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The wait is over! Rajinikanth's action-packed film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set for release on August 14, 2025. Sun Pictures revealed the date along with a striking poster featuring the superstar’s rugged look.
 

Suryakumar Yadav celebrated his 100th IPL match for Mumbai Indians with a commemorative jersey and a place in elite company. With consistent records and explosive form, he remains the batting mainstay for the franchise.
 

Reliance's Anant Ambani is on a 170-km padayatra from Jamnagar to Dwarka, walking 20 km daily despite chronic illness. The spiritual journey blends deep faith, personal resilience, and homage to his ancestral roots and tradition.
 

Dhanush's fourth directorial, Idli Kadai, co-starring Nithya Menen, will now release on October 1, 2025. The film features music by GV Prakash and is produced under Wunderbar Films and Dawn Pictures.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, sending tremors across Delhi-NCR. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km. No casualties or damage were reported, but precautionary alerts have been issued by authorities.
 

India achieved a historic milestone by surpassing one billion tonnes of coal production in FY 2024–25. This growth, led by PSUs and private players, highlights coal's continued dominance in India's energy mix and reduced imports.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress leaders have approached the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025. The bill, passed by Parliament, faces legal resistance and nationwide protests by Muslim groups and opposition parties.
 

Startup Mahakumbh 2024 opened in Delhi, spotlighting India’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape with 1.6 lakh startups. Featuring dignitaries, sectoral pavilions, product launches, and innovation challenges, the event aims to accelerate India’s journey to Viksit Bharat 2047.

The DRDO and Indian Army successfully conducted four flight-tests of the MRSAM system in Odisha, validating its operational readiness across various target scenarios. The tests demonstrated high accuracy and readiness for Army deployment.
 

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said he's “not in the race” for state leadership, triggering buzz about stepping down. His comments come amid speculation of a renewed BJP-AIADMK alliance ahead of 2026 elections.

PM Modi met Nepal’s PM KP Sharma Oli in Bangkok on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit. They reviewed bilateral ties, discussed energy, connectivity, digital cooperation, and hailed the summit’s outcomes in maritime transport and disaster management.
 

The Supreme Court has halted deforestation near Hyderabad University following public protests and viral outrage. Social media users celebrated the judgment, applauding the power of digital activism and the court’s timely intervention to protect biodiversity.
 

A heated altercation between two families spiraled out of control on Wednesday, resulting in a dramatic rooftop collapse that left four individuals with minor injuries

During a bilateral meeting in Bangkok, PM Modi and Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus discussed Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, said the MEA. India also raised concerns over minority safety, illegal immigration, and stressed the need for border security.

Chennai is set to launch India’s first air-conditioned rest areas for gig workers in key neighborhoods, offering toilets, seating, charging stations, and safety features—especially benefiting women in the growing delivery workforce.

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PM Modi's Thailand visit and temple tour reflect his long-standing vision of using Buddhism as a bridge for global peace and diplomacy, placing India as a spiritual anchor in Asia and beyond.

In Pune, a 7-month pregnant woman died because she couldn't get treatment due to money issues. The family claims the hospital refused admission because of payment problems. Learn the whole story and the actions taken so far.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first face-to-face engagement with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, since the interim government assumed power in Dhaka in July 2024 is more than a routine bilateral summit.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to leave Mumbai and play for Goa in the impending Indian domestic cricket season due to captaincy offer by the latter team. However, the reports suggested that the Jaiswal's rift with skipper Ajinkya prompted him to leave Mumbai.