Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
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The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the month-long 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Operating under the theme "Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari," the campaign focuses on dietary diversity, protein intake, and fresh cooked meals for children and women.
Sandalwood superstar Dr. Shivarajkumar and actor-director Abishan Jeevinth have teamed up for a new film titled 'PICASSO'. National Award-winning filmmaker Rishab Shetty officially unveiled the first-look poster across social media platforms.
The 14th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA 2026) kicked off in Bengaluru, honoring top talent across South Indian film industries. Actor-director Rishab Shetty won Best Actor in Kannada for 'Kantara: Chapter 1', while Teja Sajja and Aishwarya Rajesh bagged major honors for Telugu cinema.
Forest officials rescued five baby orangutans from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district, sparking an international wildlife trafficking investigation. Indonesian authorities are coordinating with Indian agencies for DNA verification and repatriation of the critically endangered apes.
Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj's upcoming feature 'Dorothy', starring Keerthy Suresh, earned a standing ovation during its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
Following a fatal building collapse at Satya Niketan in South Delhi that killed seven people, the Delhi High Court ordered an immediate city-wide inspection of all paying guest accommodations and hostels. Concurrently, the Supreme Court monitored regulatory enforcement and illegal construction practices across urban centers.
The upcoming horror thriller '418', presented by filmmaker Prashanth Neel and directed by debutant Kirtan Nadagouda, has received an 'A' certification from the Central Board of Film Certification. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 18, 2026.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that indigenous steel slag road technology cuts construction costs by 40 percent and lasts four times longer than traditional asphalt roads.
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal backed the decision to hold the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, questioning critics of the venue change from New Delhi.
Actor Nani revealed at a press event that his upcoming action thriller 'The Paradise' will hit theatres on September 24 without releasing a traditional trailer.
India has officially commenced hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, bringing together top heads of state and international delegations at Bharat Mandapam. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres are among the key figures attending the gathering.
Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower after sharp intraday losses driven by Brent crude oil surging past $108 per barrel. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising US bond yields weighed heavily on investor sentiment.