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Tom Holland gets a grand Mumbai welcome as Spider-Man fans put up quirky hoardings ahead of Brand New Day release

Tom Holland gets a grand Mumbai welcome as Spider-Man fans put up quirky hoardings ahead of Brand New Day release

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Tom Holland‘s visit to Mumbai has turned into a celebration for Spider-Man fans. As excitement builds for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the actor has received a warm welcome from fans in the city, who have gone the extra mile to make his arrival memorable with creative tributes. The actor is currently in Mumbai for the grand premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey along with Matt Damon and Nolan. Spider-Man fans give Tom Holland a grand welcome in Mumbai. Fans welcome Tom Holland with quirky Spider-Man hoardings Tom Holland is all set to return as the friendly neighbourhood superhero in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. With the film arriving in Indian cinemas on July 30, excitement among Marvel fans is at an all-time high. Adding to the buzz is Holland’s visit to Mumbai this weekend, giving fans another reason to celebrate. To make his visit even more memorable, Spider-Man fans have put up massive and quirky hoardings across different parts of Mumbai. Packed with humour and pop culture references, the posters are a fun tribute to both …

India unveils Commonwealth Games 2026 kit, accords grand send-off to athletes

India unveils Commonwealth Games 2026 kit, accords grand send-off to athletes

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday accorded a ceremonial send-off to the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 while unveiling the official ceremonial and competition kit for the Games in Glasgow. Held in New Delhi, the event was attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, IOA president P.T. Usha, British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, Chef de Mission Rohit Rajpal, Deputy Chef de Mission Ravi Bengani, athletes, coaches and support staff. India will send a 124-member contingent comprising able-bodied and para-athletes to the Games, scheduled from July 23 to August 2. The team will compete across 10 disciplines, including athletics, boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics, judo, cycling, lawn bowls, swimming and para sports. Team India kit unveiled ahead of Glasgow The official Team India kit, designed by Aaquib Wani and developed by JSW Sports, was also unveiled during the ceremony. Inspired by the theme “Invisible Trajectories”, the design reflects the movement and precision of athletes through graphic patterns representing their sporting journeys. Athletes showcased …

PM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta

PM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 7, 2026. Photo: X/@narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), marking the commencement of his official state visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties and strengthening strategic cooperation between the two nations. The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on Monday (July 6), launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet and a personal reception by the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport. Military fighter jets escorted the Prime Minister’s aircraft as it entered Indonesian airspace before he was formally received by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and greeted with a traditional cultural dance performance. This official visit to Indonesia, running from July 6 to 8 at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks his fourth journey to the Southeast Asian country. Crucially, this signifies the inaugural bilateral visit …

PM Modi begins 3-nation Indo-Pacific tour, lands to a grand welcome in Jakarta

PM Modi begins 3-nation Indo-Pacific tour, lands to a grand welcome in Jakarta

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday at the start of a three-nation tour that will also take him to Australia and New Zealand and is focused on enhancing cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, defence, technology and critical minerals with India’s key partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on his arrival in Jakarta. (@MEAIndia via PTI Photo) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received Modi on his arrival in Jakarta, along with four ministers as a special gesture. Modi’s special aircraft was escorted by F-16 and Su-30 combat jets of the Indonesian Air Force when it entered the country’s airspace, reflecting the growing defence and security cooperation between the two sides. The visit comes at a time when the US is rebalancing its ties with China, whose assertive actions continue to be a concern across the Indo-Pacific, and key players in the region are hedging to ensure the diversity and resilience of supply chains and to overcome dependence on Beijing. The visit will …

Praggnanandhaa ends Grand Chess Tour Rapid Section as joint leader

Praggnanandhaa ends Grand Chess Tour Rapid Section as joint leader

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R Praggnanandhaa produced a flawless finish to the rapid section of the Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb, winning all three of his games on Saturday to move into a share of the lead alongside France’s Alireza Firouzja. After trailing the frontrunners at the end of the second day, the Indian Grandmaster completed a remarkable comeback by defeating Croatia’s Ivan Saric, Romania’s Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri in successive rounds. The three victories lifted Praggnanandhaa to 12 points, level with Firouzja heading into the blitz phase of the tournament. While Praggnanandhaa surged to the top, reigning world champion D Gukesh slipped slightly in the standings after drawing all three of his games against Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Vincent Keymer and Firouzja. He ended the rapid section with 10 points, tied with Keymer in fifth place. Three straight wins put Praggnanandhaa back in title race Praggnanandhaa began the day by outplaying Saric with the black pieces in a Caro-Kann Defence before dismantling Deac in an attacking display from the Petroff Defence. His final-round victory over Giri was …

Gukesh climbs to joint second at Grand Chess Tour Zagreb

Gukesh climbs to joint second at Grand Chess Tour Zagreb

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World champion D Gukesh recovered from an early setback to finish the second day of the Grand Chess Tour’s Zagreb leg in joint second place after six rounds of the rapid event on Friday. The Indian Grandmaster defeated Dutch player Anish Giri in the final game of the day, taking his tally to seven points. He now shares second place with Germany’s Vincent Keymer, France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Romania’s Bogdan-Daniel Deac. Alireza Firouzja continued to dominate the field, extending his lead to 10 points from a possible 12. The French Grandmaster holds a three-point advantage over the chasing pack heading into the final three rounds of the rapid section. Gukesh recovers after opening loss Gukesh’s day began with a defeat to Bogdan-Daniel Deac but the reigning world champion responded strongly by beating Jorden van Foreest before overcoming Giri in the final round. Facing Giri with the white pieces, Gukesh opted for the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation and gradually built a strong attack. The Indian capitalised on his opponent’s inaccuracies, won material and converted the advantage …

What time will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exchange vows? Timeline of their grand MSG wedding

What time will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exchange vows? Timeline of their grand MSG wedding

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The countdown clock is ticking down to zero. With Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported Madison Square Garden wedding just a day away, the finer details of their big day are finally coming into focus, from when the first guests will walk through the doors, to the exact moment the couple are expected to say “I do”. Here is everything we know. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to exchange vows at Madison Square Garden on July 3. (Instagram) What time will the ceremony happen? As per Page Six, the wedding day will last over 10 hours. Guests will start arriving at 3:30pm, with cocktail hour beginning at 4pm on the sixth-floor concourse. The ceremony will then start at 5:30pm on the arena floor. The arena floor is reportedly being turned into a fairy-tale garden complete with a castle. The reception will kick off at 6:30pm and is expected to end at 2am. Over 1,000 guests are expected at the wedding on Friday, July 3. The wedding will be preceded by a rehearsal dinner …

No grand reception for Aamir Khan: Actor to marry Gauri Spratt at home on Sunday | Bollywood News

No grand reception for Aamir Khan: Actor to marry Gauri Spratt at home on Sunday | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJul 2, 2026 05:46 PM IST Aamir Khan is all set to marry for the third time this month. The actor will tie the knot with girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5. However, do not expect him to throw a lavish bash with the who’s who of the Hindi film industry invited, like he did recently for the 25th anniversary of Aamir Khan Productions, which commenced its operations with Ashutosh Gowariker’s 2001 seminal period sports drama Lagaan. Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt’s intimate wedding ceremony Aamir Khan plans to make his third wedding all about simplicity and intimacy. SCREEN has learn that the actor and Gauri will register their wedding at the actor’s Bandra home in Mumbai. They’ll mark the occasion with a small wedding ceremony in the first half of the day. Only family members and close friends of the couple are expected to attend the intimate affair. What will make the occasion extra special and emotional is the fact that all their four children from their respective previous marriages will be actively …

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi And Yash To Attend Ramayana’s Grand Dubai Premiere ?

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi And Yash To Attend Ramayana’s Grand Dubai Premiere ?

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Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic, Ramayana, continues to generate buzz well before its theatrical release. With an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey, the film has become one of the most talked-about releases of 2026. Recent reports indicate that the makers are now reviving plans for an international premiere, a move that had previously been shelved.   According to reports, the makers are actively exploring the possibility of hosting a large-scale launch event in the UAE, with Dubai emerging as the preferred destination. Earlier this year, this proposal was paused due to geopolitical tensions across West Asia. However, with the situation believed to have stabilized after recent diplomatic developments, discussions on this international event have resumed. Inside the production, the potential event is being referred to as the Desert Premiere with October 28 currently being considered as the tentative date. Preparations have reportedly started, and various venues across Dubai are being evaluated to host this high-profile occasion. If these plans materialize, the event is expected to feature the …

Can Jana Nayagan Give Thalapathy Vijay A Grand Farewell By Unleashing The 2000 Crore Milestone Post-COVID?

Can Jana Nayagan Give Thalapathy Vijay A Grand Farewell By Unleashing The 2000 Crore Milestone Post-COVID?

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Box Office: Can Jana Nayagan Help Thalapathy Vijay Achieve A Historic 2000 Crore Milestone Post-COVID? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Jana Nayagan is in a peculiar situation right now. There is still no official clarity on whether Thalapathy Vijay’s swansong will actually release in cinemas, given the censor delays, an indefinite postponement, and the film surfacing online ahead of any official release. But here is the thing: if Jana Nayagan does make it to theatres, the Kollywood superstar will have a shot at a major box office milestone in the post-COVID era. It was revealed long back that Jana Nayagan would be Vijay’s farewell to cinema as he stepped into full-time politics. Now, the upcoming magnum opus has become a hot property as Vijay has become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. This makes the theatrical release of the film not just a film event, but arguably the biggest emotional occasion in Kollywood’s recent memory, a final send-off for one of Tamil cinema’s all-time greats. Theatrical clarity is still awaited, but the buzz is …