🎬 Mirzapur Movie bookings start; tickets hit Rs 1,800

Advance bookings for Mirzapur: The Movie have officially begun across various cities. Ticket prices currently range widely, from Rs 149 to Rs 1,800 in places like Delhi and Mumbai. Trade tracker Sacnilk expects a Day 1 opening between Rs 15–20 crore for the standalone film. Ali Fazal advised fans to watch Season 1 episodes 1-6 to understand the movie's core plot. The film features the original cast alongside new actors like Ravi Kishan and Jitendra Kumar. 🎬

🔥 GTA VI Netflix look sparks hype and sales

The 26-minute extended look of GTA VI on Netflix has massively increased excitement and pre-orders for the game. Millions watched the event on August 28th, leading to huge traffic spikes in the US. Before the event, over 4.5 million copies were pre-ordered, mostly the Ultimate Edition. However, performance worries persist regarding the base PS5's ability to handle the game's demands. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the game's November launch amidst a busy September release schedule. 🤯

😥 Missing Judge Sivagnanam in Nepal Floods

Retired Madras High Court judge V. Sivagnanam has been reported missing in Nepal following devastating flash floods. The Madras Bar Association wrote to the CJI and PM regarding the situation in Nepal. As of August 31, 2026, the floods have claimed 903 lives, with 4,247 people reported missing nationwide. The judge, a senior advocate, traveled to Nepal with Tamil pilgrims when the disaster struck. The Bar Association requests intensified efforts through consular authorities to locate him and update his family. 😥

🎬 Vijay Deverakonda shares life's thrill, quits drinking

Actor Vijay Deverakonda spoke about his life experience at the promotional event for Romanchakam. He shared that his life has been thrilling since his birth, detailing his past drinking habits. He revealed that he gave up drinking after falling in love, getting heartbroken, and then getting married to Rashmika Mandanna. The couple had secretly dated and got engaged in October 2025 before their February wedding. They will soon reunite for the period action film Ranabaali releasing on October 16. 💖

😨 3-year-old assaulted at Delhi daycare, police file case

A three-year-old boy was allegedly kicked, slapped, and hit violently at a day care center in Maujpur, Delhi. The assault was captured on CCTV footage reviewed by the parents. The incident reportedly began on the 17th, with the boy showing symptoms like vomiting and dizziness. Four individuals, including the director and teachers, have been named as accused in the POCSO Act case. A caretaker has since been arrested by the Delhi Police. 💔

🕊️ Modi asks Putin to stop Ukraine war at summit

Prime Minister Modi urged his friend Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine during recent summit talks. This discussion took place between the leaders in a high-level diplomatic setting. Specific figures or dates related to this appeal were not detailed in the briefing. The context involved ongoing global concerns regarding the conflict's impact on international stability. It remains to be seen what concrete actions will follow these high-level discussions. 🤝

📱 Pixel 11 Pro drops with fresh looks and new tech

The all-new Google Pixel 11 Pro is unveiled as a pocketable smartphone featuring top-tier Android capabilities and an amazing camera system. It is available in colors like Cayon, Olive, Fog, and Obsidian, designed for a one-handed navigation experience. The device weighs 204 gm and boasts a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display, with pricing starting at Rs 1,19,999. This phone runs on the new Tensor G6 chip and sports a triple rear camera setup with 50MP, 48MP, and 48MP lenses. The Pixel 11 Pro is ready to redefine the premium smartphone segment for users.

🏏 CSK denies MS Dhoni's 25% stake demand

Chennai Super Kings has officially dismissed rumors that MS Dhoni demanded a 25% stake in the franchise. CEO Kasi Viswanathan stated the reports were completely baseless after prior negotiations. Dhoni reportedly sought a 25% stake, while CSK owners were initially willing to offer only 3% on August 31, 2026. These discussions strained his relationship with the team, despite his retention for Rs 4 crore. Viswanathan added that Dhoni has not yet confirmed he won't play in IPL 2027. 🏏

🛰️ Musk: Climate threats bigger than just warming

Elon Musk warned that humanity faces serious threats exceeding the climate crisis alone. He suggested using 'sentient satellites' near Earth-Sun Lagrange points to regulate planetary temperature. Musk noted that extremely severe extinction events occur roughly every 100 million years. He stressed that we have about 50 years to act before things get critical for vulnerable coastal areas. This comes as 2025 was the third-warmest year, according to Berkeley Earth estimates. 🛰️

🕌 Leader defends religious guidelines on women in public

A senior Sunni youth leader defended Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar’s directive regarding gender separation at religious events. This defense was made by Rahmathulla Saqafi Elamaram in the Siraj newspaper on August 31, 2026. The directive asks Muslim organizations to prevent men and women from mixing during celebrations. The article frames this as adhering to Islamic code of conduct, not a societal restriction. Saqafi asserts that groups should manage their own practices without outside interference. 🕌

⚽ Premier League looking more attacking this season

The Premier League is showing signs of shifting towards more open and attacking football this season. This trend is visible across the league in the second round of fixtures, with goal tallies increasing significantly. So far this weekend, there have been 31 goals, surpassing the 24 goals from the opening weekend of the 2025/26 season. Teams like Chelsea and Manchester City are demonstrating high-scoring intent, challenging traditional tactical approaches. If teams can maintain this attacking momentum while improving defence, the season could be really exciting. 🤩