‘His face is God-gifted’: Amitabh Bachchan reacts to birthday wish from Mohanlal, who called him an ‘endless source of inspiration’

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 83rd birthday with a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal joined virtually to extend his birthday wishes. Bachchan acknowledged Mohanlal’s talent and praised his acting prowess. Mohanlal has long admired Bachchan, calling him his favorite Hindi cinema actor. Bachchan’s upcoming projects include Brahmastra Part 2 and Kalki 2898…

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The new era of Pan-India collaborations

Bollywood stars are increasingly collaborating with South Indian filmmakers, driven by the success of pan-India films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Jawan’. Actors like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are exploring partnerships with production houses and directors from the South to tap into a wider audience and leverage the scale and vision of Southern…

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SC to UGC on caste discrimination: Consider stakeholder suggestions; notify rules in 8 weeks

The Supreme Court is actively incorporating the voices of Radhika Vemula and Abeda Salim Tadvi into the UGC’s regulatory framework, addressing campus discrimination. The court directed the UGC to consider their suggestions, focusing on accountability, redressal, and mental health support. These suggestions aim to prevent discrimination and ensure equal opportunity, with penalties for institutional negligence.

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Dowry death: Accused in 14-day custody; mother-in-law held; victim’s father seeks death penalty

In the Greater Noida dowry death case, police have arrested the victim’s mother-in-law after her husband, Vipin Bhati, was apprehended following an attempted escape. Nikki Bhati died from severe burn injuries, with her family alleging dowry-related torture by her husband and in-laws. The main accused, Vipin Bhati, denies responsibility, while investigations are ongoing.

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Tax collections dip: Net direct tax mop-up falls 1.34% to Rs 5.63 lakh crore as refunds surge; gross receipts rise 3.17%

India’s net direct tax collections experienced a slight decrease of 1.34% year-on-year, totaling Rs 5.63 lakh crore between April 1 and July 10 of FY26, primarily due to a significant surge in refunds issued. Gross direct tax collections, before refunds, saw a modest rise of 3.17%, reaching Rs 6.65 lakh crore. The government aims for…

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