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Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’ has opened to a lukewarm box office reception, collecting Rs 65 lakhs net on its first day. The film, which sees Pauly’s son stepping in to protect his father’s image amidst a political crisis, registered a modest 24.44% occupancy. Its success now hinges on positive word-of-mouth against strong competition. ‘Prathichaya’…

AI Image used for representational purpose only KOLHAPUR: A nine-year-old girl died, and her 11-year-old sister remains in a serious condition after their father allegedly hung them upside down from a metal bar on the roof of their tin-shed house for 14 hours, starting Wednesday evening, in Banpuri village of Sangli’s Atpadi tehsil.The police arrested…

NEW DELHI: Acknowledging widespread concerns over the adverse impact of social media on children, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that it has become a major issue everywhere and time has come for all stakeholders to come together to build a consensus on how to deal with the challenge.At Times Now Summit, Vaishnaw, who…

NEW DELHI: CBI has registered a case against former Reliance Telecom directors Satish Seth and Gautam Doshi, besides some public servants, on a complaint filed by State Bank of India alleging a bank fraud of Rs 115 crore. The agency conducted searches at their residences in Mumbai in this connection. Various documents connected with the…

After appearing virtually at the 2025 ceremony (pictured), the one and only Taylor Swift has just been announced to be making a special in-person appearance at the 2026 #iHeartAwards!But as the lights go up at LA’s Dolby Theatre, the billion-dollar question isn’t just about what Taylor is wearing, it’s about who is sitting in the…

Dhurandhar actor Vivek Sinha recently spoke about the overwhelming response to his performance, his unconventional journey, and the life lessons that shaped him. From going viral for his intense role to receiving love—even from across the border—the actor didn’t hold back. Dhurandhar actor Vivek Sinha recently spoke about the overwhelming response to his performance, his…

SRINAGAR: Ulfat Bano collects around 25 letters from the district post office in south Kashmir’s Shopian every morning and sets out on foot. There is no postal van to hop onto or a bicycle she can use if weariness strikes.The 55-year-old trudges through her native village of Hirapora, past stone walls and wooden barns with…

SP Prateek Singh, retired justice Biswanath Rath & temple chief administrator Arabinda Padhee outside Jagannath temple on Wednesday Bhubaneswar: The ongoing inventory of ancient gems and jewellery of Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar captures a striking contrast between the 1978 audit — done painstakingly under flickering lamplight with minimal support — and the present-day effort being…

FRAMEWORK TO REMOVE CHINA’S SHADOW FROM INDIAN DRONES (Representative image) Since their introduction, drones have been rewriting the way in which wars are fought. The Indian armed forces too are increasing the role and scope of these drones across India’s vast frontiers including in the high Himalayas. As these drones will be deployed in some…

At first glance, the United States’ military campaign against Iran looked like a familiar script—overwhelming airpower, precision strikes, and a rapid projection of dominance. But weeks into the conflict, the battlefield is telling a more complicated story. Iran continues to exert de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz, global oil flows remain under threat,…