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Mammootty and Mohanlal's spy thriller 'Patriot' is experiencing a slowdown in Indian box office collections, now earning under Rs 10 lakh daily. Despite this, strong overseas performance has propelled the film's worldwide gross towards Rs 80 crore. The movie, a political thriller about a surveillance scandal, has garnered praise for Mohanlal's powerful portrayal and technical excellence.

PM Modi has called on citizens to adopt measures aimed at conserving foreign exchange, as the surge in oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict has intensified pressure on the rupee and strained India’s foreign exchange reserves.

After a long hiatus, Mammootty and Mohanlal's reunion in 'Patriot' generated significant buzz. While the film's domestic run has seen a decline, its international performance has been exceptional, pushing the worldwide gross towards an impressive Rs 80 crore. The action thriller, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, explores a conspiracy involving a powerful spyware system.

After a decade-long campaign, two sets of Chola copper plates, held by Leiden University Library for nearly 200 years, have been returned to India. These significant historical artefacts, detailing royal charters for Buddhist shrines, were handed over at The Hague, marking a triumph for citizen-led heritage restitution efforts and diplomatic engagement.

Falling exchange rate can curb imports more effectively than austerity measures. Don't intervene in forex market

A former merchant navy captain, Nagesh Kumar, has been apprehended for allegedly orchestrating a cyber slavery ring. He is accused of luring Indian youths with false job promises to Cambodia, where they were forced into fraudulent call centers. The racket, exposed by victims, involved trafficking individuals to Southeast Asia and exploiting them for financial gain.

Despite a star-studded cast and a compelling premise, Mahesh Narayanan's 'Patriot' has garnered a mixed reception. The film's Day 10 collection reached Rs 90 lakhs, bringing its India net total to Rs 29.41 crore. Overseas performance bolstered its worldwide gross to Rs 75.15 crore, though domestic momentum has slowed.

India is preparing to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz to secure vital crude oil and energy cargoes amid ongoing disruptions. The government is finalizing plans for Indian vessels to navigate the waterway, which handles a significant portion of global oil flows, as shipping activity has slowed due to the Iran conflict.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to reconsider overseas travel and embrace domestic tourism due to rising global crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties. He emphasized that conserving foreign exchange reserves and supporting local businesses is a patriotic duty during challenging economic times, encouraging reduced use of imported products and increased reliance on public transport and EVs.

The Union home ministry has streamlined the overseas citizen of india (OCI) card process, enabling online applications for both new registrations and renunciations. Minors can now be included, provided they don't hold foreign passports concurrently with an Indian one. This digital shift eliminates the need for duplicate certificates, offering a more efficient system for applicants.

The Centre has clarified that transgender individuals, regardless of marital status, are ineligible for surrogacy services under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. This ruling came after Kerala inquired about a legally recognized transgender woman married to a man seeking surrogacy. The law currently restricts eligibility to specific categories of intending couples and women.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt lifestyle changes to conserve foreign exchange and mitigate the economic impact of global energy crises. Key suggestions include reducing fuel consumption by using public transport, carpooling, and opting for electric vehicles, alongside reviving work-from-home policies and limiting discretionary spending on gold and foreign travel.

The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. But is a hike in duties an effective way to curb consumption? We take a look: