Himanshu Nag

Viral: On Thursday, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly had a narrow escape when his car was involved in an accident while heading to Burdwan for an event.

International: Kash Patel became the first Indian American FBI Director after a 51-49 confirmation vote in the Republican-controlled Senate, with Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and all Democrats opposing the nomination.

Politics: On Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a strong attack on the Congress party after US President Donald Trump admitted that India's 2024 Lok Sabha election was "influenced" by external forces to "get someone else elected.

National: Rekha Gupta, a seasoned politician, began her career in Delhi University student elections and has since become a three-time councillor and former mayor of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation.

Viral: Yoga guru and Patanjali founder Ramdev blocked US millionaire Bryan Johnson on his X account after Johnson criticized his anti-aging claims.

National: Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on Tuesday that a vaccine to combat cancers affecting women will be available in the next five to six months.

Bollywood: Vicky Kaushal's *Chhaava* has set a record, earning 31 crore on its opening day and becoming the highest opener of 2025. Despite mixed reviews, the film has been praised for the outstanding performances of its lead cast.

OTT: R. Madhavan will portray G.D. Naidu, the "Edison of India," in the biopic *G.D. Naidu*, directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar. The film has been developed over five years of thorough research.

Bollywood: After hits like *Gori Hai Kalaiyan* and *Ikk Vaari*, *Mere Husband Ki Biwi* drops *Sawariya Ji*. The track features Rakul Preet Singh and Bhumi Pednekar in a fun rivalry to win over Arjun Kapoor.

Entertainment: In the current wave of nationalist films, many often lean towards jingoism, making it rare to find a film that offers a nuanced narrative, one that takes the time to explore a character’s journey from vengeance to redemption.