The entertainment world is buzzing with major updates! From Yuzvendra Chahal’s outing with RJ Mahvash amid his divorce from Dhanashree Verma to Govinda revealing he was thrown out of BR Chopra’s office, and Akshay Kumar selling his Mumbai apartment—here are the top five entertainment stories of the day that have everyone talking!
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A massive avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonmarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday, with no casualties reported. A video by ANI captured the avalanche barreling toward a stationary vehicle. This comes days after an avalanche at a BRO camp in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli killed eight workers. The Western Himalayas are highly avalanche-prone, with natural and human activities triggering them. Scientists monitor conditions to assess risks and implement preventive measures.
Odisha native Prasant Kumar Satpathy tragically died in a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, while vacationing with his family. The 41-year-old was fatally shot, as confirmed by his wife Priyadarshini, who was also present during the attack. Another Odisha resident, Shashi Kumari, sustained injuries and is receiving treatment.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Modi's handling of the ongoing farmers' protests, citing the farmer leader's hunger strike and unfulfilled promises regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP). Kharge urged the government to engage in dialogue and address the farmers' concerns, emphasizing their importance to the nation.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was down over 300 points, Nifty50 was below 22,900.
Ravi Shastri predicts a close match between India and New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, giving India a slight edge. He highlights the crucial roles of players like Kohli, Williamson, Santner, and Ravindra. Shastri believes all-rounders like Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Glenn Phillips could be game-changers in the final matchup.
Elon Musk's poll on reducing government waste, conducted on X, received overwhelming support with 81.4% of users backing it. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created during Trump's administration, faces criticism for lack of transparency and potential overreach. Allegations of Musk's excessive influence and conflicts of interest have led to lawsuits, despite Trump's clarification on staffing authority.
Electronics giant Philips faced backlash on social media after New Zealand's Glenn Phillips took a spectacular catch, dismissing Virat Kohli during the India vs New Zealand match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fans mistakenly targeted the electronics company instead of the cricketer, leading to confusion.
A 17-year-old boy from New Seelampur, Northeast Delhi, was fatally stabbed on Thursday evening. Police responded to a PCR call at 7:38 pm and rushed him to the hospital, but he died during treatment. Following the incident, protests erupted, and a case has been registered as police investigate and search for the culprit.
A 17-year-old Plus II second year Odissi dance student from Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya was found dead in her hostel room in Bhubaneswar, discovered hanging from a ceiling fan. Initial investigations suggest suicide, though the cause remains unconfirmed. Family members dispute the possibility of suicide, given her active participation in dance events. The incident has shocked the institution's community.
Police in Bengaluru arrested three persons for the murder of 44-year-old ayurveda doctor Anand, who went missing in June. The suspects allegedly killed him over a property dispute and dumped his body in a river. The case is now being transferred to Mysuru police.