The makers of Mirzapur: The Movie have heightened excitement among fans by unveiling the first-look posters of three of the franchise’s most iconic characters—Guddu Pandit, Munna Tripathi, and Kaleen Bhaiya—ahead of the film’s official trailer launch. Production house Excel Movies released the posters on Wednesday, giving audiences a glimpse of what to expect from the highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of the hit crime drama series. The film’s trailer is scheduled to be released on June 26 at 12 PM. Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Pandit, one of the central figures in the Mirzapur universe. His poster features an intense look,…
Author: Aditi
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik has addressed concerns about her health after her appearance at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony sparked widespread discussion among fans on social media. The celebrated singer was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on June 23. The award recognized Alka’s remarkable contribution to Indian music over a career spanning several decades. Videos from the ceremony quickly went viral, showing the singer appearing frail and receiving assistance as she walked to the stage. Concerned fans flooded social media with messages of support and questions about her well-being.…
South Africa produced one of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup group stage by defeating South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey on Wednesday, securing a place in the Round of 32. Needing all three points to advance, Bafana Bafana delivered a spirited performance and were rewarded with a decisive second-half goal from Thapelo Maseko. The victory set up a knockout clash against Canada on June 28 in Los Angeles and marked a significant achievement for coach Hugo Broos and his squad. Broos made bold selection decisions before the match, handing starts to promising youngster Relebohile Mofokeng and striker Evidence…
Neymar made his long-awaited return to World Cup action as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday to secure first place in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Brazilian star came off the bench in the 76th minute, marking his first appearance of the tournament after recovering from a calf injury that had kept him sidelined for more than a month. His introduction at Hard Rock Stadium was met with a loud ovation from Brazil supporters, who were eager to see the nation’s all-time leading scorer back on the international stage. Before Neymar’s arrival, Vinícius Júnior stole the…
Cristiano Ronaldo said a potential World Cup knockout-stage meeting with Lionel Messi’s Argentina would be “awesome” after inspiring Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The 41-year-old forward responded to criticism following Portugal’s opening draw against Congo DR by scoring twice in Houston. Ronaldo struck after just six minutes and added another goal before halftime, helping Portugal secure a crucial win that puts them on the verge of the knockout rounds. Nuno Mendes also found the net with a free-kick, while an own goal from Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov and a late strike from Rafael Leão completed…
England secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a convincing 38-run victory over West Indies at Lord’s, continuing their impressive run of form in the tournament. Batting first in hot conditions, England posted a strong total of 186-7, the highest score recorded in a women’s T20 international at Lord’s. Danni Wyatt-Hodge led the charge with a fluent 65 off 42 balls, while Heather Knight contributed 43 from 26 deliveries. Their efforts ensured England maintained momentum despite opener Amy Jones falling cheaply for the second consecutive match. England adapted well to a slow pitch, relying…
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been handed a five-match suspension by FIFA following the challenge that resulted in Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffering a serious leg injury during the FIFA World Cup. The incident occurred during Qatar’s heavy 6-0 defeat to Canada last Thursday. Madibo, 29, was shown a red card after a dangerous tackle on Kone, which left the Canadian international with fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his lower left leg. Following an investigation, FIFA’s disciplinary committee ruled that Madibo was guilty of serious foul play and imposed a five-match ban. The suspension remains subject to…
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly murdering his elder brother, sister-in-law and three-year-old nephew in a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district early on Monday. The triple murder took place around 3 a.m. in Balua village, located under the jurisdiction of Bansgaon police station, approximately 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur city. The victims were identified as Amit Gupta, his wife Ranjana and their three-year-old son Reyansh. According to police, the family members were asleep in the same room when the teenager allegedly attacked them with a sharp-edged weapon. The accused’s parents were sleeping in a separate room at…
Seven women workers lost their lives and dozens of others were hospitalized after a major ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing factory in Manjangaranai near Periyapalayam in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvallur district on Sunday. According to police and district officials, the leak occurred at a seafood export unit, triggering panic among workers and exposing many to toxic fumes. A total of 67 affected employees were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. Thiruvallur District Collector S. Kavitha said 46 workers were admitted to Vels Hospital, while 21 others were taken to Venkateshwara Hospital. Due to the severity of their…
A student-led protest in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan entered its third day on Sunday, with hundreds of students, job seekers and young professionals gathering at Jantar Mantar to voice concerns over the handling of the NEET-UG examination controversy. The demonstration is being spearheaded by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a newly formed collective that has gained prominence through its satirical approach to politics and advocacy for greater accountability in India’s education system. The group’s mascot, a cockroach, emerged from an online movement that challenged remarks made by India’s chief justice regarding unemployed youth. The…