National Award-winning Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara Chapter 1” had a stellar day 3 worldwide, grossing over ₹81 crore. Domestic collections stood at ₹60.25 crore, with overseas adding ₹16 crore. Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam versions performed strongly. Within three days, the film entered the ₹200 crore club with ₹232 crore.
India and Pakistan women face off on October 5 at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium in the Women’s World Cup. The pitch begins evenly but slows later, helping spinners find purchase. Generally, batting first is wise, as the deteriorating surface can make chasing harder, especially in a spin‑intense middle-overs battle.
Film sources reveal that ‘War 2’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is expected to stream on Netflix from October 9. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film was released on August 14 as a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster ‘War’, continuing the action-packed franchise.
Karan Johar revealed that after consecutive flops, he considered shutting down Dharma Productions, feeling the pressure of failures and thinking of focusing solely on direction. However, he trusted his vision and team, deciding to continue. Today, Dharma Productions thrives as a leading Bollywood banner, producing blockbusters and nurturing fresh talent.
Kiran Abbavaram is gearing up for his film “K-Ramp,” releasing on October 18. He revealed that, though the content may seem bold, the movie offers sensible storytelling and emotional depth. Confident that its youthful theme and engaging narrative will resonate with audiences, Kiran remains optimistic about the film’s success despite box office competition.
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall today and tomorrow in 10 Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Kumrambheem, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Khammam, and Suryapet. Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in the remaining districts. Residents are also advised to stay alert.
The women’s team of India will play a match against Pakistan today at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Currently Team India is in 4th position, and Pakistan is in 6th position. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST, and fans can watch through Star Sports and Jio Hotstar. Team India has started […]
UIDAI has announced a one-year waiver on charges for mandatory biometric updates in children’s Aadhaar. Children aged 5 to 17 can update their biometrics, iris, and photo for free starting October 1, 2025. As per Aadhaar rules, biometric updates are mandatory once at age five and again after the age of fifteen.
Heavy rain triggered landslides in Darjeeling’s Jasbir village near Mirik, killing two people. An iron bridge connecting Mirik and Kurseong collapsed, severing key routes. Roads between Darjeeling hills, Siliguri, and Sikkim were blocked or submerged. Rescue teams are working amid disrupted connectivity and worsening weather conditions.
Elon Musk confirmed that the early beta of Grokipedia, a Wikipedia competitor developed by his xAI company, will launch in two weeks. The announcement came via Musk’s official X account, where he retweeted a post by an X user, highlighting the platform’s ambitious goals and the upcoming release, signaling a new contender in online knowledge.
The national conference of the Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM) begins today in Jaipur, Rajasthan, announced TAPAS State President Hanumantha Rao and General Secretary Suresh. A total of 175 teachers from Telangana are participating in the event, which runs until October 7. Key resolutions on teachers’ issues and the TET are expected.
BRS leader KTR condemned the deaths of seven children in Chhindwara after consuming a poisonous cough syrup, calling it pure criminality. He urged immediate blacklisting of the manufacturer and prosecution of approving authorities. He also criticised the BJP’s Double‑Engine Sarkar model, accusing it of systemic corruption in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Days after the Karur rally stampede that killed 41 and injured 60, BJP’s Khushbu Sundar called it a “planned” and “created” incident. She blamed DMK and CM MK Stalin for inadequate space, alleged negligence, questioned police lathi charges, and highlighted crowd surges, power outages, and chaos during Vijay’s delayed arrival at the rally.
The Railway Dept has announced the commencement of regular services of the Amrit Bharat train through Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district, with a scheduled stop at Vizianagaram railway station. The Brahmapur-Surat Amrit Bharat Weekly Express (Train No. 19021/22) will depart from Brahmapur every Monday and from Surat every Sunday.
Pradeep Ranganathan, known for back-to-back hits, is set to entertain audiences with “Dude,” releasing for Diwali 2025. His other film, “Love Insurance Kompany” (LIK), was initially slated for the same festival but postponed to avoid a clash. Latest buzz hints at a December 2025 release, though official confirmation is pending. Directed by Vignesh Shivan.