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Mirzapur: The Movie has set a new opening-day record for Excel Entertainment after earning Rs 25.75 crore net in India on its first day. The film has overtaken Gold, Raees, Gully Boy and Don 2 to claim the production house’s biggest opening day. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, Mirzapur: The Movie collected Rs 25.75 crore net across 11,135 shows on Day 1. Sacnilk puts its India gross at Rs 30.90 crore, while its worldwide gross stood at Rs 35.15 crore at the end of the opening day.

The stage is set for the summit clash of the Duleep Trophy 2026. The final pits East Zone against South Zone. The two sides will meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, on September 6th, and it could be interesting to see which side comes out on top. 

Jharkhand Higher and Technical Education and Urban Development Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu passed away at Mercy Hospital in Giridih district late on Saturday night. The Giridih MLA, who also held key portfolios including Tourism, Arts and Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, died following a sudden illness.

Iran’s retaliatory strikes against the United States continued as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force claimed to have fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer. The IRGC alleged that the two warships had been harassing Iranian vessels and were involved in a naval blockade against the Islamic Republic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday as Washington sought to revive stalled efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The closed-door meeting lasted more than three hours and came amid an intensifying wave of aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine.

Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala’s Thrissur

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday proposed a temporary ceasefire with Russia even as Trump envoys visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend to hold talks on war. US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are scheduled to visit Moscow and Kyiv on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, to hold talk about a possible peace deal to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Food Safety Division of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted a special inspection drive across paying guest (PG) accommodations in Bengaluru on Friday, following widespread public complaints about poor food quality and unhygienic conditions. The inspection campaign covered PGs across Bengaluru city, Bengaluru Rural and areas under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Officials inspected a total of 64 PG accommodations during the drive.

One of the most awaited films of 2026, Mirzapur: The Movie, has finally arrived in theatres. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the film marks the theatrical debut of Prime Video’s hit series Mirzapur. It opened to a strong response from audiences on Day 1.

India are set to take on Pakistan on September 5 in their final group game in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Ahead of the blockbuster clash, all-rounder Deepti Sharma has backed the team’s overall balance. She noted that the side has performed well in both batting and bowling department and is confident of their chances against the arch-rivals.