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Actor Randy Quaid criticised Anne Hathaway’s casting alongside Tom Cruise in the announced Days of Thunder 2, saying Nicole Kidman should return to the franchise. Quaid, who appeared in the original 1990 film, called Kidman the right choice for the sequel
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Shah Rukh Khan once revealed why he avoided visiting Kashmir for years despite several opportunities. The actor said his father had wished to take him there, and he finally visited the Valley while shooting Yash Chopra’s ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’.
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Tamil Nadu Minister S Rajesh Kumar said Congress ministers would resign if coalition partner TVK does not support Rahul Gandhi as the 2029 Prime Ministerial candidate. His remarks come amid growing calls within TVK to project Chief Minister Vijay for the post
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INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel capable of rapid submarine rescue, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Mumbai. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, the 119.4-metre vessel can support diving operations up to 300 metres and undertake disaster relief operations
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Lisa Kudrow has revealed that she refuses to sing ‘Smelly Cat’ when fans request the iconic ‘Friends’ song. The actress said she cherishes the sitcom and her bond with co-stars but is not interested in performing Phoebe Buffay’s famous tune.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged 3M Chairman William Brown to expand investments in India in research, advanced manufacturing, technology and local supply chains. Discussions focused on leveraging India’s talent and manufacturing capabilities to strengthen domestic and global supply-chain opportunities
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Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Monday as weak Asian markets and surging crude prices weighed on investor sentiment amid renewed US-Iran tensions. Sensex fell 134 points and Nifty declined 58 points, while metal and IT stocks led sectoral losses
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Novak Djokovic suffered a shock first-round US Open defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone, losing a four-hour, 36-minute five-set battle. The 39-year-old, hampered by illness and physical issues, exited the tournament at his earliest Grand Slam stage in two decades
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called for an Indian “third way” to address global conflicts, environmental challenges and tensions between individual and social well-being. Speaking in Toronto, he advocated a model where individuals, societies and nature progress together through balance, cooperation and introspection
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Amitabh Bachchan entertained viewers on Kaun Banega Crorepati while decoding popular Gen Z expressions such as “rocking” and “killing it.” The megastar humorously interpreted the phrases literally, continuing his playful fascination with evolving youth slang and terminology
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will invest Rs 50,000 crore over five years under ‘Viksit Assam: Infra Vision’ to develop infrastructure across sectors, including healthcare, education, roads, power, housing, markets and flood protection
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A 25-year-old Armed Reserve constable, Nibhash, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Hyderabad’s Amberpet following a failed love affair. Police said he had messaged friends before the incident, prompting them to alert authorities. An investigation is underway
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Tea growers in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris are facing an unprecedented production decline due to a 55 per cent southwest monsoon rainfall deficit. Green leaf output has fallen sharply, while low procurement prices and rising irrigation costs are worsening farmers’ financial difficulties
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Hindu identity transcends language, worship and lifestyle, emphasising respect for diversity and unity of existence. Addressing a Toronto gathering, he urged Hindus to promote compassion, service and harmony by setting an example through their conduct
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More than 20 people may be missing after a major flash flood struck Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Authorities evacuated 62 people, reported no injuries and warned of further flooding amid heavy rainfall
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Tina Ahuja shared glimpses of her Raksha Bandhan celebrations with brothers Yashvardhan Ahuja and Krushna Abhishek, along with mother Sunita Ahuja and Arti Singh. The family gathering came amid ongoing public speculation surrounding Govinda and Sunita’s marriage
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Two alleged Gogi gang shooters, accused of killing Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan, were killed in a police encounter in Shamli. Police recovered weapons and said two other suspects remain absconding as the murder investigation continues
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G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in Asheville to address global growth, trade disputes, debt vulnerabilities and supply-chain resilience. The talks are complicated by the Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, US sanctions proposals, tariffs and concerns over China
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Iran’s IRGC said it launched missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, targeting military infrastructure and fighter jet areas, in retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Larak Island. Tehran warned that further aggression would trigger stronger responses
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US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after observing IRGC personnel preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported casualties and vowed retaliation, while Washington warned of a zero-tolerance policy against renewed mine placement
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly condemned protesters outside Madison Square Garden in New York for allegedly desecrating the Indian flag during RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s address. Sharing a video on X, Rijiju warned against insulting the national flag, while the protest also saw pro-Khalistan slogans.
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At least eight people died and 237 were rescued after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers capsized off Northern Cyprus amid adverse weather. Twenty-two remain missing as search operations continue.
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Indian tunnel rescue team joined Nepali Army in search operations at hydropower tunnel sites in Chilime and Langtang, retrieving one body despite bad weather. A 19‑member forensic team from India also began DNA analysis support in Kathmandu.
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Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani, reacting to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks in the US that Hindutva rejects exclusion of Muslims, said Bhagwat must prove his commitment by distancing the RSS from those who spread hatred and by taking concrete action against them.
