Russia stopped flights at four major airports in Moscow on Tuesday. The move came after Ukraine launched drone attacks, according to Russian defence sources. In just two hours, Russian forces shot down 76 Ukrainian drones, reports said.
Gaza-bound aid boat sized by Israel, Thunberg detained
Israeli forces seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists who were on board early Monday, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas.
NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in alliance’s defence
NATO members need to increase their air and missile defences by 400 per cent to counter the threat from Russia, the head of the military alliance plans to say on Monday. Secretary-General Mark Rutte will say during a visit to London that NATO must take a “quantum leap in our collective defence” to face growing instability and threats, according to extracts released by NATO before Rutte’s speech.
Protests intensify in Los Angeles
Tensions in Los Angeles escalated on Sunday as thousands of protesters took to the streets in response to President Donald Trump’s extraordinary deployment of the National Guard, blocking off a major freeway and setting self-driving cars on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs to control the
Ravi Mohan turns producer with comedy entertainer BroCode
Tamil cinema star Ravi Mohan is all set to don a new hat with his upcoming film BroCode, not just as the lead actor but also as the producer. Marking his production debut under the banner Ravi Mohan Studios, the film promises to be a lively entertainer packed with slapstick comedy and vibrant characters.
What’s the latest from Sid Sriam
Sid Sriram returns with “En Kadhaa”, a deeply emotive, non-film romantic ballad released in both Tamil and Telugu. “En Kadhaa” follows the April release of Sid Sriram’s devotional track “Sivanar”. With this new offering, he continues to champion Indian language music
Jurassic World Rebirth set to roar into theatres on July 4
One of cinema’s most iconic franchises is ready to evolve once again. Following the global success of the Jurassic World trilogy, Universal Pictures, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, is set to launch Jurassic World Rebirth — a bold new chapter that promises high-stakes adventure, cutting-edge science fiction, and nostalgic thrills.
Teaser of Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2: Thaandavam released
The unstoppable mass combo of Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Boyapati Sreenu is back with their explosive fourth collaboration, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. The film, a sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda, promises a thunderous blend of high-octane action, spiritual symbolism, and grandeur, taking Balakrishna’s screen presence to divine new heights.
Happy ride
India’s two-wheeler industry is gearing up for a strong revival, with projections indicating that sales will surpass pre-Covid levels in the financial year 2025-26. The sector, which had faced setbacks during the pandemic years, is now riding on a wave of optimism fueled by positive economic indicators. An expected volume growth of 8-9 per cent, as per the latest CareEdge Ratings report, reflects the industry’s resilience and its capacity to rebound amidst changing market dynamics.
India embraces cashless revolution in last 11 years: FM
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that India is embracing a cashless revolution with world-class digital initiatives like unified payments interface (UPI). In the last 11 years, India has seen a remarkable journey under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the finance minister said on a post on X.
