Month: September 2026

A major accident occurred inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after debris and water entered the tunnel, trapping more than 20 workers on Thursday. The incident took place in the Pipalkoti area, where the tunnel is being constructed by Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), a subsidiary of Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC). Soon after the incident was reported, the local administration and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams reached the spot and launched a large-scale rescue operation.

Sunny Deol-led Batwara 1947 is releasing on August 14, eyeing the Independence Day weekend. While advanced box office reports show a promising start, early reviews of the film have already started to pour in. Seems like producer Ramesh Taurani has watched the Aamir Khan-backed film and has shared his first review of the movie.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday demanded probe into the attack on for Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal, called the attack a tragic indicent. Addressing a press conference SAD leaders Daljit Cheema and Balwinder Singh Bhunder said a tragic incident involving a religious site has occurred for the Sikh community today. Both the leaders said that an attack cannot be carried out by a Sikh as anyone can change their identity and carry out the attack. “We condemn this attack and Guru Ji only provided protection,” they said.

While multiple reports have surfaced that Donald Trump is considering stopping all hostilities against Iran if it decides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a top Iranian military official has said the Middle East nation could “prolong” the conflict with the United States (US) until the 80-year-old Republican president is out of office.

Bengali actor Jeet is gearing up for the release of Keu Bole Biplabi Keu Bole Dakat, a film inspired by the extraordinary life of Ananta Singh, a freedom fighter and close associate of Masterda Surya Sen who later became a dacoit. The film explores a fascinating question: When does a revolutionary become a criminal? The film is releasing on August 14, eyeing the Independence Day window.

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has hinted at retirement, casting doubts over continuing in the sport after losing his father Jorge Messi. The Argentina captain shared an emotional post on social media, where he paid a tribute to his father and casted doubts over his future.

The committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma has found all three allegations against him proven in its report. The committee stated that a large quantity of burnt and partially burnt Rs 500 notes were found in the storeroom of his official residence, but Justice Varma could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the source or ownership of these notes. According to the report, a fire broke out in the storeroom of his official residence at 30 Tughlaq Crescent, Delhi, on the night of March 14 and 15, 2025. Delhi Police and Fire…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered the Opposition a 24-hour window to hold a discussion in Parliament to break the logjam, saying he was ready to answer all their questions. Shah said he would remain present in the House from 3 pm on Wednesday until 3 pm on Thursday to participate in the discussion.

Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film Eetha has got a new release date. The Laxman Utekar-directed film, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 28, will now release on December 4, 2026. The change means the film will no longer clash with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which is scheduled to release on August 26.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the dates for a T20I series against India in Delhi next month. The ACB sent the message to all the stakeholders about the schedule of the series after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a nod to the dates.