Rajinikanth's Coolie is generating significant buzz before its release. Early reviews are praising Rajinikanth and Shruti Haasan's performances. Nagarjuna's villainous role is also highlighted. Aamir Khan's cameo is expected to create excitement. Overseas bookings have already crossed $2 million. Despite an 'A' rating, the film is predicted to have a massive opening.
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Australia have revealed their squads for the South Africa series. Matt Short returns, and Mitch Owen earns his first call-up. Mitchell Marsh will captain the ODI side in Pat Cummins's absence. Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood are back. Select players have been dropped from the previous West Indies series. The team is gearing up for the T20 World Cup.
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Hit by EU sanctions, the Russia-backed Nayara Energy refinery in India has switched to a local IT company after Microsoft discontinued its services. Nayara, partly owned by Rosneft, is challenging Microsoft's decision in court, arguing the sanctions are affecting its operations and access to crucial data.
Harvard University faces scrutiny over its decade-long partnerships with organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party. A congressional probe revealed collaborations with entities like the Central Organisation Department and the Chinese Executive Leadership Academy Pudong. Concerns are mounting about potential foreign influence and national security risks, especially regarding the training of Chinese officials.
Despite US President Trump's threats of increased tariffs on India due to its oil trade with Russia, the EU and America continue to import billions worth of Russian energy and commodities. India has called out this hypocrisy, highlighting the significant trade relations that persist between the West and Russia, including LNG, uranium, and fertilizers.
A man miraculously survived a flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali village on Tuesday. Dramatic videos show him crawling from the debris after the deluge destroyed homes and roads. Though injured and covered in mud, he managed to escape the immediate danger. His identity and condition remain unknown, and it's unconfirmed if he received medical attention.
India skipper Shubman Gill is on the cusp of reaching 6,000 international runs as Team India prepares to face England in the decisive fifth and final Test. Gill has already had a remarkable series, scoring 722 runs with four centuries, equalling records held by legends like Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar.
In a significant counter-terrorism effort, the Indian Army's Operation Nagni in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the discovery of a terror hideout. The joint operation, involving the Army, police, and BSF, led to the seizure of arms, explosives, and ammunition.
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