released its 31 point “Sankalp Patra” and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, State party president Gaurav Gogoi and other senior leaders released the “Raijor Istahar”, or people manifesto in Assam.

India has developed a convention limiting a third presidential term, but the Constitution places no such restriction on the Prime Minister’s tenure. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 8,931 days in office, this asymmetry invites closer scrutiny.

The Indian Rupee strengthened against the US dollar on Monday. This gain followed intervention by the Reserve Bank of India to curb speculative positions. The central bank capped banks' net open positions. Despite this, foreign capital outflows and global uncertainties pose risks. The Rupee may strengthen further but volatility is expected to persist.