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Kajal Aggarwal describes Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' as a technically superior and unprecedented Indian production. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, the ambitious two-part epic is reportedly India's most expensive film, aiming for global scale comparable to major international franchises. The first installment is set for a Diwali 2026 release.

Emma-tastic! Sai Pallavi embraced the spirit of spring by posting a heartwarming family reel that showcases her love for family and togetherness. Set to 'Hey There Delilah,' the video is a touching montage featuring her parents, grandparents, and sister, depicting beautiful moments shared during this vibrant season.

Odisha police are collaborating with seven other states to recover 1,540 weapons looted by Maoists in 1992 and 2001. While 975 have been retrieved, 29 crucial arms, including rifles and machine guns, remain missing. This nationwide effort aims to prevent the misuse of these firearms and curb extremist activities.

The buzz around Ramayana has only grown stronger ever since the teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious mythological drama was unveiled. Starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, the two-part cinematic spectacle is already being hailed as one of the costliest and most ambitious projects in Indian cinema, with reports suggesting that the film is being mounted on a staggering budget of nearly Rs 4000 crore. Amid the excitement, music maestro AR Rahman has now opened up about collaborating with celebrated German composer Hans Zimmer for the film’s soundtrack, calling it an “epic collaboration.”

Indian hockey captain Manpreet Singh has challenged Virat Kohli and the RCB squad to a joint training and yo-yo test session. Singh, acknowledging the distinct fitness demands of both sports, expressed his team's eagerness to compete. This comes after Kohli praised the superior fitness levels of hockey players, suggesting cricketers would be outmatched.

Cricket icon Virat Kohli lauded the exceptional fitness of Indian hockey players, admitting cricketers fall far short of their physical demands. Kohli stated hockey players operate at a "completely different physical level," a sentiment echoed by Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, who expressed gratitude for the recognition of his sport's demanding nature.

Ranbir Kapoor's visit to producer Namit Malhotra's office has ignited fresh anticipation for the epic 'Ramayana'. Speculation is rife about a new first look, potentially highlighting Yash as Ravana, following the earlier glimpse of Kapoor as Rama. The team is diligently working on the ambitious project, aiming to make every Indian proud.

Odisha police believe the last few Maoist fighters have left the state for Kerala. They are now seeking employment. The police have alerted their Kerala counterparts and railway authorities. Odisha was declared Naxal-free on March 31. Security forces continue operations to prevent any resurgence. The Maoist outfit has collapsed in Odisha. Efforts are underway to recover looted weapons.

Odisha police are now focused on recovering nearly 610 sophisticated weapons looted by Maoists over the years, having already retrieved about 60% of the total 1,539 arms. Following directives from the Union Home Minister, states are compiling databases of looted arms to facilitate their identification and return, with Odisha expecting to recover more from seizures in neighboring states.

Producer Namit Malhotra and star Yash unveiled their ambitious 'Ramayana: Part 1' at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas. Showcasing detailed character art and a global release strategy, the film promises a cinematic spectacle with cutting-edge VFX and a musical collaboration between Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, this mythological epic is slated for a Diwali 2026 release.

As anticipation builds around Ramayana, actor Sunil Lahri—best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV serial—has shared a balanced take on the teaser of Ramayana. While he is hopeful about the film’s scale and intent, Lahri believes certain emotional aspects need more depth. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana.

After the $3.72-billion acquisition of Piramal Healthcare in May, US-based Abbott plans to make India a "prime focus target", outperform the industry growth of 15% and mop up a turnover of $500 million in India by 2011.

RMW and the promoters of PFL, Naresh and Namit Malhotra, will each infuse fresh equity capital of Rs 120 crore into prime focus at Rs 52 per share, through a preferential allotment, aggregating Rs 240 crore.

To ensure that traffic cops promptly solve residents' problems, city police have reorganized the traffic wing.

On Monday, the International Paediatric Association (IPA) launched its 18-point Call to Action at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar that coincided with the inauguration of India’s first IPA Congress. Childhood obesity was a prime focus area of the conference besides issues such as vaccination and stillbirths.

The Mumbai police on Monday arrested four persons for leaking online an episode of popular fantasy TV series "Game of Thrones". Three of the accused are employees of prime focus Technology, while the fourth one is its former employee.

The commissioner of police (CP), Vineet Goyal, visited several roads in south Kolkata and Port areas late on Thursday and early on Friday to check the police preparedness in ensuring security. He also visited police stations at Gariahat, Tiljala, Watgunge, Ekbalpore, Bhowanipore and Kalighat at night.