When Twinkle Khanna revealed what she would do if she dies first and Akshay Kumar remarries; his reaction was epic: ‘I want to eat poisonous grass now…’

Twinkle Khanna, known as ‘Mrs Funny Bones’, humorously revealed her pact with husband Akshay Kumar about what he should do if she dies first. Inspired by devoted Tik-Tik birds, she warned him against remarriage, threatening to haunt him and his new wife if she saw her with her handbags. Akshay’s witty retort added to their…

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Malayalam director Nissar passes away at 65; leaves behind 24 films that redefined low-budget cinema; read more

Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of Director Nissar, aged 65, known for his commercially successful, low-budget films. He passed away while undergoing treatment for liver and lung ailments. Nissar’s debut film, ‘Sudhinam,’ launched the careers of Dileep and Indrans, and he consistently provided opportunities for newcomers and mimicry artists, leaving a lasting impact on the…

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Tamil Nadu: 3 dead, 1 injured as illegal fireworks unit explodes in Virudhunagar

In Virudhunagar district, an explosion at an illegal fireworks unit in Vijayakarisalkulam village resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals, including two women. The blast, triggered by friction during the manufacturing of banned joint crackers, also left another woman severely injured. Police are investigating the source of the raw materials and have registered a…

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CETA opens duty-free access for Indian seafood; exporters eye 70% growth boost

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to significantly boost India’s seafood exports by eliminating UK import tariffs, potentially increasing exports by 70%. This levels the playing field with countries already enjoying UK duty benefits. The agreement also extends to other sectors like textiles, leather, and IT, benefiting Indian MSMEs and job…

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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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