Ajith Kumar's action entertainer 'Good Bad Ugly' has stormed into the Rs 100 crore club within just five days of its release. The film's strong performance is driven by robust Tamil occupancy, particularly in Chennai and Madurai, while the Telugu version shows consistent, modest figures. Despite mixed reviews, the film is a celebration for Ajith fans, with callbacks to his older hits.
Related news
Lucknow Super Giants aim for their first home victory against Punjab Kings, led by Rishabh Pant, after rebounding from a narrow loss with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Key players Pooran, Marsh, and Thakur are expected to perform, with Pant under pressure to deliver a strong performance.
Seattle police chief Sue Rahr fired officer Kevin Dave after he violated multiple department policies leading to the accident that killed Jaahnavi Kandula, a student from Andhra Pradesh. The incident, which occurred in January 2023, gained attention due to body cam footage and insensitive comments from another officer, Daniel Auderer.
Stock market crash: The Indian stock market has experienced a severe downturn, with the Sensex falling 3,000 points over nine sessions, particularly affecting the smallcap and microcap segments. Continued FII withdrawals and high valuations suggest prolonged market weakness. Experts anticipate further volatility but expect recovery starting in Q1 FY26.
Aakash Chopra sees Varun Chakravarthy as a key player for India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. Despite initial doubts about his inclusion, Chakravarthy's performance against New Zealand has solidified his place. He took 5/42 in 10 overs, helping India to a 44-run victory, demonstrating his ability and importance for the upcoming match.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced strong concerns about the judiciary's increasing reliance on Article 142 of the Constitution, describing it as a threat to democratic forces. He called for a review of constitutional interpretation practices, particularly in light of recent judicial directives to the President regarding state bills.
The Indian Street Premier League match between Falcon Risers Hyderabad and KVN Bangalore Strikers was marked by a thrilling six-run victory for Hyderabad. Vishwajit Thakur's crucial knock and an unexpected turn of events involving a missed run-out attempt drew much attention. Despite early setbacks, Hyderabad's resilient play secured the win in a nail-biting finish.
A 55-year-old shopkeeper in Bodhan, Nizamabad district, died after being assaulted by a minor girl's family. The girl alleged he harassed her when she visited his shop. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Police registered a POCSO case against the shopkeeper and a murder case against the family, deploying a police picket to maintain peace.
Bihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors similar schemes in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, aiming to alleviate women's hardships and garner support ahead of elections. Yadav urged women to back him, emphasizing their shared struggles.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray criticizes the central government for its failure to clean the Ganga river while highlighting potential health hazards of using Kumbh water. Thackeray emphasized the need for religious faith to be guided by logic rather than superstition, attracting criticism from BJP and Shiv Sena leaders.
In the recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Binod Kumar Choudhary from Bihar and Fawaz Kamaal Hashmi from Pune participate. Binod wins Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000 bonus after facing some setbacks. Fawaz, a software engineer, joins next but struggles with app-related questions and loses. Host Amitabh Bachchan shares a light moment with contestants and audience.