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19th Mumbai International Film Festival to Showcase 346 Films From 46 Countries

The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival opens June 15 at the NFDC Complex with 346 films from 46 countries, an AI Cinema Hackathon, a David Attenborough centenary tribute, the

June 13, 2026

Entertainment·Movies·News

Gullak Season 5 official trailer poster featuring the Mishra family on SonyLIV

Gullak Season 5 Makes History as Hindi OTT’s First Five-Season Original on SonyLIV

Gullak has become the first Hindi-language OTT original to run for five consecutive seasons on SonyLIV. The TVF-produced family drama returns with Jameel Khan and Geetanjali Kulkarni as the Mishra couple, though

June 13, 2026

Entertainment·Movies·News

Kangana Ranaut in a still from Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata official trailer

Kangana Ranaut Says There Will Never Be Another Deepika Padukone

Kangana Ranaut has called Deepika Padukone irreplaceable, placing her alongside Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Waheeda Rehman and Madhuri Dixit as one of Hindi cinema's generational icons. The remarks mark a notable shift in

June 13, 2026

Entertainment·Movies·News

Heavy monsoon rain lashing Kerala as IMD issues flood and fishermen alerts across the state

Kerala’s Late Monsoon Turns Fierce as IMD Puts Nine Districts on Alert

The IMD placed Kannur under an orange alert and eight additional districts under yellow alerts as Kerala's monsoon, which arrived nine days late, turns unexpectedly intense. Rain is expected through June 18

June 13, 2026

Climate·News

Daadi Ki Shaadi official trailer poster featuring Neetu Kapoor Kapil Sharma and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Says Rishi Kapoor Would Have Never Stopped Her From Entering Films

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has opened up about her late father Rishi Kapoor's unwavering support as she made her Bollywood acting debut in Daadi Ki Shaadi alongside mother Neetu Kapoor. She said Rishi

June 13, 2026

Entertainment·Movies·News

Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces fighters

Under a US Dollar Squeeze, Some of Iraq’s Iran-Backed Militias Agree to Disarm. The Most Powerful Refuse.

Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Sadr's Saraya al-Salam have pledged to put their weapons under state control as PM Ali al-Zaidi presses for a state monopoly on force. But it is unfolding under

June 13, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Kriti Sanon speaking at an event in 2026

Kriti Sanon and Family Sell Four Mumbai Apartments to Mukesh Chhabra for 8.9 Crore

Kriti Sanon, sister Nupur Sanon and mother Geeta Sanon have sold four apartments in Mumbai's Andheri West to casting director Mukesh Chhabra for Rs 8.9 crore, earning a 107 percent return over

June 13, 2026

Entertainment·Movies·News

Mumbai skyline under overcast skies as monsoon approaches the city after a delayed Arabian Sea branch

Mumbai May Get Its Monsoon by June 15 as Cyclonic Circulation Forms Off Goa

A cyclonic circulation forming off Goa could push the stalled Arabian Sea monsoon into Mumbai by June 15, four days past the normal onset date. With rainfall 97 per cent below normal

June 13, 2026

Climate·News

Kala Hiran Battle of Legacy official first look poster from Jani Firefox Films

Salman Khan Moves Delhi High Court to Block Kala Hiran Film Over Personality Rights

Salman Khan has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court seeking to block the production and release of Kala Hiran: Battle of Legacy, a film based on the 1998 blackbuck poaching

June 13, 2026

Entertainment·Movies·News

University students take part in a protest against government policies in Jakarta

Indonesia’s Students Call It ‘Heading to Bankruptcy’ as Prabowo’s Fuel Hike Brings Them Back to the Streets

About 2,000 students rallied at Jakarta's Bundaran HI under a 'Heading to Bankruptcy' banner after a 32 percent fuel price hike and a record-low rupiah, demanding Prabowo scrap a free meals scheme

June 13, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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19th Mumbai International Film Festival to Showcase 346 Films From 46 Countries

Gullak Season 5 Makes History as Hindi OTT’s First Five-Season Original on SonyLIV

Kangana Ranaut Says There Will Never Be Another Deepika Padukone

Kerala’s Late Monsoon Turns Fierce as IMD Puts Nine Districts on Alert

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Says Rishi Kapoor Would Have Never Stopped Her From Entering Films

Under a US Dollar Squeeze, Some of Iraq’s Iran-Backed Militias Agree to Disarm. The Most Powerful Refuse.

Kriti Sanon and Family Sell Four Mumbai Apartments to Mukesh Chhabra for 8.9 Crore

Mumbai May Get Its Monsoon by June 15 as Cyclonic Circulation Forms Off Goa

Salman Khan Moves Delhi High Court to Block Kala Hiran Film Over Personality Rights

Indonesia’s Students Call It ‘Heading to Bankruptcy’ as Prabowo’s Fuel Hike Brings Them Back to the Streets

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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