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At least 13 killed as Russian drone strikes railway station in Ukraine | Ex-Bangladesh Air Force officer linked to Sheikh Hasina-fleeing clip found dead | At least 5 killed due to Cyclone Arnab in Andhra Pradesh | At least 30 killed in high-speed train collision in Spain, rescue ops underway | Dearness Allowance Hike: Cabinet approves 3% DA, DR increase from July 1 | Kolkata Police arrest ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen in Durga Puja pass scam case | Heavy rain lashes Andhra, Odisha as 'very severe' cyclone Arnab completes landfall | Congress draws a blank in 28 MLC seats in four states, suffers major setback in Karnataka | Kolkata shocker! 18-year-old, father and friend stripped, paraded naked after youth caught with 13-year-old; accused later marched shirtless by police | Bengal teen rape-murder case: Accused shot dead in police encounter during crime scene recreation

Priyanka Chopra's Rs 1.4 lakh red Karwa Chauth look turns heads, Nick Jonas' gesture wins hearts

Oct 30, 2026, at 10:12 pm

Priyanka celebrated the festival in Los Angeles, California, with Nick and their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. 

India's surprise horror hit 'Obsession' heads to OTT! Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan add their voices to Hindi version

Oct 30, 2026, at 12:07 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Curry Barker's supernatural horror film Obsession, which surprisingly drew large audiences to theatres in India, will premiere in its original English and Hindi versions on JioHotstar at 7 pm on Friday.

'I'll carry this shame forever': Janhvi Kapoor admits Peddi 'propagated sexual assault', takes 'ownership' of fiasco

Oct 29, 2026, at 02:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor has addressed the controversy surrounding her portrayal in director Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi, admitting that the film's narrative "propagate[d] sexual assault" and saying she would carry the "shame" of her involvement for the rest of her life.

Dune 3 final trailer out! Timothée Chalamet faces betrayal as Robert Pattinson plots against Emperor Paul

Oct 28, 2026, at 01:11 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: The final trailer for Dune: Part Three was released on Tuesday, offering a glimpse into a darker battle for power, betrayal and survival as director Denis Villeneuve prepares to conclude his epic science-fiction trilogy.

‘Qaatil nahi... Aashiq hoon’: Shah Rukh Khan’s fiery new King poster teases romance, action

Oct 27, 2026, at 11:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a striking new poster of his upcoming action entertainer King, offering a glimpse of his intense and fierce avatar in the much-awaited film.

Vijay-Rashmika move police over online trolling, fake claims linked to 'Koffee With Karan'

Oct 27, 2026, at 12:37 am

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have lodged a complaint with Cyberabad police, alleging that unidentified individuals were spreading misinformation about them on social media following their Koffee With Karan appearance.

Parineeti Chopra begins shooting for Mom Talks, Maa Ki Baat - Maa Ke Jazbaat Season 2

Oct 27, 2026, at 12:13 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The shoot for Season 2 of Mom Talks, Maa Ki Baat - Maa Ke Jazbaat has commenced, with Parineeti Chopra returning as the host.

‘I questioned if I belonged’: Bengali content creator Preeti Sarkar recalls audition trauma, appearance-based criticism and years of insecurity

Oct 27, 2026, at 12:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: From facing rejection while pursuing her acting dreams to confronting criticism over her appearance, Bengali content creator Preeti Sarkar’s journey has been marked by moments that tested her confidence but ultimately strengthened her resolve.

Sabyasachi Chowdhury, Payel De visit Thantania Kalibari to promote ‘Sadhak Bamakhyapa’

Oct 26, 2026, at 07:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actors Sabyasachi Chowdhury and Payel De on Monday visited Kolkata’s Thantania Kalibari to promote their upcoming Bengali film Sadhak Bamakhyapa, a spiritual drama centred on the life and devotion of the revered mystic associated with Tarapith in West Bengal.

‘What the FK is going on?’: Rashmika Mandanna hits back at trolls targeting Vijay Deverakonda, calls criticism ‘bullying dressed up as feminism’

Oct 26, 2026, at 03:41 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Rashmika Mandanna has responded with a lengthy note on social media after a section of netizens trolled her husband, actor Vijay Deverakonda, following a clip from an episode of Koffee With Karan that went viral online.

Ahaan Panday and Sharvari's first film together gets a title: Yash Raj Films announces ‘Beparwah’

Oct 26, 2026, at 02:06 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Yash Raj Films has announced the title of its upcoming romantic action-drama, Beparwah, starring Ahaan Panday and Sharvari.

‘I wouldn't have done it six-eight years ago’: Kriti Sanon reveals why she wore a bikini in ‘Cocktail 2’

Oct 26, 2026, at 11:56 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has opened up about her decision to wear a bikini for a sequence in her latest release, Cocktail 2, which co-starred Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.

‘I was ready to turn composer’: Srijit Mukherji on blending patriotism and music in Emperor vs Sarat Chandra

Oct 25, 2026, at 01:10 pm

In a conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, filmmaker Srijit Mukherji opens up about his decision to compose music for his recently released film Emperor vs Sarat Chandra, his creative journey beyond direction, and the film’s exploration of patriotism. He also discusses casting Tota Roy Chowdhury and why he believes Gen Z remains deeply connected to its cultural roots.

Love, violence and music: Aditya Roy Kapur and Tara Sutaria pair up for the first time

Oct 24, 2026, at 01:14 pm

Following the announcement of Aditya Roy Kapur coming on board for Bhushan Kumar’s much-awaited intense musical love story directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, the film has now found its leading lady.

After second motherhood, Deepika Padukone set to return to filming with SRK for ‘King’ mega song

Oct 24, 2026, at 10:56 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are set to shoot a grand song sequence for their upcoming Hindi film King in Mumbai on October 26, Variety reported.

‘I was dumbfounded’: Tota Roy Chowdhury on playing Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay in a ‘huge’ film

Oct 23, 2026, at 08:23 pm

Released during Durga Puja, Srijit Mukherji's Emperor vs Sarat Chandra brings literary icon Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s legacy to the big screen. In an exclusive conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, actor Tota Roy Chowdhury opens up about his initial reaction to the role, preparing to portray the celebrated author, and how the film hopes to connect younger audiences with their cultural heritage.

‘We’re planning something’: Rituparna Sengupta seeks Maa Kali’s blessings, hints at new project

Oct 23, 2026, at 08:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali superstar Rituparna Sengupta visited Kalighat Temple on Friday along with producer Amit Agarwal to seek the blessings of Goddess Kali ahead of her upcoming project.

‘Rashmika deserves better’: Vijay Deverakonda faces online criticism over marriage revelation on Koffee With Karan

Oct 23, 2026, at 01:52 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Vijay Deverakonda has faced online backlash following his appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9 alongside his wife, Rashmika Mandanna.

‘Specific threat-related inputs’: Delhi Police blocks Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi concert

Oct 22, 2026, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police has denied permission for singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s concert scheduled to be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30, media reports said.

‘Barbaad kare alfaz mere’: Ranbir Kapoor apologises for Dussehra gaffe in Kolkata

Oct 22, 2026, at 01:59 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for his slip of the tongue at a Dussehra event in Kolkata after his remark went viral on social media.

Netflix joins hands with hoichoi: 14 Bengali hits to stream in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu

Oct 22, 2026, at 11:51 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Netflix and hoichoi, the Bengali-first streaming platform and content studio, are joining forces for a first of its kind partnership to bring acclaimed series, new premieres, adaptations and fresh original stories to audiences across India.

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 screenings stopped in Canada just days after release, here’s why

Oct 21, 2026, at 03:26 pm

Ottawa/IBNS: The screening of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2, which has grossed over Rs. 540 crore worldwide, has been halted in Canada due to technical issues involving the film's distributors.

Sara Ali Khan gets emotional at Golden Temple, Ayushmann Khurrana by her side

Oct 21, 2026, at 01:59 pm

Amritsar/IBNS: Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan became emotional and broke down in tears during her visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

‘Devi Padukone Singh’: Deepika, Ranveer reveal younger daughter’s name with an adorable family picture

Oct 20, 2026, at 07:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have named their younger daughter Devi Padukone Singh.

Dakota Johnson, Machine Gun Kelly grow closer but 'aren’t ready to go official yet': 'They have same dry and dark sense of humour'

Oct 20, 2026, at 04:09 pm

Los Angeles/IBNS: Hollywood actor Dakota Johnson and singer Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, are reportedly growing closer but are not yet ready to make their relationship official, according to a report by PEOPLE.

'I don't mind saying sorry 1,000 times': Sonu Nigam apologises to Kannadigas over ‘Pahalgam’ remark amid concert ban demand

Oct 20, 2026, at 02:29 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Popular Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam has apologised to Kannadigas over his controversial ‘Pahalgam’ remark after pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) demanded that permission for his upcoming concert in Bengaluru be denied.

Film on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's disappearance, 'The Bose Files — Sach Ya Sazish', gets special screening in Kolkata

Oct 20, 2026, at 03:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A special screening of The Bose Files — Sach Ya Sazish, a feature film on the mystery surrounding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's disappearance, was held in Kolkata last week.

ZEE5's mythological horror series 'Shwetkali' returns for a second season, set in a mist-covered North Bengal village

Oct 20, 2026, at 03:25 am

Kolkata/IBNS: ZEE5's mythological horror series Shwetkali returns for a second season on October 23, moving the story to a mist-covered village in North Bengal, the cast and crew said on Monday.

Sourav Ganguly hosts Rajkummar Rao at Kolkata home for Durga Puja, takes actor pandal-hopping

Oct 19, 2026, at 11:55 pm

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated Durga Puja in the company of actor Rajkummar Rao and film producer Ankur Garg, welcoming the duo to his Kolkata residence on Mahashtami before taking them on a nostalgic pandal-hopping tour of the city.

Magenta saree, floral bun and jhumkas: Alia Bhatt's Durga Puja look is winning hearts

Oct 19, 2026, at 04:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt visited the North Bombay Durga Puja, popularly known as the Mukerji family puja, on Monday, soaking in the festive spirit of Navratri.