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Turning 80, UN faces fresh storm of doubts

Turning 80, UN faces fresh storm of doubts United Nations: With its influence discredited and its budget in tatters, the United Nations is weathering a firestorm of criticism as it celebrates its 80th anniversary — and tries to convince a polarized and conflict-wracked world it is more vital than ever.The UN’s 193 member states will […]

Uncut ‘Sholay’ restoration to premiere at Bologna film festival

A still from ‘Sholay’ | Photo Credit: Sippy Films The restored version of Sholay, one of Indian cinema’s most iconic films, is set to have its world premiere at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on June 27. This screening marks the first time audiences will witness the original, uncut version of the […]

Vikram Bhatt on 23 years of Awara Paagal Deewana, “The sequel is very much on” 23 : Bollywood News

Vikram Bhatt’s crazy comedy Awara Paagal Deewana completed 23 years recently on June 20. The film, which had an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani, Amrita Arora, Preeti Jhangiani and others, is still fresh in audience’s minds for its humour and action. Bhatt got talking about the film in an […]

Jaideep Ahlawat joins Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’, says SRK personally reached out for the role

Jaideep Ahlawat | Photo Credit: The Hindu Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has confirmed his role in King, the upcoming action-thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan and directed by Siddharth Anand. Speaking in a recent interview, Ahlawat shared how he came on board the project, revealing that it was Khan himself who intervened to make it happen. According […]

Israel-Iran war: Congress slams Donald Trump for US strikes; urges Centre to show ‘moral courage’, break silence on ‘Gaza genocide’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, saying it goes against his own statements supporting continued talks with Iran. The party also criticised the Central government for not speaking out against the US bombing or Israel’s actions.“President Trump’s decision to unleash […]

Diljit Dosanjh starrer Sardaar Ji 3 trailer out, features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir; skips India release amid controversy : Bollywood News

The trailer for Sardaar Ji 3 has stirred headlines after headlines with its unexpected casting and release strategy. Released on social media by Diljit Dosanjh, the two-minute glimpse confirms that Pakistani actress Hania Aamir plays a prominent role alongside Diljit and Neeru Bajwa, reprising her character as a ghost hunter in the UK-set horror-comedy. Diljit […]

Jeethu Joseph confirms talks for simultaneous release of ‘Drishyam 3’ in Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu

Still from the multilingual iterations of ‘Drishyam’ | Photo Credit: IMDB Director Jeethu Joseph has confirmed that discussions are underway to release Drishyam 3 simultaneously in Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu. The much-anticipated third installment of the hit thriller franchise, starring Mohanlal, is set to begin filming in October. The update came after Aashirvad Cinemas, the […]

Fire breaks out on ‘Anupamaa’ TV show set in Mumbai’s Film City; no casualty

Representational image. | Photo Credit: PTI A fire broke out on the set of popular TV serial ‘Anupamaa’ at the Film City complex in Mumbai on Monday (June 23, 2025) morning civic officials said. No person was injured in the fire, they said, adding the blaze was doused after about four hours. As per the […]

Pakistani actor Hania Aamir joins Diljit Dosanjh in trailer for ‘Sardaar Ji 3’

A still from ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @diljitdosanjh Pakistani actor Hania Aamir has officially joined the cast of Sardaar Ji 3, the latest instalment in the popular Punjabi horror-comedy franchise starring Diljit Dosanjh. The trailer, released by Dosanjh on Instagram, introduces Aamir alongside returning co-star Neeru Bajwa. The film is set to […]

Nato leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions

Nato leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions (Image: AP) THE HAGUE: US President Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are due to gather Tuesday for a summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defence spending pledge or widen divisions among the […]