Sidharth Shukla’s name resurfaces after Vaishnavi Macdonald alleged abusive behaviour on Dil Se Dil Tak sets. Her claims have reignited debate online, prompting renewed scrutiny of the late actor’s public image.
Thousands of Imran Khan's supporters defied a lockdown in Islamabad on Monday to demand his release from prison. Khan, who has been incarcerated for over a year on charges that his party claims are politically motivated, remains popular among his followers. His wife, Bushra Bibi, urged the public to join the march, calling it crucial for the nation's future. Pakistani authorities had sealed off the capital, deploying shipping containers and blocking roads to prevent the rally. Clashes erupted as protesters threw stones and bricks while police responded with rubber bullets and teargas. The violence escalated, resulting in the death of at least one police officer and injuries to dozens of others. Khan's party accused the government of using excessive force and arrests. The government warned that "extreme" measures, including a curfew or military deployment, could be implemented if protesters tried to reach Parliament.
The government has implemented a stringent two-week curfew for children in the central business district, spanning from 6 pm to 6 am.
Bahadur the Brave, by debutante Diwa Shah, and shot in Nainital, became the first Indian film to win the Kutxabank New Directors Award, at Spain's oldest film festival San Sebastian, winning the highest monetary prize at any film festival. It will premiere in India at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival next week.