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Haiwaan Day 1 advance booking: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s film crosses 30,000 ticket sales

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s much-awaited thriller Haiwaan is gearing up for its theatrical release on September 11, 2026. Ahead of its release, the film has recorded an average start in terms of advance bookings at the Indian box office. As per trade tracker Sacnilk, the film has sold over 30,000 tickets through Day 1 advance bookings.

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Global South in focus at BRICS India Summit as Putin, Xi’s bilaterals with Modi come at geopolitical juncture

India is using the two-day BRICS summit beginning Saturday to position the grouping as a complementary platform for global economic growth while pushing key developmental priorities of the Global South, particularly food, energy and supply chain security, amid escalating trade tensions.

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Putin lands in New Delhi for BRICS Summit, key meeting with PM Modi and high-stakes India-Russia agenda ahead

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi in the wee hours of Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, which India is hosting this weekend. His arrival has set the stage for a series of high-level engagements, including a crucial bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his participation in the BRICS Business Forum. Putin was received at the airport by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. The Ministry of External Affairs described the visit as an important moment in the longstanding relationship between India and Russia. “Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received by MoS KV Singh at the airport. India and Russia share multifaceted and longstanding ties anchored in Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

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PM Modi, Putin to hold bilateral talks today: From defence to energy, check what’s on agenda

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026. During his visit, he will also hold talks with PM Narendra Modi and have a series of bilateral meetings. President Putin was received by MEA MoS KV Singh and is accompanied by a high-level delegation. Notably, it is Putin’s first in-person participation at a BRICS summit outside Russia since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.

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At least 20 killed, 5 missing after fire erupts on cargo ship at China’s Qingdao port

A cargo ship caught fire while docked at a port in China, killing at least 20 people and leaving five missing on Thursday, state media has reported.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ price cut in India ahead of festive season: Now under Rs 89000

Samsung is reportedly rolling out some solid festive deals on the Galaxy Tab S10+ in India, just in time for the shopping season. If you’ve been eyeing a top-end Android tablet, this price cut’s worth checking out.

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Underprivileged girl dances and plays with puppy by roadside, internet calls them ‘2 pure souls’

A reel showing an underprivileged young girl playing affectionately with a puppy by the roadside has been winning hearts on Instagram. In the video, the girl first dances in front of the puppy, who is sitting in a makeshift swing made from a piece of cloth.

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OPINION | Private housing for students: Learn from London laws

With the Municipal Corporation of Delhi carrying out demolition and survey of private PG hostels across all 12 zones, the question arises how to accommodate thousands of students who want to pursue higher studies in the capital.

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Chhathi Maiya – The Vvaan song is out; Tamannaah Bhatia turns devotee as she seeks blessings for her wish

The much-awaited song Chhathi Maiya from Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming film The Vvaan is finally out. The soulful track, sung, composed and arranged by Vishal Mishra, captures the essence of faith, devotion and hope. The song features Tamannaah in a devotional avatar as she turns to Chhathi Maiya with a heartfelt wish.

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Apple launches first ever foldable device, iPhone Duo with bigger display: Check prices and specs here

Apple has finally taken a big leap and entered into the foldable phone game with the launch of the new iPhone Duo. It comes with a big foldable screen, a handy extra display on the outside, a super-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and all the new Apple Intelligence features running on a reworked iOS 27.

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