Madagascar’s capital saw rival rallies on Saturday. This followed fatal youth-led protests. The president called these protests a coup attempt. Demonstrators expressed frustration over poor governance. They demanded the president’s resignation. Police blocked anti-government protesters. The UN reported 22 deaths. Madagascar remains one of the world’s poorest nations despite its resources.
A political storm erupted in Karnataka as BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri claimed India’s national anthem was composed to welcome a British official. Congress minister Priyank Kharge vehemently refuted this, calling it “utter nonsense” and “RSS WhatsApp history.
India is set to significantly bolster its rare earth magnet production with the Union Cabinet approving a Rs 7,280 crore scheme. This pioneering initiative aims to establish integrated manufacturing facilities, boosting domestic capacity to 6,000 metric tons annually. The seven-year plan focuses on the entire value chain, from oxides to finished magnets, enhancing India’s strategic…
Producer Viveck Vaswani revealed how Hema Malini unexpectedly signed Shah Rukh Khan for her film ‘Dil Aashna Hai’. She called Vaswani’s home, waking up a sleeping Shah Rukh. Despite initially calling him ‘ugly’, Malini offered him the role after Aamir Khan and Salman Khan declined. This marked Shah Rukh’s debut film, though ‘King Uncle’ was…
Despite policy interventions like the Supernumerary Seats Scheme, female enrolment in IIT BTech programmes remains stagnant at around 20% as of 2025. While the number of women admitted has risen in absolute terms, the proportional share has seen minimal growth since 2020. Social, cultural, and institutional barriers—including safety concerns, high coaching costs, and confidence gaps—continue…
Paresh Rawal’s ‘The Taj Story’ continues to captivate audiences, amassing an impressive Rs 17.98 crore, even with a 40% drop in its second week. This cinematic exploration of the historic Taj Mahal has not only sparked interest but has also proven profitable given its modest Rs 7-8 crore budget.The film marks Paresh Rawal back to…
Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur’s estate battle intensifies as widow Priya Sachdev Kapur’s lawyer vehemently denies allegations of asset concealment and a fake will. The defense presented detailed financial records, refuting claims of offshore transfers and a doctored will, while highlighting ongoing financial support for Sunjay’s mother. Karisma’s children are challenging the will.
Prasar Bharati unveils ‘Tilottama,’ a Bengali film by Ujjwal Chatterjee, inspired by a junior doctor’s tragic death. The movie transforms a mother’s grief into a national conscience, using art as protest. Filmmaker Chatterjee emphasizes cinema’s role in witnessing truth and awakening society, making this a pilgrimage for justice.
Elon Musk has proposed the creation of an ‘America Party,’ questioning the current two-party system on Independence Day. He suggests targeting a few key Senate and House seats to influence legislation and represent the people’s will. This idea emerged after Musk criticized a spending bill, deeming it destructive and harmful to American jobs and strategic…
