Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 delivered a massive opening weekend, collecting an impressive Rs 223.25 crore domestically. The film saw phenomenal audience turnout, with Sunday collections soaring to Rs 61 crore. It surpassed KGF Chapter 1’s domestic total, becoming the third-highest-grossing Kannada film in India, highlighting its strong box office dominance and widespread appeal.
Vir Das recently won the Disruptor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. His acceptance speech is now going viral. He joked about how his return to India will be treated like COVID news. Das compared himself to ‘kadi patta’ among other big stars. Fans and fellow comedians are praising his humor.
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The United States has conducted another strike on a drug vessel in the eastern Pacific, leading to two fatalities. This action is part of an ongoing maritime campaign that has resulted in at least 66 deaths. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the video and confirmed the strike targeted a vessel involved in illicit narcotics smuggling.
India Champions will not play Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends semi-final. The team had earlier refused to play Pakistan in the league stage. A key sponsor, EaseMyTrip, withdrew support for the semi-final. They cited concerns about normalising relations with a country that promotes terrorism. India Champions had a mixed tournament, losing matches to…
On September 22, 2025, NYT Strands presents a puzzle themed “Find an opening.” Players are challenged to uncover theme-related words like NOOK, NICHE, and CREVICE, alongside the Spangram MINDTHEGAP. The game, a blend of Connections and crossword elements, tasks users with connecting letters on a grid to reveal hidden words, offering hints after incorrect guesses.
Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha spoke on girl child safety. He highlighted the need for a joint effort. This includes education and healthcare access. The goal is to empower girls and prevent injustice. A consultation was held with various stakeholders. These included judges, government officials, and NGOs. They discussed ways to create a safer environment.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. courted controversy by asserting an unproven link between infant circumcision, Tylenol use, and autism during a Cabinet meeting. He reiterated discredited theories connecting Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, despite expert consensus refuting these claims. Kennedy’s remarks have renewed concerns about his influence on evidence-based public health policy.
TOI Dialogues – Infrastructure Chapter: Roads, sports, and tourism driving New Uttar Pradesh’s growth
A massive blaze gutted Judge Diane Goodstein’s beachfront home, hospitalizing her ex-senator husband, Arnold Goodstein, and two others after an “apparent explosion.” Arnold sustained serious injuries jumping from the burning building. Authorities are investigating the fire, which occurred amidst recent death threats against Goodstein following a controversial court ruling.
