Doordarshan will live telecast the daily morning aartis from the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram Temple on DD National and its YouTube channel starting at 6:30 am. This initiative, approved by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, aims to connect devotees unable to visit the temple in person.
India is enhancing its air defence capabilities with the "Sudarshan Chakra" project, a multi-layered architecture to counter ballistic missiles and aerial threats from China and Pakistan. Recent successful tests of its Ballistic Missile Defence system and deployment of Akash missile systems highlight these efforts.
India is developing indigenous laser weapons under Project Sudarshan Chakra to counter drone and missile threats from Pakistan and China. These directed-energy systems offer a cost-effective and sustainable solution for air defense, complementing existing missile and gun systems.
Priyadarshan's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar, will stream on Netflix from June 12. The film, which received mixed reviews and had a 55-day theatrical run, earned over ₹269 crore worldwide.
A Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg, bypassing air defenses, underscores the global need for advanced air defense systems. India is developing its 'Sudarshan Chakra' project, inspired by systems like Israel's Iron Dome and the US's THAAD, to create a multi-layered shield by 2035.
China's nuclear arsenal is rapidly expanding, with estimates of 600 warheads and potentially over 1,000 by 2030. Pakistan's smaller arsenal focuses on deterring India with tactical and strategic missiles. India is developing the Sudarshan Chakra air defense system to counter both threats.
India has received its fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia, part of a 2018 deal for five systems. The system, crucial for long-range aerial defence, was deployed after earlier delays due to the Ukraine conflict. It played a role in 'Operation Sindoor,' reportedly downing a Pakistani aircraft.
The Supreme Court has allowed Kannada actor Darshan, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, to seek bail if the trial makes no substantial progress in one year. The court urged the Karnataka government to examine 60 witnesses within this period.
Akshay Kumar's latest venture, 'Bhooth Bangla,' has taken the box office by storm, accumulating an impressive Rs 243 crore in just 26 days! Directed by the talented Priyadarshan, this horror-comedy masterpiece features Kumar delving into the mysteries of a bewitched palace. With robust international and domestic numbers, the film's performance only intensifies as it wraps up its fourth weekend.
Delhi Capitals’ throwdown specialists Aniket Berde, Darshan and Sai Pendam outlined how sidearm work has become central to T20 batting preparation and recounted the personal journeys that brought them into the role.
Congress functionary TN Prathapan has approached the Supreme Court alleging violation of the model code of conduct due to the broadcast of PM Modi’s April 18 speech by state-run channels Doordarshan and Sansad TV. The petition claims the speech blaming opposition parties for the defeat of the 131st Constitutional amendment bill was used to influence voters during ongoing elections, constituting corrupt practice under Section 123(7) of the Representation of People Act.
Congress functionary TN Prathapan has approached the Supreme Court alleging violation of the model code of conduct due to the broadcast of PM Modi's April 18 speech by state-run channels Doordarshan and Sansad TV. The petition claims the speech, which blamed opposition parties for the defeat of the 131st Constitutional amendment bill, was used to influence voters during ongoing elections. The plea alleges misuse of official machinery and states this falls within the definition of corrupt practice under section 123(7) of the Representation of People Act. A complaint was also submitted to the Election Commission.
Bhooth Bangla, the Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan horror-comedy, has collected Rs 79.02 crore in its first week in Indian theaters, with worldwide gross at Rs 127.37 crore. The film is now just Rs 21 crore away from the coveted Rs 100 crore domestic milestone, driven by strong family footfalls and nostalgia for 2000s comedy era. Despite competition from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 and IPL 2026, the film has shown resilience with Day 3 delivering the peak collection of Rs 23 crore.
'Bhooth Bangla', directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar and Asrani, is chasing the Rs. 100 crore India net milestone as it enters Day 6 of its theatrical run. With a worldwide gross of Rs. 118.12 crore, the horror-comedy has recovered strongly from its Monday dip with an 18.5% growth on Day 5. The film opened with Rs. 12.25 crore on Day 1, peaked at Rs. 23 crore on Day 3 and is now building toward a healthy first week total. Marking Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion after 16 years, the supernatural comedy-thriller follows Arjun Acharya returning to his ancestral home to confront the demonic entity Vadhusur. Stay updated with all live Day 6 tracking, day-wise collections and the complete box office story of Bhooth Bangla.
Bhooth Bangla, the horror-comedy reuniting Akshay Kumar with director Priyadarshan, has crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide gross (Rs 106.34 crore) driven by a strong opening weekend of Rs 54.25 crore. The film earned Rs 12.25 crore on Day 1, Rs 19 crore on Day 2, and Rs 23 crore on Day 3 (its peak). However, it faced a 70.7% drop to Rs 6.75 crore on Day 4, with Day 5 bringing Rs 2.29 crore, indicating the typical post-weekend slowdown.
'Bhooth Bangla,' featuring Akshay Kumar, has burst onto the cinematic scene, creeping close to Rs 100 crore in worldwide earnings over its opening weekend. This horror-comedy, helmed by Priyadarshan, saw an impressive Rs 58.75 crore net in India by the fourth day. Viewers are embracing the film with enthusiasm, making the weekday box office performance a hot topic of discussion. Read on to know more in detail.
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has emerged as a box office hit, earning Rs 58 crore net in India by Sunday, surpassing 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film collected Rs 23 crore on Day 3 across 11,682 shows, with worldwide gross at Rs 95.87 crore. The film marks the reunion of Kumar and Priyadarshan after 16 years and is the late Asrani's final screen appearance.
