Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget for 2025, focusing on building strike-back capabilities with long-range missiles, including US-made Tomahawks. The budget is part of Japan’s 5-year military buildup strategy, aimed at countering threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,” the latest Bollywood horror-comedy, received rave reviews from both audiences and critics. Starring Karthik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, the film was a box office hit. Directed by Anees Bazmee, it’s now streaming on Netflix in Hindi with English subtitles, with its OTT reception yet to be seen.
The Sabarimala Ayyappa temple has closed, with temple officials stating that darshan was stopped after the completion of the mandala pujas. So far, 32.50 lakh devotees have visited Ayyappa Swamy. The temple will reopen on December 30, and the darshan of Makarajyoti will take place on Sabarimala Hill on January 14, 2025.
After a few months of inactivity, Puri Jagannadh plans to approach megastar Chiranjeevi again with a revised version of his script “Auto Jani.” Chiranjeevi had previously expressed reservations about the second half. Despite working with younger directors recently, Puri hopes the changes will convince the actor to greenlight the project.
South Korea’s intelligence agency confirmed the capture of a wounded North Korean soldier by Ukrainian special forces, marking a first of its kind. The confirmation came after Ukraine’s Militarnyi news outlet reported the soldier’s capture during operations in Russia’s Kursk region. South Korea’s agency is monitoring further developments.
South Korea’s intelligence agency confirmed the capture of a wounded North Korean soldier by Ukrainian special forces, marking a first of its kind. The confirmation came after Ukraine’s Militarnyi news outlet reported the soldier’s capture during operations in Russia’s Kursk region. South Korea’s agency is monitoring further developments.
It is confirmed that former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away last night. Netizens are calling for him to be honored with India’s highest award, the Bharat Ratna, citing his contributions. Dr. Manmohan served as Prime Minister and Finance Minister twice, bringing LPG revolutionary changes to the country’s economy.
Nithiin’s “Robinhood,” initially set for a December 25, 2024 release, was postponed by Mythri Movie Makers to avoid competition with “Pushpa 2.” However, with the holiday season passing and Pushpa 2’s buzz fading, fans are disappointed. Many believe the delay missed an opportunity to capitalize on the Christmas and New Year weekends.
Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda visited the residence of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday, who passed away on Thursday at 92 after a prolonged illness. Singh, known for his role in India’s economic liberalization, served as PM from 2004 to 2014 and played a key role in the 1991 […]