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Allu Arjun, the Telugu superstar, has spoken about his decision to wear a saree and play a woman for one scene in Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Ricky Kej, the Grammy Award-winning musician, has announced a multi-city arena tour in India titled Damrooh - Dance To The Cosmic Spirit.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under the June Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Bollywood Hungama has reported that actors Esha Deol and Soniya Bansal have joined the cast of Malamaal Weekly 2.

Japan is grappling with a bear crisis as the number of human-bear encounters has skyrocketed.

Ajaneesh Loknath, the music composer for Kantara and Maharaja, has defended the film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their unbeaten streak in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a nine-run victory over Trinbago Knight Riders.

Siddhesh Lad will lead Mumbai in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season, taking over from Shardul Thakur.

Jake Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, recently married his fiance, Maria Gilfillan, in a private ceremony.

The much-awaited film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, will be released on Diwali.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is set to join hands with filmmaker Priyadarshan for their ninth film together.

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has questioned the credibility of Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury, suggesting the Pakistan opener may have been faking it.

In a shocking upset, Argentine tennis player Mariano Navone knocked out 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic from the 2026 US Open.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reportedly shelved two of its three research projects on cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that has sickened tens of thousands this summer.

Zomato, the food delivery platform, is shutting down its customer support operations in Hyderabad. The move will lead to around 250 job losses, as per the Economic Times.

Oil prices surged over 2% on Monday after US forces targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Aon, a leading insurance broker and consultancy firm, is close to finalizing a deal to acquire USI Insurance Services from private equity firm KKR.

The benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a sharp decline on Monday.

Three months before devastating flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali and Chinese officials discussed disaster risks in Kathmandu.

Priyadarshan's upcoming crime thriller Haiwaan, a remake of the Malayalam film Oppam, features Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in unconventional roles.

The beloved trading card and video game franchise Pokemon is set to return to the big screen with a new movie titled Pokemon: Wild Card. The film will be released worldwide in 2027.

Popular film and TV actor Rajiv Kumar is a key part of Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic Ramayana.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given an A certificate to Mirzapur: The Movie, starring Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal. However, the board has asked for several cuts and modifications before handing over the censor certificate.

A new alert has been issued in Nepal for a possible flood after a glacial collapse last week triggered devastating floods along the Tibet border.

The psychological thriller, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, starring Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth, has crossed the 200cr mark in India's net collections.

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will soon be launched in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed.

The Bollywood film Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, has continued its steady run at the box office.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has revealed that actor Saif Ali Khan was almost finalized for his hit film Garam Masala.

Randy Quaid, who starred in the original Days of Thunder (1990) alongside Tom Cruise, has slammed the recent announcement of Anne Hathaway's casting in the sequel.

Around 933 workers are feared to be trapped in around six hydropower projects in Nepal after devastating floods last week.

Tom Holland has officially become the third highest-grossing actor of all time, trailing only Zoe Saldana and Scarlett Johansson. This achievement comes as his latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, continues to dominate the global box office.

John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple, is expected to make major changes in the company's executive team.

Bollywood actor Rahul Roy, who shot to fame with the cult film Aashiqui, recently opened up about his life after a brain stroke in 2020.

The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is underway in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two-day summit, which began on Monday, brings together leaders from the SCO's 10 member states.

China's manufacturing sector has witnessed a contraction for the second consecutive month, albeit at a lesser rate than market predictions.

Sunny Deol, who recently starred in the Partition drama Batwara 1947, has now resumed shooting for his upcoming cop thriller Antony.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that both the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are actively seeking a new window to schedule their upcoming series.

Pakistan's Test captain Babar Azam has dismissed reports suggesting that the team considered boycotting the Lord's Test.

Actor Rashmika Mandanna, who took a break from acting due to a hip injury, has announced her return to work.

Former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara is being considered as a potential successor to Sashidhar Jagdishan for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) at HDFC Bank.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has quashed rumors of a rift between the franchise and former captain MS Dhoni.

A devastating flash flood has hit the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States, leaving up to 20 people missing.

Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on two United States bases in Jordan.

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 788, officials said on Sunday.

Chelsea continued their unbeaten streak in the ongoing Premier League season by defeating Brighton at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are on the verge of a major transfer deal, having agreed to sell Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for a club-record fee of 55.7 million, as per Sky Sports News.

The 2027 ICC ODI World Cup is still over a year away, but the Indian cricket team is already shaping up its core squad.

Rinku Singh helped Central Zone get to 266/10 on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy semi-final clash versus East Zone on Sunday.

A number of Tamil Nadu-based companies are preparing to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs).