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Priyanka Chopra's fierce new look as Mandakini in SS Rajamouli's film 'Varanasi' was revealed. This marks her first Indian theatrical release since 2019, starring opposite Mahesh Babu. The epic adventure spans thousands of years and multiple continents, featuring extensive action. Chopra plays a strong, vulnerable character caught between two central male figures. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly removed from Jantar Mantar and subsequently taken to a hospital as his health declined after twenty-one days of an indefinite hunger strike. During the demonstration, police detained CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke amid the ensuing chaos. Despite Wangchuk's absence, the planned march to Parliament is set to continue, focusing on calling out alleged discrepancies in the NEET examination and advocating for necessary reforms.

Ravichandran Ashwin questions the timing of speculation about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ODI futures. He believes selectors should have communicated any transition plans much earlier. Ashwin stated that the experienced duo's presence is still needed for upcoming tours. Honest communication is essential when managing senior players' careers. Such discussions are surfacing late, with the next World Cup approaching.

Police arrested a man for murdering a woman and committing necrophilia. He dismembered her body and dumped the remains in a river. The victim's son discovered the severed body parts near a stream. The accused confessed to the crime and theft from the victim's house. Authorities recovered the murder weapon and other incriminating materials.

Humans possess a vital sixth sense called interoception, which monitors internal bodily signals. This hidden sense helps regulate emotions and manage stress effectively. Women show lower accuracy in heart-based interoceptive tasks, potentially explaining higher anxiety rates. Better interoception correlates with fewer mood swings and improved hunger signal detection. Understanding interoception offers pathways to better mental health treatments.

Across delivery, ride-hailing and home services, full-time gig workers earn, on average, up to 2.5 times the monthly net income of workers in comparable formal and informal occupations

The White House has defended Argentina players' right to display the controversial Falklands banner after their World Cup semi-final win over England, citing First Amendment protections during a FIFA Task Force briefing. The comments come as FIFA continues reviewing the incident under its disciplinary rules, with potential sanctions still under consideration ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain.

S. Janaki won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for “Senthoora Poove” from 16 Vayathinile, the debut directorial venture of Bharathiraja, who passed away last month

President Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada due to wildfire smoke. He accused Ottawa of failing to manage forests and causing unhealthy air. Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has spread across many United States states. Republican lawmakers also criticized Canada's response to the recurring smoke. Canadian officials have not yet responded to the tariff warning.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have spent their first weeks of married life moving between Montana, California, and Florida rather than on a traditional honeymoon. The couple attended a friend's wedding, trained, and stayed largely out of public view. Sources say Travis's July 28 Chiefs training camp deadline is the primary factor shaping whatever private trip they may still plan. Insiders report the couple has kept the destination secret even from close family, with plans to share details only once they are on the way back.

In a series of decisive judgments, a special court in Kalaburagi handed a 25-year jail term to a prime accused for rape, while sentencing two other youths to three years of imprisonment each for abducting and sexually harassing the same 12-year-old survivor.

Officials say 72% of SCCL‘s coal is being supplied to Telangana power stations

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' registered a strong opening at the Indian box office. The film earned Rs 20.76 crore on its opening day. The English version led collections, contributing Rs 13.75 crore net. Premium formats like IMAX screenings significantly boosted the opening day numbers. The film also achieved strong advance bookings, ranking among top Hollywood pre-sales.

The money was seized from two cars at different locations

Sarpanch Neeru Yadav represented India at the global event under India’s presidency as a grassroots woman representative and panelist

He also demanded that a special audit of all financial and administrative decisions taken by the JSDMS from the year 2023-24 to the present should be conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India or an independent agency.

Rescuer Brian Trascher says the strong currents and sudden underwater drop-off at Horn Island’s northwest tip may explain how Nolan Wells died. Authorities are still waiting for autopsy results and say they have found no evidence of foul play. Meanwhile, Nolan’s family is pursuing an independent investigation, and the case will also be presented to a grand jury.