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The Centre has advised citizens on Friday against travelling to Iran and Israel until further notice in view of the “prevailing situation in the region”. The advisory from the foreign ministry came amid Iran’s threats to retaliate against a suspected Israeli airstrike on its embassy in Syria this month. Countries including the US and Russia have issued similar travel advisories for their staff and citizens in the region. The foreign ministry said its citizens in the two countries should observe “utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum”. It is feared that retaliation by Iran can…
Madgaon Express’ day 20 box office report card is here. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh’s recent X (formerly known as Twitter) post, Kunal Kemmu’s debut directorial project earned ₹ 53 lakh on day 20. So far, the film has minted Rs 26.33 crore. In his note, Taran Adarsh wrote, “Madgaon Express shows no signs of fatigue, has a strong chance of going past ₹ 30 crore mark, which will be a good result for a mid-sized film. Also, its biz rubbishes the notion that mid-sized films sans face-value / big stars have no future in cinemas, they should take the…
Retail inflation declined to a five-month low of 4.85 per cent in March mainly due to cooling food prices, according to official data released on Friday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation was 5.09 per cent in February and 5.66 per cent in March 2023. Previously, CPI-based inflation was the lowest at 4.87 per cent in October 2023. The inflation in the food basket was at 8.52 per cent in March, down from 8.66 per cent in February, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The government has tasked the Reserve Bank to ensure…
As part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to control immigration numbers, the UK government on Thursday implemented an increase in the minimum income threshold required to sponsor a family member’s visa in the country as a ‘dependent’. The move, which follows recent changes in the United Kingdom’s Work, Study and Graduate Route (post-study work) visas, has reignited apprehensions within the Indian diaspora because of tightening eligibility conditions and increased restrictions. Indians constitute the largest group granted study and work visas in the United Kingdom and people who have studied in the country say it is bound to have an…
Babil Khan’s latest Instagram update needs your attention. The actor has shared a throwback album, and it screams family goals. The opening pic features Babil’s parents — Irrfan Khan, and Sutapa Sikdar. The photo is from their younger days. The next slide is from Babil’s university days. He went to the University Of Westminster in London. While the actor is handling the camera, his batchmate Louis Eddy is seen assisting him. Then, there is a picture of Irrfan from his shoot diaries followed by a pic of little Babil’s passport. In his caption, Babil wrote a note for his father…
The Coimbatore police has filed an FIR against BJP candidate and its state chief K Annamalai for allegedly campaigning beyond the 10 PM deadline last night. The case has been filed against him for unlawful assembly, wrongful restraint and causing public nuisance. There was an altercation after cadre of the DMK and left parties objected to the BJP’s campaign beyond permitted hours. “An FIR has been registered under sections 143, 341 and 290. Another case has been filed against BJP based on an assault complaint from the DMK,” said a senior police officer confirming the development. DMK Spokesperson A Saravanan…
The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2 released on Friday and it takes a deep dive into the dark world of the digital space. The trailer features Bonita Rajpurohit, Abhinav Singh, and Paritosh and Swastika Mukherjee, Mouni Roy, Anu Malik and Uorfi Javed (in cameos) in what appear to be different storylines. One of the stories explores a reality show, judged by Anu Malik, which has decided to take a “family-friendly” route. Another story is that of a young boy obsessed with the validation of likes and views. So, he decides to document conversations with his mother…
With India staring at another general election, the establishment of a Ministry of AI is not just a matter of economic leverage but a strategic imperative for national security in the face of technological warfare. The urgency is clear – without it, we risk falling behind in the global tech race and letting our demographic advantage slip into economic liability. As McKinsey outlines, India’s journey toward a $30 trillion economy by 2047 hinges on harnessing artificial intelligence (AI). The Ministry of AI would spearhead initiatives to integrate AI in vital economic sectors, oversee AI-driven projects that directly contribute to the…
Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan recently appeared on the first episode of the new web show Dumb Biryani, hosted by Arbaaz’s son, Arhaan, and his friends. During the episode, the Khan brothers talked about love and relationships. Sohail and Arbaaz talked about the importance of ending a relationship amicably when the excitement fades away. Sohail Khan compared relationships to other things that have expiration dates, like medicine or food, stating that it’s okay to move on when the spark is gone. Sohail also opened up about the importance of communication after breakups.Sohail Khan said, “We get pressured into relationships, about…
Shahana Goswami’s latest Instagram entry is screaming happiness from miles away. The actress’ upcoming feature film Santosh has been officially selected for Cannes Film Festival 2024. To announce the big news, the actress has shared a poster of the film with the text, “Festival De Cannes 2024 Official Selection Un Certain Regard.” In the poster, Shahana’s character can be seen dressed as a cop. The actress has also shared a happy selfie. The text attached to Shahana’s post read, “What a crazy ride it’s already been! And now we are going to Cannes, Un Certain Regard! I’m at an airport lounge celebrating…