The Times Group has officially partnered with the Government of Gujarat to host the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, marking the second consecutive year the prestigious event returns to the state. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Times Group MD Vineet Jain, filmmaker Karan Johar, and actor Vikrant Massey. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed to formalize the collaboration. Vineet Jain emphasized Filmfare’s legacy of celebrating cinematic excellence for 70 years and expressed pride in continuing the partnership. The awards will once again unite Bollywood’s biggest stars, directors, producers, and technicians in a grand celebration of Indian cinema. (PC: The Quint & Times Now)

Lollapalooza India 2026 tickets sold out within 30 minutes of general sale opening, driven by massive excitement over Linkin Park's announced India debut. The legendary rock band will headline the festival at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 25, 2026, as part of their From Zero World Tour. This marks Linkin Park's first-ever performance in India, creating unprecedented demand among fans who have waited years for this opportunity. The lightning-fast sellout demonstrates the immense popularity of both the festival and the band in the Indian market. The announcement represents a milestone moment for India's music festival landscape, with Linkin Park's signature high-energy performance style promising to deliver an unforgettable experience for Indian rock music enthusiasts. (PC: Linkin Park & Bloomberg)

India’s iconic freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is the subject of a new AI-generated anime series titled DQN. Created by Tokyo-based Indian alumnus Kushagra Kushwaha, the show’s trailer features Bose rallying his troops against a fictional oppressor, Avalon, with impassioned words of resistance such as, “Our land, our future and identity — all are imprisoned… never bow before Avalon’s tyranny” . DQN unfolds in a cyberpunk world infused with AI, following a high-stakes race among 12 individuals seeking a hidden vault that could change the power dynamics of society . The creator brings rich anime expertise from projects like Vinland Saga and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and the production is led by AI studio Morphic. (PC: The Telegraph)

Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce joyously confirmed their engagement via a joint Instagram post on August 26, 2025, captioned: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married” . According to Kelce’s father, Ed, the proposal occurred nearly two weeks earlier in a garden at Lee’s Summit, Missouri, following a casual decision prompted by parental encouragement . Kelce crafted a bespoke Old Mine brilliant-cut diamond ring in collaboration with Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry, shown in romantic engagement photos under a floral trellis. Both 35, the couple’s relationship—sparked in 2023—has captivated global audiences, merging music’s biggest star with football royalty in a modern-day fairytale. (PC: News 18)

Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce are officially engaged after nearly two years of dating. The couple shared dreamy garden photos on Instagram, showing Travis on one knee among pink and white roses and Taylor’s dazzling diamond ring. They captioned it, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The pair first sparked dating rumours in 2023 after Travis attended Taylor’s Eras Tour concert. Over the past year, they have been seen at NFL games, concerts, and family events. Fans are excited and eagerly awaiting wedding details for this pop culture couple. (PC: News18)

Actress Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news on social media with a collab post featuring a cake reading “1+1=3” and a video of them walking hand in hand. They captioned it, “Our little universe on its way. Blessed beyond measure.” Friends and fans, including Sonam Kapoor and Nimrat Kaur, sent warm wishes. The couple, who married in September 2023 in Udaipur, had hinted at pregnancy earlier on The Kapil Sharma Show. Their announcement has left Bollywood and political circles celebrating together. (PC: Instagram)

Two sharpshooters linked to the Neeraj Faridpuria Himanshu Bhau gang were arrested for their role in a shooting outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram residence, where over two dozen bullets were fired. The suspects Gaurav Singh alias Nikka (22), a school dropout from Faridabad, and Aditya Tiwari (19), a BCA student from Bihar were apprehended near Khera Canal in Rohini while allegedly planning another attack. Acting on a tip-off, Gurugram police laid a trap and subdued the duo, who attempted to fire during arrest. The operation was led by inspectors under ACP Rahul Kumar Singh. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the targeted attack on the social media influencer. (PC: Instagram)

A video of social media star Anjali Arora—famed for her reality TV stint Lock Upp and the viral hit “Kachha Badam”—dancing at a club in Pattaya, Thailand, has taken the internet by storm. In the clip, she grooves to “O Saki Saki” in a shimmering pastel ensemble alongside background dancers, igniting buzz that she might be pursuing club performances as a profession . Netizens are sharply divided—some criticize her for such career moves while others staunchly defend her right to earn creatively, challenging double standards in fame and gender . As of now, Anjali has remained silent on the swirling career-change speculations.  

Around 120 crew members of Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar were hospitalised in Leh due to food poisoning. All have now been discharged. After reports suggested that poor-quality food was served due to cost-cutting, an insider denied the claims. The source said the illness was caused by a widespread chicken contamination issue in Leh, not budget cuts. “This is one of the biggest films in production. Health and safety are top priorities,” the insider said. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal, releases on December 5, 2025. (PC: Instagram)

Ayan Mukerji’s War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, collected ₹300.50 crore worldwide in five days. The film made ₹240 crore in India and ₹60.50 crore overseas. With this, War 2 surpassed Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5, which earned ₹288.58 crore in its lifetime. Despite competition from Rajinikanth’s Coolie, which made ₹404 crore in its opening weekend, War 2 performed well globally. The movie follows events from the 2019 film War and is part of the YRF Spy Universe. Fans praised the action sequences and performances of the lead stars. (PC: HT)