War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has completed its second week with underwhelming box office performance. Despite the Ganesh Chaturthi holiday, collections remained stagnant, with an estimated Rs 2.50 crore net on Wednesday. The film's total stands at Rs 229.5 crore net in India and Rs 347.
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Aarini Lahoty, a five-year-old chess prodigy from Delhi, has made history as the youngest Indian player to achieve FIDE ratings in classical, rapid, and blitz formats. Born in 2019, she is the first from her age group to accomplish this feat, holding impressive ratings across all three categories.
Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Param Sundari' has grossed over Rs 50 crore worldwide in its first six days, marking a significant milestone for both actors. The romantic comedy, directed by Tushar Jalota, saw a midweek slowdown after a strong opening, but faces competition from 'Baaghi 4' which is releasing soon.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra ignited controversy with a remark targeting Amit Shah, allegedly stating his "head should be cut off" regarding illegal immigration. The BJP strongly condemned Moitra's statement as hateful, questioning if it reflected the TMC's stance. Moitra accused the Union government of border security negligence, referencing PM Modi's Independence Day speech on infiltrators.
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During the SCO Summit in Tianjin, PM Modi and President Putin displayed camaraderie, while PM Modi and President Xi discussed border peace and resuming flights. India's S-400 missile defense system, dubbed "Sudarshan Chakra," played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor, successfully intercepting Pakistani drones and missiles aimed at Indian cities, bolstering India's air defense capabilities.
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