Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency,’ her first solo directorial, showcases India’s controversial emergency era and had a respectable box office run with a total collection of Rs. 17.47 crore so far. The movie outperformed competitors but saw a slowdown in its second week, facing new releases.
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A mysterious disease in Badhaal village, Rajouri district of Jammu, has claimed 12 lives, including two children who died recently. Symptoms include fever, sweating, and vomiting. Experts from various institutes are investigating the cause, suspected to be a viral infection. The disease first appeared in December last year, causing multiple fatalities within two families.
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A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order preventing the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The court upheld the temporary block on expulsions, reinforcing that migrants must have a chance to challenge their alleged gang affiliations in the US before deportation.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an emergency meeting of European leaders to discuss the actions of US President Donald Trump. This meeting will be held on Monday in Paris. The aim is to address recent moves by Trump that have raised concerns about his influence on European security and Nato.
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