<p>Indian storytelling is no longer restricted to traditional language or geographical boundaries, and Zee Studios is undertaking concerted efforts to strengthen its content ecosystem with a diversified multilingual and multi-genre slate for 2026-27. Spanning Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Kannada and other Indian languages, the Studio's upcoming portfolio brings together commercial entertainers, action spectacles, romance, thrillers, mythology, suspense and categorically distinct stories under a global canvas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The strategy is rooted in Zee Studios' endeavour to reflect the diversity of India's audiences through stories across languages, genres and cultural contexts. In line with Z’s brand promise, Yours Truly, the Studio remains focused on staying closely connected to its audiences by championing stories that are culturally rooted, locally relevant and capable of travelling across geographical and linguistic boundaries.&nbsp;<br><br>On the Hindi front, Zee Studios is backing projects like Baap, starring Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, &nbsp;Jackie Shroff and Mithun Chakraborty, "Ram Bhoomi" with Anupam Kher and Amruta Khanvilkar, "Delhi 2021" with Richa Chadha and "Blind Babu", featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Zakir Hussain. All this offering a mix of large-scale entertainment, action, suspense and contemporary storytelling.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The slate also extends strongly into the South, with Telugu titles such as January 12 Vidudala, NBK111, Kanaka Durga and Anasuya General Stores, alongside Kannada projects including Anna from Mexico and Tamil entertainers such as Hi and Sathyavan Savitri. The Studio has recently stepped into Gujarati films with the much anticipated film, Tom and Cherry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marathi cinema forms another important pillar of the Studio's strategy, with films such as Aatmapamphlet earning national award accolades, the new slate includes, Jhep, Phulwara, Maan, Jogai and other upcoming projects adding to a slate that is designed to engage audiences across markets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The portfolio further spans across genres with projects such as Silaa, Sathyavan Savithri, Hi, Blind Game, NBK111, Indraputra, NKRAR2 and Delhi 2021, reinforcing Zee Studios' focus on building a balanced mix of mainstream entertainers and differentiated storytelling. Every content proposition is curated to engage audiences across markets rather than aiming at isolated regions or specific territories, widening the expanse of the slate.</p>

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<p>A Zee Studios spokesperson said, "Our portfolio strategy is driven by the belief that India cannot be represented through one kind of story, one language or one cinematic lens. Every market has its own audience, talent, creative ecosystem and entertainment sensibility, and our ambition is to reflect that diversity through the films we back. From Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam and Gujarati to Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and other language markets, we are dedicated towards building an unconventional content ecosystem with differentiated storytelling. For us, entertainment serves as the backbone for multilingual and multi-genre cinema, blurring the geographical and colloquial boundaries. We are focused on bringing together stories that can connect with audiences across India and beyond."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Genre diversity also remains an integral part of the Studio's content strategy. Baap, Silaa, bring the scale of commercial action entertainment, while Blind Game, Blind Babu, Delhi 2021, add psychological and thriller elements to the portfolio. Indraputra and Ram Bhoomi explore larger cinematic worlds inspired by Indian mythology and history. At the same time, titles such as Tom &amp; Cherry, Hi, Sathyavan Savithri, Anna from Mexico, Jhep, Phulwara, Jogai, Kanaka Durga and Anasuya General Stores further strengthen the breadth of the portfolio across markets and audience segments.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The diversified content strategy is also aligned with the Studio's broader growth ambitions of deepening its presence in established markets while identifying opportunities across newer audience and language segments. The Studio is balancing star-led commercial films with high-concept stories, established genres with newer cinematic worlds, and large-scale spectacles with films that celebrate distinct local cultures while delivering a strong entertainment proposition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With a slate spanning languages, genres and markets, Zee Studios is strengthening its position as a leading content Studio, bringing together diverse stories and entertainment experiences with a shared vision: to represent India in every story.</p>

 In line with Z’s brand promise, Yours Truly, the Studio remains focused on staying closely connected to its audiences by championing stories that are culturally rooted, locally relevant and capable of travelling across geographical and linguistic boundaries. 

Indian storytelling is no longer restricted to traditional language or geographical boundaries, and Zee Studios is undertaking concerted efforts to strengthen its content ecosystem with a diversified multilingual and multi-genre slate for 2026-27. Spanning Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Kannada and other Indian languages, the Studio's upcoming portfolio brings together commercial entertainers, action spectacles, romance, thrillers, mythology, suspense and categorically distinct stories under a global canvas. The strategy is rooted in Zee Studios' endeavour to reflect the diversity of India's audiences through stories across languages, genres and cultural contexts. In line with Z’s brand promise, Yours Truly, the Studio remains focused on staying closely connected to its audiences by championing stories that are culturally rooted, locally relevant and capable of travelling across geographical and linguistic boundaries. On the Hindi front, Zee Studios is backing projects like Baap, starring Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and Mithun Chakraborty, "Ram Bhoomi" with Anupam Kher and Amruta Khanvilkar, "Delhi 2021" with Richa Chadha and "Blind Babu", featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Zakir Hussain. All this offering a mix of large-scale entertainment, action, suspense and contemporary storytelling. The slate also extends strongly into the South, with Telugu titles such as January 12 Vidudala, NBK111, Kanaka Durga and Anasuya General Stores, alongside Kannada projects including Anna from Mexico and Tamil entertainers such as Hi and Sathyavan Savitri. The Studio has recently stepped into Gujarati films with the much anticipated film, Tom and Cherry. Marathi cinema forms another important pillar of the Studio's strategy, with films such as Aatmapamphlet earning national award accolades, the new slate includes, Jhep, Phulwara, Maan, Jogai and other upcoming projects adding to a slate that is designed to engage audiences across markets. The portfolio further spans across genres with projects such as Silaa, Sathyavan Savithri, Hi, Blind Game, NBK111, Indraputra, NKRAR2 and Delhi 2021, reinforcing Zee Studios' focus on building a balanced mix of mainstream entertainers and differentiated storytelling. Every content proposition is curated to engage audiences across markets rather than aiming at isolated regions or specific territories, widening the expanse of the slate.

<p>&nbsp;In line with Z’s brand promise, Yours Truly, the Studio remains focused on staying closely connected to its audiences by championing stories that are culturally rooted, locally relevant and capable of traveling across geographical and linguistic boundaries.&nbsp;</p>

From Sunny Deol's Baap to Anupam Kher's Ram Bhoomi: Zee Studios unveils multilingual, multi-genre 2026-27 slate

From the vibrant canopy over the Public Garden to reflection-filled strolls along the Charles River, the city sheds its summer greens for an unforgettable blanket of scarlet, gold, and rust. Step into the frame and experience New England's most atmospheric season at its absolute peak.

<p>From the vibrant canopy over the Public Garden to reflection-filled strolls along the Charles River, the city sheds its summer greens for an unforgettable blanket of scarlet, gold, and rust. Step into the frame and experience New England's most atmospheric season at its absolute peak.</p>

The Boston fall bucket list: Foliage, festivals and classic New England eats

<p>India-based Vedanta Software, a publishing-technology firm, has launched an artificial-intelligence-based solution to one of the issues facing digital newspaper publishers around the world – converting a print page into a navigable, clickable version.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>AI Automapping integrates with the company’s flagship platform, Epaper CMS Cloud, which is adopted by publishers to build digital replica editions of their print newspapers. It was released Aug. 15 and automates the process of creating the "area maps" - the clickable zones that link text and images on a digital page to the corresponding articles, allowing readers to tap or click through a page just as they would flip through print.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Traditionally, this mapping has been done manually, page by page — a process that can take</p><p>hours for a full edition. Vedanta Software says AI Automapping reduces that to minutes, using AI to analyze page layouts and generate the mapping automatically. Publishers can process an entire edition with a single click.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The tool is currently free during a public beta period, after which it will move to a credit-based pricing model. Publishers can sign up for AI credits at ai.vedantasoftware.com.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“There are several repetitive tasks in digital newspaper publishing that require significant manual effort and consume valuable time,” said Ankur Gupta, founder of Vedanta Software. “Our objective is to use technology and artificial intelligence to automate such processes wherever</p><p>possible. AI Automapping is an important step in that direction, and it reflects a broader shift we're seeing across the publishing industry toward AI-assisted workflows.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The launch is part of a wider push by Vedanta Software to bring automation into its publishing tools as newsrooms globally look to reduce production time and operational costs. The company says it is continuing to expand its AI capabilities across its product suite.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Vedanta Software is a publishing-technology firm based in India, working with more than 500 newspaper and digital publishers across one of the world's largest news markets — from small regional publishers to large media houses — with technology built to support publishing in multiple languages and scripts. Alongside Epaper CMS Cloud, its platform for creating digital replica editions of print newspapers, its products include Newsportal CMS, built for digital news portals, and a free WordPress plugin that lets publishers integrate their e-paper editions directly with WordPress-based news websites. The company was recognized as Software Company of the Year 2025 by Excellency Iconic Awards and India's Top Job Creator 2025 by Apna. Vedanta Software's publishing technology has also been featured by the International News Media Association (INMA) in its coverage of Sach Kahoon's efforts to tackle e-piracy. More information is available at vedantasoftware.com.</p>

India-based Vedanta Software has launched AI Automapping, a tool that automates the creation of clickable zones on digital newspaper pages. Integrated with Epaper CMS Cloud, the AI solution cuts page-mapping work from hours to minutes, helping publishers streamline e-paper production.

India-based Vedanta Software, a publishing-technology firm, has launched an artificial-intelligence-based solution to one of the issues facing digital newspaper publishers around the world – converting a print page into a navigable, clickable version. AI Automapping integrates with the company’s flagship platform, Epaper CMS Cloud, which is adopted by publishers to build digital replica editions of their print newspapers. It was released Aug. 15 and automates the process of creating the "area maps" - the clickable zones that link text and images on a digital page to the corresponding articles, allowing readers to tap or click through a page just as they would flip through print. Traditionally, this mapping has been done manually, page by page — a process that can take hours for a full edition. Vedanta Software says AI Automapping reduces that to minutes, using AI to analyze page layouts and generate the mapping automatically. Publishers can process an entire edition with a single click. The tool is currently free during a public beta period, after which it will move to a credit-based pricing model. Publishers can sign up for AI credits at ai.vedantasoftware.com. “There are several repetitive tasks in digital newspaper publishing that require significant manual effort and consume valuable time,” said Ankur Gupta, founder of Vedanta Software. “Our objective is to use technology and artificial intelligence to automate such processes wherever possible. AI Automapping is an important step in that direction, and it reflects a broader shift we're seeing across the publishing industry toward AI-assisted workflows.” The launch is part of a wider push by Vedanta Software to bring automation into its publishing tools as newsrooms globally look to reduce production time and operational costs. The company says it is continuing to expand its AI capabilities across its product suite. Vedanta Software is a publishing-technology firm based in India, working with more than 500 newspaper and digital publishers across one of the world's largest news markets — from small regional publishers to large media houses — with technology built to support publishing in multiple languages and scripts. Alongside Epaper CMS Cloud, its platform for creating digital replica editions of print newspapers, its products include Newsportal CMS, built for digital news portals, and a free WordPress plugin that lets publishers integrate their e-paper editions directly with WordPress-based news websites. The company was recognized as Software Company of the Year 2025 by Excellency Iconic Awards and India's Top Job Creator 2025 by Apna. Vedanta Software's publishing technology has also been featured by the International News Media Association (INMA) in its coverage of Sach Kahoon's efforts to tackle e-piracy. More information is available at vedantasoftware.com.

<p>India-based Vedanta Software has launched AI Automapping, a tool that automates the creation of clickable zones on digital newspaper pages. Integrated with Epaper CMS Cloud, the AI solution cuts page-mapping work from hours to minutes, helping publishers streamline e-paper production.</p>

Indian software firm launches AI tool to automate digital newspaper production

<p>The physical war between the US and Iran may be on the back burner for now, but Washington has now deployed a different kind of warfare. Donald Trump and the American administration are calling it the 'economic D-Day' for Iran, as the country threatens the most intense wave of sanctions on Tehran. But the question is this: with Iran's history of dealing with sanctions already, will the latest move from the US change enough to subdue the Iranian leadership into an agreement with Trump?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-turns-to-economic-warfare-pressures-world-to-isolate-iran-1787590548480/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-turns-to-economic-warfare-pressures-world-to-isolate-iran-1787590548480/embed</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Let's begin with the latest Trump post on Truth Social. Instead of a long rant, the US President has, at the moment, put out a single statement: 'Iran is completely collapsing!!!' This of course, is in reference to the fresh wave of economic sanctions that the US has planned to further crumble Iran economically.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bessent-repeats-trump-s-economic-d-day-threat-as-iran-warns-us-allies-of-act-of-war-1787539908590"><strong>US Treasury Secretary Bessent repeats Trump's 'Economic D-Day' threat as Iran warns US allies of 'act of war'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Iran has been bracing for the sanctions for days, issuing a series of strongly worded warnings and threatening retaliation. It has said that if the economic war continues, not a single drop of Iranian oil will be exported; neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf. Iran's top national security official has suggested Tehran still has more cards to play. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the bullying under President Trump is no different from that under previous US administrations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">MAKE AMERICA HUNGRY AGAIN! <br><br>You can’t cover up defeats with false claims. <a href="https://t.co/LBclafRt3B">pic.twitter.com/LBclafRt3B</a></p>&mdash; محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) <a href="https://x.com/mb_ghalibaf/status/2091846882876145880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Remember, Iran has lived under US sanctions for decades, since 1979. But the country's top leadership appears to be looking at a shift in historic alliances on two fronts: strengthening the relationships that exist and smoothing out any wrinkles in historically complicated ties.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just days after Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Agreement, reports suggest Iran has received an invitation to join the new security alliance. Iran's Foreign Ministry then confirmed that doors have been opened for negotiations, although there is no formal invitation to join yet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foolish-to-fight-trump-admin-escalates-trade-war-warning-to-canada-after-talks-breakdown-1787500955103"><strong>‘Foolish to fight’: Trump admin escalates trade war warning to Canada after talks breakdown</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Secondly, Iraq has proposed a unified security coordination council with Iran and Saudi Arabia aimed at rebuilding trust between the regional rivals. Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji told state TV that the initiative seeks to address what he called a 'crisis of confidence,' between Tehran and Riyadh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Iran's leadership, the outlook is not just about bearing the brunt of economic sanctions. It is now about retaliation. Retaliation that can be seen in the latest post by Iran Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf. There is poster with data on America's hunger situation, and inadvertently mocks domestic problems continue to mount for the US, while the administration plans sanctions against Iran's population.</p>

The US plans a massive wave of economic sanctions against Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a total oil export shutdown while exploring regional security alliances with Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The physical war between the US and Iran may be on the back burner for now, but Washington has now deployed a different kind of warfare. Donald Trump and the American administration are calling it the 'economic D-Day' for Iran, as the country threatens the most intense wave of sanctions on Tehran. But the question is this: with Iran's history of dealing with sanctions already, will the latest move from the US change enough to subdue the Iranian leadership into an agreement with Trump? https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-turns-to-economic-warfare-pressures-world-to-isolate-iran-1787590548480/embed Let's begin with the latest Trump post on Truth Social. Instead of a long rant, the US President has, at the moment, put out a single statement: 'Iran is completely collapsing!!!' This of course, is in reference to the fresh wave of economic sanctions that the US has planned to further crumble Iran economically. Also read: US Treasury Secretary Bessent repeats Trump's 'Economic D-Day' threat as Iran warns US allies of 'act of war' Iran has been bracing for the sanctions for days, issuing a series of strongly worded warnings and threatening retaliation. It has said that if the economic war continues, not a single drop of Iranian oil will be exported; neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf. Iran's top national security official has suggested Tehran still has more cards to play. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the bullying under President Trump is no different from that under previous US administrations.

<p>The US plans a massive wave of economic sanctions against Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a total oil export shutdown while exploring regional security alliances with Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.</p>

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<p>Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's US visit has opened new opportunities to connect the state's development with global capital, advanced technology and international partnerships.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the visit, a delegation led by Patel held one-on-one meetings with representatives of JPMorgan, Tillman Global Holdings, Uber and Golub Capital in New York. The delegation also visited IBM Research.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The meetings focused on investment, advanced technology, industrial development, research and innovation, with discussions aimed at supporting Gujarat's development plans.</p><h3>JPMorgan reaffirms GIFT City commitment</h3><p>Patel met JPMorgan officials to discuss strengthening GIFT City as a global financial centre. The financial institution reaffirmed its commitment to the project and briefed the Chief Minister on plans to expand its presence and business operations there.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Patel said the growing interest of global financial institutions would further strengthen GIFT City's position as an international financial hub.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Golub Capital also showed interest in investing in GIFT City. During a meeting with Co-President Jerry Keefe, the company expressed interest in bringing its global banking, insurance and exchange sector partners onto the GIFT City platform.</p><h3>Tillman Global backs Gujarat's policy approach</h3><p>Patel also met Sanjeev Ahuja, Founder and Chairman of Tillman Global Holdings. Ahuja praised Gujarat's proactive policies, particularly its Data Centre Policy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The discussions focused on opportunities to expand the data centre sector and develop Dholera as a global hub for next-generation digital infrastructure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-ufc-at-white-house-trump-gears-up-for-motor-race-in-us-capital-1787398754790"><strong>After UFC at White House, Trump gears up for motor race in US capital</strong></a></p><h3>Uber eyes expansion in smaller cities</h3><p>Uber expressed interest in expanding its operations across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in Gujarat. The proposed expansion could strengthen transportation and connectivity services in smaller and medium-sized cities across the state.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The company also showed interest in exploring partnerships for major sporting events scheduled to be held in Gujarat. Such cooperation could help provide transportation services to athletes and visitors.</p><h3>IBM Research meeting focuses on advanced technology</h3><p>Patel visited IBM Research at Yorktown Heights in New York to explore collaboration in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the visit, IBM officials briefed the Chief Minister on research and innovation in these areas. The discussions also covered knowledge sharing and deeper cooperation to strengthen research and development capabilities in Gujarat and India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The meetings during the US visit have opened opportunities across investment, GIFT City, data centres, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. The visit has also strengthened Gujarat's global partnerships and created scope for future cooperation in investment, employment, technology, research and innovation.</p>

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's US visit opened new opportunities for global investment, GIFT City expansion, digital infrastructure and collaboration in AI, quantum computing and semiconductor research.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's US visit has opened new opportunities to connect the state's development with global capital, advanced technology and international partnerships. During the visit, a delegation led by Patel held one-on-one meetings with representatives of JPMorgan, Tillman Global Holdings, Uber and Golub Capital in New York. The delegation also visited IBM Research. The meetings focused on investment, advanced technology, industrial development, research and innovation, with discussions aimed at supporting Gujarat's development plans. JPMorgan reaffirms GIFT City commitment Patel met JPMorgan officials to discuss strengthening GIFT City as a global financial centre. The financial institution reaffirmed its commitment to the project and briefed the Chief Minister on plans to expand its presence and business operations there. Patel said the growing interest of global financial institutions would further strengthen GIFT City's position as an international financial hub. Golub Capital also showed interest in investing in GIFT City. During a meeting with Co-President Jerry Keefe, the company expressed interest in bringing its global banking, insurance and exchange sector partners onto the GIFT City platform. Tillman Global backs Gujarat's policy approach Patel also met Sanjeev Ahuja, Founder and Chairman of Tillman Global Holdings. Ahuja praised Gujarat's proactive policies, particularly its Data Centre Policy. The discussions focused on opportunities to expand the data centre sector and develop Dholera as a global hub for next-generation digital infrastructure. Also Read: After UFC at White House, Trump gears up for motor race in US capital Uber eyes expansion in smaller cities Uber expressed interest in expanding its operations across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in Gujarat. The proposed expansion could strengthen transportation and connectivity services in smaller and medium-sized cities across the state. The company also showed interest in exploring partnerships for major sporting events scheduled to be held in Gujarat. Such cooperation could help provide transportation services to athletes and visitors. IBM Research meeting focuses on advanced technology Patel visited IBM Research at Yorktown Heights in New York to explore collaboration in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors. During the visit, IBM officials briefed the Chief Minister on research and innovation in these areas. The discussions also covered knowledge sharing and deeper cooperation to strengthen research and development capabilities in Gujarat and India. The meetings during the US visit have opened opportunities across investment, GIFT City, data centres, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. The visit has also strengthened Gujarat's global partnerships and created scope for future cooperation in investment, employment, technology, research and innovation.

<p>Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's US visit opened new opportunities for global investment, GIFT City expansion, digital infrastructure and collaboration in AI, quantum computing and semiconductor research.</p>

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel's US visit opens new avenues for global investment, technology

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<p>National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee will essay Mahatma Gandhi for the first time in a gripping drama uncovering a lesser-known 21-day chapter of India’s independence history. Bajpayee will be working with Sudhir Mishra, who will direct the film, while Anubhav Sinha will produce the film under his banner, Benaras Media Works.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>National award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee had essayed several memorable characters on screen but this will be the first time that the actor will play Gandhi on screen. The film also stars a powerhouse ensemble, including the stellar Saurabh Shukla, who joins the cast to bring this historic era to life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking about the core idea driving the film, director Sudhir Mishra shared, “This new film focuses on an important yet lesser-known chapter of history—the 21 days in the life of Mahatma Gandhi during India’s independence. At a time when the nation was stepping into freedom, and Delhi was becoming the center of power, Gandhi made an unexpected choice: he chose to walk away. But by walking away, he did not retreat. He reinvented himself. While history books record the surface events of that era, this story explores what lay beneath that famous choice and will depict the personal journey of a leader redefining his path.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra&nbsp;</h2><p>Over the past decade, Anubhav Sinha has established himself as one of the most versatile creative forces in Indian cinema. Through groundbreaking, thought-provoking films like <i>Mulk, Article 15</i>, and <i>Thappad,</i> he has consistently used the big screen to spark meaningful conversation while setting new benchmarks for storytelling. Apart from his own directorial work, Sinha has also backed distinctive voices across the industry as a producer, bringing visionary stories to life with raw honesty and cinematic flair.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This upcoming project marks an exciting new milestone as he produces the next directorial feature for legendary filmmaker Sudhir Mishra. As Mishra approaches a remarkable 40 years in Hindi cinema, a rich legacy shaped by modern classics such as <i>Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Dharavi</i>, and <i>Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin,</i> this project holds immense significance. Celebrated as one of the industry's finest and most decorated directors, Mishra brings the prestige of three National Film Awards to this project, having won for his works <i>Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin</i> (Best Debut Film of a Director), <i>Dharavi</i> (Best Feature Film in Hindi), and <i>Main Zinda Hoon</i> (Best Film on Other Social Issues). This film also marks his return to the big screen for a theatrical release after a long hiatus.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Together, the duo is uniting their unique artistic voices to bring a cinematic narrative rooted in real-life incidents from the era of India’s independence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With two masters of their craft coming together and a talented ensemble cast bringing this historic era to life, the film is poised to be an unmissable cinematic event. By blending a deeply personal human story with the scale of India's independence, this ambitious venture promises to offer audiences a fresh, intimate, and moving perspective on a chapter of Indian independence history they only thought they knew.</p>

Manoj Bajpayee, Sudhir Mishra, and Anubhav Sinha are joining forces for a cinematic epic on Mahatma Gandhi. The film will explore a lesser known chapter from Bapu's life. 

National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee will essay Mahatma Gandhi for the first time in a gripping drama uncovering a lesser-known 21-day chapter of India’s independence history. Bajpayee will be working with Sudhir Mishra, who will direct the film, while Anubhav Sinha will produce the film under his banner, Benaras Media Works. National award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee had essayed several memorable characters on screen but this will be the first time that the actor will play Gandhi on screen. The film also stars a powerhouse ensemble, including the stellar Saurabh Shukla, who joins the cast to bring this historic era to life. Speaking about the core idea driving the film, director Sudhir Mishra shared, “This new film focuses on an important yet lesser-known chapter of history—the 21 days in the life of Mahatma Gandhi during India’s independence. At a time when the nation was stepping into freedom, and Delhi was becoming the center of power, Gandhi made an unexpected choice: he chose to walk away. But by walking away, he did not retreat. He reinvented himself. While history books record the surface events of that era, this story explores what lay beneath that famous choice and will depict the personal journey of a leader redefining his path.” About Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra Over the past decade, Anubhav Sinha has established himself as one of the most versatile creative forces in Indian cinema. Through groundbreaking, thought-provoking films like Mulk, Article 15, and Thappad, he has consistently used the big screen to spark meaningful conversation while setting new benchmarks for storytelling. Apart from his own directorial work, Sinha has also backed distinctive voices across the industry as a producer, bringing visionary stories to life with raw honesty and cinematic flair. This upcoming project marks an exciting new milestone as he produces the next directorial feature for legendary filmmaker Sudhir Mishra. As Mishra approaches a remarkable 40 years in Hindi cinema, a rich legacy shaped by modern classics such as Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Dharavi, and Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin, this project holds immense significance. Celebrated as one of the industry's finest and most decorated directors, Mishra brings the prestige of three National Film Awards to this project, having won for his works Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (Best Debut Film of a Director), Dharavi (Best Feature Film in Hindi), and Main Zinda Hoon (Best Film on Other Social Issues). This film also marks his return to the big screen for a theatrical release after a long hiatus. Together, the duo is uniting their unique artistic voices to bring a cinematic narrative rooted in real-life incidents from the era of India’s independence. With two masters of their craft coming together and a talented ensemble cast bringing this historic era to life, the film is poised to be an unmissable cinematic event. By blending a deeply personal human story with the scale of India's independence, this ambitious venture promises to offer audiences a fresh, intimate, and moving perspective on a chapter of Indian independence history they only thought they knew.

<p>Manoj Bajpayee, Sudhir Mishra, and Anubhav Sinha are joining forces for a cinematic epic on Mahatma Gandhi. The film will explore a lesser known chapter from Bapu's life.&nbsp;</p>

Manoj Bajpayee to play Mahatma Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra's next backed by Anubhav Sinha

<p>While scouting locations for Tumbbad 2, the team recently stumbled upon something they certainly weren’t expecting to find, original elements from the making of the first Tumbbad, preserved at the very location where the film was shot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During a recce of the wada, the team came across the original doll moulds that had been used in the first film. The moulds had remained at the location since the original shoot, untouched over the years. What made the discovery even more special was that the team also found the original lock opener from the wada, which had been used in the first Tumbbad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For a team returning to the world of Tumbbad years after the original film, the unexpected discovery became a nostalgic reminder of the painstaking process that went into creating the film’s distinctive world. The objects, which had quietly remained at the location, suddenly became pieces of the franchise’s history as the team began preparing to revisit the universe for its next chapter.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A crew member recalls, “We had gone to the wada purely for the recce and didn’t expect to come across anything from the first film. When we found the atte ki gudiya moulds, there was an instant sense of nostalgia because these were things we had actually used while making Tumbbad. Then we discovered the original lock opener as well. It was quite surreal to see these things still there after all these years. In a way, it felt like the location had preserved little pieces of the film for us to find when we came back.”</p>

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<p>The discovery comes at a significant point for the franchise, as Tumbbad 2 prepares to take the story forward while returning to the world that made the original film a cult favourite.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 2018 film, starring Sohum Shah, developed a strong following over the years for its distinctive visual world, folklore-inspired storytelling and atmospheric treatment. Its 2024 theatrical re-release further brought the film to a new generation of audiences and became a major success.</p>

Doll moulds from Tumbbad set

<p>The sequel has already generated considerable anticipation with Nawazuddin Siddiqui joining the cast, followed by Alia Bhatt coming on board in a pivotal role. The casting announcement was made by actor-producer Sohum Shah in July, with the film bringing together Shah, Bhatt and Siddiqui in the next chapter of the franchise.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tumbbad 2 is being spearheaded by actor-producer Sohum Shah under his banner Sohum Shah Films, in collaboration with Pen Studios, headed by veteran producer Dr. Jayantilal Gada. The film is directed by Adesh Prasad, who is helming the highly anticipated next chapter of the Tumbbad universe. Pen Studios, known for backing blockbuster films such as RRR and Gangubai Kathiawadi, joins hands to bring the film to life on a grand cinematic scale. Tumbbad 2 is slated to release in cinemas on 3rd December 2027.</p>

For a team returning to the world of Tumbbad years after the original film, the unexpected discovery became a nostalgic reminder of the painstaking process that went into creating the film’s distinctive world.

While scouting locations for Tumbbad 2, the team recently stumbled upon something they certainly weren’t expecting to find, original elements from the making of the first Tumbbad, preserved at the very location where the film was shot. During a recce of the wada, the team came across the original doll moulds that had been used in the first film. The moulds had remained at the location since the original shoot, untouched over the years. What made the discovery even more special was that the team also found the original lock opener from the wada, which had been used in the first Tumbbad. For a team returning to the world of Tumbbad years after the original film, the unexpected discovery became a nostalgic reminder of the painstaking process that went into creating the film’s distinctive world. The objects, which had quietly remained at the location, suddenly became pieces of the franchise’s history as the team began preparing to revisit the universe for its next chapter. A crew member recalls, “We had gone to the wada purely for the recce and didn’t expect to come across anything from the first film. When we found the atte ki gudiya moulds, there was an instant sense of nostalgia because these were things we had actually used while making Tumbbad. Then we discovered the original lock opener as well. It was quite surreal to see these things still there after all these years. In a way, it felt like the location had preserved little pieces of the film for us to find when we came back.”

<p>The 2018 film, starring Sohum Shah, developed a strong following over the years for its distinctive visual world, folklore-inspired storytelling and atmospheric treatment.&nbsp;</p>

Tumbbad 2: 8 years later, team finds a hidden factor from the original film

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Data sits at the centre of regulatory reporting, financial crime prevention, customer onboarding, credit risk modelling, ESG disclosures and, increasingly, artificial intelligence. If inconsistent or duplicated information is simply transferred into a new cloud environment, organisations risk modernising technology without improving the quality of the decisions that depend on it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cloud-war-aws-bahrain-disrupted-again-as-drone-strikes-target-amazon-s-digital-infrastructure-1774337057775"><strong>Cloud war: AWS Bahrain disrupted again as drone strikes target Amazon's digital infrastructure</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One of the most common challenges facing large financial institutions is the existence of multiple definitions for core business entities such as customers, accounts and transactions. Years of mergers, acquisitions, product expansion and disconnected legacy systems often leave organisations with conflicting records and inconsistent business rules.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cloud migration can successfully move that information into a modern platform. What it cannot do on its own is decide which definition is correct, who owns the data or how conflicting records should be resolved. Vedanarayan Bhat, a senior technical business analyst specialising in digital banking transformation, says, “Moving a mess to the cloud doesn't clean the mess. It simply makes the mess load faster.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cloud technology has matured significantly over the past decade, making infrastructure migration more predictable. The harder task is creating a trusted data foundation that supports both business operations and regulatory compliance. This is where transformation programmes need to look beyond the migration itself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Establishing consistent business definitions, documenting data lineage, assigning ownership and creating governance frameworks across technology, operations, risk and compliance teams can require more organisational alignment than the technical migration. Yet these are the activities that determine whether the investment produces lasting value.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The importance of this work is becoming even more pronounced as banks invest in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. AI models are only as reliable as the information used to train and operate them. Poor data quality can undermine predictive models, increase operational risk and reduce confidence in automated decision-making. In this context, the cloud provides the computing power. Trusted data provides the foundation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Bhat, organisations achieving the greatest return on cloud investment are those that treat migration as an opportunity to improve enterprise data management rather than simply replace infrastructure.</p><p>“Cloud is no longer the differentiator. Data quality, ownership and lineage are what determine whether a transformation programme delivers lasting business value.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Regulatory expectations reinforce the same principle. Frameworks governing financial risk, operational resilience, financial crime prevention and sustainability reporting require institutions to demonstrate confidence in the accuracy, completeness and traceability of their data. A sophisticated cloud environment cannot compensate for weak data governance. That is why the definition of transformation success is beginning to change. Instead of measuring progress primarily through migration speed, organisations are increasingly looking at outcomes such as reductions in duplicate records, improvements in data quality, documented lineage, clearly assigned ownership and greater confidence in enterprise reporting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These indicators may appear less impressive on programme dashboards than the number of workloads migrated. They are nevertheless a more meaningful measure of whether transformation is delivering value beyond the technology estate.</p><p>The distinction will become increasingly important as cloud adoption becomes standard across the banking sector. Infrastructure that was once considered a competitive advantage is becoming a basic capability. The differentiator will increasingly be what organisations can do with the trusted data sitting on top of it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The banks that stand apart will not necessarily be those that migrate the fastest. They will be those that use migration programmes to establish data that is trusted, governed and fit for innovation, regulatory compliance and better customer outcomes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Success should not be measured by the number of applications migrated. It should be measured by how much confidence an organisation has gained in its data," Bhat notes. Ultimately, cloud migration provides the infrastructure for digital transformation. Whether that transformation delivers lasting value depends on something more fundamental: whether the organisation can trust the data it builds upon.</p>

Cloud migration modernises banking infrastructure, but without robust data governance, organisations risk moving legacy data quality issues to faster systems. Learn why data lineage, ownership, and quality, not migration speed. It defines true digital transformation success. 

Cloud migration has become a defining feature of digital transformation across the banking industry. Financial institutions continue to invest billions in modernising technology estates, replacing legacy infrastructure with scalable cloud platforms that promise greater agility, lower operating costs and faster innovation. But there is an uncomfortable question that deserves more attention: what happens when banks move poor-quality data onto better infrastructure? Cloud migration can modernise the technology environment, but it does not automatically modernise the data within it. An organisation can successfully migrate applications, decommission legacy servers and reduce infrastructure costs while continuing to struggle with inaccurate, duplicated or inconsistent information. For banks, that distinction matters. Data sits at the centre of regulatory reporting, financial crime prevention, customer onboarding, credit risk modelling, ESG disclosures and, increasingly, artificial intelligence. If inconsistent or duplicated information is simply transferred into a new cloud environment, organisations risk modernising technology without improving the quality of the decisions that depend on it. Also read: Cloud war: AWS Bahrain disrupted again as drone strikes target Amazon's digital infrastructure One of the most common challenges facing large financial institutions is the existence of multiple definitions for core business entities such as customers, accounts and transactions. Years of mergers, acquisitions, product expansion and disconnected legacy systems often leave organisations with conflicting records and inconsistent business rules. Cloud migration can successfully move that information into a modern platform. What it cannot do on its own is decide which definition is correct, who owns the data or how conflicting records should be resolved. Vedanarayan Bhat, a senior technical business analyst specialising in digital banking transformation, says, “Moving a mess to the cloud doesn't clean the mess. It simply makes the mess load faster.” Cloud technology has matured significantly over the past decade, making infrastructure migration more predictable. The harder task is creating a trusted data foundation that supports both business operations and regulatory compliance. This is where transformation programmes need to look beyond the migration itself. Establishing consistent business definitions, documenting data lineage, assigning ownership and creating governance frameworks across technology, operations, risk and compliance teams can require more organisational alignment than the technical migration. Yet these are the activities that determine whether the investment produces lasting value. The importance of this work is becoming even more pronounced as banks invest in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. AI models are only as reliable as the information used to train and operate them. Poor data quality can undermine predictive models, increase operational risk and reduce confidence in automated decision-making. In this context, the cloud provides the computing power. Trusted data provides the foundation. According to Bhat, organisations achieving the greatest return on cloud investment are those that treat migration as an opportunity to improve enterprise data management rather than simply replace infrastructure. “Cloud is no longer the differentiator. Data quality, ownership and lineage are what determine whether a transformation programme delivers lasting business value.” Regulatory expectations reinforce the same principle. Frameworks governing financial risk, operational resilience, financial crime prevention and sustainability reporting require institutions to demonstrate confidence in the accuracy, completeness and traceability of their data. A sophisticated cloud environment cannot compensate for weak data governance. That is why the definition of transformation success is beginning to change. Instead of measuring progress primarily through migration speed, organisations are increasingly looking at outcomes such as reductions in duplicate records, improvements in data quality, documented lineage, clearly assigned ownership and greater confidence in enterprise reporting. These indicators may appear less impressive on programme dashboards than the number of workloads migrated. They are nevertheless a more meaningful measure of whether transformation is delivering value beyond the technology estate. The distinction will become increasingly important as cloud adoption becomes standard across the banking sector. Infrastructure that was once considered a competitive advantage is becoming a basic capability. The differentiator will increasingly be what organisations can do with the trusted data sitting on top of it. The banks that stand apart will not necessarily be those that migrate the fastest. They will be those that use migration programmes to establish data that is trusted, governed and fit for innovation, regulatory compliance and better customer outcomes. “Success should not be measured by the number of applications migrated. It should be measured by how much confidence an organisation has gained in its data," Bhat notes. Ultimately, cloud migration provides the infrastructure for digital transformation. Whether that transformation delivers lasting value depends on something more fundamental: whether the organisation can trust the data it builds upon.

<p>Cloud migration modernises banking infrastructure, but without robust data governance, organisations risk moving legacy data quality issues to faster systems. Learn why data lineage, ownership, and quality, not migration speed. It defines true digital transformation success.</p>

Why cloud migration alone won't solve banking's data problem

<p>The Delhi government has announced the formal implementation roadmap for the newly unveiled&nbsp;Delhi Master Plan 2047, positioning it as a crucial catalyst for planned, inclusive, and future-ready growth across the national capital. Addressing the core pillars of the vision, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasised that the administration is resolved to translate the master plan from a strategic blueprint into tangible, ground-level transformation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"From villages to unauthorised colonies, and from old residential neighbourhoods to bustling market areas, this Master Plan encompasses the needs and future aspirations of every Delhiite," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated. "Amidst pressing urban challenges such as a rapidly growing population, transit bottlenecks, and air pollution, it embodies our firm commitment to build an organised, convenient, and future-ready city for generations to come."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-lg-taranjit-singh-sandhu-cm-rekha-gupta-flag-off-200-new-electric-buses-1787149587500"><strong>Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu, CM Rekha Gupta flag off 200 new electric buses</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Chief Minister expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar for establishing the landmark framework. She also acknowledged the active engagement of Lieutenant Governor Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu, noting that unified coordination between the Centre, the LG office, and the Delhi administration will be key to driving execution.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The newly active Delhi Master Plan sets the course for the capital’s next era of planned, inclusive, and future-ready growth. Under this framework, upgraded Floor Area Ratio (FAR) norms are designed to unlock new opportunities for urban regeneration, high-density growth, and modern vertical development across legacy neighbourhoods. To address informal settlements, the initiative gives renewed momentum to the <i>‘Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makan’</i> (Housing-in-Situ) scheme, prioritising permanent, dignified housing for low-income families directly within their existing locations. In addition, relaxed regulatory rules simplify approvals for civic infrastructure, accelerating the expansion of community amenities, healthcare hubs, and public spaces. Local enterprise receives a boost through expanded mixed-use provisions that permit commercial activities on the ground floors of properties along 30-meter-wide roads. Finally, the plan prioritises transit-oriented growth by aligning high-density development corridors with public transit networks, including Metro lines, bus systems, and the RRTS to mitigate traffic congestion and curb vehicular pollution. With this roadmap officially operational, the Delhi government is positioned to initiate phased redevelopment projects, infrastructure upgrades, and housing schemes across both rural and urban stretches of the capital.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-celebrates-teej-with-women-at-delhi-haat-highlights-women-s-empowerment-1786270281577"><strong>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta celebrates Teej with women at Delhi Haat, highlights women’s empowerment</strong></a></p><h3><strong>Key Policy Highlights of Delhi Master Plan 2047</strong></h3><ul><li>Enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR)</li><li>In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation</li><li>Civic Infrastructure &amp; Simplification</li><li>Mixed-use &amp; commercial expansion</li><li>Transit-oriented growth</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p>

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 lays out a blueprint for the capital's growth, featuring 40 lakh new homes, enhanced FAR, in-situ slum rehabilitation, expanded metro connectivity, and transit-oriented development. 

The Delhi government has announced the formal implementation roadmap for the newly unveiled Delhi Master Plan 2047, positioning it as a crucial catalyst for planned, inclusive, and future-ready growth across the national capital. Addressing the core pillars of the vision, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasised that the administration is resolved to translate the master plan from a strategic blueprint into tangible, ground-level transformation. "From villages to unauthorised colonies, and from old residential neighbourhoods to bustling market areas, this Master Plan encompasses the needs and future aspirations of every Delhiite," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated. "Amidst pressing urban challenges such as a rapidly growing population, transit bottlenecks, and air pollution, it embodies our firm commitment to build an organised, convenient, and future-ready city for generations to come." Also read: Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu, CM Rekha Gupta flag off 200 new electric buses The Chief Minister expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar for establishing the landmark framework. She also acknowledged the active engagement of Lieutenant Governor Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu, noting that unified coordination between the Centre, the LG office, and the Delhi administration will be key to driving execution. The newly active Delhi Master Plan sets the course for the capital’s next era of planned, inclusive, and future-ready growth. Under this framework, upgraded Floor Area Ratio (FAR) norms are designed to unlock new opportunities for urban regeneration, high-density growth, and modern vertical development across legacy neighbourhoods. To address informal settlements, the initiative gives renewed momentum to the ‘Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makan’ (Housing-in-Situ) scheme, prioritising permanent, dignified housing for low-income families directly within their existing locations. In addition, relaxed regulatory rules simplify approvals for civic infrastructure, accelerating the expansion of community amenities, healthcare hubs, and public spaces. Local enterprise receives a boost through expanded mixed-use provisions that permit commercial activities on the ground floors of properties along 30-meter-wide roads. Finally, the plan prioritises transit-oriented growth by aligning high-density development corridors with public transit networks, including Metro lines, bus systems, and the RRTS to mitigate traffic congestion and curb vehicular pollution. With this roadmap officially operational, the Delhi government is positioned to initiate phased redevelopment projects, infrastructure upgrades, and housing schemes across both rural and urban stretches of the capital. Also read: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta celebrates Teej with women at Delhi Haat, highlights women’s empowerment Key Policy Highlights of Delhi Master Plan 2047 Enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR) In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Civic Infrastructure & Simplification Mixed-use & commercial expansion Transit-oriented growth

<p>Delhi Master Plan 2047 lays out a blueprint for the capital's growth, featuring 40 lakh new homes, enhanced FAR, in-situ slum rehabilitation, expanded metro connectivity, and transit-oriented development.</p>

Delhi unveils Master Plan 2047: A future-ready roadmap for housing, mobility, and urban growth

<p><strong>By Shreya Upadhyay</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It's easy to start a war, but it's very difficult to end it. This is the story of two friends: Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Two leaders. Two elections. One fear—losing elections. One wants to end the war, while the other wants the war to continue. As Trump faces the midterm elections in November and Netanyahu gears up for general elections this October, the two have made a mess out of West Asia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ahead of midterms, Donald Trump has been pressing for a peace deal with Iran in which the US should come across as the big winner. On the other hand, Benjamin Netanyahu has continued to push for military escalation because Israel wants a permanent solution, through which the Israeli PM tells his people that he ensured Iran's destruction. In Gaza too, Netanyahu has rejected the Trump-backed peace deal. Because right before elections, Netanyahu cannot afford to look like a leader who compromised or who let America have an upper hand. He also has multiple corruption cases going on against him, and he is doing everything to delay or avoid that.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-verdict-what-is-their-fault-india-s-broken-government-recruitment-system-is-failing-its-youth-1787070224494"><strong>The Verdict: What is their fault? India’s broken government recruitment system is failing its youth</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump’s approach is transactional, blunt, and diplomatically imperfect. He wants wars concluded because they are now draining weaponry, American power, money, and political capital. Netanyahu’s approach is fundamentally different: security through military dominance, with the war ending only after Israel determines that the threat has been eliminated. But what would make Israel feel that the threat has been eliminated? Hamas cannot simply be bombed out of existence. Iran cannot simply be coerced into surrendering.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-verdict-60-days-no-peace-why-the-us-iran-war-is-still-far-from-over-1786980214067"><strong>The Verdict | 60 days, no peace: Why the US-Iran war is still far from over</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both leaders are facing election pressure. Trump is stressing diplomacy. Netanyahu wants total victory. And so, today's verdict is this: a leader who knows when to strategically stop conflict is not a weak, but a wise leader and that wisdom isn't visible right now.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Explore the political clash between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as upcoming elections shape their contrasting strategies on the West Asia conflict, peace deals, and regional security.

By Shreya Upadhyay It's easy to start a war, but it's very difficult to end it. This is the story of two friends: Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Two leaders. Two elections. One fear—losing elections. One wants to end the war, while the other wants the war to continue. As Trump faces the midterm elections in November and Netanyahu gears up for general elections this October, the two have made a mess out of West Asia. Ahead of midterms, Donald Trump has been pressing for a peace deal with Iran in which the US should come across as the big winner. On the other hand, Benjamin Netanyahu has continued to push for military escalation because Israel wants a permanent solution, through which the Israeli PM tells his people that he ensured Iran's destruction. In Gaza too, Netanyahu has rejected the Trump-backed peace deal. Because right before elections, Netanyahu cannot afford to look like a leader who compromised or who let America have an upper hand. He also has multiple corruption cases going on against him, and he is doing everything to delay or avoid that. Also read: The Verdict: What is their fault? India’s broken government recruitment system is failing its youth Trump’s approach is transactional, blunt, and diplomatically imperfect. He wants wars concluded because they are now draining weaponry, American power, money, and political capital. Netanyahu’s approach is fundamentally different: security through military dominance, with the war ending only after Israel determines that the threat has been eliminated. But what would make Israel feel that the threat has been eliminated? Hamas cannot simply be bombed out of existence. Iran cannot simply be coerced into surrendering. Also read: The Verdict | 60 days, no peace: Why the US-Iran war is still far from over Both leaders are facing election pressure. Trump is stressing diplomacy. Netanyahu wants total victory. And so, today's verdict is this: a leader who knows when to strategically stop conflict is not a weak, but a wise leader and that wisdom isn't visible right now.

<p>Explore the political clash between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as upcoming elections shape their contrasting strategies on the West Asia conflict, peace deals, and regional security.</p>

The Verdict: Trump and Netanyahu at odds over West Asia peace strategy ahead of elections

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is a saga fit for a daily soap on television. Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s troubled marriage has been played out in public over the past year. Some reports had suggested that the couple were living separately, while others alleged that Sunita was keen to file for divorce. The latest update is that Sunit Ahuja has reportedly withdrawn the divorce case against her husband, Bollywood star Govinda.&nbsp;</p><h2>Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda</h2><p>Sunita Ahuja in the recent weeks has made serious allegations against her husband. Govinda, who has mostly maintained silence, was also spotted with another woman during his recent public outings, which led to his wife criticising him. Earlier this week, Sunita was also spotted at the Bandra, Mumbai court and most speculated that she was initiating legal proceedings to separate.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha has confirmed to NDTV that Sunita has withdrawn her divorce case.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Expressing his disappointment in how the whole case played out in public, Sinha said that there was no need to come this far as, "fights happen and yet things continue".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"But once it reaches the courts, the whole world knows. Did the world need to know? There was no need. Family matters should stay within the family. Many things get resolved after sitting and talking things through. If the case was to be withdrawn today, why was it filed in the first place? This pains me. Why did we become a spectacle?,” rued Sinha.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When asked how the actor had reacted to the latest update, Sinha said, "Govinda currently has no reaction. All of this just happened minutes ago. There is no reaction at all. May God grant everyone good sense, and may everyone act wisely. That is all that matters. I speak well for everyone - for Govinda, for Sunita, for the children, for all.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Govinda-Sunita Ahuja's troubled relationship&nbsp;</h2><p>Rumours of Govinda and Sunita's divorce have been swirling online since February 2025.&nbsp;</p><p>Speculations about their troubled marriage began when Sunita claimed that Govinda lived separately from the family. Sunita also reportedly sent a separation notice, but there has been no movement since then.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then, a few months later, the media reported that the couple had reconciled.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Ganesh Chaturthi last year, the couple posed together in front of the media. Sunita said, "<i>Aaj itna close, close... agar kuch hota toh hum itne nazdeek hotey? Humaari dooriyan hoti! Koi hum dono ko alag nahi kar sakta hain, chahe upar se koi aa jaaye bhagwan aa jaaye, koi shaitaan aa jaaye. Koi nahi alag kar sakta hai. </i>(If something had happened between us, would we be so close today? There would have been distance between us. No one can separate us, not even if God or a devil comes down.)"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sunita Ahuja featured in reality show Lock Upp 2 this year in July, which had Govinda visiting as a guest.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Last week, when Govinda was spotted with his Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, Sunita called him a ‘sugar daddy’.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Govinda has since responded to the controversy. The remarks came after Sunita publicly accused the actor of having an affair with the actress.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Responding to the allegations, Govinda said, "<i>Jo kaam baahar mujhe milta hai, woh main karta nahin hoon, aur jo main kar raha hoon, usmein aap hastakshep kar rahi hain. Aur jab aap apna kaam kar rahi thi, chahe woh khaane ka show tha, chahe woh lockdown tha, Tina se kehkar dono shows mein aapne aise-vaise, yen-ken-prakaren mujhe bulvaya aur mujhse sevaayein lein. Khair, woh toh aapka haq hai.</i> (I do not take up every opportunity that comes my way, and yet you are interfering in the work I am currently doing. When you were working, whether it was your food show or during the lockdown, you used your contacts to invite me to both programmes and sought my support. Of course, that was your right.")</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further said, "<i>Aur jis waqt maine film shuru ki hai, aap ek bhi kasar nahin chhod rahi hain ki main logon ke dil se utar jaaun, badnaam ho jaaun ya kuch aisa ho jaaye ki mera business na ho.</i> (Now that I have started a film, you are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that I lose public support, get defamed, or suffer setbacks in my work.")</p><h2>About Govinda-Sunita Ahuja marriage</h2><p>Govinda and Sunita Ahuja got married in March 1987. The duo kept their marriage under wraps until after their daughter, Tina, was born in 1988. Years later, they welcomed their son, Yashvardhan, in 1997. Over the years, Govinda has been linked to several actresses, but his wife has maintained silence on the matter until now.&nbsp;</p>

All's well between Govinda and Sunita Ahuja? The superstar's wife sparked speculations about an impending divorce from the actor when she was spotted at a family court in Mumbai on Wednesday. However, it has now been revealed that Ahuja has withdrawn the case against the actor. 

This is a saga fit for a daily soap on television. Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s troubled marriage has been played out in public over the past year. Some reports had suggested that the couple were living separately, while others alleged that Sunita was keen to file for divorce. The latest update is that Sunit Ahuja has reportedly withdrawn the divorce case against her husband, Bollywood star Govinda. Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda Sunita Ahuja in the recent weeks has made serious allegations against her husband. Govinda, who has mostly maintained silence, was also spotted with another woman during his recent public outings, which led to his wife criticising him. Earlier this week, Sunita was also spotted at the Bandra, Mumbai court and most speculated that she was initiating legal proceedings to separate. However, Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha has confirmed to NDTV that Sunita has withdrawn her divorce case. Expressing his disappointment in how the whole case played out in public, Sinha said that there was no need to come this far as, "fights happen and yet things continue". "But once it reaches the courts, the whole world knows. Did the world need to know? There was no need. Family matters should stay within the family. Many things get resolved after sitting and talking things through. If the case was to be withdrawn today, why was it filed in the first place? This pains me. Why did we become a spectacle?,” rued Sinha. When asked how the actor had reacted to the latest update, Sinha said, "Govinda currently has no reaction. All of this just happened minutes ago. There is no reaction at all. May God grant everyone good sense, and may everyone act wisely. That is all that matters. I speak well for everyone - for Govinda, for Sunita, for the children, for all.” Govinda-Sunita Ahuja's troubled relationship Rumours of Govinda and Sunita's divorce have been swirling online since February 2025. Speculations about their troubled marriage began when Sunita claimed that Govinda lived separately from the family. Sunita also reportedly sent a separation notice, but there has been no movement since then. Then, a few months later, the media reported that the couple had reconciled. On Ganesh Chaturthi last year, the couple posed together in front of the media. Sunita said, "Aaj itna close, close... agar kuch hota toh hum itne nazdeek hotey? Humaari dooriyan hoti! Koi hum dono ko alag nahi kar sakta hain, chahe upar se koi aa jaaye bhagwan aa jaaye, koi shaitaan aa jaaye. Koi nahi alag kar sakta hai. (If something had happened between us, would we be so close today? There would have been distance between us. No one can separate us, not even if God or a devil comes down.)" Sunita Ahuja featured in reality show Lock Upp 2 this year in July, which had Govinda visiting as a guest. Last week, when Govinda was spotted with his Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, Sunita called him a ‘sugar daddy’. Govinda has since responded to the controversy. The remarks came after Sunita publicly accused the actor of having an affair with the actress. Responding to the allegations, Govinda said, "Jo kaam baahar mujhe milta hai, woh main karta nahin hoon, aur jo main kar raha hoon, usmein aap hastakshep kar rahi hain. Aur jab aap apna kaam kar rahi thi, chahe woh khaane ka show tha, chahe woh lockdown tha, Tina se kehkar dono shows mein aapne aise-vaise, yen-ken-prakaren mujhe bulvaya aur mujhse sevaayein lein. Khair, woh toh aapka haq hai. (I do not take up every opportunity that comes my way, and yet you are interfering in the work I am currently doing. When you were working, whether it was your food show or during the lockdown, you used your contacts to invite me to both programmes and sought my support. Of course, that was your right.") He further said, "Aur jis waqt maine film shuru ki hai, aap ek bhi kasar nahin chhod rahi hain ki main logon ke dil se utar jaaun, badnaam ho jaaun ya kuch aisa ho jaaye ki mera business na ho. (Now that I have started a film, you are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that I lose public support, get defamed, or suffer setbacks in my work.") About Govinda-Sunita Ahuja marriage Govinda and Sunita Ahuja got married in March 1987. The duo kept their marriage under wraps until after their daughter, Tina, was born in 1988. Years later, they welcomed their son, Yashvardhan, in 1997. Over the years, Govinda has been linked to several actresses, but his wife has maintained silence on the matter until now.

<p>All's well between Govinda and Sunita Ahuja? The superstar's wife sparked speculation about an impending divorce from the actor when she was spotted at a family court in Mumbai on Wednesday. However, it has now been revealed that Ahuja has withdrawn the case against the actor.&nbsp;</p>

Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda after months of public drama

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