Shah Rukh Khan cheers on the teaser release of Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer 'Fighter' directed by Siddharth Anand. SRK calls the lead trio "beautiful" and praises Anand's sense of presenting films after their successful collaboration in 'Pathaan'. He gives his best wishes to the team. This action flick marks Deepika and Hrithik's first film together and Anand's third with Deepika post 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and 'Pathaan'. Anand has worked with Hrithik earlier on 'Bang Bang' and 'War'. With top stars and a hit director, 'Fighter' promises to impress.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi as she turned 77 on Saturday, praying for her long and healthy life. Sonia is celebrating her birthday in Rajasthan with children Rahul and Priyanka at a luxurious resort near Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. She reached Jaipur on Thursday and took a chopper to Sawai Madhopur where Rahul and Priyanka later joined her after arriving from the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Though Sonia has taken a backseat from active politics in recent years due to health issues, she continues to play a key strategic role in the Congress party. Modi setting aside political differences to wish her well reflects the public stature she still commands.

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi has denied signing a parliamentary reply stating India's position on declaring Hamas a terror organization. Lekhi tweeted that she did not sign any paper with that question and answer, calling for a probe to reveal the "culprit" behind the forged response attributed to her on the Ministry of External Affairs website. The reply said India remains concerned about the Israel-Hamas conflict and called for restraint and de-escalation through dialogue. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi sought clarification from MEA on Lekhi disassociating from the reply, asking if it's a serious breach and violation of rules. Lekhi asserted she has no idea who drafted the response to that specific parliamentary question.

The bodies of two construction workers were recovered on Friday after being trapped for nearly 4 days in a 60-foot trench in Chennai, India. The trench collapsed Sunday amid heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung, causing a bus shelter, gas station, and makeshift office to cave in. An assistant engineer and 21-year-old gas station worker were trapped inside the office. Rescuers faced difficulties reaching the men due to rising water levels. Police have arrested two construction site supervisors and are searching for two more people for charges related to negligence and culpable homicide. An investigation into construction violations is also underway.

The Congress-led Telangana government introduces the 'Maha Lakshmi' scheme, fulfilling a manifesto promise. Effective from December 9, 2023, the initiative provides free bus travel for girls, women, and transgender individuals within the state's borders using Palle Velugu and Express buses. The scheme aims to empower and benefit residents of Telangana, with plans for a smart card system underway. The government will reimburse the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation for chargeable fares, ensuring accessible transportation for the specified groups. The move aligns with the broader goal of enhancing inclusivity and women's welfare.

The Israel-Hamas war enters its third month, with Israel intensifying its ground assault in central and south Gaza. Israeli forces bomb a family home in Khan Younis, resulting in 10 casualties. In a separate incident, Israeli troops attempt to free hostages in Gaza, leading to clashes with militants. Meanwhile, three Hezbollah terrorists and a Syrian are killed in an alleged Israeli drone strike in southern Syria. The Biden administration seeks congressional approval for the sale of 45,000 shells for Israel's tanks amid growing concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for an immediate end to the war.

A fraudulent toll plaza operated for 1.5 years on private land in Gujarat's Morbi, bypassing a national highway. Charging half the toll price, it deceived drivers, including government officials and police. The scam was exposed by the authorized Vaghasia toll plaza, revealing daily extortion. Truck drivers, tempted by reduced tolls, unknowingly contributed to the illegal tax collection, diverting traffic from the actual highway route. Morbi district authorities and police took action after receiving information, filing a complaint against the owners of White House Ceramic Company, whose land facilitated the scam. The incident raises concerns about security and oversight.

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra, expelled from the Lok Sabha amidst 'cash-for-query' allegations, declared, "This Lok Sabha has seen the weaponization of a Parliamentary committee." Moitra accused the ethics committee of acting without proof and becoming a tool to "thok do" the opposition into submission. She emphasized, "You are finding me guilty of breaching a code of ethics that does not exist." Opposition leaders joined in condemning the expulsion, with Mamata Banerjee expressing shock and alleging the Centre's destruction of constitutional rights. The controversy raises concerns about the parliamentary committee's role and political clashes.

Reports claim Amitabh Bachchan has unfollowed daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Instagram, though it's unconfirmed if he earlier followed her. Big B currently follows 74 people including Abhishek, Shweta and others but not Aishwarya, who only follows husband Abhishek. This comes days after the Bachchans happily posed together at grandson Agastya's film premiere. Videos showed an affectionate Aishwarya advising Agastya on facing the media glare. On work front, Abhishek recently praised Aishwarya's performance in Ponniyin Selvan 2, saying both she and Jaya should work more often. So while the family has appeared close-knit recently, Amitabh now not following Aishwarya on Instagram has sparked rumors.

BBC anchor Maryam Moshiri issued an apology after a video of her flashing a middle finger gesture went viral. The incident occurred right before she went live for the 12pm bulletin. In the clip, a smiling Moshiri is seen holding up her middle finger as the broadcast switches on, before instantly assuming a professional demeanor to anchor the news. She later explained she was joking around by counting down to the broadcast using hand gestures for the director. At "one" she turned her finger without realizing she was on-air. Moshiri called it a "private joke with the team" not intended for viewers. The embarrassing gaffe put the media organization's professional standards under scrutiny while amusing many online.