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Pushback from smartphone makers: Centre drops Aadhaar app pre-install plan — report | Meta eyes first wave of layoffs on May 20: Report | TCS breaks silence on Nida Khan: ‘No HR role, no power’ in Nashik case | ‘Panic reaction’: Rahul Gandhi on women’s bill, says PM Modi ‘wants to send a message’ | Adani Group shares rise as Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest, overtakes Mukesh Ambani | TCS Nashik ‘conversion’ case accused seeks anticipatory bail citing pregnancy | IT raids TMC candidate Debasish Kumar’s premises ahead of Bengal polls | Bengal SIR: Supreme Court allows voters restored by tribunal till April 21 and 27 to vote | 'Women won't spare you': PM Modi warns Opposition over resistance to quota bill | Vijay booked in 3 cases over poll code violation ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Good news on the way! Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce second pregnancy

Apr 19, 2026, at 11:42 am

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second child together. The couple shared the announcement on Sunday through a joint post on Instagram.

Vijay Deverakonda joins hands with ‘Hi Nanna’ director Shouryuv for new film

Apr 18, 2026, at 03:28 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: Actor-producer Vijay Deverakonda on Saturday announced his upcoming film, teaming up with filmmaker Shouryuv.

Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal dies after battle with cancer

Apr 18, 2026, at 03:02 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Malayalam actor Siddharth Venugopal passed away on Saturday after a prolonged illness at the age of 41, media reports said.

‘She has earned it’: Kangana Ranaut backs Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand

Apr 17, 2026, at 04:52 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor and MP Kangana Ranaut has backed Deepika Padukone’s demand for an eight-hour work shift, saying the superstar has “earned” the right to make such a choice.

Love & War: Bhansali’s film with Ranbir, Alia, Vicky set for Jan 21, 2027 release

Apr 17, 2026, at 03:40 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Eminent filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War is set to hit theatres on January 21, 2027, the makers announced on Friday.

‘I believe in Islam and Sanatan Dharma’: ‘Bade Acche Lagte Hain’ actor Chahatt Khanna denies forced conversion

Apr 17, 2026, at 01:10 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Chahatt Khanna, best known for her roles in Bade Acche Lagte Hain and Qubool Hai, has opened up about her religious beliefs, conversion, and return to Sanatan Dharma, reflecting on her past choices.

Ranbir Kapoor in TIME 100, the lone Indian actor on prestigious list

Apr 16, 2026, at 08:48 pm

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has been named among this year’s TIME 100, becoming the only Indian actor to feature on the influential global roster. 

Naga Chaitanya drops major update on ‘Vrushakarma’ shoot progress

Apr 16, 2026, at 06:12 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: Telugu superstar Naga Chaitanya’s fans have reasons to cheer as the actor shared a key update about his upcoming film Vrushakarma.

Lenin: Akhil Akkineni, Bhagyashri Borse sizzle in ‘Yetta Yetta’ with electrifying chemistry

Apr 16, 2026, at 05:54 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: The romance took over the screens when 'Yetta Yetta', the second single from upcoming Telugu film Lenin, was unveiled by the makers on Thursday.

Taylor Swift celebrates Dakota Johnson's TIME100 honour; calls her 'refreshingly honest'

Apr 16, 2026, at 04:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Pop star Taylor Swift has joined the celebrations after Hollywood actor Dakota Johnson was named in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026, penning a special note for the Materialists star.

Bengali actor Vikram Chatterjee turns producer for Zee5’s Taarkata

Apr 15, 2026, at 11:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The first poster of the much-anticipated Bangla Zee5 series Taarkata, directed by Samik Roy Choudhury, has been unveiled.

Treasure, mystery and Sundarbans danger! ‘Saptadingar Guptodhon’ teaser drops on Poila Boishakh

Apr 15, 2026, at 11:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers of upcoming Bengali film Saptadingar Guptodhon unveiled the teaser on Wednesday coinciding with Poila Boishakh or Bengali New Year.

Dacoit: Authenticity was the priority, says Adivi Sesh

Apr 15, 2026, at 03:38 pm

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer Dacoit: A Love Story has received a positive response from audiences in the initial days since its release on April 10, 2026. During the film’s promotional campaign, Sesh—who also contributed to the screenplay and storytelling—spoke about his on-set experience, casting choices, and the rationale behind making the film as bilingual. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks him...

JioHotstar becomes India’s exclusive home for HBO Max — ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Game of Thrones’ and more now in one place

Apr 15, 2026, at 03:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: JioHotstar and Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a partnership expansion that brings HBO Max to India on JioHotstar, establishing the platform as the exclusive home for HBO Max in the market.

‘She gifted me the soundtrack to my success’: Zeenat Aman mourns Asha Bhosle; recalls her unmatched professionalism

Apr 14, 2026, at 12:40 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: “One could perhaps say, Asha ji gifted me the soundtrack to my success,” said veteran actress Zeenat Aman as she paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 92.

Nation bids tearful goodbye: Asha Bhosle cremated with full state honours in Mumbai

Apr 13, 2026, at 10:58 pm

India bid an emotional farewell to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who was cremated in Mumbai on Monday with full state honours.

'In immense grief': Amitabh Bachchan mourns Asha Bhosle's demise; calls her voice 'immortal'

Apr 13, 2026, at 03:42 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Condolences continue to pour in following the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, with acting icon Amitabh Bachchan expressing his grief in a heartfelt blog post on Monday.

PDA at Coachella: Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau turn Justin Bieber concert into date night

Apr 13, 2026, at 01:47 pm

Indio (California)/IBNS: Love was in the air at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned the concert into a date night during a performance headlined by Justin Bieber.

Did you know? Asha Bhosle sang for a Pakistani film — Sargam

Apr 13, 2026, at 10:47 am

Indian singing legend Asha Bhosle, who died in a Mumbai hospital on Sunday, lent her voice for a Pakistani movie named Sargam, a film that featured  Adnan Sami and Zeba Bakhtiar.

'Her voice will live forever’: SRK, Akshay lead tributes to Asha Bhosle

Apr 12, 2026, at 05:26 pm

Celebrities across India have come together to mourn the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, a towering figure in the country’s film and music industry. She was 92.

Jackson family, fans attend Berlin premiere of ‘Michael’ biopic

Apr 12, 2026, at 05:22 pm

Berlin: Members of Michael Jackson’s family joined fans in Berlin on Friday for the international premiere of the biopic “Michael".

Asha Bhosle: The Voice That India Danced To, Wept With, and Could Never Get Enough Of

Apr 12, 2026, at 01:34 pm

Winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2000), the Padma Vibhushan (2008), and seven Filmfare Awards. 12,500 songs. One voice. From cabaret to ghazal, from heartbreak to disco, she sang everything India felt but could not articulate. There will never be another. An IBNS tribute to Asha Bhosle (1933-2026) — singer, actor, restaurateur, grandmother, and the most recorded artist in human history. 

India’s legendary voice falls silent: Asha Bhosle dies at 92

Apr 12, 2026, at 01:09 pm

Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined generations of Indian cinema music, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai.

Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright is expecting her second child, posts a heart-warming post on Instagram

Apr 11, 2026, at 05:33 pm

Harry Potter actor Bonnie Wright, Ginny Weasley in all eight movies of the film franchise, is expecting her second child with Andrew Lococo.

How Taylor Swift's Reputation concert film influenced Anne Hathaway's Mother Mary

Apr 11, 2026, at 04:01 pm

Los Angeles/IBNS: Pop star Taylor Swift has had a virtual influence on Hollywood actor Anne Hathaway’s upcoming film Mother Mary.

Ranveer Singh visits RSS HQ amid Dhurandhar 2 success, triggers speculation

Apr 11, 2026, at 02:40 pm

Nagpur/IBNS: Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, currently riding high on the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, made a surprise visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur on Friday, media reports said.

'Not an accident': Kamal Haasan calls Jana Nayagan leak 'a systemic failure'

Apr 11, 2026, at 01:09 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Piracy of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan has triggered a storm, with Kamal Haasan refusing to treat the leak as an “accident.”

‘A dog’s tail stays crooked’: Mukesh Khanna slams Samay Raina over ‘Shaktimaan’ joke in comeback video

Apr 11, 2026, at 10:48 am

Mumbai/IBNS: YouTuber Samay Raina’s comeback video ‘Still Alive’ has sparked fresh controversy after the stand-up comedian cracked a joke on India’s cult television superhero Shaktimaan.

‘Mercy’ trailer sparks conversation around passive euthanasia, film set to release on April 24

Apr 11, 2026, at 12:12 am

Following an acclaimed journey across international film festivals, award winning film Mercy is now set to come closer to home.

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan leaked online amid certification delay

Apr 10, 2026, at 12:34 pm

Chennai/IBNS: The makers of Jana Nayagan, actor-politician Vijay’s upcoming film, have suffered a major setback after key scenes from the film were leaked online, according to media reports.