Gothaman Ganapathy’s Tamil crime-thriller ‘Surrender,’ starring Tharshan Thiagaraja and Lal, is now available on Sun NXT after its theatrical run. Despite mixed reviews, the film’s intense political backdrop and realistic portrayal of gangland crime garnered attention. The story follows a young policeman and a retiring officer as they navigate betrayal, loyalty, and dangerous confrontations.
A passenger on a delayed Dubai–Mumbai SpiceJet flight received only a burger and fries during a 14-hour wait. A Mumbai consumer court ruled this was inadequate and ordered the airline to pay ₹55,000 in compensation. The court held that airlines must provide proper care during delays, rejecting SpiceJet’s defence of technical issues as an excuse.
India’s sugar industry is celebrating the removal of ethanol production restrictions starting in the 2025-26 Ethanol Supply Year. This decision, welcomed by associations like ISMA and AISTA, is expected to boost farmer payments, stabilize sugar prices, and allow mills greater flexibility.
In Kaup, a man’s brother refused to claim his body after his death, leading social worker Vishu Shetty to step in and perform the funeral rites at Beedinagudde Rudra Bhumi.
Gurugram faced immense disruption due to torrential rainfall, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic chaos. Amidst the adversity, a Rapido bike driver, Suraj Maurya, displayed remarkable patience and kindness by ensuring a passenger’s safe journey home during the traffic gridlock. His selfless act became a symbol of hope, highlighting humanity amidst the crisis.
BSNL is set to launch ‘BSNL Pay,’ a digital payment service integrated into its Selfcare app, powered by BHIM UPI. This move follows BSNL’s recent financial turnaround, reporting consecutive profitable quarters after 18 years. The company also partners with Viasat for satellite communications, expanding its services amid competition from Starlink.
Stuffcool has introduced Nemo, a remarkably compact 10,000mAh magnetic wireless power bank, smaller than a candy bar. It delivers high-speed charging with 15W MagSafe-compatible wireless charging and a 20W Type-C cable. Priced at Rs 2,499, Nemo is BIS approved, made in India, and available on Stuffcool’s website and leading retail outlets.
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Takahiro Sakurai, the voice of Giyu Tomioka in ‘Demon Slayer’, expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth. He found it challenging to dub for the superstar. Sakurai acknowledged the impact of ‘Muthu’ in Japan. He also praised S.S. Rajamouli’s films like ‘RRR’ and ‘Baahubali’. ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1’ is set for release in India on…
A South African delegation visited Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW). The purpose was to assess locomotive manufacturing capabilities. Tsiko Africa Energy & Infrastructure’s CEO, Shivapragasen Naidoo, led the delegation. They aimed to potentially purchase 3100 horsepower locomotives. These locomotives would be converted to Cape gauge. The delegation toured workshops and received a presentation. They learned about…
