Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu – Part 1: Sword vs Spirit' made a powerful box office debut, collecting Rs 31.50 crore on its opening day in India, with an additional Rs 12.7 crore from paid premieres. While the Telugu version showed strong occupancy, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil versions trailed behind. Mixed reviews regarding pacing and visual effects may impact its performance in the coming days.
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A devastating fire has severely damaged the main stage of the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, just days before its scheduled opening. While no injuries were reported among the 1,000 staff members present, the iconic stage is almost completely destroyed. Despite the setback, organizers have confirmed that the festival will proceed, with DreamVille opening as planned.
The impending India-United Kingdom trade agreement, poised to slash import duties on luxury cars to 10%, has disrupted the Indian luxury car market. Wealthy customers are delaying or cancelling orders, anticipating lower prices. Dealers face frustration and potential losses as brands may divert production to other markets, while advising customers on potential price increases and delayed implementation.
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Tragedy struck Bihar as lightning claimed 19 lives across 10 districts in a single day, with Nalanda experiencing the highest number of fatalities. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences and announced compensation for the victims' families. An alert has been issued for heavy rain, thunder, and lightning in several districts, urging residents to stay indoors and follow safety advisories.
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