Does 'Housefull 5' success reinstate fact that mass comedies always lure audience?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/does-housefull-5-success-reinstate-the-fact-that-mass-comedies-always-lure-the-audience-would-the-film-have-done-better-if-it-didnt-steer-towards-adult-comedy-trade-experts-discuss/articleshow/121781699.cms
Housefull 5's impressive box office performance, grossing Rs 116.62 crore in India until Wednesday, suggests the enduring appeal of mass comedies. Experts attribute the film's success to its well-made entertainment value, suspenseful elements, and the established 'Housefull' brand. The absence of competition and Akshay Kumar's star power also contributed significantly, drawing audiences to this latest installment.
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Housefull 5's impressive box office performance, grossing Rs 116.62 crore in India until Wednesday, suggests the enduring appeal of mass comedies. Experts attribute the film's success to its well-made entertainment value, suspenseful elements, and the established 'Housefull' brand. The absence of competition and Akshay Kumar's star power also contributed significantly, drawing audiences to this latest installment.
Stanton shines in rehab; Aaron Judge jokes ‘only singles?’; return date still pending
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mlb/news/yankees-star-aaron-judge-reacts-to-giancarlo-stantons-big-comeback-with-two-savage-words/articleshow/121784648.cms
Giancarlo Stanton's rehab game with the Somerset Patriots saw him hit two singles, driving in three runs, after recovering from an elbow injury. Aaron Judge playfully teased Stanton about the lack of home runs. While there's no set return date, manager Aaron Boone notes Stanton is improving and hitting the ball hard, raising hopes for his comeback.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mlb/news/yankees-star-aaron-judge-reacts-to-giancarlo-stantons-big-comeback-with-two-savage-words/articleshow/121784648.cms
Giancarlo Stanton's rehab game with the Somerset Patriots saw him hit two singles, driving in three runs, after recovering from an elbow injury. Aaron Judge playfully teased Stanton about the lack of home runs. While there's no set return date, manager Aaron Boone notes Stanton is improving and hitting the ball hard, raising hopes for his comeback.
'I still don't get it': Rohit Sharma's cryptic post keeps fans guessing - See pic
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/i-still-dont-get-it-rohit-sharmas-cryptic-post-keeps-fans-guessing-see-pic/articleshow/121784931.cms
Following his Test retirement announcement in May, Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma intrigued fans with a recent Instagram post featuring toys and a humorous caption about his daughters' explanations. The 38-year-old, despite a dip in form during the 2024-25 season, had a significant Test career, amassing 4,301 runs.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/i-still-dont-get-it-rohit-sharmas-cryptic-post-keeps-fans-guessing-see-pic/articleshow/121784931.cms
Following his Test retirement announcement in May, Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma intrigued fans with a recent Instagram post featuring toys and a humorous caption about his daughters' explanations. The 38-year-old, despite a dip in form during the 2024-25 season, had a significant Test career, amassing 4,301 runs.
How a 'mangalsutra' made Sonam prime suspect in her husband's murder investigation
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/honeymoon-murder-case-how-a-mangalsutra-made-sonam-prime-suspect-in-raja-raghuvanshis-death-meghalaya-top-cop-reveals/articleshow/121784946.cms
Meghalaya police cracked the honeymoon murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, revealing that his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, orchestrated his killing. Sonam's 'mangalsutra' and ring, left behind at a homestay, raised suspicion. Police investigations led to Sonam's arrest in Uttar Pradesh, along with her boyfriend and contract killers, exposing a conspiracy that unfolded during what was supposed to be a romantic getaway.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/honeymoon-murder-case-how-a-mangalsutra-made-sonam-prime-suspect-in-raja-raghuvanshis-death-meghalaya-top-cop-reveals/articleshow/121784946.cms
Meghalaya police cracked the honeymoon murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, revealing that his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, orchestrated his killing. Sonam's 'mangalsutra' and ring, left behind at a homestay, raised suspicion. Police investigations led to Sonam's arrest in Uttar Pradesh, along with her boyfriend and contract killers, exposing a conspiracy that unfolded during what was supposed to be a romantic getaway.
On relations with Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot says, 'When were we ever apart?'
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/on-relations-with-sachin-pilot-ashok-gehlot-says-when-were-we-ever-apart-hints-at-possible-thaw-with-ex-deputy/articleshow/121784725.cms
Ashok Gehlot hinted at a possible reconciliation with Sachin Pilot. He stated that they were never far apart. Gehlot attended a memorial event for Rajesh Pilot in Dausa. Several Congress leaders were present at the ceremony. The Gehlot-Pilot feud began in December 2018. Pilot led a rebellion against Gehlot in July 2020. Pilot was then removed from his positions.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/on-relations-with-sachin-pilot-ashok-gehlot-says-when-were-we-ever-apart-hints-at-possible-thaw-with-ex-deputy/articleshow/121784725.cms
Ashok Gehlot hinted at a possible reconciliation with Sachin Pilot. He stated that they were never far apart. Gehlot attended a memorial event for Rajesh Pilot in Dausa. Several Congress leaders were present at the ceremony. The Gehlot-Pilot feud began in December 2018. Pilot led a rebellion against Gehlot in July 2020. Pilot was then removed from his positions.
Elon Musk called Trump before posting regret over online feud
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/elon-musk-called-trump-before-posting-regret-over-online-feud-white-house-says-us-president-appreciates-apology/articleshow/121785312.cms
Elon Musk reached out to Donald Trump, expressing regret for his critical social media posts after a phone call between the two. This reconciliation attempt follows a public feud sparked by policy disagreements and personal attacks, with Trump previously dismissing any reconciliation.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/elon-musk-called-trump-before-posting-regret-over-online-feud-white-house-says-us-president-appreciates-apology/articleshow/121785312.cms
Elon Musk reached out to Donald Trump, expressing regret for his critical social media posts after a phone call between the two. This reconciliation attempt follows a public feud sparked by policy disagreements and personal attacks, with Trump previously dismissing any reconciliation.
‘Lal Salam’ in Srinagar: CPM demands restoration of Article 370, talks with Pakistan
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lal-salam-in-srinagar-cpm-demands-restoration-of-article-370-talks-with-pakistan/articleshow/121786407.cms
CPM's convention in Srinagar advocated for the restoration of Article 370 and dialogue with Pakistan, a rare stance amidst prevailing demands for statehood. M Alexander Baby criticized the abrogation as a betrayal and refuted claims of peace and development, highlighting inadequate compensation for shelling victims.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lal-salam-in-srinagar-cpm-demands-restoration-of-article-370-talks-with-pakistan/articleshow/121786407.cms
CPM's convention in Srinagar advocated for the restoration of Article 370 and dialogue with Pakistan, a rare stance amidst prevailing demands for statehood. M Alexander Baby criticized the abrogation as a betrayal and refuted claims of peace and development, highlighting inadequate compensation for shelling victims.
Indian detained at Newark had no visa, wasn’t fit to travel: Govt
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-detained-at-newark-had-no-visa-wasnt-fit-to-travel-govt/articleshow/121786557.cms
The Indian government confirmed that an Indian national detained at Newark Airport entered the U.S. illegally without a valid visa and was being deported following a court order. Authorities restrained him due to disruptive behavior during transit and admitted him to a medical facility. The Indian Consulate in New York is engaged with U.S.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-detained-at-newark-had-no-visa-wasnt-fit-to-travel-govt/articleshow/121786557.cms
The Indian government confirmed that an Indian national detained at Newark Airport entered the U.S. illegally without a valid visa and was being deported following a court order. Authorities restrained him due to disruptive behavior during transit and admitted him to a medical facility. The Indian Consulate in New York is engaged with U.S.
Does India trust Trump? EAM says nat’l interest is the pivot, not personalities
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/does-india-trust-donald-trump-eam-jaishankar-says-national-interest-is-the-pivot-not-personalities/articleshow/121787216.cms
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to strengthening ties with the US, irrespective of political leadership, citing it as crucial for India's interests. He cautioned Europe about the potential repercussions of ignoring terrorism, referencing Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/does-india-trust-donald-trump-eam-jaishankar-says-national-interest-is-the-pivot-not-personalities/articleshow/121787216.cms
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to strengthening ties with the US, irrespective of political leadership, citing it as crucial for India's interests. He cautioned Europe about the potential repercussions of ignoring terrorism, referencing Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan.
Ax-4 mission setback: LOX leak halts launch; ISRO insists on crew safety
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/axiom-4-launch-crew-safety-paramount-isro-insisted-in-review-meets/articleshow/121787241.cms
Following the detection of glitches in SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket, Isro prioritized astronaut safety, leading to launch delays for the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Isro, under Chairman V Narayanan, emphasized the need to resolve a liquid oxygen leak and control actuator issue before proceeding. Partners decided to postpone the launch for repairs and validation, ensuring crew well-being.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/axiom-4-launch-crew-safety-paramount-isro-insisted-in-review-meets/articleshow/121787241.cms
Following the detection of glitches in SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket, Isro prioritized astronaut safety, leading to launch delays for the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Isro, under Chairman V Narayanan, emphasized the need to resolve a liquid oxygen leak and control actuator issue before proceeding. Partners decided to postpone the launch for repairs and validation, ensuring crew well-being.
In kharif season, water levels at 2 key Pakistan dams near ‘dead levels'
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/in-kharif-season-water-levels-at-2-key-pakistan-dams-near-dead-levels/articleshow/121787402.cms
Pakistan faces a growing water crisis as reduced flows from Indian rivers, particularly the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, lead to greater discharge than inflow. This situation, exacerbated by India's dam desilting, threatens key agricultural provinces like Punjab and Sindh. With monsoon rains still weeks away and the Indus Water Treaty suspended, Pakistan anticipates significant water shortages for farming.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/in-kharif-season-water-levels-at-2-key-pakistan-dams-near-dead-levels/articleshow/121787402.cms
Pakistan faces a growing water crisis as reduced flows from Indian rivers, particularly the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, lead to greater discharge than inflow. This situation, exacerbated by India's dam desilting, threatens key agricultural provinces like Punjab and Sindh. With monsoon rains still weeks away and the Indus Water Treaty suspended, Pakistan anticipates significant water shortages for farming.
Project Pelican: Canada busts drug racket financing anti-India activities
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/project-pelican-canada-busts-drug-racket-financing-anti-india-activities/articleshow/121787460.cms
Canadian authorities have dismantled a major narco-terror network, dubbed Project Pelican, with alleged ties to Khalistan sympathizers. The operation seized 479 kg of cocaine, valued at $47.9 million, and arrested nine individuals, including seven of Indian origin. Investigations reveal the network used commercial trucking routes from the US, linked to Mexican cartels, to traffic drugs.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/project-pelican-canada-busts-drug-racket-financing-anti-india-activities/articleshow/121787460.cms
Canadian authorities have dismantled a major narco-terror network, dubbed Project Pelican, with alleged ties to Khalistan sympathizers. The operation seized 479 kg of cocaine, valued at $47.9 million, and arrested nine individuals, including seven of Indian origin. Investigations reveal the network used commercial trucking routes from the US, linked to Mexican cartels, to traffic drugs.
Telangana phone-tapping: SIB ex-chief admits to political surveillance
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/sib-ex-chief-did-political-snooping-destroyed-hard-discs/articleshow/121787119.cms
Former SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao admitted to political surveillance by a special operations team during his tenure, claiming senior police officials were aware. He stated the SOT, formed in 2018, exceeded its anti-Naxal mandate, operating under DSP G Praneeth Rao.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/sib-ex-chief-did-political-snooping-destroyed-hard-discs/articleshow/121787119.cms
Former SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao admitted to political surveillance by a special operations team during his tenure, claiming senior police officials were aware. He stated the SOT, formed in 2018, exceeded its anti-Naxal mandate, operating under DSP G Praneeth Rao.
HC suspends Karnataka ex-mantri Reddy’s conviction, sentence
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/relief-for-gali-hc-suspends-conviction-grants-him-bail-in-illegal-mining-case/articleshow/121787138.cms
The Telangana High Court suspended the conviction and sentence of Gali Janardhan Reddy in an illegal mining case, granting him bail and potentially saving his MLA position. The court also extended bail to three others involved and stayed the conviction of OMC.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/relief-for-gali-hc-suspends-conviction-grants-him-bail-in-illegal-mining-case/articleshow/121787138.cms
The Telangana High Court suspended the conviction and sentence of Gali Janardhan Reddy in an illegal mining case, granting him bail and potentially saving his MLA position. The court also extended bail to three others involved and stayed the conviction of OMC.
Mamata restores OBC quota to 17%; Muslim groups rise to 80; BJP slams 'appeasement' bid
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bengal-makes-minor-tweaks-to-obc-list-struck-down-by-hc/articleshow/121787319.cms
Bengal's revised OBC list, presented in the assembly, features 140 subgroups, with a higher Muslim representation at 57.1%. This revision aims to restore the 17% OBC reservation, addressing the legal challenges that had paused admissions and recruitments. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized backwardness as the sole criterion, countering opposition claims of appeasement politics, as the state resumes issuing OBC certificates.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bengal-makes-minor-tweaks-to-obc-list-struck-down-by-hc/articleshow/121787319.cms
Bengal's revised OBC list, presented in the assembly, features 140 subgroups, with a higher Muslim representation at 57.1%. This revision aims to restore the 17% OBC reservation, addressing the legal challenges that had paused admissions and recruitments. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized backwardness as the sole criterion, countering opposition claims of appeasement politics, as the state resumes issuing OBC certificates.
SC rejects plea: Goa-born Pakistani denied CAA relief; asked to approach HC
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-junks-pakistani-christians-plea-for-citizenship-ignoring-caa-cut-off/articleshow/121788335.cms
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea from a Goa-born Pakistani Catholic man seeking Indian citizenship under the CAA, as he arrived after the 2014 cutoff date. Citing religious persecution in Pakistan and an expiring passport, he requested visa extension, but the court directed him to the Bombay High Court.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-junks-pakistani-christians-plea-for-citizenship-ignoring-caa-cut-off/articleshow/121788335.cms
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea from a Goa-born Pakistani Catholic man seeking Indian citizenship under the CAA, as he arrived after the 2014 cutoff date. Citing religious persecution in Pakistan and an expiring passport, he requested visa extension, but the court directed him to the Bombay High Court.
Social security cover up from 24% in 2019 to 64%: ILO report
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/social-security-cover-up-from-24-in-2019-to-64-ilo-report/articleshow/121788513.cms
India's social protection coverage has significantly expanded, reaching 64.3% of the population and covering approximately 94 crore citizens, according to the ILO. The government is actively registering gig workers to provide them with targeted benefits. However, India still faces challenges with child labor, with over 10 million children estimated to be in labor.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/social-security-cover-up-from-24-in-2019-to-64-ilo-report/articleshow/121788513.cms
India's social protection coverage has significantly expanded, reaching 64.3% of the population and covering approximately 94 crore citizens, according to the ILO. The government is actively registering gig workers to provide them with targeted benefits. However, India still faces challenges with child labor, with over 10 million children estimated to be in labor.
Gavin Newsom mocked for tech issues during anti-Trump address to Californians: 'Absolute fail'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gavin-newsom-mocked-tech-issues-anti-trump-address-californians-absolute-fail
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is being mocked online for an “embarrassing" televised address that experienced several technology meltdowns leaving his speech without sound.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gavin-newsom-mocked-tech-issues-anti-trump-address-californians-absolute-fail
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is being mocked online for an “embarrassing" televised address that experienced several technology meltdowns leaving his speech without sound.
Kim Kardashian says immigrants in LA suffering 'fear and injustice' thanks to Trump immigration plan
https://www.foxnews.com/media/kim-kardashian-immigrants-la-suffering-fear-injustice-thanks-trump-immigration-plan
Amid violent protests in Los Angeles in response to ICE arresting illegal immigrants, Kim Kardashian condemned the Trump administration’s immigration tactics.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/kim-kardashian-immigrants-la-suffering-fear-injustice-thanks-trump-immigration-plan
Amid violent protests in Los Angeles in response to ICE arresting illegal immigrants, Kim Kardashian condemned the Trump administration’s immigration tactics.
Chinese student arrested for allegedly smuggling undeclared biological materials seen in new mugshot
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chinese-student-arrested-allegedly-smuggling-undeclared-biological-materials-seen-new-mugshot
Federal authorities charged Chengxuan Han with allegedly smuggling biological samples from China to the University of Michigan and lying to customs officials during inspection.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chinese-student-arrested-allegedly-smuggling-undeclared-biological-materials-seen-new-mugshot
Federal authorities charged Chengxuan Han with allegedly smuggling biological samples from China to the University of Michigan and lying to customs officials during inspection.
With World Cup exactly 1 year out, USMNT legends say pressure is turned up a notch
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/with-world-cup-exactly-1-year-out-usmnt-legends-say-pressure-turned-up-notch
The pressure is on for the USA men's soccer team one year out of the World Cup, but all it takes is one moment to get fans hooked forever.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/with-world-cup-exactly-1-year-out-usmnt-legends-say-pressure-turned-up-notch
The pressure is on for the USA men's soccer team one year out of the World Cup, but all it takes is one moment to get fans hooked forever.