Who is Namit Malhotra, producer behind Ranbir-starrer 'Ramayana'?
'Ramayana' producer Namit Malhotra is the son of producer Naresh Malhotra and grandson of cinematographer MN Malhotra. He began his first company, Video Workshop, in the 1990s and merged it with his father's firm to create Prime Focus. In 2014, Prime Focus merged with a VFX studio, Double Negative, to create DNEG, which has won eight Oscars in 10 years.
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'Ramayana' producer Namit Malhotra is the son of producer Naresh Malhotra and grandson of cinematographer MN Malhotra. He began his first company, Video Workshop, in the 1990s and merged it with his father's firm to create Prime Focus. In 2014, Prime Focus merged with a VFX studio, Double Negative, to create DNEG, which has won eight Oscars in 10 years.
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You showed composure isn't opposite of aggression: Tendulkar on Rahane
Extending wishes to Ajinkya Rahane, Sachin Tendulkar said, "The first time we batted together for Mumbai, I saw someone who never chased moments." He added, "They came to you because you were willing to do the hard yards for the team...You showed that composure isn't the opposite of aggression. It's often what gives a team the confidence to be fearless."
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07:58 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Extending wishes to Ajinkya Rahane, Sachin Tendulkar said, "The first time we batted together for Mumbai, I saw someone who never chased moments." He added, "They came to you because you were willing to do the hard yards for the team...You showed that composure isn't the opposite of aggression. It's often what gives a team the confidence to be fearless."
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Heavy rainfall warning issued for Ahmedabad & central Gujarat till Aug 2
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts forecasting extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in central Gujarat districts of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and other regions till August 2. Schools and colleges in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand and Kheda will be closed on Friday (July 31). District administrations have invoked emergency powers for safety measures.
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts forecasting extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in central Gujarat districts of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and other regions till August 2. Schools and colleges in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand and Kheda will be closed on Friday (July 31). District administrations have invoked emergency powers for safety measures.
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Woman who abused PM Modi at CJP protest booked
An FIR has been filed against a woman in Noida for allegedly abusing PM Narendra Modi during CJP protest in New Delhi. The FIR identifies the woman as Ruchika Singh. "This act not only undermines the dignity of the constitutional office it holds, but also represents a deliberate attempt to spread hatred and disrupt public peace," said the complainant.
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An FIR has been filed against a woman in Noida for allegedly abusing PM Narendra Modi during CJP protest in New Delhi. The FIR identifies the woman as Ruchika Singh. "This act not only undermines the dignity of the constitutional office it holds, but also represents a deliberate attempt to spread hatred and disrupt public peace," said the complainant.
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Railways fined for mental harassment after 2 RAC passengers made to share blanket
A Delhi consumer commission has fined Indian Railways ₹25,000 for failing to provide separate blankets to two unrelated passengers travelling on RAC tickets. One of the passengers had filed a complaint, alleging mental harassment and physical inconvenience. According to a 2009 government circular, a blanket and bedsheet may be given to RAC passengers as bedroll charges are included in fare.
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08:11 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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A Delhi consumer commission has fined Indian Railways ₹25,000 for failing to provide separate blankets to two unrelated passengers travelling on RAC tickets. One of the passengers had filed a complaint, alleging mental harassment and physical inconvenience. According to a 2009 government circular, a blanket and bedsheet may be given to RAC passengers as bedroll charges are included in fare.
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Insurer not liable to pay compensation for accidents if driver's licence invalid: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies aren't liable to pay compensation in road accident cases if the vehicle was driven without a valid driving licence. The court said the driver, vehicle owner, or both may have to bear the compensation. It also urged authorities to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on the importance of holding valid driving licences.
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08:05 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies aren't liable to pay compensation in road accident cases if the vehicle was driven without a valid driving licence. The court said the driver, vehicle owner, or both may have to bear the compensation. It also urged authorities to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on the importance of holding valid driving licences.
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E20 doesn't damage vehicle, only cuts fuel efficiency in older cars: Gadkari to Parliament
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha that E20 fuel doesn't damage a car or affect its engine durability, startability, corrosion resistance and material compatibility under prescribed standards. "Legacy vehicles don't exhibit variation in performance or abnormal wear and tear due to E20," Gadkari said. He noted that E20 reduces old E10-compliant vehicles' mileage by 2-6%.
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Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha that E20 fuel doesn't damage a car or affect its engine durability, startability, corrosion resistance and material compatibility under prescribed standards. "Legacy vehicles don't exhibit variation in performance or abnormal wear and tear due to E20," Gadkari said. He noted that E20 reduces old E10-compliant vehicles' mileage by 2-6%.
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Sarvam AI launches platform to build India-centric AI models
AI startup Sarvam on Thursday launched 'Epoch Builder Edition', a developer and enterprise platform to build, fine-tune, deploy India-centric AI models. The platform features 7-billion and 70-billion parameter multilingual LLMs supporting over 10 Indian languages. It provides GPU clusters and curated datasets on Indian law, finance and governance, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign AI models.
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AI startup Sarvam on Thursday launched 'Epoch Builder Edition', a developer and enterprise platform to build, fine-tune, deploy India-centric AI models. The platform features 7-billion and 70-billion parameter multilingual LLMs supporting over 10 Indian languages. It provides GPU clusters and curated datasets on Indian law, finance and governance, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign AI models.
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Donated my entire fee for 'Ramayana' to cancer patients: Vivek
Vivek Oberoi, who portrays Vidyutjihva in 'Ramayana', revealed he chose not to get paid for the film. "I told Namit (Malhotra) that I don't want a penny for this; I want to donate it to any sort of cause I believe in, which is kids with cancer." He added, "It was a lot of fun working with the whole crew."
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Vivek Oberoi, who portrays Vidyutjihva in 'Ramayana', revealed he chose not to get paid for the film. "I told Namit (Malhotra) that I don't want a penny for this; I want to donate it to any sort of cause I believe in, which is kids with cancer." He added, "It was a lot of fun working with the whole crew."
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There is no officially defined category known as Super El Nino: Govt
Union Minister for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh said there is no officially defined category called "Super El Niño" by World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) or the India Meteorological Department (IMD). He said El Niño events are classified as weak, moderate, strong or very strong. Singh added that the IMD has predicted development of El Niño conditions during 2026 southwest monsoon season.
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Union Minister for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh said there is no officially defined category called "Super El Niño" by World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) or the India Meteorological Department (IMD). He said El Niño events are classified as weak, moderate, strong or very strong. Singh added that the IMD has predicted development of El Niño conditions during 2026 southwest monsoon season.
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How does the decathlon work at Commonwealth Games?
A decathlon is a combined track and field event held over two days, featuring 10 disciplines including 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m, 110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1500m. Traditionally a men's event, athletes receive points based on their performance in each discipline, with the competitor accumulating the most points winning the event.
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A decathlon is a combined track and field event held over two days, featuring 10 disciplines including 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m, 110m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1500m. Traditionally a men's event, athletes receive points based on their performance in each discipline, with the competitor accumulating the most points winning the event.
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Hasina will be arrested before she even tries to surrender: B'desh Law Minister
Bangladesh Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said that exiled PM Sheikh Hasina will likely be arrested before she even tries to surrender on returning to the country. Hasina, who faces death penalty, has said, "I want to go back because my people are calling me." "Law will take its own course, and we'll do nothing violating the law," Asaduzzaman added.
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Bangladesh Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said that exiled PM Sheikh Hasina will likely be arrested before she even tries to surrender on returning to the country. Hasina, who faces death penalty, has said, "I want to go back because my people are calling me." "Law will take its own course, and we'll do nothing violating the law," Asaduzzaman added.
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Russia used North Korean missile to bomb Ukraine: Report
Russia used a North Korean missile in an attack that killed a family near the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, Reuters reported citing two sources. It is the first time such a weapon had been fired in the war in nearly a year, the report added. Russia began firing North Korean short-range ballistic missiles at Ukraine towards end of 2023.
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Russia used a North Korean missile in an attack that killed a family near the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, Reuters reported citing two sources. It is the first time such a weapon had been fired in the war in nearly a year, the report added. Russia began firing North Korean short-range ballistic missiles at Ukraine towards end of 2023.
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Aryan Khan spotted with Danish singer at London casino, sparks dating rumours
Filmmaker Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, has recently been spotted with Vinnie Takair, a Denmark-born singer-songwriter. A picture of the two while exiting a casino in London has gone viral, sparking dating rumours. Amid the rumours, Vinnie shared a series of photographs from her London visit on Instagram. Earlier, reports claimed Aryan was dating Brazilian model Larissa Bonesi.
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09:12 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Filmmaker Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, has recently been spotted with Vinnie Takair, a Denmark-born singer-songwriter. A picture of the two while exiting a casino in London has gone viral, sparking dating rumours. Amid the rumours, Vinnie shared a series of photographs from her London visit on Instagram. Earlier, reports claimed Aryan was dating Brazilian model Larissa Bonesi.
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3 killed in communal clashes in Nepal amid curfew
At least three people have been killed in violent communal clashes in Nepal since Sunday. The violence began after a dispute during religious celebrations in Sunsari district and later spread to other areas. Authorities imposed a curfew in several parts of southern Nepal after mobs clashed, set fire to government offices and police posts, and vandalised public property.
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09:11 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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At least three people have been killed in violent communal clashes in Nepal since Sunday. The violence began after a dispute during religious celebrations in Sunsari district and later spread to other areas. Authorities imposed a curfew in several parts of southern Nepal after mobs clashed, set fire to government offices and police posts, and vandalised public property.
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Actor Uttam Kumar's statue unveiled by WB CM Suvendu draws criticism
A statue of Uttam Kumar unveiled by West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari is being criticised for not resembling the late actor. An artist said that unrealistic deadlines, political pressure, family interference and the absence of expert guidance have the impacted quality of art. Earlier, a statue of Lionel Messi, which was installed by ex-CM Mamata Banerjee's government, drew similar criticism.
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A statue of Uttam Kumar unveiled by West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari is being criticised for not resembling the late actor. An artist said that unrealistic deadlines, political pressure, family interference and the absence of expert guidance have the impacted quality of art. Earlier, a statue of Lionel Messi, which was installed by ex-CM Mamata Banerjee's government, drew similar criticism.
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LemonLime Co-Founder offers job interviews to those who get their tattoo, criticised
AI startup LemonLime Co-Founder Jordan Zietz is facing backlash over his post, which has been deleted, about offering job interviews to people who get LemonLime tattoos at a Y Combinator afterparty. "Seven people left our...afterparty with permanent tattoos," he said. "This might not be illegal, but it...should be," one X user said, while another said, "This is really not funny."
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09:29 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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AI startup LemonLime Co-Founder Jordan Zietz is facing backlash over his post, which has been deleted, about offering job interviews to people who get LemonLime tattoos at a Y Combinator afterparty. "Seven people left our...afterparty with permanent tattoos," he said. "This might not be illegal, but it...should be," one X user said, while another said, "This is really not funny."
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India to face Brazil in historic football match in Kolkata on October 3
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday announced that Brazil’s senior men’s national team will face India in an international friendly match in Kolkata on October 3, 2026. The match will be played at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Ranked fifth in the world, Brazil will be the highest-ranked opposition India have faced since FIFA introduced its rankings in 1992.
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday announced that Brazil’s senior men’s national team will face India in an international friendly match in Kolkata on October 3, 2026. The match will be played at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Ranked fifth in the world, Brazil will be the highest-ranked opposition India have faced since FIFA introduced its rankings in 1992.
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3 women shave head after fraudsters promise ₹15,000 government incentive in Tamil Nadu
Three women in Tamil Nadu's Salem district became victims of a scam after fraudsters posing as a government official convinced them to shave their heads by promising a ₹15,000 government incentive. The fraudsters claimed that a new infectious disease, similar to COVID-19, was spreading through human hair. School and college-going girls were promised ₹45,000 and a laptop.
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09:33 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Three women in Tamil Nadu's Salem district became victims of a scam after fraudsters posing as a government official convinced them to shave their heads by promising a ₹15,000 government incentive. The fraudsters claimed that a new infectious disease, similar to COVID-19, was spreading through human hair. School and college-going girls were promised ₹45,000 and a laptop.
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UEFA nations to boycott all FIFA competitions to protest World Cup private equity plan
UEFA's 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell a minority stake in a new company holding commercial rights to tournaments, including World Cup. FIFA aims to raise $4.2 billion by selling over 20% of the $20-billion venture to private investors. UEFA demanded the proposal be withdrawn entirely.
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09:57 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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UEFA's 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell a minority stake in a new company holding commercial rights to tournaments, including World Cup. FIFA aims to raise $4.2 billion by selling over 20% of the $20-billion venture to private investors. UEFA demanded the proposal be withdrawn entirely.
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