Box Office: 'Kalki 2898 AD' Collects Rs 298.50 Crore Globally in Two Days

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:28am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Entertainment

Prabhas's latest film, "Kalki 2898 AD," has taken the box office by storm, earning Rs 298 crore worldwide in just two days. The movie opened with a strong Rs 191.5 crore globally on day one and continued its momentum with a Rs 54 crore domestic haul on day two. The Telugu version recorded an impressive 65.02% occupancy in India. With a massive budget of Rs 600 crore, the film is expected to reach Rs 500 crore over the four-day weekend. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic also stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan.

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Delhi Police's Humorous Tweet Goes Viral Ahead of India-South Africa T20 World Cup Final

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:09am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Sports

As India gears up to face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final, a humorous tweet by the Delhi Police is gaining traction online. The post reads, "Mummy kehti hai 'greens khao'... Sun rahe ho na, Team India?" which translates to "Mom says eat your greens... are you listening, Team India?" The tweet has garnered over 3,000 views and numerous comments, with users appreciating the joke. One user replied, "Haa. Nice joke," while another commented, "India will eat green for sure @DelhiPolice." The light-hearted post has added to the excitement and banter surrounding the highly anticipated match.

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West Bengal Governor Files Defamation Suit Against CM Mamata Banerjee

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:59am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Politics

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Calcutta High Court. The lawsuit comes after Banerjee claimed women were afraid to visit the Raj Bhavan due to recent activities. Bose criticized Banerjee for her remarks, saying public representatives should not make erroneous and slanderous statements. The Governor also filed a defamation suit against certain TMC leaders for their similar remarks. This move comes after a contractual employee accused Bose of molestation, which he called "baseless and absurd drama".

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Tragedy Strikes Indian Army in Ladakh: 5 Soldiers Drown in Flash Floods

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:48am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India

Five Indian Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, lost their lives in a tragic accident near the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. The tank they were in sank due to flash floods in the Shyok River while de-inducting from a military training exercise. Rescue efforts failed due to high water levels and strong currents. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed condolences to the bereaved families. The Indian Army has regretted the loss of its brave personnel and is continuing rescue operations.

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Ukraine Conflict Update: Vatican Mediation Frees 10 Prisoners, Death Toll Rises

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:37am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday International

Ten Ukrainian civilians have been released from Russian imprisonment after Vatican mediation. However, violence continues to escalate. A Ukrainian drone strike killed five in a Russian village, while a Russian missile attack on Dnipro left at least one dead and 12 injured. A residential building was hit, causing four upper floors to collapse, with two people still missing. A seven-month-old child is among the injured, with three in severe condition. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.

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India and South Africa to Clash in Unbeaten T20 World Cup Final

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:29am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Sports

India and South Africa will face each other in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final on Saturday in Bridgetown, Barbados. This will be the first time the two teams meet in the final of a men's ICC tournament, with India winning their previous semi-final meeting in 2014. Both teams have been unbeaten in the tournament, with South Africa having an extra win due to India's match against Canada being a washout. The winner of this match will be the first team to win a men's T20 World Cup with an unbeaten record.

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Rajkot Airport Canopy Collapses Due to Heavy Rain, No Injuries Reported

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:05am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India

A canopy outside Rajkot airport's terminal in Gujarat collapsed on Saturday due to heavy rain, but fortunately, no one was injured. The incident occurred at the passenger pickup and drop area. This comes a day after a similar incident at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 resulted in one death and several injuries. The weather office has issued a 'yellow alert' for south Gujarat, predicting heavy showers for the next five days. The IMD has warned of a cyclonic circulation active over south Gujarat, causing widespread rains in the region. Authorities are on high alert to ensure passenger safety.

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NASA Awards SpaceX $843m Contract to Deorbit International Space Station

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:41am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Science

NASA has awarded Elon Musk's SpaceX a contract to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030. The space station, continuously occupied since 2000, will be towed into the atmosphere by a SpaceX vehicle, where it will "destructively break up". The $843m contract marks the end of an era of global cooperation, as agreements between the US, Russia, Japan, Europe, and Canada expire. Since 1998, the ISS has hosted over 3,300 scientific experiments. SpaceX will ensure a safe and controlled re-entry, bringing an end to the iconic space station's remarkable journey.

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Indian Student Arrested in US for Faking Father's Death to Get Scholarship

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:31am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India Global

Aryan Anand, a 19-year-old Indian student, was arrested in April for faking his father's death to secure a scholarship at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. Anand forged documents to support his claim, but was caught and subsequently had his admission cancelled as part of a plea deal. He was deported back to India for his fraudulent activities. This incident highlights the desperate measures some students may take to secure financial aid, and the consequences of such actions. The case serves as a warning to students seeking scholarships through dishonest means.

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CBI Arrests Journalist in Jharkhand, Searches Conducted in Gujarat Over NEET Leak

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday India

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a journalist, Jamaluddin, in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The arrest was made in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, where searches are also underway. This comes after two individuals, Manish Prakash and Ashutosh, were arrested in Patna, Bihar, for allegedly providing leaked papers and answer keys to candidates. The CBI has also arrested the principal and vice principal of Oasis School in Hazaribagh in connection with the case. The agency is investigating alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, with searches ongoing at seven locations across Gujarat and Jharkhand.

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