Thummak Thummak song from The Vvaan out; Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia set the dance floor on fire
The Vvaan is turning up the energy with its latest song, Thummak Thummak. Featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, the upbeat track brings a fun and colourful side of the film to the forefront. Until now, the two actors have mostly been seen amid the mystery, romance and supernatural elements of The Vvaan. With Thummak Thummak, they get a chance to simply let loose.
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Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies, Dubai announces 10 days of official mourning
Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai’s Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Ahmed died on Monday, September 21, according to the Ruler’s Court.
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Jack Edwards added to Australia ODI squad to face SA, pace duo released from the team ahead of the series
The stage is set for the ODI series between Australia and South Africa. The two sides are slated to take on each other across three ODI matches. The first ODI of the series will be held in Durban on September 24. The second and third ODIs will be held in Johannesburg and Potchefstroom on September 27 and 30.
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India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on October 20, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Monday that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand will come into effect on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami (Dussehra), October 20, 2026. The date to implement the historic agreement was finalised during a virtual press conference in New Delhi with New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McLeay. The two countries signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27 to boost two-way commerce in goods and services and promote investment.
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BJP dominates Rajasthan mayoral polls, wins 6 of 7; Bikaner sole consolation for Congress
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday further strengthened its position at the grassroot level in Rajasthan after winning the mayoral elections in the municipal corporations in Alwar and Udaipur, while the only consolation for Congress came in Bikaner.
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US issues security alert for their govt employees in Saudi Arabia, special curbs imposed on Taif and Yanbu
The United States has tightened travel restrictions for its government personnel in Saudi Arabia amid a fresh escalation involving Yemen’s Houthi group, directing employees to obtain special authorisation before travelling to Taif and Yanbu. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia announced the measure on Sunday, citing the “ongoing security situation” in the kingdom. The restriction applies to both official and personal travel by US government employees to the two cities. The mission also urged American citizens across Saudi Arabia to remain alert and follow security instructions issued by local authorities. The latest warning comes in view of a series of Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi territory, including an attempted ballistic missile strike on the capital Riyadh.
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‘Very big things going to happen’: Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran after Tehran warns of ‘decisive war’
US President Donald Trump said that he was in ‘deciding mode’ over the ongoing Iran war, warning that ‘big things are going to happen.’ His remarks came after Iran conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators for initiating negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Tehran has also warned that it is prepared for a ‘decisive war’ if Washington rejects its demands.
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Spain dominate Chile to reach Davis Cup 2026 final eight, Jodar and Merida star in victory
Spain became the latest team to reach the final eight stage of the Davis Cup 2026; the side took on Chile in round 2 of the qualifiers and went through to the knockouts undefeated in the first three games. The first clash between the two sides saw Daniel Merida taking on Alejandro Tabilo. While Tabilo is ranked 28th in the world, world rank 41st ranked Merida put forth a brilliant showing and registered a win across three sets.
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Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens as Iran rules out talks until US meets Tehran’s conditions
Iran has ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz or returning to the previous format of negotiations with the United States until Washington meets conditions laid down by Tehran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday. Ghalibaf said Iran had already communicated its demands to the US through intermediaries and would not change its position until those conditions were fulfilled. His remarks came as tensions between Tehran and Washington continued to rise, with the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the confrontation.
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India’s cheetah comeback story, 52 big cats now roam Kuno and Gandhi Sagar
Four years after cheetahs returned to India, the country’s reintroduction programme has moved beyond simply bringing the big cats back. From breeding and the survival of cubs to releasing cheetahs into open forests, Project Cheetah has gradually expanded its footprint.
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