Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, widely known for his memorable role as the professor in the cult classic 3 Idiots, passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 91. He breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital in Thane after facing health complications. Before making his mark in the film industry, Potdar served in the Indian Armed Forces and later...
Five Injured as High-Rise Ride Collapses at Temple Fair in Gujarat’s Navsari
Five people, including two children, were injured when a high-rise spinning ride crashed at a temple fair in Gujarat’s Navsari district, police said on Monday. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm on Sunday at a fair held on the premises of a temple in Bilimora town. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police B. V. Gohil, a 32-seater spinning ride collapsed...
Ukraine Security Guarantees Expected Within 10 Days After Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Tuesday that security guarantees for Ukraine are likely to be finalized within the next 10 days. The announcement came after his meetings with US President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington. Zelensky revealed during a press briefing that details of the guarantees would soon be formalized on paper, with partners currently working to...
Indian Ports Bill 2025 Passed in Rajya Sabha: A Game-Changer for Maritime Development
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, introducing landmark reforms to revolutionize India’s maritime governance. Introduced by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the Bill aims to unleash the full potential of the maritime sector by enhancing coordination between the Centre and States. A key highlight of the legislation is the creation of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC),...
Bombay High Court Quashes Defamation Notice Against HDFC Bank CEO
The Bombay High Court has set aside a magistrate’s order that issued notice to HDFC Bank Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan in a defamation complaint filed by the trustee of Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. Justice S.M. Modak, in an oral order delivered on August 5, held that the magistrate erred by issuing the notice without first recording verification...
Romelu Lukaku Faces Major Injury Setback, Surgery Possible Ahead of Serie A Opener
Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku is facing a significant injury concern after suffering a left thigh problem during a preseason friendly. The Italian champions confirmed on Monday that the Belgium international may require surgery following a “high-grade” muscle damage in his left thigh. The incident occurred during Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Olympiacos last Thursday, which forced Lukaku to be substituted. The...
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna Embrace Gothic Look in First Poster of Thama
Maddock Films has unveiled the first look of its highly anticipated horror-comedy Thama, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thama promises a unique blend of vampire folklore and Indian mythology, creating a cinematic experience that transcends genres. Ayushmann Khurrana steps into the role of Alok, a historian unraveling the...
What to Expect from Zelensky-Trump Meeting Amid High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders at the White House on Monday for critical discussions on ending Russia’s three-year war in Ukraine. The high-stakes meeting comes just days after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where Trump shifted his approach by dropping the precondition of a ceasefire...
PM Modi Meets Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla After Historic Space Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla this evening, a day after his return to India following a landmark mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi. Shukla was part of the Axiom-4 private space mission, which launched from Florida on June 25 and successfully docked at...
Government Unveils 100-Day Transformation Agenda to Fast-Track Growth: Piyush Goyal
The government is set to implement a 100-day transformation agenda aimed at accelerating India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Monday at the second Lokmat Global Economic Convention. Goyal said the agenda will align with the ‘Panch Prans’ (Five Pledges) outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15, which emphasize...