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Superstar Rajinikanth’s “Coolie,” directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, crossed ₹400 crore in its first weekend despite mixed reviews. Fans criticized post-release posters for featuring only Rajinikanth. In response, Sun Pictures released a new poster including Kannada star Upendra, pleasing fans who are urging more inclusive promotions going forward.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast moderate rainfall across many parts of Telangana over the next two days. It also warned of gusty winds ranging from 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Citizens are advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions while venturing outdoors during this period of unstable weather conditions.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta faced an attack during a Jan Sunwai at her Civil Lines office by Rajkot native Sakaria Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, who slapped, pushed, and pulled her hair before being restrained. Delhi Police tightened her security, barring direct public access. Khimji, booked for attempted murder, is under probe for possible conspiracy.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will reveal key details today about India’s ambitious ‘Gaganyaan’ mission. The mission aims to send three Indian astronauts into space and return them safely to Earth. As part of preparations, an unmanned rocket is scheduled to be launched into space in December this year.
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in top cities of India. ★ Chennai – ₹1,249, ★ Mumbai – ₹1,149, ★ Delhi – ₹1,149, ★ Kolkata – ₹1,149, ★HYD – ₹1,249, ★ Bangalore – ₹1,149, ★ Kerala – ₹1,249, ★ Pune – ₹1,149, ★ Ahmedabad – ₹1,149, ★ Jaipur – ₹1,149, ★ Lucknow […]
“Kothapallilo Okappudu,” released on July 18, 2025, backed by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, marks Praveena Paruchuri’s directorial debut. Despite good performances by Manoj Chandra, Usha Bonela, and Ravindra Vijay, poor execution hurt its box office run. Now streaming on Aha, Gold subscribers access it today, others from tomorrow, with hopes for better reception.
The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu, will meet today to take several key decisions. Proposals related to CRDA are expected to be approved, while land allocation to various institutions will be discussed. The cabinet will also deliberate on issues like district re-division and renaming of certain regions or entities.
INDIA bloc’s vice-presidential candidate, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, will file his nomination today at 11:30 AM. Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA alliance leaders will accompany him. The Vice Presidential race is between NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc candidate Sudarshan.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82107.01, up at 249.17 points or 0.30%, and the Nifty was at 25142.00, up at 91.45 points or 0.37%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.91 against the dollar.
Heavy rains in upper regions have raised the flood level of the Godavari River at Dhavaleswaram barrage in AP’s East Godavari district. Authorities have issued the first danger alert as water levels reached 11.75 feet. All 175 crest gates are being lifted, releasing nearly 1 million cusecs of water downstream to manage the surge.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹10,0140 ★Mumbai: ₹10,0140 ★Delhi: ₹10,0290 ★Kolkata: ₹10,0140 ★Bangalore: ₹10,0140 ★HYD: ₹10,0140 ★Ahmedabad: ₹10,0190 ★Jaipur: ₹10,0290 ★Lucknow: ₹10,0290 ★Vijayawada: ₹10,0140 ★Nagpur: ₹10,0140 ★Chandigarh: ₹10,0290 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹10,0140.
India is preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympics, and Australia has expressed full support, offering any assistance needed in the bidding process. The Australians welcomed India’s initiative to host the prestigious event, highlighting their enthusiasm, having hosted in Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000), to back India’s Olympic aspirations.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will meet Russian FM Sergey Lavrov today in Moscow to boost the “special strategic partnership.” Talks will span trade in national currencies, energy, defence, and culture, while addressing Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Asia-Pacific security. Both nations reaffirm multipolar cooperation, mutual trust, and deeper global engagement.
Nikki Haley urged treating India as a “prized democratic partner” to counter China, warning that undoing 25 years of progress would be a “strategic disaster.” She highlighted India’s manufacturing potential, defence strength, and Middle East role, calling US-India partnership a “no-brainer” against China’s dominance and global ambitions.
5 schools in Delhi, including Prasad Nagar and Dwarka Sector 5, received bomb threats today, triggering panic. Delhi Police and Fire Department teams rushed to the sites and conducted thorough inspections. Authorities later confirmed that nothing suspicious was found, easing tensions after the alerts sparked concern among parents and students.