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Scarlett Johansson will star in Ari Aster’s film Scapegoat, an A24-distributed secretive project. Written and directed by Aster, produced by Square Peg, the film follows tight-lipped plot details. Johansson joined despite busy schedule after reading the acclaimed original script soon

Rajinikanth paid tribute to producer R B Choudary, who died in a car accident in Rajasthan, recalling their friendship and Choudary’s wish to retire after producing 100 films, with Rajinikanth set to star in his milestone final project

The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of 22 accused, mostly police personnel, in the alleged 2005 fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati. The court found insufficient evidence to prove conspiracy or involvement

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), BJP’s NDA ally in Assam, reaffirmed support for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership and expressed desire for his second term as Chief Minister. The alliance highlighted development achievements and prepared for the upcoming swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati

India gifted Vietnam President To Lam a unique Namoh 108 lotus variety, a brass Buddha sculpture, and Banarasi silk during his state visit. The gifts symbolised spiritual heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural ties between India and Vietnam

A private bus carrying about 40 passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada hit a stationary van at Dorakunta in Suryapet’s Kodad mandal. The driver was injured while passengers sustained minor injuries. Police cleared the vehicles and restored normal traffic flow

A man killed his wife Shirisha at an auto stand near Kodad bus stand in Suryapet district after a domestic dispute. The accused Manideep was arrested by police following the brutal attack, which occurred in public and shocked onlookers

Five BJP supporters were injured in a crude bomb blast in Panihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The attack, occurring amid heightened political tension, led to accusations against the ruling TMC, while police launched an investigation and intensified security deployment in the area

  Security agencies in Punjab report a rising pattern of ISI-linked attacks allegedly coordinated by Pakistan-based gangster Shezad Bhatti, using recruited locals for low-paid operations. Investigations suggest attempts to revive Khalistan-linked violence through targeted blasts, recruitment of vulnerable youth, and communal destabilisation 

Chandranath Rath, former Indian Air Force serviceman and close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Kolkata. A key political associate for years, he managed Adhikari’s schedules and was deeply involved in his political career 

A US federal judge dismissed without prejudice an Espionage Act case against Indian-American scholar Ashley J. Tellis, ruling prosecutors used an incorrect legal provision for alleged classified document retention. The decision halts charges but allows potential refiling under a different statute

Priyanka Chopra and Orlando Bloom will star in survival thriller Reset, directed by Matt Smukler. The film follows a woman with amnesia stranded in the wilderness who must trust a mysterious stranger, blending suspense, romance, and psychological deception

US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings, escalating maritime tensions amid the Iran conflict. President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s military capabilities were heavily degraded and reiterated demands to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons

Indian equity markets traded higher as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal boosted investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade despite volatility in crude oil prices, while analysts warned about elevated AI-sector valuations and continued uncertainty surrounding the West Asia geopolitical crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers changed their social media profile pictures to commemorate Operation Sindoor’s anniversary. The military operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, highlighting India’s firm stance against terrorism

Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Investigators accused him of abusing official position and facilitating fraudulent tenders, while the probe widened to officials and contractors involved

Congressional Democrats accused President Donald Trump of dragging the US into an “illegal war” with Iran, blaming the conflict for rising fuel, food and energy prices. Lawmakers demanded White House documents, while new legislation sought to block funding for unauthorised military operations

Three youngsters from Medak district drowned in Haldi Vagu near Nacharam in Siddipet after venturing deep into the stream despite not knowing swimming

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, praising the armed forces’ precision and sacrifice. The operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, reinforcing India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and commitment to national security

Tension gripped North 24 Parganas after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. Police intensified security and launched raids as BJP supporters protested, alleging political violence and demanding arrests, while investigators examined CCTV footage to identify motorcycle-borne assailants

Six people, including children, went missing after a boat carrying nine passengers capsized in the Yamuna river in Hamirpur. Three people were rescued by the boatman, while NDRF and SDRF teams launched search operations to trace the missing passengers after the accident

West Bengal Police formed multiple teams and examined CCTV footage after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. Investigators suspect professional shooters used sophisticated firearms, while forensic teams recovered cartridges, ammunition, and a fake-number-plated vehicle

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited Myanmar to strengthen bilateral maritime ties under the MAHASAGAR vision. He discussed interoperability, capacity building, and leadership with Myanmar’s naval leadership

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by Vijay is seeking support from CPI, Congress, and CPI(M) to form government after winning 108 seats, but must prove majority strength before the Governor invites them to govern