business The Yash starrer 'Toxic' has ironically become the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2026 in India. It was released on August 26, 2026, and despite poor reviews, it earned 245.46 crore net after 24 days. This total surpasses Ram Charan’s 'Peddi' at 244.64 crore net. The film saw a sharp drop to 6 lakh on its fourth Friday, day 24. It is now projected to achieve a lifetime collection between 245.9-246.1 crore net.
entertainment Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film in India on Day 29. Starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, the film has amassed a net collection of 153.23 crore in 29 days. This performance shows minimal drop on the fifth Friday, indicating strong audience interest. The rom-com is close to topping the chart, needing just 3.78 crore to pass Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra. The movie is expected to reach a lifetime net collection between 165-175 crore. 💰
entertainment Kunal Kemmu's new action-comedy, Vibe, has officially hit theaters, marking his return after directing Madgaon Express. On Friday, September 18, Vibe collected 1.5 crore across 3,194 shows with a 14% average occupancy. This opening is slightly lower than his last release, Madgaon Express, which opened at 1.63 crore. However, positive word-of-mouth suggests Vibe is set for significant growth over the weekend. The film is well-positioned to potentially reach 5.5 to 6.5 crore over three days.
top The Election Commission allotted new symbols and names to the rival factions of the Trinamool Congress. Mamata Banerjee's group received the 'football player' symbol under 'Mamata All India Trinamool Congress'. The rival faction, led by Arup Roy, was given the 'envelope' symbol as 'Democratic Trinamool Congress'. Both factions will be treated as recognised parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura. This setup allows their candidates to contest upcoming bypolls and parliamentary seats.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors showcased strong batting throughout their innings in the Cricket World tournament. They secured a 50-run partnership in 34 balls, featuring Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope. The team reached 200 runs in 19.5 overs, with Hetmyer scoring 102 runs off 45 balls. After a strategic timeout, the Warriors posted a total of 206/4 in 20 overs. The next phase of the game will see the opposing team chase this substantial score. 🏏
business Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SPG) is pushing for a public listing of Tata Sons, opposing concerns raised by Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata. SPG, holding an 18.4% stake, views the listing as a "social and moral imperative" after the RBI rejected their registration surrender application. Previous settlement talks, which included a Rs 25,000 crore monetization proposal, failed over valuation differences. Mistry suggests the RBI ruling is a chance for reconciliation, not conflict, among stakeholders. Ultimately, SPG believes listing will boost governance and value for the company. 📈
business Warren Buffett is officially stepping down as the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. This transition takes place with his son, Howard, becoming the new chairman at the $1 trillion conglomerate. Buffett, who chaired the company since 1970, will now become chairman emeritus and remain a director. Greg Abel took over as CEO at the start of this year, while Howard will focus on the company's culture and values. Analysts still have questions regarding how effectively Abel will manage the massive $365 billion cash pile moving forward. 💰
Anthropic has officially partnered with Accenture to enhance the safety testing of its artificial intelligence models. This collaboration involves both companies focusing on robust evaluations of AI systems. The agreement was finalized recently, though specific dates were not provided in the announcement. The partnership aims to build trust and ensure that powerful AI tools are developed responsibly. Moving forward, the joint teams will work on implementing advanced safety protocols across Anthropic's AI offerings.
Reports indicate that Donald Trump is planning a reception for Xi Jinping upon his arrival. The meeting is expected to take place at the airport in a specific location, although details are still being finalized. Currently, no confirmed dates or specific numbers regarding the itinerary have been released. This planned greeting is part of broader diplomatic engagement between the two leaders. Further updates on the schedule and the meeting agenda are anticipated soon. ✈️
Three researchers of Indian origin reportedly exploited Anthropic's Claude AI to gain unauthorized access. This incident occurred while the researchers were interacting with the Claude model. The breach involved accessing employee accounts through the AI's interface. This exploit highlighted potential security vulnerabilities in how large language models interact with private data. Authorities are currently investigating the extent of the data compromise. 🚨
business More than 25% of youth in nearly 250 districts are neither employed nor in education or training. This issue is particularly concerning in northern India, with two-thirds of those districts showing a quarter of the young population as NEET. The 2025 PLFS revealed this across states like Bihar, UP, and West Bengal. A previous Niti Aayog report estimated the total NEET youth nationwide to be around nine crore. The government is clarifying that these individuals should not be simply labeled as unemployed.
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