The Gujarati supernatural thriller ‘Vash’ sequel, ‘Vash Level 2’, released on August 27, 2025, continues the story of Atharva protecting his daughter Aarya from dark forces. Hitu Kanodia praises Janki Bodiwala’s growth as an actress, highlighting her performance in both ‘Vash’ and its Hindi remake, ‘Shaitaan’.
The Pentagon reports Venezuelan military aircraft approached a US Navy ship. This followed a US strike on a boat allegedly linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking. The US issued a warning to Nicolas Maduro’s government. Marco Rubio called Maduro a “narco-terrorist”. Maduro declared Venezuela ready for armed struggle. The US has deployed warships as tensions rise.
The Life Insurance Council urges the GST Council and finance ministry to eliminate the 18% GST on agents’ commissions, following the reduction of GST on premiums and reinsurance to zero. Maintaining the current GST on commissions would deprive life insurers of significant input tax credit, impacting their profitability.
Health insurance premiums are unlikely to decrease by the full 18% GST cut due to insurers’ potential passing of input tax costs to consumers. While life insurance sees unexpected GST waivers, increased costs from unrecovered input taxes may affect bonuses. Non-life insurers anticipate a boost from higher automobile sales, pending clarity on input tax credit…
India’s North-East, bordering China, may hold over 70 million tonnes of untapped minerals and rare earth elements, according to a GSI report. This discovery in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Nagaland could boost India’s clean energy, digital infrastructure, and defense sectors.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday as the market continued to react positively to GST rate cute announcements. While Nifty50 was above 24,800, BSE Sensex was up almost 300 points.
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 11, less than a month after its theatrical release on August 14. The action drama, starring Rajinikanth as Deva, follows his journey to protect his friend’s daughter, and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. While directed…
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as the Warrens in ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ the franchise’s final chapter, drawing strong fan reactions and a robust box office opening. While reviews are mixed, many praise it as a fitting and emotional conclusion to the Warrens’ cinematic journey. The film is exceeding box office expectations, especially in…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has completed its third week, earning approximately Rs 284 crore in India. Despite a slight slowdown during weekdays, the film saw a rise in collections on Day 22, inching closer to the Rs 300 crore mark. New releases like ‘Madharaasi’ and ‘Ghaati’ pose a challenge to its continued success…
Anushka Shetty’s comeback film ‘Ghaati’ has sparked mixed reactions after its release. While some viewers lauded Anushka’s powerful performance and the film’s intense action sequences, others criticized the storytelling and technical aspects. The second half of the film seems to have resonated more strongly with audiences, with particular praise for Anushka’s portrayal.
