Amid Backlash Over Janhvi's Role, Actor Says Peddi Won Twice On Razor's Edge'
- Peddi earned over Rs 169 crore in India within five days of release
- The film faced criticism for Janhvi Kapoor's character portrayal
- Actor Jagapathi Babu acknowledged the production risks and team effort
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Same Demands, New Wrapper: India's Dowry Paradox
- The Indian wedding industry was worth Rs 10 lakh crore in 2024, rising to Rs 14 lakh crore by 2026
- Middle-class families often incur debts averaging Rs 15.5 lakh per wedding due to hidden dowry costs
- Dowry persists as disguised gifts like gold, cash, and appliances despite being illegal since 1961
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Iran Targets F-35 Hangars, US Bases After Strikes Over Apache Downing
- US military launched strikes on Iranian air defence near Strait of Hormuz after Apache downing
- Explosions reported in Jask, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik in southern Iran
- Iran vowed retaliation, warning US to leave the region and launched drone attack on US Fifth Fleet
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Indian-American CEO Facing US Citizenship Loss Over H-1B Visa Fraud
- An Indian-American businessman is among 17 facing US citizenship revocation for fraud
- Neeraj Sharma allegedly submitted 11 fake H-1B visa applications with forged signatures
- Sharma became a US citizen in 2017 after denying any criminal wrongdoing
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11 Children Killed In Sleep In Pak Strikes On Afghanistan, Claim Taliban
- Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 13 people, including 11 children, and injured 14
- The strikes targeted Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces during nighttime hours
- A house in Khost's Spera district was hit, killing nine and wounding 10 others
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'Help, Ship Is Sinking': Indian Crew's Distress Call After US Missile Attack
- A US missile hit the MT Marivex tanker off Oman's coast after blockade evasion
- The tanker had 24 Indian crew members, all safely rescued by Omani forces
- An audio clip has surfaced of a distress call by a crew, urging authorities to "please help"
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"4,399 Days And Counting": PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Prime Minister
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving elected PM with 4,399 days in office
- He surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 days as longest-serving elected Prime Minister
- BJP leaders praised his leadership and India's progress under his tenure
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Why Passive Cooling Must Be Treated As A Public Health Tool
- Passive cooling embedded in buildings and public spaces is a vital public health tool against heatwaves
- Cool roofs, insulation, shading, and ventilation must be adapted to local climate zones for effectiveness
- Heatwaves severely impact vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, elderly, and outdoor workers
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New Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Ingredient Set To Enter US Market
- Federal regulators approved bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market.
- Bemotrizinol protects against UVA and UVB rays with minimal skin irritation or absorption.
- The ingredient will be sold initially by DSM Nutritional Products as Parsol Shield.
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Doctors Without Borders Reports Rising Cholera Cases In Borno State
- Cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria has killed 74 and infected over 7,000 since May
- Outbreak affects 14 of 27 local governments in Borno state with fragile health systems
- Only 14% of Nigeria's population has access to safely managed drinking water services
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Bikaner Hospital Kidney Failure Case: Five Women Affected After Delivery
- Five women at PBM Hospital Bikaner developed severe complications post-delivery, including kidney failure
- Rajasthan Health Minister held a meeting and ordered a detailed report on the Bikaner cases
- The cases involved both Caesarean and normal deliveries, occurring over different periods
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