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Mahavatar Narsimha Review: ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ has come to beat Saiyara at the box office; know how it fared on the first day at the box office

For the past few days, there has been a buzz in the theaters and the box office about the Bollywood film Saiyara. But now South cinema’s latest film, Mahavatar Narsimha, has come to beat it at the box office. Mahavatar Narsimha, which has been in the news for a long time, has been released in theaters. Ashwin Kumar’s mythological animated ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ has used VFX so heavily that the interest in watching the mythological story will increase. Captivating at its core, this cinematic masterpiece is richly woven with the timeless wisdom of the Vishnu Purana, the fierce legends of the Narasimha Purana, and the divine essence of the Shrimad Bhagwat Purana, bringing ancient scriptures to life like never before. Since childhood, we all have been listening to the stories of Narasimha Avatar. In the stories told by the elders, we have heard that Lord Vishnu took the Narasimha avatar to save the gods and the earth from the atrocities of the demon Hiranyakashyap. But the entertaining way in which director Ashwin Kumar has presented Indian culture and the incarnations of Lord Vishnu through an animated movie for the Gen Z audience is commendable. If you are fond of animated films and are interested in mythological stories, then you can watch this movie. Let’s know what is the box office collection of Mahavtar Narasimha on the opening day… Mahavtar Narasimha’s first-day box office collection Mahavtar Narasimha will be released on the big screen in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Making a great start at the box office, it earned Rs 2.29 crore in five languages on the first day itself. It earned a bumper amount of Rs 1.51 crore in Hindi, Rs 38 lakh in Telugu, Rs 7 lakh in Kannada, Rs 3 lakh in Malayalam, and Rs 2 lakh in the Tamil market on its opening day, Friday, July 25. Looking at this, it is now being estimated that its collection can increase even more on the weekend. People are liking the film very much because of its animation. An epic retelling of Lord Vishnu’s fierce and divine fourth incarnation, a tale where cosmic power meets unwavering devotion. Even though you must have heard and read its story in your childhood, watching Lord Narasimha in animated form is a must. You must watch it with the whole family, and especially with children. After watching the film, it will seem as if you have seen the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It speaks of the triumph of light over darkness and gently nudges us to walk the path of love, stillness, and soul over chaos, envy, and desire.

Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025: Keeping Monday fast in Sawan, know what to eat and what not to eat during the fast

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The holy month of Sawan is going on, which started on 11th July this year and will end on 09th August. This year there will be a total of 4 Monday fasts in Sawan, in which 2 Monday fasts have passed so far and 2 are yet to come. Sawan Somwar fast is considered to be of special importance in Sanatan Dharma. In the month of Shravan, people do puja-path and fast for the whole month. At this time it is necessary to be careful in eating and drinking. Today we will tell you when to break the Sawan Somwar fast and what to eat and what not to eat. Let’s know… What should be eaten during the fast? Food is not consumed in Shravan fast, but fruits can be eaten. On this day, along with offering Belpatra on Shivling, you can also consume it. Along with this, you can also eat Rajgira Paratha in the fast of Monday of Shravan. It is light and tasty and is eaten with curd or chutney. Apart from this, Sabudana, Makhana, Arrowroot, and Buckwheat are also eaten during fasting. Paratha, Khichdi, and Halwa are prepared from these. Now talking about the rules of breaking the fast, it is considered best to break this fast in the evening. After listening to the story of Sawan Monday fast, eat sweet food. Then worship Lord Shiva early in the morning the next day and complete the fast by giving donations, etc., as per your capacity. What should not be eaten during the fast? Salt is not consumed in this fast. You should keep the fast by taking only fruits. Do not eat coconut in this fast, even by mistake. Also do not consume any tamasic things. Follow a satvik diet so that both the body and mind get peace. Alcohol should not be consumed during the days of Sawan and Monday fast. Its consumption is considered forbidden these days. Apart from this, do not eat food repeatedly during this fast. Food is eaten only once in this fast. Bhole will be pleased with faith and devotion If you are not able to keep the Sawan Monday fast for some reason, then it is not at all that you will not get the blessings of Bholenath. Bhole Baba sees more faith than fasting. By keeping faith in your mind, you can please Bholenath by offering only a pot of pure water on Shivling or by mental chanting. Because only devotion done with a true heart reaches God.

Russia: 48 people died in Russian plane crash; PM Modi expressed grief

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An AN-24 passenger plane crashed while en route from Blagoveshchensk city to Tynda, near the China border in Russia. Tragically, none of the 48 people on board survived the accident. It is not yet known what the reason for the plane crash was. According to the information, as soon as the plane reached near Tinda, it lost contact with the radar. After losing contact, rescue teams found its burning wreckage in a mountainous area, amidst dense forests. According to Russian media reports, the AN-24 plane caught fire mid-air and soon disappeared from radar. Rescue helicopters later located the charred remains of the aircraft in a remote mountainous region. The AN-24 aircraft was carrying a total of 49 individuals, which included 5 children and 6 crew members. As per media reports, the crash claimed the lives of everyone on board, with no survivors found at the site. Crash after losing contact It is not yet known what caused the plane to crash. However, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported that the weather in the area was very bad at the time of the crash. At the same time, some agencies revealed that the plane was more than 50 years old. Pictures related to this accident are becoming very viral on social media. Officials said that it took a long time for rescue workers to reach the accident site. This accident once again raises questions on aircraft safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the tragic accident. PM Modi expressed grief over the accident Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a message shared on his official social media handle ‘X,’ expressed deep sorrow over the tragic plane crash in Russia. In a heartfelt message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic plane crash in Russia. He said, “The loss of precious lives in this heartbreaking incident is truly devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families in this moment of immense pain.” He further added, “India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Russia, extending We offer our deepest condolences and extend our steadfast support in this time of immense sorrow and loss.

Jhalawar School Accident: Major accident in Rajasthan, roof of government school collapsed, 4 dead, many seriously injured, including teachers

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A major accident took place in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. While the children were engaged in morning prayers around 7:30 AM, the roof of the school building suddenly collapsed. 4 children died due to the collapse of the school roof, and many children are feared to be buried. This incident is from Piplodi village of the Dangi Pura police station area. As soon as the information about the accident was received, there was panic among the people of the village. Police and administrative officials also arrived at the scene. All the injured were immediately admitted to the hospital and are currently undergoing treatment. Several individuals are reported to be in critical condition. According to reports, this accident happened on Friday morning at around 8:30 am, shortly after the school started. It is being said that this school is very old. There was heavy rain in the area in the last few days. After this, there was dampness in the school building. Even after the building was old, it was not repaired. Due to which this accident happened. Police statement While talking to the media, Jhalawar SP Amit Kumar said that so far 3-4 children have been confirmed dead and 17 injured. The debris is being removed, and rescue work is going on. Let us tell you that immediately after the incident, the work of removing debris with JCB was started for relief work. Along with this, the local people are also engaged in removing the debris with mutual cooperation so that the children can be taken out as soon as possible. SP Amit Kumar further said that the state government has taken this accident seriously. The district administration and the education department have been ordered to investigate immediately. Along with this, the condition of the school building and the negligence in construction will also be investigated. Negligence will not be tolerated Education Minister Madan Dilawar has also expressed deep sorrow over the incident involving the collapse of the government school roof. The education minister said that all possible help will be given to the affected children and family members. He also clarified that a high-level investigation will be conducted into the incident. Along with this, strict action will be taken against whoever is found guilty. The minister also said that such negligence will not be tolerated at all. The education department is fully committed to the safety of children. Let us tell you that this is the third such incident in Rajasthan. First, in February, 3 children died due to the collapse of the roof of a water tank in Bikaner. Second, a child died due to the collapse of a school wall in Chohtan, Barmer. Thirdly, several children and teachers were reported injured this morning following the collapse of the roof of a government school in Piplodi village.

IND vs ENG: Good news for Team India, Rishabh Pant returns to the playing field

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In the ongoing Test match between India and England, wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant was injured while batting during the 68th over. The ball hit so hard that he was immediately taken for medical examination. Rishabh Pant looked very disappointed due to the injury. Pant was limping due to the injury and was not even able to stand properly. Looking at the injury he has suffered, it seemed that he would be able to play again in this Test. But there is relief news for Pant’s fans; BCCI gave a big update related to Pant’s injury. Rishabh Pant came out to bat The Board of Control for Cricket in India informed at 4 pm on Thursday that if needed, Pant would come out to bat on the second day of the fourth Test match against England. And just half an hour later, India needed it. Pant came on the field to bat. As soon as the fans came to know that Rishabh Pant was coming out to bat, the audience stood up and applauded him. Let us tell you that Rishabh Pant has scored 981 runs in 23 innings of 12 Test matches in England so far. The fourth test between India and England is being played in Manchester; now it will be very interesting to see how Pant shows his batting performance this time. England legends had prayed He had said”, “That day was in India’s name, but Pant’s injury is a big setback. Hopefully he will recover soon. Along with this, he said that Pant has shown amazing game in this series and this game needs him.” At the same time, England spinner Liam Dawson also gave a statement on Rishabh Pant’s injury. Talking to the media, he said that Rishabh Pant will not be able to play in this Test now. Dawson further said, ‘I hope he will be fine. The injury did not look right. My prayers are with him. He is a big player for India. I don’t think we will be able to see him playing in this Test match now.’ Along with this, former England bowler Stuart Broad also praised Pant and said, “It has been a great experience to watch Pant play and commentate about him. Pant is a very important player for world cricket. We hope that his injury is limited to swelling only and he will return soon.” Due to everyone’s prayers, God made Indian batsman Rishabh Pant healthy, and today once again he is showing his magic on the ground.

Can’t stay away from the phone? Adopt these easy methods for digital detox

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In the digital world, mobile phones have become an important part of our lives. Mobile phone addiction has dominated people to such an extent that it is becoming very difficult to stay away from it. But spending time on the screen continuously can cause problems like mental stress, eye fatigue, and sleep. Therefore, digital detox is very important in this digital age. Nowadays people are taking the help of digital detox to take a break from the phone. Digital detox means a period in which we distance ourselves from our electronic gadgets, such as mobile phones and social media, for some time. We should set aside a few hours a day for digital detox. For this, you have to adopt some habits that can help keep you away from the screen. You can adopt these easy measures to reduce your screen time; let’s tell you… Set no-screen time Set phone free time for digital detox. Every few hours, decide a time when you intentionally keep the phone away from yourself. Like at mealtime, 1 hour before sleeping, or as soon as you wake up in the morning. When you stay away from the phone for a few hours, you will feel that your mind feels light and calm. Instead of using the phone, start doing those activities that you like. But keep in mind that you should do only those activities in which the phone is not used. Things like reading a book, physical activity, spending time with nature, meditation, and spending time with loved ones can help in distraction. Keep notifications off The second easy way is to control notifications. There are many apps downloaded on the smartphone, which keep sending notifications again and again. Along with checking them, we start using the smartphone. In such a situation, go to the settings and turn off the notification option. By doing this, the habit of checking the phone again and again will gradually start decreasing. Take a break from social media The third easy way is to distance yourself from social media. Be it work, entertainment, or social connection, everything is connected to the phone. People today often spend hours browsing platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. To control this, you can use the device settings of the phone, where you can set a daily limit for each app. What will happen is that when the limit is reached, the app will close and you will be saved from scrolling again and again. This is also an effective way to take a healthy break from social media.

IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant out after injury, England veterans expressed concern

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In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England, wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant got injured while batting during the 68th over. Rishabh Pant sustained a painful blow to his foot while trying to reverse sweep a low full toss from Chris Woakes. The impact was so intense that he had to be taken off the field for immediate medical evaluation. Rishabh Pant looked very disappointed due to the injury. Pant was limping due to the injury and was not even able to stand properly. Looking at the injury he has suffered, it does not seem that he will be able to play again in this Test. England’s legends prayed for his recovery Former England captain and commentator Nasser Hussain expressed concern, saying, ‘India clearly had the upper hand today, but Pant’s injury has taken the shine off the victory. It’s a significant blow. Hopefully he will recover soon. Along with this, he said that Pant has shown amazing game in this series and this game needs him.” At the same time, England spinner Liam Dawson has also given a statement on Rishabh Pant’s injury. Talking to the media, he said that Rishabh Pant will not be able to play in this Test now. Dawson further said, ‘I hope he will be fine. The injury did not look good. My prayers are with him. He is a big player for India. I don’t think we will be able to see him playing in this Test match now.’ Along with this, former England bowler Stuart Broad also praised Pant and said, “It has been a great experience to watch Pant play and commentate about him. Pant is a very important player for world cricket. We hope that his injury is limited to only mild swelling and he will return to the field very soon. Pant’s excellent performance in the series Rishabh Pant has scored 981 runs in 23 innings of 12 Test matches in England so far. In such a situation, now Team India and fans would like Pant to be fully fit.Pant’s presence in the match is crucial, as he possesses the rare ability to turn the game around at any moment. But the question is that if Pant’s injury is serious and he is unable to return to the field in this Test, will Team India get a second batsman?

Ghaziabad Fraud: STF Dismantles Bogus Embassy Operation

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The STF unit in Ghaziabad has uncovered a shocking case involving an illegal embassy. The arrested accused was operating under the guise of representing countries that do not even exist on the world map, deceiving the public with fake diplomatic setups. Accused Harshvardhan Jain used to cheat common citizens and companies from his house with the help of vehicles with diplomatic number plates, foreign flags, and fake documents. On the basis of secret information, STF raided Harshvardhan Jain’s bungalow late at night on 22 July. Police arrested the accused fraud from there. During the arrest of the accused, 4 luxury vehicles with diplomatic number plates parked outside the bungalow, flags of different countries, and many fake documents, including a large amount of cash, were recovered. In an attempt to portray himself as an influential and well-connected individual, accused Harshvardhan Jain circulated digitally altered photographs showing him alongside the Prime Minister, the President, and other notable figures. These manipulated images were prominently displayed on his social media accounts, helping him fabricate an image of legitimacy and authority. His carefully crafted online presence played a crucial role in deceiving people and earning their trust for fraudulent gains. This is how he was earning a lot of money Harshvardhan’s main job was to send people abroad in the name of getting them jobs in private companies, and he used to take a huge amount in return. STF believes that this case is not limited to fraud, but it may also be linked to money laundering, intelligence leaks, and cybercrime. Let us tell you that 44 lakh 70 thousand cash has been recovered from this fake embassy. Along with this, it has also been found in the investigation that Harsh Vardhan was also in contact with Chandraswami and Adnan Khagoshi, who are international arms dealers. According to the police, the accused, Harshvardhan Jain, has done a BBA from Ghaziabad and an MBA from London. After this, Harshvardhan came in contact with international arms dealer Chandraswami in the year 2000. From here he made his reach to many arms dealers, and after this he started doing fraud and brokerage at the international level. An FIR was registered, and investigation of the case continues. Police have registered a case in connection with the fake embassy operation. An FIR has been filed at the Kavinagar Police Station, and further legal action is currently in progress as authorities continue their investigation. The STF team is trying to find out who else is involved in this illegal business of Harsh Vardhan. Along with this, the police are also investigating how many people Harsh Vardhan has cheated so far and how much money has been transacted. How are fake embassies opened? Fake embassies are usually opened for cheating, issuing illegal visas/passports, or human trafficking. Such fake embassies mislead the common people and create an atmosphere like a real embassy and issue fake documents to them by taking a huge amount of money. Be cautious of such people.

Payal Malik Apologizes After Maa Kali Avatar Sparks Backlash

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YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant Armaan Malik’s first wife, Payal Malik, has gotten into a controversy over her video. Armaan Malik and his wives often remain in the headlines on social media with their vlogs. Payal Malik has once again found herself at the center of controversy. Actually, recently Payal Malik had shot a video wearing Maa Kali’s getup. Which went quite viral on social media. However, many perceived it as a disrespect towards religious sentiments. Many religious organizations, including Shiv Sena Hind, objected and called it an insult to Hindu sentiments. The controversy grew so much that Payal Malik went to Kali Mata Temple in Patiala, Punjab, on July 20 and apologized publicly. Payal says that she did not intend to hurt anyone’s feelings. Now she will never make such a mistake again. Took the form of Maa Kali for her daughter At the Kali Mata Mandir in Patiala, Punjab, Payal Malik offered an apology, explaining that her daughter Tuba is a devoted follower of Maa Kali. Tuba is constantly seen taking her mother’s name in every moment. So I created this look to make her happy. Payal further said that ‘I had no wrong intentions in my mind, but now I realize my mistake.’ Along with this, Payal also said that shortly after uploading the video, I understood that this was not right, so I removed it immediately. Payal Malik cried after apologizing. In the apologizing video, it can be seen that Armaan Malik and Payal, along with their family, bowed their heads at Kali Mata Mandir in Patiala and apologized to the devotees of Maa Kali with folded hands. While apologizing, Payal became emotional and, while crying, said that she will never make any such video again, which hurts Sanatan Dharma. Along with this, after apologizing, Payal Malik served in the temple, cleaned the utensils of the langar, and also served food to all the devotees. Hindu organizations rejected the apology Even after Payal Malik issued an apology, Hindu organizations refused to accept it. They stated that the portrayal of Maa Bhadrakali in the video was misleading and disrespectful. Hindu organizations believe that there should be no apology for such an act. Let us tell you that after this incident, there is a demand to register an FIR against Payal in Mohali and Dhakoli of Punjab.

Delhi-NCR and Mumbai Soaked by Showers, Orange Alert in Effect

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Delhi-NCR: Early morning showers in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday led to flooded streets and major traffic delays for commuters. Key locations such as Noida, Press Enclave Road, and areas near Qutub Minar Metro Station experienced especially tough commuting conditions due to waterlogged streets. #WATCH | Traffic snarls at ITO amid heavy rain in the national capital of Delhi pic.twitter.com/uNYyW4U7UM — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2025 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed an orange alert on the region, indicating the likelihood of more showers throughout the day. This warning follows another episode of intense rainfall on Tuesday, which had already slowed traffic and caused disruptions in various parts of Delhi. Place Rainfall Recorded Safdarjung 8.8 mm Ridge (North Delhi) 22.4 mm Rajghat 22.2 mm Lodhi Road 14.2 mm Najafgarh 11 mm Pusa 13.5 mm Ayanagar 1.5 mm Palam 0.5 mm As of now, July has brought 136.3 mm of rainfall to Delhi, which remains lower than the typical July average of 209.7 mm. Most of this month’s rainfall has been in the light to moderate range, with heavy downpours yet to occur. Mumbai & Maharashtra Weather Update Heavy monsoon showers continue to drench Mumbai and nearby districts. The IMD has put out an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Palghar, warning residents to stay cautious. Persistent waterlogging has led Mumbai Traffic Police to temporarily close the Andheri Subway for public safety. IMD Rain Classifications Type Rainfall in last 24 hours(mm) Light Up to 15.5 mm in 24 hours Moderate 15.6–64.4 mm in 24 hours Heavy More than 64.4 mm in 24 hours