Karnataka leads economically progressive states with a 10% GST growth rate in September, driven by festival purchases post-rate rationalization. This performance surpasses the national average and other top states, indicating strong consumer enthusiasm and effective tax compliance. The positive trend is expected to continue through October’s Deepavali sales.
Donald Trump reacted to Zohran Mamdani’s victory, urging the New York City mayor-elect to build a good relationship with Washington or face consequences. While expressing a desire for Mamdani to succeed due to his love for New York, Trump reiterated his “communist” label for the new mayor.
Six schools in South Carolina and two in New Jersey have been recognised as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools for exemplary academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps. South Carolina honourees include Tigerville Elementary and five other schools, while New Jersey awards went to Mansion Avenue School and Ventnor Elementary School. State leaders celebrated educators,…
Mark your calendars! The first poster for ‘Thottam’ has officially arrived, showcasing Keerthy Suresh and Antony Varghese Pepe in this thrilling Malayalam adventure. Directed by the talented Rishi Sivakumar, the film blends intense action with profound storytelling, promising an unforgettable experience. Filming begins in early 2026, and viewers are already buzzing about the powerful on-screen…
Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ has defied expectations, emerging as a box office dark horse. Despite a Diwali clash with a popular horror franchise and fewer screens, the film has surpassed Rs 68 crore in India and crossed Rs 100 crore globally. Its steady performance continues to impress audiences.
Baahubali: The Epic, a re-release combining both parts of the saga, has garnered approximately Rs 29.65 crore in India within six days. Despite a sharp weekday drop attributed to audience fatigue and a long runtime, the remastered film is performing strongly for a re-release, nearing Rs 30 crore in its first week.
Twinkle Khanna ignited a social media stir with her views on infidelity, suggesting physical cheating is fleeting. She, Karan Johar, and Kajol debated emotional versus physical infidelity, with Janhvi Kapoor disagreeing. Later, Twinkle, Farah Khan, and Ananya Panday agreed older individuals are better at affairs, while Kajol and Ananya cited social media’s impact on younger…
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly returning to acting with a cameo in the upcoming film ‘Close Personal Friends.’ This marks her first onscreen role since leaving Hollywood in 2017. The carefully chosen, low-key role allows her to reconnect with her creative past on her own terms, with Prince Harry reportedly supportive of…
New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams has been benched, a move that follows his brother Quinnen’s trade. Coaches cited underperformance since training camp, particularly in run defense, as reasons for the decision. Williams expressed disappointment but professionalism, hoping to earn his starting spot back amidst team restructuring and trade rumors.
