Famous singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing through an Instagram post. He thanked fans for their love and support over the years and said he will not take any new playback assignments. Calling it a wonderful journey, his sudden decision has shocked and saddened many fans across the country.
‘Sirai,’ a Telugu-dubbed Tamil crime drama starring Vikram Prabhu, is now streaming on ZEE5. Set around a tense prisoner escort case, the film focuses on a head constable’s moral struggle. With strong performances, especially by L. K. Akshay Kumar, engaging suspense, and emotional depth, ‘Sirai’ is a well-made and gripping watch despite a slow start.
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2,’ starring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, is performing exceptionally at the box office and is set to cross Rs. 200 crore. Riding this success, the makers have announced ‘Border 3,’ with T-Series and JP Films producing. Fans eagerly await details on the cast and plot.
A country boat carrying 22 people sank in the Brahmaputra river in Assam’s Barpeta district after hitting a whirlpool. Six passengers, including four children, are missing. Most people were rescued by nearby boats. Rescue teams have launched search operations as officials continue efforts to locate the missing.
After Australia, France has approved a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, with implementation planned from September. Backed by President Emmanuel Macron, the law aims to protect young minds from harmful online content and excessive screen time. The measure also restricts mobile phone use in high schools and aligns with EU digital […]
Jharkhand has announced long-pending municipal elections, with polling scheduled for February 23 and counting on February 27. The Model Code of Conduct is now in force in urban areas. Elections will be held in 48 urban local bodies on a non-party basis, covering over 43 lakh voters across 1,087 wards and 4,304 booths.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’, the final film in the Conjuring Universe, became the biggest Hollywood horror opener in India, surpassing ‘The Nun’. Directed by Michael Chaves and starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, it’s based on the Smurl haunting case. From February 13, 2026, Jio Hotstar will stream it free in multiple languages.
Congress MP Imran Masood criticized the government for forcing citizens and religious leaders to prove their faith, calling it an insult to saints and an attempt to spread societal hatred. He alleged that identity checks at temples and sacred sites divert attention from key issues like employment, education, and the economy.
The Delhi High Court has stayed the broadcast of an AI-generated film featuring Akira Nandan, Pawan Kalyan’s son, made without his consent. The court cited privacy violations and misuse of AI technology. Platforms including YouTube and Meta were ordered to remove all links, halting the film’s circulation immediately.
Hyderabad-born Rahul Sankrityan, a former Infosys systems engineer, is the director of Vijay Deverakonda’s historical drama Ranabali. After gaining fame with Taxiwaala and Shyam Singha Roy, Rahul left IT to pursue films full-time. Ranabali, set in 19th-century India, releases September 11, 2026, and promises intense visuals and untold historical tales.