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India Squad For WI Live: Pant Ignored Again, Another Big Name Missing

India ODI Squad Announcement Live Updates: The BCCI has announced India's squads for the ODI and T20I series against the West Indies, starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. Rishabh Pant has been overlooked once again, while Hardik Pandya's name is also missing from both squads for the tour of the Caribbean. Jasprit Bumrah, who will be playing in the Asian Games 2026 for India, has also been rested for the West Indies T20Is. India will play three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies in September-October. Meanwhile, Pant has been named in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Cup match against Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir. India ODI Squad vs West Indies 2026 Live Updates - BCCI Announcement Live from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/xbZYcmP
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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: How A Rs 25-Crore Film Became Rs 300-Crore Blockbuster

Malayalam cinema has been having a wonderful run at the box office in recent times. In 2025, Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra became the first Malayalam film to hit Rs 300 crores. This year, it is Bethlehem Kudumba Unit ( BKU ) that has grossed more than Rs 305 crore in just 25 days, making it Malayalam cinema's biggest box office hit. Director Girish AD's romantic comedy, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju , is being hailed by both audiences and the film industry for alike for its refreshing story, superb performances and strong emotional connect. This film's extraordinary theatrical run has once again highlighted the growing reach and commercial potential of Malayalam cinema beyond Kerala. But there is something particularly special about Bethlehem Kudumba Unit which has made this Rs 25 crore budget (reportedly) film rake in more than Rs 308 crore today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhavana Studios (@b...

Video: Ajith Kumar Loses Cool As Fan Tries To Take Selfie With Him

Ajith Kumar's recent racing outing at Silverstone has caught attention for a reason beyond the results. His team finished 38th overall in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race held in the United Kingdom, but a video from the event has now become a talking point among his fans. The clip shows a fan coming close to Ajith to take a selfie. The actor looked uncomfortable with the situation and gave the fan an angry look as he tried to take a picture. Soon after, Ajith's bodyguard stepped in and politely asked the fan to move away. The fan does not move closer or disturb the actor after that. Still, Ajith continues to look at him with a serious expression. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kokila Williams (@dr.kokilawilliams) The video has received criticism as some users felt Ajith Kumar should not have looked upset. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “Even Hamilton doesn't behave like this.” Another shared,...

Sooryavanshi On Verge Of Another 'Youngest' Record As India Face Afghanistan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to break more records as India take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, starting September 13. The 15-year-old is in line to play for India in the series, after winning the 'Player of the Series' award in his last international series against Zimbabwe. If he does play against Afghanistan, Sooryavanshi will become the youngest player from an ICC full-member nation to play international cricket in India. He will break Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman's record from 2018. Mujeeb was 17 years and 78 days old when he played for Afghanistan in a Test against India in Bengaluru, in 2018. Sooryavanshi will comfortably break the record if he plays in the series. Interestingly, Mujeeb and Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran are both among the youngest players to play international cricket in India, and both could be playing against Sooryavanshi in the series. Sooryavanshi already holds numerous age-related records in international cricke...

US Companies Get Creative As Tariff Refunds Start Flowing In

US companies getting refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's import tariffs are using the temporary windfall in a range of creative ways.  The refunds are being used to cover rising costs, supplement employee retirement accounts and repay debt. Some are sharing the bounty with vendors. And a number of consumer companies are beefing up their assortment of lower-priced products and offering deals to attract budget-conscious shoppers pinched by the rising cost of living. Companies in the Russell 3000 Index mentioned tariff refunds almost 1,000 times in earnings calls and filings in July, August and September, according to a Bloomberg News analysis, almost four times more than in the previous earnings season. Consumer discretionary and staples companies accounted for more than a third of the references, disclosing the receipt of close to $9.8 billon in refunds during that period. Roughly $166 billion was paid in tariffs under the International Emergenc...

US-Iran Conflict, Oil Rally, Modi-Putin Talks, NSE IPO & More - The Week That Was

The week starting on September 7 remained highly volatile for markets with a mix of global uncertainty, rising oil prices and expectations of interest rates hike by US Federal Reserve, while corporate India saw several important developments. Here are few top stories from this week - US-Iran Conflict Tensions between US and Iran escalated again this week following a brief pause as US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the American forces attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island. Iran responded by launching ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan and targeted multiple commercial and military vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil Prices Cross $100 Oil prices rose over $100 a barrel this week, for the first time in nearly four months, even  hitting $109 before retreating on Friday. Crude prices are track for a weekly gain of around 8% to 9%.  Following this surge, benchmark indices such as Sensex and Nifty fell, posting consecutive ...

Rani Mukerji Awarded For Her Contribution To Cinema, Speaks In Marathi

Over the years, actor Rani Mukerji has taken on a wide range of roles and delivered each of them with sincerity. The Chalte Chalte star has been honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award for her contribution to cinema. The recognition came as Rani completed three decades in the film industry. The 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony was held in Mumbai, bringing together several noted names from the Marathi and Hindi film industries. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar honoured the award winners at the ceremony. Dressed in a gorgeous green sari with a broad red border, Rani stole the spotlight. She paired the traditional look with green bangles, a mangalsutra and a gajra , completing the elegant ensemble. Rani's words after receiving the award struck a chord with the audience. The actor spoke in Marathi and opened up about what made the recognition particularly special for her. “ Namaskar , for me, Ma...