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Mumbai To Finally Get Proper Monsoon Rains From June 22? Check IMD Forecast

After days of hot and humid weather, Mumbai is likely to see a significant change in conditions from Monday (June 22) onwards, with rainfall activity expected to increase across the city. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience hot and humid conditions along with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers till June 20. However, weather conditions are forecast to become more active from June 21, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places on June 22 and June 23. Mumbai and Konkan region are likely to witness a noticeable shift in weather patterns over the next 48 hours. Increased moisture inflow is expected to strengthen rain activity from Sunday night, leading to more widespread showers across the region. ...

Review: Samantha Is Undoubtedly Maa Inti Bangaaram's Biggest Strength

South actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is back on the silver screen after three years with director Nandini Reddy's Maa Inti Bangaaram (Our family treasure). She was last seen in Kushi and Shaantakulam in 2023 and is now back as Swarna, the Pedda Kodalu (elder daughter-in-law), a small town housewife with a mysterious past. After the success of Oh! Baby in 2019, Samantha and Nandini Reddy have joined hands once again for this project. At the outset, we meet Dr Anirudh (Diganth) and his young wife Swarna (Samantha), who are trying to endear themselves to Anirudh's conservative family post their marriage. Swarna, who's not accepted by Ani's family - especially his politician father - desperately tries to fulfil the family's expectations by any means. She tries to mould herself along the lines of the traditional younger daughter-in-law Anasuya, be it religious rituals or cooking. However, Anasuya is not convinced that the elder daughter-in-law is all t...

'We Were Told Not To Take Sunny-Dimple's Pics Together,' Reveals Paparazzo

Veteran paparazzo Ramakant Munde shared inside details of how photographers accessed celebrities before paparazzi culture and social media began. Recalling an unwritten rule from that era, Munde said they were told not to photograph Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol together. Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol were rumoured to be in a relationship, though they never acknowledged it publicly. "Sometimes they would be together on a film set, at an event, or during a function. But they didn't like getting photographed together. Everyone in the media knew this," Ramakant Munde told Hindi Rush. Munde recalled that instructions would come whenever the two were present at the same location. "There was a message among photographers that if they were together, we shouldn't take pictures. Usually someone from their team would come and tell us, or there would be a signal indicating that photographs were not wanted," he said. In an era before omnipresent paparazzi and ...

Defence Stocks Rally In Trade As India's Defence Production Touches All-Time High

Defence stocks rallied sharply on June 17, with broad-based gains across the sector as India's defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the country's push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Paras Defence emerged as the top gainer, surging 12.89%, followed by Astra Microwave Products, which advanced 7.72%, and MTAR Technologies, up 6.99%. Data Patterns gained 4.81%, while Bharat Dynamics rose 4.39%. Among the public sector defence names, Garden Reach Shipbuilders climbed 3.67%, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) added 3.51%, and Cochin Shipyard gained 3.39%. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders rose 2.43%, while Mishra Dhatu Nigam and DCX Systems advanced 2.14% and 1.84%, respectively. Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) gained 1.58%, and IdeaForge Technology rose 1.29%. Bharat Forge was the laggard within the pack, up 0.46%. The record output represents a 15.6% increase compared ...

RIL Dividend Details: What The AGM Notice Says On Rs 6/Share Payout

Reliance Industries Ltd.'s upcoming annual general meet is going to be key for shareholders expecting dividend payouts for FY26. The company has informed that its Rs 6 per share dividend will be paid within seven days after the meeting is held. The meeting is scheduled to take place on June 19, 2026 (Friday) at 2:00 P.M. (IST) through Video Conferencing ("VC") /Other Audio Visual Means ("OAVM"). The Mukesh Ambani-led group did not announce an interim dividend in FY26, making the final dividend of Rs 6/share payout the only one in the fiscal 2026. The record date to determine eligible members for the dividend was June 5, 2026; while the June 12, 2026 was set as the "Cut-off Date" for the purpose of determining the members eligible to vote on the resolutions set out in the Notice of the AGM. RIL Q4FY26 Highlights (QoQ) Reliance Industries reported a 9% quarter-on-quarter fall in fourth-quarter profit, while operating margin posted its sharp...

Five Stocks To Buy: Federal Bank, GAIL, Eicher Motors And More | June 16, 2026

Market analysts and brokerage firms have identified high-conviction trading ideas for the upcoming session, focusing on private banking, energy utilities, automotives, diversified conglomerates, and non-banking financial services. Top picks include private lender Federal Bank, state-owned natural gas major GAIL (India), automotive heavyweight Eicher Motors, diversified conglomerate Grasim Industries, and gold loan financier Manappuram Finance. Federal Bank Ajit Mishra, SVP-Research at Religare Broking, noted technical strength in the private banking space. He recommended a buy on Federal Bank at the current market price of Rs 317.1 for a target of Rs 335, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 307. (Disclaimer: https://religareonline.com/disclaimer ) GAIL Vinay Rajani, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, highlighted a positive breakout setup in the utilities sector. He recommended a buy on GAIL (India) Ltd. at Rs 175 for a target of Rs 180, advising ...

Restaurant Recovery: Macquarie Has Picked Winners, And Jubilant Isn't On The List

India's quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry is showing early signs of demand recovery, but Macquarie highlights rising costs and intensifying competition from food-delivery aggregators as reasons for its cautiousness. According to Macquarie, post-fourth-quarter trends indicate a gradual improvement in dine-in demand across restaurant chains. Within the sector, Macquarie remains most constructive on franchise operators Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Westlife Foodworld. However, the recovery remains uneven and is being overshadowed by inflationary pressures and the growing dominance of delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy. The brokerage said same-store sales growth across the listed QSR universe is tracking broadly in line with or slightly ahead of fourth-quarter levels. However, restaurant brands continue to trail delivery aggregators in growth, highlighting a structural shift in consumer behaviour. To counter this trend, restaurant operators have increa...

Livano Comenencia: Know All About Curacao's 1st FIFA World Cup Goal-Scorer

Curacao, playing their first FIFA World Cup match and up against giants Germany, conjured a courageous act that will be spoken about in the days to come. By the sixth minute, Curacao were down 0-1, with Felix Nmecha slotting one home in style. What followed was a period of complete domination by the four-time winner. Curacao defended with their lives as Germany raided the Curacao box in hordes. The reply came in the 21st minute as a counter-attack caught Germany's defence napping, and one of the youngest players of the squad - Livano Comenencia, all of 22 - forever entered the sporting folklore of the Dutch Caribbean island. Comenencia is now the first goal-scorer in a FIFA World Cup for Curacao. Comenencia was born in the Netherlands and was a youth international for the Netherlands. He even played for Netherlands U18s. In October 2024, he first played for Curacao's senior team. He currently plays for Swiss Super League club Zurich in Switzerland. Earlier, he has played ...

Rs 5 Lakh Lump Sum vs Rs 5,000 Monthly SIP: Which Creates More Wealth?

Lump sum and Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) are two popular ways of investing in mutual funds. While lump sum involves investing a large amount at once, SIP allows investors to put in smaller amounts at regular intervals. In a lump sum investment, the money is fully invested immediately. This allows it to potentially grow faster if markets perform well. However, it also carries higher short-term risk. If the portfolio is exposed to market fluctuations from the start, returns can be disappointing. On the other hand, SIP involves investing smaller amounts regularly, such as monthly or weekly. This approach reduces risk by spreading investments over time. This can also help average out market ups and downs. ALSO READ: Equity Fund Inflows Slump 40% To Rs 22,908 Crore In May, Lowest In 2026 Both methods have their own benefits, risks and utilities. Investors with access to both may wonder how they can best maximise their returns. Whether lumpsum can work faster or...

Nifty, Sensex Erase Weekly Losses With Just Friday's Rally On Hopes Of US-Iran Peal Deal

Benchmark indices ended sharply higher, reversing earlier losses for the week on the back of strong Friday gains. The NSE Nifty 50 rose 1.99% to close at 23,622.90, up 461.30 points. The BSE Sensex climbed 2.30% to 75,527.95, gaining 1,695.40 points. Both indices turned positive for the week, with Nifty and Sensex ending higher after earlier declines between Monday and Thursday. The rebound came after optimism around a potential US-Iran deal lifted sentiment across global markets and eased risk concerns. Meanwhile, crude prices declined in early Asia trading on Friday after US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran had reached a framework agreement, raising hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East. WTI crude futures for July delivery dropped 1.65% to $86.26 per barrel. Brent crude fell 4.6% to $86.3 per barrel. The slump in crude oil prices came after a draft memorandum between the US and Iran includes provisions to ease tensions and restore energy flows, a...

Mumbai Police Responds To Priyanka Chaturvedi's 'Disgraceful' Remark

A viral social media post by the Mumbai Police addressing consent via the ongoing Pranit More biryani controversy has drawn sharp political backlash. Shiv Sena (UBT) lawmaker Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed the law enforcement department's official social media handle, calling its attempt to address the matter "disgraceful." The Mumbai Police joined the conversation on X, using the trend to emphasise that consent cannot be bought. The police warned, “Rs 370 gets you one plate of biryani. Our lock-up serves free meals with a longer stay.” The post ended with the hashtag “#BiryaniIsNotConsent”. ????It's your choice ????निवड तुमची आहे! #BiryaniIsNotConsent pic.twitter.com/VtxXw7ehQt — मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) June 10, 2026 Responding to an official campaign touting the city's commitment to "Safeguarding Women", Chaturvedi criticised the force, replying, "Do better, Mumbai Police, this is so disgraceful." Do better @Mumb...

SIPs Are Like Marilyn Monroe: "If You Can't Handle Them At Their Worst...''

Back in 2012, I interviewed the late Parag Parikh when he was about to launch PPFAS Mutual Fund. Besides his contrarian investing style, the one thing that stood out about him was his refreshingly candid take on things. This was when mutual funds were witnessing outflows for years and assets under management stood at a little over Rs 5 lakh crore - largely debt-oriented. When I asked him how he planned to garner investments at a time when mutual funds weren't in favour, he said: "By being on the side of the investor". He then pointed to a note he had gotten stamped on the physical prospectus of the AMC's inaugural equity fund that said: "Please do not invest in this fund if you can't remain invested for at least five years". I can't draw a straight line from the note to PPFAS' outperformance over the past decade, and the swelling of its assets. But surely, sobering investors' expectations when the temptation is to oversell helps attract...

Amy Adams Shares The Hilarious Reason She'll Never Enter The Love Island Villa

Millions of viewers are following the latest season of Love Island USA, and it turns out Amy Adams is one of them. The actress revealed that she is a big fan of the dating reality show, but made it clear that viewers should not expect to see her walking into the villa as a contestant anytime soon. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Adams spoke about her love for the series and shared why taking part in it will be extremely difficult for her. While she enjoys watching the drama, relationships and surprises, she joked that many parts of the experience sound like her worst nightmare. Adams pointed to several things that will make life in the villa challenging, including constantly being around strangers, socialising all day, spending time in the sun and wearing swimwear. She also shared a funny observation about the show that many fans may have overlooked. According to her, there's very little shade around the villa. Amy Adams said, “I'm a little...

India Buying More Oil From Russia Vs November, Says Hardeep Puri; Allays Shortage Concerns

Amid concerns over disruptions in global energy markets following escalating tensions in West Asia, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday sought to reassure consumers, asserting that India remains well-positioned in terms of energy security and fuel availability. Speaking to NDTV, Puri said India is currently purchasing significantly more crude oil from Russia compared with November last year and has successfully diversified its sourcing strategy by importing crude from as many as 41 countries. The minister stressed that the country's energy requirements remain adequately met despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Puri credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring both the availability and affordability of fuel for Indian consumers. ALSO READ: ' Avoid Travel To Iran': Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Fresh Advisory He noted that the government has consistently prioritised shielding citizens from the impact of g...

Video: Salim Kumar's Son Confronts Paparazzi At Father's Funeral

The funeral of National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar was held with full State honours at his residence in North Paravur, Ernakulam district, Kerala, on Sunday. Amid the sombre atmosphere, Salim Kumar's eldest son, Chandu, was seen visibly upset as large crowds and media personnel surrounded the residence. Videos circulating on social media show Chandu reportedly raising his voice at photographers and videographers, urging them to step back and allow the family enough space to pay their final respects in peace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sooraj Kalliyoor (@ac_media_tvm) The emotional moment unfolded as relatives and close friends gathered around the actor's mortal remains. With the area becoming increasingly crowded due to the presence of media and onlookers, Chandu appeared frustrated and repeatedly asked those carrying cameras to move away from the immediate vicinity of the family. A...

PM Modi Meets EAC Members, Discusses Measures To Boost Economic Growth Amid Global Turmoil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting with the members of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the prime minister and discussed a plethora of ideas and measures to bolster India's economic growth amid global turmoil. The prime minister and the EAC-PM members discussed various ideas and measures to further boost India's economic growth in times of global turmoil, they said. The members also gave their assessment of the impact of the West Asia conflict on India and the world. West Asia Conflict's Potential Impact Ever since the war in West Asia began, economies around the world have felt adverse impacts in various aspects; be it energy prices spiralling out of control, restriction to air spaces, or security threats. Additionally, conflict and military escalation threatens to push 2.5 million people in India into poverty and the country is projected to experience some loss in its human development progress, according to estimates and projectio...

Box Office: Peddi Hits The Ball Out Of The Park With A Rs 100 Crore Opening

Ram Charan–Janhvi Kapoor's Peddi smashed the box office with a clean century on its opening day. With a worldwide gross of Rs 112.49 crore, Ram Charan re-established his brand value as one of the biggest Telugu superstars. After the Game Changer debacle, Peddi became Ram Charan's second-highest opener after SS Rajamouli's RRR (2022). Breaking down the numbers In the domestic market, Peddi earned Rs 51 crore (net) across 12,412 shows, according to Sacnilk. This brings total India gross collections to Rs 82.49 crore and total India net collections to Rs 69.50 crore so far. Overseas, the film has grossed Rs 30.00 crore, pushing its total worldwide gross to Rs 112.49 crore. The film earned Rs 18.50 crore from paid previews. The contribution of the Telugu market to the opening-day numbers is Rs 47.20 crore, with Hindi adding Rs 3 crore to the total. Footfall gradually increased after strong word of mouth across the day, registering 76.69% attendance in night sh...

'Gullak' Season 5 OTT Release: Date, Time, Plot, Cast, Where To Watch

The Mishra family is ready to open the doors of Mishra Nivas once again. After winning audiences over with its simple storytelling, relatable characters and slice-of-life moments, Gullak is returning for a fifth season that promises more laughter, family drama and emotional twists. The newly released trailer revisits the familiar world of Mishra Nivas, bringing back the everyday moments and middle-class charm that define the series. While a renovated home and new additions like Wi-Fi hint at changing times, the show's focus on family bonds, conversations and daily struggles remains unchanged. What happened in Season 4? Season 5 arrives after an emotional fourth season that explored the changing dynamics within the Mishra household. The previous season saw Aman navigating the challenges of growing up, while his elder brother Annu finally achieved a breakthrough in his professional life after facing several setbacks. What To Expect From Season 5? Season 5 continues to follo...

Nifty, Sensex Down 1%, All Sectors In Red: Three Reasons Why Market Is Falling

Domestic equities are trading lower on Wednesday, tracking weak global cues, and lingering geopolitical tensions. Benchmark indices are in the negative territory, with selling pressure visible across sectors. Nifty fell as much as 1.41% to 23,151, whereas Sensex fell 1.55% to 73,492.6 intraday. At 1:38 pm, Nifty is down 0.59% at 23,344.4, and Sensex is down 0.67% at 74,150.22.. The pressure comes on the back of gaining crude prices, and volatile IT stocks. All sectors were trading in the red, with losses led by IT, which remained 3.61% down during early trade, followed by Realty, Media, and PSU Bank. The broader market is also facing pressure with the Nifty Smallcap 250 falling almost 0.54%, and the Nifty Midcap 150 dropping about 0.74%. Here's three reasons why markets are crashing on Wednesday: US-Iran War Uncertainty On June 3, US Central Command said U.S. forces defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones amid attempted attacks acr...

Sooryavanshi Not Greatest Ever MVP In A Season, IPL Experts Explain Why

IPL experts Ambati Rayudu , Aaron Finch, and Tom Moody thoroughly enjoyed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's blitz in the 2026 season but still refused to give his performance the status of the MVP (Most Valuable Player). The 15-year-old batter left everyone spell-bound with his powerful performance, amassing 776 runs in 16 matches for Rajasthan Royals. Apart from being the leading run-scorer of the tournament, Sooryavanshi also bagged sveral awards, including the most number of sixes (72). While the Bihar-born batters continues to receives heartfelt praises from all over the world, IPL experts still rated Sunil Narine 's performance Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024 as the greatest. The former West Indies all-rounder was at his absolute best in the 2024 season, scoring 488 runs at a strike rate of 181 and also scalped 17 wickets, playing a pivotal in KKR's third title win. Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, the experts trio acknowledged Sooryavanshi's extraordinary talent but still consi...

Shoaib Ibrahim's Father Taken Off Ventilator After Brain Surgery

TV actor Shoaib Ibrahim has shared a fresh update on his father's health, a week after he was hospitalised following a brain haemorrhage. In a recent vlog, Shoaib said that his father's condition has improved. He revealed that doctors had earlier placed him on ventilator support due to several medical concerns, but it has now been removed. He also added that his father is conscious and has started responding to him, indicating a positive recovery. Details Shoaib said in his vlog, "I brought my father to the hospital last Sunday. After that, his surgery was delayed for 3-4 days because he was on blood thinners. Finally, he underwent surgery on Wednesday, and it went well. Since then, he has started responding. Earlier, he wasn't reacting at all." "Over the past few days, my father's heart rate had increased and his blood pressure was also fluctuating. He was unable to swallow properly, so he was placed on a ventilator as a precautionary measure. How...

"If I Speak About Him...": RCB Captain Sums Up What Makes Kohli An Icon

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar on Sunday said Virat Kohli is "used to doing great things" and his presence in the dressing room was invaluable after they won their second successive Indian Premier League title. The 37-year-old Kohli anchored Bengaluru's chase of 156 against Gujarat Titans in the final with an unbeaten 75 to steer the team home with two overs to spare in Ahmedabad. Bengaluru and Kohli, who finished the season with 675 runs including one ton and five half-centuries, have dominated the T20 tournament since they won their first IPL crown at the 18th attempt last year. "If I speak about Virat Kohli, I don't have words to explain him. He is used to doing great things," Patidar told reporters. "He is a great player, everyone knows him - the way he bats. We all have an opportunity to learn from him on and off the field. We spend lot of time with him and try to learn whatever he says, regarding cricket or anything else....