‘Housefull 5’ has premiered strongly, starring Akshay Kumar and others, accumulating Rs 87 crore in its first three days and is expected to cross Rs 100 crore by Monday. Akshay Kumar visited a cinema hall in disguise to gauge audience reactions, receiving positive feedback on the film's comedy and performances.
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Kamal Kaur, a well-known Instagram influencer from Ludhiana with over 3.83 lakh followers, was discovered dead in a car near Adesh Medical University in Bathinda on Thursday. Kaur was popular for her reels on Instagram. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Pakistan's aspirations to lead multiple key UN Security Council terrorism-related committees have been largely unmet, securing only the chairship of the 1988 Taliban Sanctions Committee. Other UNSC members rebuffed Pakistan's demands for leadership roles, leading to delays in committee allocations. India views this outcome as a reflection of Pakistan's limited standing and credibility within the UN.
Canadian authorities have dismantled a major narco-terror network, dubbed Project Pelican, with alleged ties to Khalistan sympathizers. The operation seized 479 kg of cocaine, valued at $47.9 million, and arrested nine individuals, including seven of Indian origin. Investigations reveal the network used commercial trucking routes from the US, linked to Mexican cartels, to traffic drugs.
The top spot, without contest, belongs to a former Royal Air Force pilot with an eye for detail and a knack for turning geopolitical chaos into page-turning precision: Frederick Forsyth, who departed for Elysium on June 9.
Donald Trump indicated flexibility on extending the trade talk deadline. However, he believes it might not be essential. Discussions are ongoing with multiple countries. The US will soon send letters outlining final trade deal terms. A deal with China is reportedly done, pending final approval pending final approval from Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Goa's health minister Vishwajit Rane initially ordered the suspension of Dr Rudresh Kurtikar at Goa Medical College and Hospital after a video went viral showing Rane confronting the doctor about patient care. However, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant intervened, assuring the public that Dr Kurtikar would not be suspended.
India is advancing its Indus water strategy by initiating a feasibility study for a 113 km canal to transfer surplus water from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. This project aims to fully utilize the eastern rivers and India's allocated share in the western rivers, potentially reducing water flow to Pakistan.
Shein partners with Reliance Retail to expand its Indian manufacturing network, aiming to increase suppliers to 1,000 within a year. This collaboration will facilitate the production of Shein-branded apparel in India for both domestic sales and international distribution.
Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, experiments with AI coding tools. He uses Cursor and Replit for "vibe coding". This involves building webpages using natural language prompts. Pichai believes AI will reshape work. He sees AI augmenting engineers' capabilities. This allows them to focus on creativity. Pichai addresses concerns about Google's AI strategy. He views AI as a tool to boost productivity.