Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna’s Pushpa 2: The Rule Creates History, film grosses ₹279 crore Worldwide On Day 1
Pushpa 2: The Rule has made an explosive debut at the global box office, grossing ₹279.20 crore on its opening day. Released on December 5, with paid premieres on December 4, the film shattered multiple records, including the biggest opening in Indian cinema history, with ₹209 crore gross in India alone. It also became the first film to earn over ₹50 crore net in both Telugu and Hindi on the same day. Additionally, Pushpa 2 set new benchmarks for the biggest Hindi film opening and the largest overseas opening for an Indian film. With such massive numbers, the film is expected to cross ₹400 crore worldwide by its second day.
Farmers Halt Protest After Clashes with Police at Shambhu Border, Tear Gas Used
Farmers marching towards Delhi were met with resistance from Haryana Police, leading to several injuries among protesters, including leaders. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political) (SKM-NP) decided to recall the 101 farmers who had begun their foot march from the Shambhu border. The march was halted just a few meters away by barricades set up by authorities, citing a prohibitory order. The farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. As tensions rose, the Haryana government imposed restrictions, suspending mobile internet in 11 villages and deploying water cannons to prevent further escalation.
Chaos in Rajya Sabha: Currency Notes Found at Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s Seat
A controversy erupted in the Rajya Sabha on December 5 when Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced that a wad of currency notes, appearing to be Rs 500 notes, was found in seat 222, currently allotted to Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi. Singhvi denied any knowledge of the incident, stating that he had not heard about it until then and had left the Parliament building shortly after the House rose. The Opposition, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, criticized the premature naming of Singhvi before an investigation. Minister Kiran Rijiju called for an inquiry, while J.P. Nadda and Piyush Goyal pointed to past disruptions by the Opposition. The incident has sparked heated debates over the handling of the matter.
Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM for third time, Shinde and Pawar sworn in as deputy CM post
Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time today in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan, Mumbai. Joining him as deputy chief ministers were Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar. The event, attended by over 42,000 guests, including PM Narendra Modi, Bollywood celebrities, and top business figures, marked the formation of a new government after intense power-sharing discussions within the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition, which secured a commanding majority in the state assembly. Fadnavis’ return to the top post follows his previous terms, including a brief reappointment in 2019, and is expected to bring stability to Maharashtra’s political landscape.
Eknath Shinde Set to Serve as Maharashtra Deputy CM After Days of Uncertainty, Shiva Sena confirms
After days of uncertainty, Eknath Shinde has agreed to serve as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. The decision was announced by party leader Uday Samant on Thursday, following multiple rounds of discussions with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. Shinde had previously hesitated due to disagreements over portfolio demands, including the Home portfolio and the Assembly Speaker position for his party. The power-sharing agreement and portfolio distribution are still being finalized, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 5:30 pm today at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.
