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Mohit Suri’s directorial venture, Saiyaara, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become a box office sensation. The romantic drama has swiftly climbed to 62nd position among Hindi cinema’s biggest hits, amassing Rs 153.25 crore in just six days. Saiyaara has surpassed major films like Dilwale, Bodyguard, and Salaar, driven by strong word-of-mouth and…

Unexpectedly, ‘Saiyaara’ has become a box office success, catapulting Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to stardom. Given its strong theatrical performance, the filmmakers are negotiating with Netflix to extend the theatrical window to 90 days, potentially delaying the OTT release until Diwali.

Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old Viterbo University graduate student, has been found dead in the Mississippi River, four days after she disappeared following a night out in La Crosse. Her body was discovered near Brownsville, Minnesota, after security footage showed her walking alone near the river.

India has called for renewed dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace in the Middle East, emphasizing that temporary pauses in hostilities are insufficient. Addressing the UN Security Council, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni stressed the need for a ceasefire, release of hostages, and a two-state solution.

Tamannaah Bhatia captivated at the Hyundai India Couture Week 2025, embodying Rahul Mishra’s ‘Becoming Love’ collection. She first graced the runway in a stunning floral mermaid gown, evoking a modern forest nymph. Later, she returned in a regal lehenga, intricately embroidered with a serene natural landscape.

South African lawyers call for rules for AI use in court

After nearly three decades, the silver-backed chevrotain, a diminutive and elusive animal, has been rediscovered in a Vietnamese forest through camera traps. This exciting find highlights the effectiveness of conservation efforts and local collaboration in locating species thought to be lost. Conservationists are now focusing on protecting the chevrotain and its habitat from threats like…

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee recently concluded its session in Paris. Twenty-six new sites were added to the prestigious World Heritage List. The additions highlight community conservation efforts. Focus is also on African heritage. The list now includes sites from India, Cambodia and other countries. The total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites is now 1,248…

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A stockpile of US-funded contraceptives, valued at nearly $10 million and intended for developing countries, is set to be destroyed in France. The decision follows the US government’s rejection of offers to repurpose the supplies, which have been sitting unused since a Trump-era foreign aid freeze.