Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana took to social media to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha.”

Reflecting on the journey, he posted a video from the film and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to kickstart his career in such a special way. In his post, he mentioned that he could not have asked for a better way to enter films. The 'Bala' actor also shared his regret over missing the screening.

Tagging his co-star Bhumi Pednekar, who played the role of Sandhya in the movie, Ayushmann wrote, “Take me back to DLKH days.. Thank you for Prem’s transformation. Sandhya will always be the shining star! @bhumipednekar Missed the screening. Sigh. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to enter the films. My dearest @ayushmannk Thank you for being the best co actor/ friend. You are so so special as Prem. Could not have done it without you.”

Khurrana also reposted the YRF video celebrating the milestone. The post was captioned, “They fought, they fell, and they found love in the most unexpected way10 years later, the magic still remains! #10YearsOfDumLagaKeHaisha.” The actor also posted a heartfelt letter he wrote to himself, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and truly appreciating the present moment. For the caption, Ayushmann wrote, "A decade later, I write back to the one who dared to dream. #10YearsOfDLKH."

With growing independence and higher disposable incomes, women in India are increasingly coming to the housing market as convinced investors and 70 per cent women now prefer residential real estate for investment, a report showed on Thursday.

While women have always been the key decision-makers in the home buying process in India, they now increasingly make independent, individual property purchases, according to the latest Anarock ‘Consumer Sentiment Survey’ from H2 2024.

A significant majority of them (69 per cent) are end-users, though investors are not far behind.

“The survey finds the end-use-to-investment ratio for women homebuyers at 69:31 against 79:21 in the H2 2022 edition. Even more remarkable is their firm preference for housing over the other popular investment asset classes Indians gravitate to,” said Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Group.

The inter-state transmission system sector will see a capital expenditure (capex) of around Rs 1 lakh crore over financial years 2026 and 2027, primarily to support renewable energy evacuation, which is twice the capex of Rs 50,000 crore incurred between financial years 2024 and 2025, according to a Crisil report released on Thursday.

During the construction phase, transmission projects face multiple execution risks, including right of way (ROW), forest clearances, and supply chain issues. Nevertheless, credit profiles of developers remain supported by healthy cash flows and strong funding visibility, the report stated.

An analysis of three developers, estimated to account for 80-85 per cent of the expected capex, indicates as much.

In an unusual and tragic event, an elderly man was killed and several others were injured when a swarm of bees launched a fierce attack on them in Gura village of Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, officials said.

Gura village is located within the Vyohari police station area, 75 km from Shahdol district's headquarters.

According to sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when a villager was performing a 'havan' after returning from the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

The smoke rising from the havan apparently provoked the bees, sending them into a frenzy. The victim, identified as 75-year-old Premlal Kol, was unable to escape and succumbed to the deadly stings before he could receive medical attention.

All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt picked 3-18, her best bowling figures in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), as Mumbai Indians restricted UP Warriorz to 142/9 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday.

UPW got off to a rollicking start, thanks to Grace Harris making a quick-fire 45 after being promoted to open the batting and take them to 80/1 in nine overs. But MI made a strong comeback by picking wickets in heaps to keep the Warriorz to a below-par total. Apart from Nat, who used slower balls very well, Shabnim Ismail and Sanskriti Gupta took two wickets each, while Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr each had a scalp.

Electing to bowl first, MI struck quickly when Kiran Navgire pulled off the toe-end to mid-on against Nat. But after that, boundaries began to flow for UPW – Grace dispatched Shabnim for a hat-trick of fours, while Vrinda Dinesh elegantly lofted and hooked Nat for her two fours.

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the processing of 70 per cent of applications received under Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) and aims to complete the processing of all applications by March 31, 2025, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

This information was provided by the EPFO at the Executive Committee (EC) of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, chaired by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra.

The executive committee instructed the EPFO to expedite the cases of members who have already deposited the required amount, including for the large PSUs, according to the statement. The higher wages pension scheme is being implemented in accordance with the Supreme Court judgment on the issue.

The Maha Kumbh Mela-2025 in Prayagraj concluded on Maha Shivratri, marking the last day of the festival on Wednesday. From January 13 to February 26, the event saw people from all over the country and the world, including politicians, athletes, industrialists and Bollywood celebrities, take a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam.

On the final day of the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared on social media that over 66.21 crore devotees had participated in the sacred bath at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj during the festival.

CM Yogi stated, “In the 45-day-long Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, more than 66 crore 21 lakh devotees received the blessings of the holy dip at Triveni. This is unprecedented and unforgettable in world history.”

He also expressed gratitude to the Mela administration, local authorities, police, sanitation workers, Ganga ambassadors, volunteer organisations, religious institutions, boatmen, and all departments of the central and state governments who contributed to the success and safety of the event.

Actress Mouni Roy decided to wish netizens on Maha Shivratri by dropping glimpses from her spiritual journey on social media.

The first post features Mouni Roy running towards a big idol of Lord Shiva in the Sadhguru Ashram. In the second clip, she can be seen praying sitting in a temple, along with other devotees. This was followed by some other glimpses of her visit to the various temples. In one of the pictures, she can also be seen meditating. The post further includes a couple of stills of Mouni Roy with her loved ones.

"Shivoham Shiv Swaropoham...Wishing you all a heartfelt Mahashivratri", Mouni Roy captioned the post.

Her BFF and actress Disha Patani remarked on the post with "Beauty", accompanied by two red-heart emojis.

The death toll from a military plane crash, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, has risen to 46, local authorities said on Wednesday.

"The number of victims due to the plane crash, which took place yesterday, reached 46, with 10 injured," Khartoum State Press Office said in a statement, noting the casualties included both military personnel and civilians.

Health authorities are transporting the casualties from the crash site of the plane, which plummeted on a house in the Al-Hara 75 area in Omdurman, it said, adding that the injured are being treated in state hospitals.

The Antonov aircraft, which had taken off from Wadi Seidna Airbase in Omdurman about 22 km north of Khartoum, went down shortly after departure, killing its crew and several army officers, the Sudanese military said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ibrahim Zadran etched his name into Afghanistan’s cricketing history with a monumental 177 off 146 balls, propelling his team to their highest-ever total in an ICC 50-over event. His knock, laced with 12 fours and six maximums, helped Afghanistan post 325/7 against England in their crucial Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday.

By hammering the England bowling attack, Zadran became the first Afghanistan batter to score a century in the Champions Trophy and set a new record for the highest individual score in the tournament’s history with 177 runs, surpassing Ben Duckett’s 165 in England's opening match of the Champions Trophy against Australia in Lahore from the same edition.

Zadran’s innings was a masterclass in pacing an ODI knock. After Afghanistan were rattled early and reduced to 37/3, he steadied the innings alongside skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi in a crucial 103-run stand.

Once set, he unleashed an array of strokes, dismantling England’s attack with precision. His innings wasn’t just about survival but domination, as he accelerated in the latter stages, ensuring Afghanistan maximized their final overs with a stunning 113-run burst in the last 10. His knock helped Afghanistan surpass their previous highest total in ICC tournaments —291/5 against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup.