'Pushpa 2' has now crossed Rs 1000 crore at the box office and the movie is now on its way to break the record of 'Baahubali 2' after beating 'Jawan' and 'Stree' by a huge number.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the renewed violence, defending Israel's military operations in Gaza. Netanyahu asserted efforts were made to avoid conflict, but Hamas rejected truce proposals, prompting the offensive. The recent strikes reportedly killed 404 Palestinians and wounded over 560, escalating the conflict further.
Sambhal MP Zia Ur Rehman's house steps were demolished in an "anti-encroachment" drive. He was also fined ₹1.91 crore for alleged electricity theft and his power supply disconnected. Rehman faces charges related to November's mosque survey violence. His father, Mamlukur Rehman Barq, was booked for threatening officials during the electricity inspection.
Glogowek, a small town in Poland, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to buy its 13th-century castle and make it his European headquarters. Mayor Piotr Bujak hopes the historical castle’s appeal and the town’s perfect climate will catch Musk’s attention. The property offers space for business and residential use but requires significant renovation. So far, no response from Musk.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, deeming them insulting and intolerable. She defended Rahul Gandhi against accusations of pushing a BJP MP during a parliamentary scuffle, calling the claims baseless. The Congress leader also accused the government of fearing discussion on the Adani controversy and stifling opposition unity.
India pacer Harshit Rana created history by making a mid-match T20I debut as a concussion substitute in the fourth T20I against England. Though his three key wickets were vital in India's 15-run win, it ignited debate about the fairness of the substitution. Critics like Michael Vaughan questioned the like-for-like replacement judgment.
In Sidhi, a man named Arman Khan was arrested after he confessed to digging up the grave of his sister-in-law, Shafirunnisha, over a month after her burial, claiming he saw her in dreams. The incident was reported by Amanat Khan, the deceased's husband. Police took action against Arman for hurting sentiments and violating prohibitory orders.
Smoke in Pushpak Express led to panic among passengers, causing some to jump out and get hit by Karnataka Express on the adjacent track near Pachora station in Maharashtra. Tight-packed unreserved coaches caused chaos, with several killed or injured. Witnesses recall the tragic scene with dismembered bodies on the track.
Chennai police shot dead Jaffer Gulam Hussain Irani, a member of the Irani gang, when he attempted to pull out a gun after snatching six chains from elderly women. Irani and his accomplices had planned to flee the city before the police intercepted them at the airport.
State Bank of India (SBI) services are currently experiencing downtime, impacting mobile banking, ATM withdrawals, and fund transfers. The disruption, which began around 8:15 am, is attributed to annual closing activities scheduled between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm today. SBI advises using UPI Lite and ATM channels during this period. NPCI also notes potential intermittent transaction declines.