Akshay Kumar’s 'Sky Force' collected over Rs. 100 crore within 11 days of release, with significant weekend earnings but a drop to Rs. 1.35 crore by the second Monday. The film, featuring major events of the Indo-Pak war of 1965, faced competition from Shahid Kapoor's 'Deva'.
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India's GST revenue grew by 7.3% year-on-year in December, reaching Rs 1.77 lakh crore. Central GST was Rs 32,836 crore, State GST Rs 40,499 crore, Integrated GST Rs 47,783 crore, and Cess Rs 11,471 crore. Refunds issued in December amounted to Rs 22,490 crore, with net GST collection reflecting a 3.3% increase.
A woman, her lover, and an accomplice have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband and staging it as a suicide in 2018 in Amroha. The court imposed a fine on all three. Police investigations, including mobile surveillance, confirmed their involvement.
A recent study has shown that smoking a single cigarette cuts 17 minutes off a man's life and 22 minutes off a woman’s. Smokers lose 10-11 years of life expectancy on average compared to non-smokers. Researchers stress the critical importance of quitting, as smoking causes significant harm throughout life and the healthiest option is complete cessation.
Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to stabbing three girls to death and injuring 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last July. The attack incited the UK's worst riots in a decade. Sentencing is anticipated on Thursday, likely resulting in life imprisonment.
In the early 1970s, Pakistan attempted to replicate India's Cirus reactor design, which was integral to India's first nuclear test in 1974. Munir Ahmed Khan led the effort, but challenges arose from differences between the Cirus reactor and Pakistan's Kanupp. Recently, the US imposed sanctions on Pakistan for its advanced missile technology.
Chennai Super Kings faced a crushing 8-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, recording their lowest-ever total at Chepauk Stadium. Kris Srikkanth criticised CSK's performance, suggesting they consider unsold players like Prithvi Shaw. Sunil Narine's all-round brilliance led KKR to victory, while CSK suffered their fifth consecutive loss, leaving them at ninth position in the points table.
A portion of the tunnel roof at Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. While 52 workers escaped, the search and rescue efforts are ongoing with the involvement of NDRF, Army, and specialized tunnel rescue teams. PM Narendra Modi has assured all possible assistance.
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