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Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ film gets streaming date

01

Aug

Entertainment

Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ film gets streaming date

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's latest concert film, 'Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live)', is set to make its streaming debut on Paramount+ in the US on August 6, following an 84-day theatrical run. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron and Eilish, the 3D concert film captures the singer's tour in support of her third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. The film was released in theatres on May 8 and has earned USD 10 million in the US and Canada, with its worldwide box office collection reaching USD 27 million to date. The…

Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Yash Vir Singh bronze in Commonwealth Games 2026; Rumesh Tharanga secures historic gold

01

Aug

By The Press Editor

Sports

Neeraj Chopra wins silver, Yash Vir Singh bronze in Commonwealth Games 2026; Rumesh Tharanga secures historic gold

Glasgow: India's Neeraj Chopra settled for the silver medal in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage produced a stunning 89.75m effort to clinch a historic gold. India, however, celebrated a double podium finish as Yash Vir Singh registered a personal best of 85.41m with his final attempt to claim bronze. Pathirage, the world leader coming into the competition, sealed victory with a massive 89 throw in the second round. Remarkably, it was his only valid attempt of the night, with the Sri Lankan fouling all his other throws. His winning effort proved enough to…

Asmita Dey wins historic gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asmita Dey wins historic gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

London: Judoka Asmita Dey on Friday scripted history and a historic gold medal for India in women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Scotland's Glasgow. With this, Dey became the first ever Indian to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Judo. 23-year-old Dey, who is from Tripura, defeated Heidi Quach of Canada to win her historic gold. Dey faced a tough contest from Quach and was on the backfoot after conceding a yuko before receiving a penalty, which allowed her opponent to take control of the match in the initial moments. However, she made…

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for making “fabricated” allegations in the Lok Sabha in violation of the House rules.

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Politics

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for making “fabricated” allegations in the Lok Sabha in violation of the House rules.

A day after submitting breach of privilege notice to the Speaker Om Birla, BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for making "fabricated" allegations in the Lok Sabha in violation of the House rules. He said he has submitted a notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking action against Gandhi.The former Union minister also accused the opposition parties of insulting the armed forces and the police, alleging that their leaders question military operations, level false allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah and use objectionable language in Parliament. Thakur…

Scenic monsoon bus trips in India: Beautiful routes that should be on every traveller’s bucket list |

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Scenic monsoon bus trips in India: Beautiful routes that should be on every traveller’s bucket list |

Scenic monsoon bus trips in India The monsoon season transforms India into a breathtaking landscape of mist-covered hills, lush green forests, rain-washed highways, and vibrant heritage destinations. From scenic coastal drives and tranquil hill escapes to culturally rich cities, the rainy season is the perfect time to experience some of the country's most picturesque routes. For travellers looking to enjoy these journeys in comfort, there are buses offering convenient connectivity across some of India's most beautiful destinations, making every monsoon trip relaxing, sustainable, and memorable.Bengaluru to Puducherry PuducherryThe Bengaluru to Puducherry route offers a refreshing journey through scenic countryside before…

Harsh Singh scripts history to win gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Sports

Harsh Singh scripts history to win gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi: India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Scotland's Glasgow continued to increase on Friday after judoka Harsh Singh won a gold for the country in men's 60 kg category. Singh defeated Australia's Joshua Katz to win this historic gold medal. Notably, his victory came just moments after Asmita Dey won a gold medal in women's 48 kg category, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach. With Singh's victory, India's gold medal tally at the ongoing Commonwealth Games has increased to six. 23-year-old Singh faced a tough contest from Katz in the beginning, but, he struck decisively with just 41…

Zoe Saldaña to receive Special Pardo honour at Locarno Film Fest

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Zoe Saldaña to receive Special Pardo honour at Locarno Film Fest

Actor Zoe Saldaña will be honoured with the Special Pardo (Special Leopard) award at the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, where she will also participate in a special public conversation on August 10. The festival organisers announced that Saldaña, known for her performances in 'Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Emilia Perez' and 'Lioness', will receive the prestigious honour during this year's event, which runs from August 5 to August 15. Italian musician Claudio Simonetti, best known for composing scores for cult horror classics such as 'Suspiria' and 'Dawn of the Dead', will also be recognised at the…

Healthcare stock trades near 52-week high as benchmark indices gain; YTD return is 95.99%

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Business

Healthcare stock trades near 52-week high as benchmark indices gain; YTD return is 95.99%

Mumbai: Shares of hospital chain Park Medi World Ltd surged over 8 per cent on Friday, July 31, 2026, as the stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded higher amid foreign fund inflows and a decline in crude oil prices. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 49.91 points to 77,970.95. Nifty added 28 points to 24,343.65. However, profit-taking in IT stocks confined the rally. Amid this, the stock opened in the green at Rs 282.95, a gain of Rs 3.85 or 1.37 per cent from the previous close of Rs 279.10 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in volume…

Banks to stay closed for these many days in August 2026, check full list of holidays released by RBI

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Business

Banks to stay closed for these many days in August 2026, check full list of holidays released by RBI

New Delhi: If you have any important banking work to attend to in August, be sure to check the holiday list before leaving home. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks will be closed for a total of 14 days in August 2026 across various states. This includes Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, as well as holidays for several regional and religious festivals. Therefore, it's best to plan your banking ahead of time. Banks will remain closed on these dates In August 2026, banks will be closed on August 2, 4, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16,…

Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal reach boxing final at CWG 2026, team India qualifies for mixed 4x400m relay final

31

Jul

By The Press Editor

Sports

Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal reach boxing final at CWG 2026, team India qualifies for mixed 4x400m relay final

New Delhi: The Indian contingent continues to soar high at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with boxers Preeti Pawar and Ankush Panghal reaching the final of their respective boxing events; another medal has been assured for India at the Games. World number three Preeti Pawar put forth a marvellous showing and made her way into the women’s 54kg final. She defeated Zambia’s Catherine Mwape with a 5-0 decision. While the opening round began with the two stars exchanging punches evenly, Pawar took command of the clash after the first few minutes. The five judges ended up awarding every single round to…