Day: September 20, 2025
‘Bigg Boss 19’: Will Nehal be sent to secret room?
Bigg Boss 19 is heating up with Salman Khan returning to host the Weekend Ka Vaar episodes over the weekend.
This might be one of the fastest-growing black holes ever
A team of astronomers has discovered a black hole growing at one of the fastest rates ever recorded, according to NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.
3rd WODI, Beth Mooney slams career-best 138 versus India: Stats
Australia women’s cricket team batter, Beth Mooney, hit a majestic 138-run knock versus India in the 3rd and final ODI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Navratri 2025: Thane Police Ban Plasma, Beam, & Laser Lights To Prevent Eye Injuries In Maharashtra
The Thane Police have banned the use of plasma lights, beam lights, and laser beam lights during Navratri celebrations and processions, citing concerns over public health and safety. Authorities stated that extensive preparations have been made to ensure a safe and peaceful Navratri.
Navratri 2025: Thane Police Ban Plasma, Beam, & Laser Lights To Prevent Eye Injuries In Maharashtra
The Thane Police have banned the use of plasma lights, beam lights, and laser beam lights during Navratri celebrations and processions, citing concerns over public health and safety. Authorities stated that extensive preparations have been made to ensure a safe and peaceful Navratri.
SCOOP: Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna starrer Thama likely to be released by Jio Studios and not Pen Marudhar
Almost a month is left for the release of Thama and the excitement is significant as its a part of the much-loved Maddock Horror Comedy Cinematic Universe. In recent times, most of Maddock’s movies have been released by Pen Marudhar. But it seems like Thama will be an exception. Trade sources reveal that Jio Studios might come on board to release the grand Diwali release, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna and Paresh Rawal. A source told Bollywood Hungama, Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films is in talks with Jio to distribute Thama. The discussion has reached advanced stages. Deepak Sharma, who has been working for a very long time in PVR Pictures, is expected to join Jio next month and facilitate the release of Thama. The source continued, If this happens, then Pen Marudhar would not be releasing the film. It now remains to be seen what happens in the future for the release of upcoming films of Maddock slate. The association of Maddock Films and Pen Marudhar began with Bhediya (2022) and it was followed by Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023), Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video (2023), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), Munjya (2024), Stree 2 (2025; also distributed by PVR Inox Pictures), Chhaava (2025), Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025) and the recently released romcom, Param Sundari (2025). Speaking of Maddock Horror Comedy Cinematic Universe, it began with a bang with Stree (2018), starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. Bhediya (2022), starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, came next, followed by the sleeper hit Munjya (2024), featuring Sharvari and Abhay Verma. Stree 2 got the original cast and was a Rs. 600 crores blockbuster. Thama, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, is the next film in this popular universe. With the release just weeks away, all eyes are now on whether Jio Studios seals the deal and takes charge of Thamas release. This decision could also set the tone for how future Maddock films are distributed. Also Read: Thama Teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna tease audience with their bloody love story.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists
An encounter broke out in Seoj Dhar on the Bhaderwah-Udhampur border in Jammu & Kashmir as security forces engaged terrorists. One soldier was injured, drones and reinforcements deployed. Intelligence suggests 2-3 Pakistani terrorists may be trapped in the area.
States Grapple With Fundamental Change in Food Stamps
Whether states can find the money in their budgets — billions of dollars in some cases — will have wide-ranging, and likely uneven, consequences for some 42 million recipients.
On This Day: Michael Cusack, the father of the GAA, is born in Co Clare
On this day in 1847, Michael Cusack, the so-called ‘father of the GAA,’ was born in Co Clare. The GAA has gone on to make a considerable impact on Ireland’s history.
Maharashtra rains: Five dead in Latur floods amid extreme rainfall
Heavy rains in Maharashtras Latur district have claimed five lives after floodwaters swept away residents and an autorickshaw. Rescue teams, including NDRF and police, recovered the bodies after a 40-hour operation. Crops and homes were severely damaged, with losses estimated at Rs 480 crore.