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Dhurandhar 2 becomes 2nd highest grossing Indian film domestically, trampling Baahubali 2; eyes surpassing Pushpa 2
Dhurandhar 2 becomes 2nd highest grossing Indian film domestically, trampling Baahubali 2; eyes surpassing Pushpa 2

Dhurandhar 2 collections: Dhurandhar 2- The Revenge has stormed past Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, to become the second-highest grossing Indian movie domestically on Wednesday. The spy-thriller, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has minted a whopping Rs 1033.37 crore (net) in India within 20 days, marginally overtaking Baahubali 2’s long standing record of Rs 1030 crore.  Globally, the film’s figures have soared past Rs 1641 crore, making it trail Pushpa…

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US – Iran War 2 Weeks Ceasefire
US – Iran War 2 Weeks Ceasefire

US–Iran War 2026: Trump Announces Two‑Week Ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz Talks Advance US Iran ceasefire 2026: The US and Iran have agreed to a two‑week ceasefire in the 2026 war, tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Read the latest updates, key terms, and what this means for global oil markets and regional stability. What Just Happened? U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two‑week suspension of…

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US–Iran War: Rising Tensions, Global Shock, India on Edge
US–Iran War: Rising Tensions, Global Shock, India on Edge

US–Iran War Escalates: Ceasefire Talks Amid Rising Threats, Global Shock, and India’s Strategic Concerns us iran war global impact: -The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a critical and highly volatile phase, with diplomatic efforts intensifying even as military tensions continue to escalate. What began as targeted strategic strikes has now evolved into a broader regional confrontation, raising serious concerns about global security, energy…

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Internally displaced Manipur girl, 7, raped and killed; body disposed under bridge, accused arrested
Internally displaced Manipur girl, 7, raped and killed; body disposed under bridge, accused arrested

Manipur girl rape murder: A seven-year-old internally displaced (IPD) girl aged 7 was allegedly raped and killed in Imphal East district of Manipur on Monday, less than 24 hours after she was reported missing. The police said they have arrested the accused in connection with the incident, and the court has remanded him to police custody for further interrogation and probe.  As per police, the victim hailed from…

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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh rings alarm bells in India as 98 children succumb in three weeks
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh rings alarm bells in India as 98 children succumb in three weeks

Bangladesh measles warning for India: Measles has registered a deadly resurgence in Bangladesh, claiming the lives of as many as 98 children in just three weeks. The crisis has sparked urgent concerns across neighbouring India, where similar vulnerabilities persist. Once considered largely under control, the ailment has returned with alarming speed, overwhelming hospitals and exposing lapses in public health systems. Hospitals cripple as patients flock them At the…

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Sathankulam father-son custodial deaths: Madurai Court awards death sentence to 9 TN cops in landmark verdict
Sathankulam father-son custodial deaths: Madurai Court awards death sentence to 9 TN cops in landmark verdict

Sathankulam father-son custodial deaths: A court in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district on Monday handed over death sentence to nine police personnel for their role in the 2020 custodial deaths of P Jayaraj and his son, J Benicks in Thoothukudi’s Sathankulam. The verdict came nearly six years after the incident that triggered nationwide outrage and demands for accountability during police custody.  Court terms case the ‘Rarest of rare’ crime…

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WhatsApp tests real-time noise cancellation feature for calls, feature rolled out for Android Beta users
WhatsApp tests real-time noise cancellation feature for calls, feature rolled out for Android Beta users

WhatsApp noise cancellation feature: Messaging giant WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls, currently made available to select Android Beta users. The update, as per tech experts, is designed to improve call quality by reducing unwanted background noise in real-time conditions.  Notably, the feature was first identified in development earlier this year, and is expected to benefit users who frequently…

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Middle East Oil Shock: India’s Price Pain
Middle East Oil Shock: India’s Price Pain

Global Oil Crisis: Surging Prices and India’s Economic Challenge Middle East Oil Crisis India Impact: The ongoing Middle East conflict has triggered a severe global oil crisis, with Brent crude prices soaring past $115 per barrel amid critical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This vital chokepoint handles 20% of the world’s oil flows, now threatened by Houthi attacks and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions under President Trump, driving WTI…

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Son of Chhattisgarh’s former CM gets life term in 2003 murder case, HC overturns acquittal
Son of Chhattisgarh’s former CM gets life term in 2003 murder case, HC overturns acquittal

Amit Jogi gets life term: The Chhattisgarh High Court (HC) on Monday sentenced Amit Jogi, son of state’s former Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Jogi to lifetime imprisonment in a murder case that dates back to 2003. Notably, Amit was accused of murdering a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Ramavatar Jaggi, and was earlier acquitted by a court in Raipur in 2007.  HC finds trial court’s verdict…

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Extortion case in Nashik takes a dark turn: Journalist arrested after cops unearth 121 obscene videos from his cell phone
Extortion case in Nashik takes a dark turn: Journalist arrested after cops unearth 121 obscene videos from his cell phone

Nashik rape case: What began as a complaint of extortion by a 63-year-old man in Maharashtra’s Nashik quickly turned the tide against him, as the police recovered as many as 121 obscene videos from the complainant’s cell phone. The complainant, whom the police identified as Ravindra Ganpat Erande, introduced himself as a journalist and a social activist. He was arrested last Friday after the cops discovered incriminating videos…

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