business Emraan Hashmi's film Awarapan 2 held up well on its third Friday with a strong collection. The movie is starring Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi and was released under Vishesh Films. As of the third Friday, its running cume reached Rs. 141.30 crore nett. With a Buy-One-Get-One offer in the third weekend, the total is expected to approach the Rs. 145 crore mark. Based on trends, the film is projected to finish around Rs. 150 crore net. 🎬
business A Korean woman sparked a viral moment by changing the brand name of Vaseline to 'Baseline' in a post. Vaseline India responded to her content, calling her 'the Queen' for her post. This social media interaction gained traction on Instagram, highlighting modern influencer marketing. The brand acknowledged the post, saying 'Vaseline has never sounded this iconic.' This trend shows how influencers are shaping brand perception today.
entertainment Akshaye Khanna's absence from the Dil Chahta Hai reunion has finally been explained to the public. The actor was supposed to attend the event held for the 25th anniversary of the movie, alongside Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan in Mumbai. Despite earlier confirmations, Khanna ultimately did not show up on Friday. Nikhil Taneja confirmed that the Dhurandhar actor called in sick for the occasion. Khanna has been out of the public eye since the success of the ₹1000 crore blockbuster.
business The BJP has intensified its social media presence by deploying memes and satire to counter the Congress's narrative. This aggressive push is being coordinated across various state units, notably in Goa and Jammu & Kashmir. The campaign gained momentum after Deepak Mhaskey took over as social media convener following Amit Malviya's exit. BJP units are pushing narratives like 'Dimagi Naxal' and aiming to neutralize Rahul Gandhi's 'Smash The Patriarchy' pitch. Sources confirm the strategy remains unchanged, focusing on sharp humour without resorting to indecent attacks. 🧐
The article explores the necessary speed requirements for an S-400 missile to successfully intercept an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). This analysis focuses on the complex physics involved in achieving a successful mid-course interception. Specific speed calculations depend heavily on the ICBM's trajectory and the missile's launch parameters. Such interception capabilities are crucial components of modern national defense strategies globally. Further study is needed to model all possible threat scenarios accurately. 🛰️
india Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that education lacking character development holds little value during the convocation. He made this point at the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow on August 29, 2026. Singh emphasized that achievements gain meaning only when grounded in strong values and a broad outlook. He urged students to cultivate a wide mindset, referencing B.R. Ambedkar's commitment to education over violence. Ultimately, he stressed that character is more important than mere education for genuine personal growth. 📚
tech The S-400 system's advertised 400-km range only works for aircraft, not hypersonic ballistic missiles. When facing these fast threats, the protection zone drops significantly to a 60-km radius. This means the system can cover about 11,300 square kilometres in a point-defence role. The reduction is due to the extreme speed of incoming warheads, limiting interceptor capability. For full strategic defense, the S-400 must be networked with other systems like the S-500 Prometheus. 🛰️
A poll conducted by Times Now on X questioned the need for 'Quota Reform'. Only 17 people participated in this survey. By 10:30 PM, Times Now announced the results showing a strong majority. A massive 87% of the participants voted in favor of implementing quota reform. The implications of this small sample size for the larger debate remain to be seen. 📊
india The Bombay High Court disposed of a PIL challenging the mandatory Marathi language rule for taxi and rickshaw drivers. The petition was filed by four app-based drivers in Maharashtra against the State government's notification. This was after the State extended the deadline to learn Marathi by one year, effective from August 28. The drivers argued the rule violated their fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21. Because of the state's extension, the court decided the matter did not require further judicial intervention. 🚕
world Nearly 100 pilgrims from Maharashtra were safely evacuated from Nepal after sudden flash floods in Kathmandu. The Bihar government undertook this rescue operation following a request from the Maharashtra government. This humanitarian effort saw officials escorting the pilgrims from the Nepal border to Sitamarhi on August 28th. They were later moved to Patna, and two extra coaches were arranged for their return journey on August 29th. The pilgrims expressed deep gratitude to the Bihar authorities for the prompt and sensitive relief efforts. 🙏
india Telangana CM Revanth Reddy wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner on Friday, August 28, requesting an extension for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) claims period. He raised concerns that the current process risks disenfranchising many eligible voters due to how 'permanently shifted' statuses are applied. As of June 10, Telangana had 3.38 crore electors, with 73.39 lakh entries flagged in ASDD categories. Revanth noted the method fails to distinguish between temporary and permanent moves, leading to potential voter exclusion. He requested a four-week extension to allow sufficient time for voters to respond to notices.
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