Akshay Kumar starrer Laxmmi Bomb is one of the most awaited films of the year. The posters of the film have already created a good buzz, and now, the makers have unveiled the trailer.
Akshay Kumar shared the trailer on Instagram. He posted, “Laxmmi Bomb Official Trailer Jahan kahi bhi hain, wahi ruk jaayyein aur taiyyaar ho jaayyein dekhne #LaxmmiBomb ka trailer, kyunki barasne aa rahi hai Laxmmi! #LaxmmiBombTrailer out now. #YeDiwaliLaxmmiBombWali! ? #FoxStarStudios #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex @kiaraaliaadvani @offl_lawrence @shabskofficial @tusshark89 @foxstarhindi @disneyplushotstarvip #CapeOfGoodFilms #ShabinaaEntertainment #TussharEntertainmentHouse @zeemusiccompany.”
Well, it’s an awesome trailer and it looks like a perfect amalgamation of horror and comedy. Akshay Kumar is at his best. In the trailer, he is simply fantastic and it looks like an award-winning performance by him. After Akshay Kumar, it is Ayesha Raza Mishra who steals the show in the trailer. She is just amazing. Kiara Advani looks damn pretty and leaves a mark.
Laxmmi Bomb is a remake of Tamil film Muni 2: Kanchana and whoever has seen the original movie can easily see the similarity between the two films. However, it is Akshay’s performance that will make a difference here.
Raghava Lawrence, who had helmed the original movie, has also directed Laxmmi Bomb. The movie is slated to release on Disney+ Hotstar on 9th November 2020.
Kareena Kapoor Khan to star as a ghost in an upcoming genre-bending film
The 44-year-old actress will reportedly be paired with an actor in his early 20s
Script is penned by Hussain Dalal, known for Brahmāstra
The film explores a quirky new take on the ghost genre and is currently unannounced
Kareena Kapoor Khan is reportedly all set to headline a new supernatural film, but with an unconventional twist. The Bollywood star, who turned 44 this year, will be seen playing a ghost in the upcoming project, which is also said to feature a much younger male lead, an actor in his early 20s. If confirmed, this pairing will mark a rare age-reversal in Bollywood casting, where older male actors have long romanced much younger actresses on screen.
According to reports, the film is described as a genre-defying and humorous take on ghost stories. The story is said to be written by Hussain Dalal, known for co-writing Brahmāstra and frequently collaborating with director Ayan Mukerji. While Kareena’s role as a female ghost is being celebrated as bold and experimental, her reported romantic pairing with a 20-something actor is what has caught everyone’s attention.
Kareena Kapoor set to flip the script with a younger co-star and a ghost twistInstagram/kareenakapoorkhan
Kareena’s ghost character promises a genre shake-up
The yet-to-be-titled film is positioned as a quirky reinvention of the ghost genre. A source close to the production told Deccan Chronicle, “This quirky story featuring Kareena as a ghost has a refreshing script and will carve out a new space in the ghost genre. It’s a fun, genre-bending take, and Kareena is perfect for it.”
While details about the film’s production or release date remain under wraps, the concept has already sparked interest online for both its storyline and the unconventional casting. Kareena, who has consistently picked roles that challenge stereotypes, seems to be pushing boundaries once again.
Fans react to reports of Kareena being paired with a much younger co-starInstagram/kareenakapoorkhan
Reverse age-gap pairing fuels debate in Bollywood
The age difference between Kareena and her rumoured co-star, reportedly over 20 years, is already making headlines, especially at a time when Bollywood’s long history of older male stars being cast opposite teenage or much younger actresses is being widely criticised.
Recent examples include 38-year-old Ranveer Singh paired with 18-year-old Sara Arjun in Dhurandhar, and Salman Khan facing backlash for starring opposite Rashmika Mandanna in Sikandar. The shift in Kareena's upcoming role presents a fresh reversal, and possibly a new precedent in how gender and age are portrayed in mainstream cinema.
Kareena’s career longevity defies Bollywood norms
The Jab We Met star has often been a trendsetter, from being one of the few married actresses to continue headlining major films to starring in female-led projects like Veere Di Wedding post-motherhood. If this casting rumour is true, she would become one of the first A-list actresses to take on a romantic role opposite a significantly younger actor in mainstream Indian cinema.
Kareena has also been in the news recently for her Instagram photos from a beach vacation, where she confidently showed off her toned physique in a monokini.
Beyond the ghost film, Kareena is also set to appear in Daayra, a social crime drama directed by Meghna Gulzar. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran opposite her and is co-written by Meghna, Yash, and Sima. Daayra explores how social systems respond to justice and crime and is expected to release in late 2025 or early 2026.
After her ensemble role in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, all eyes are now on Kareena’s upcoming choices, especially this bold new ghost project that might redefine Bollywood’s age-gap narrative.
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The incident occurred when hundreds of thousands gathered to celebrate with the RCB team after their IPL final win against Punjab Kings. (Photo: Getty Images)
A STATUS report submitted to the Karnataka High Court on the stampede at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, which left 11 people dead, has blamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), their event management partner DNA Networks Pvt Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for organising the June 4 victory parade and celebration without permission or providing mandatory details to city authorities.
Government sources confirmed to PTI that the report has been submitted to the court.
Event intimation, not permission: report
According to the report, the KSCA, on behalf of DNA Networks Pvt Ltd, submitted a letter to Cubbon Park police station at around 6.30 pm on the day of the IPL final between RCB and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad.
The letter stated, “Should RCB emerge victorious in the tournament, the management of RCB/DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited intends to plan potential victory parades around the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, culminating in victory celebrations at the stadium. This was in the nature of an intimation, not a requisition for permission as required under the law.”
Police denied permission due to missing information on expected crowd size, logistics, and crowd control plans. The short notice also made it difficult to process the proposal.
Victory parade held despite denial
Despite the denial, RCB went ahead on June 4 and announced the public ‘Victory Parade’ via multiple posts on social media, starting at 7.01 am.
The final post at 3.14 pm announced the parade would begin at 5.00 pm and end with celebrations at the stadium. This was the first post to mention the availability of free passes online, but by then large crowds had already gathered.
The first four posts received significant attention with viewership figures of 16 lakh, 4.26 lakh, 7.6 lakh, and 17 lakh.
BMRCL ridership that day was 9.66 lakh, compared to an average of six lakh, supporting estimates of a much larger gathering.
“Therefore, including those who travelled on foot, used public transport, and private means on June 4, the estimated gathering would be well beyond three lakh individuals,” the report stated.
Permission not formally sought
The report noted that the organisers did not apply for permission in the format mandated by the Licensing and Controlling of Assemblies and Processions (Bangalore City) Order, 2009.
It stated that an intimation cannot be considered as permission, especially for a large public gathering in the city centre.
Key details such as the number of expected participants, the exact location and time of the assembly, names and contacts of organisers, and plans for traffic and crowd management were not submitted.
The report said this lack of information made it impossible for police to assess the scale or prepare safety arrangements.
No trained staff, loudspeakers or bandobast requested
The report said there was no signage or loudspeakers for public instructions, no trained staff to manage crowds at entry gates or inside the stadium, and no request for loudspeaker use or police bandobast.
It also noted that the organisers did not pay for police deployment as required by a Government Order dated May 22, 2019.
Police responded on ground despite lack of coordination
Despite the lack of coordination or official approvals, Bengaluru City Police took several steps to manage the situation on June 4.
A planning meeting was held at 10 am at the office of the Joint Commissioner of Police. A total of 654 traffic police personnel were deployed, including 4 DCPs, 6 ACPs, 23 PIs, 57 PSIs, 104 ASIs, and 462 constables.
The RCB team’s route from HAL to Taj West End, Vidhana Soudha and then Chinnaswamy Stadium was regulated to avoid major disruption.
Traffic advisories and maps were shared via press, social media, and FM radio. Nine traffic diversion points were created and 125 barricades were installed, along with 11 additional barricading zones. Local schools were asked to close by noon.
BMTC’s Sarathi teams were deployed and the E-Path app was activated to help manage ambulances. A control room was set up to monitor traffic during the event.
Police personnel were stationed across eight major zones to control the public movement.
Organisers held responsible for violations
The report concluded that RCB, DNA Networks, and KSCA violated required procedures and failed to follow safety protocols.
Their failure to obtain permission and share event details in advance left the city administration to respond reactively to an event that gained traction through social media posts.
Govt action against police officials
The report said, “Recognising the need for accountability within the law enforcement hierarchy, the government took action against police officials on June 5, 2025.”
A Government Order suspended five officers, including three IPS officers: the Commissioner of Police, the Inspector General and Additional Commissioner of Police, and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, along with the Assistant Commissioner of Police for Cubbon Park and the Police Inspector of Cubbon Park.
(With inputs from PTI)
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The infant star HOPS-315 showing the first signs of planet formation.
Scientists detect earliest stage of planet formation around star HOPS-315.
Discovery made using data from JWST and ALMA telescopes.
Findings could mirror conditions in our solar system 4.6 billion years ago.
Research published in top journal Nature on 16 July.
In a historic breakthrough, astronomers have captured what they call the “earliest moment” when planets begin to form, not around our Sun, but around a young star named HOPS-315 located about 1,300 light-years away in the Orion constellation. The discovery marks the first time solid mineral grains, the initial seeds of planet formation, have been observed emerging within a protoplanetary disk around a new-born star.
The finding was made possible by the combined power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. The results were published on Wednesday (16 July) in the journal Nature.
An image taken by ALMA showing jets of silicon monoxide (SiO) blowing away from the baby star HOPS-315ALMA(ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/M. McClure et al.)
JWST and ALMA uncover the origin of rocky worlds
The team, led by Leiden University astronomer Melissa McClure, used JWST’s high-resolution infrared data and ALMA’s radio imaging to peer through dense clouds of dust surrounding HOPS-315, a protostar weighing about 60% the mass of our Sun.
What they found was unprecedented: crystalline silicates and gaseous silicon monoxide, crucial ingredients for rocky planet formation, beginning to solidify in a zone comparable to our solar system’s asteroid belt. This specific location suggests a likely match to the area in our system where similar minerals first condensed before forming planets.
“We’ve finally captured a glimpse of where Earth-like planets might start their journey,” McClure said. “This is the clearest snapshot of the early stages of planet formation we’ve ever seen.”
The infant star HOPS-315 showing the first signs of planet formation. ALMA(ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/M. McClure et al.)
HOPS-315 resembles our solar system’s ‘time zero’
Scientists often rely on ancient meteorites to understand the early solar system, particularly calcium-aluminium-rich inclusions (CAIs), which are the oldest solid materials known to have formed around the Sun. But direct observation of such a moment elsewhere in the universe had never been achieved, until now.
HOPS-315, still surrounded by its original envelope of dust and gas, is oriented in such a way that astronomers could view its inner disk, a rare alignment that acted like a cosmic window. The young star is currently shooting out jets of material, but researchers confirmed the silicon-based minerals are part of the swirling disk, not the jet.
“This system is like a baby picture of our own solar system,” said Merel van ’t Hoff of Purdue University, a co-author of the study.
A promising model for studying early planet formation
While previous research has often focused on older, cooler planetary disks, this is the first confirmed observation of hot minerals beginning to condense in real time, the critical first step in planetesimal creation. These planetesimals, in turn, grow into planets over millions of years.
Phil Armitage, a theorist from Stony Brook University not involved in the study, said, “The minerals forming around HOPS-315 are consistent with what we’d expect during our solar system’s earliest stage, a fraction of a million years into its birth.”
Though the researchers did not detect CAIs directly, the conditions around HOPS-315 match several leading models of how such minerals emerged in our solar system.
An illustration shows the condensation hot gas condenses into solid minerals around the baby star HOPS-315, the genesis of planets around this star ESO/L. Cal\u00e7ada/ALMA(ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/M. McClure et al.)
What’s next? More young stars under the lens
The discovery raises the possibility that other young protostars may also be going through similar processes. One potential target is HOPS-68, previously observed by NASA’s Spitzer telescope. With JWST’s enhanced sensitivity, astronomers now hope to revisit such targets and uncover more examples of planets in their earliest stages.
As McClure notes, “Only about 2% of the silicon we expected was found in the star’s jet. That suggests the rest may already be forming larger rocky bodies within the disk.”
The findings not only provide a window into the origins of our own solar system but also open the door to studying the universal conditions that lead to planet formation.
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Aldi is urging customers to dispose of or return specific food and health products for a full refund
Multiple Aldi products recalled due to metal contamination and undeclared allergens
Affected items include seafood, taquitos, pork carnitas, vitamins, and churro bites
Customers in 37 US states advised to discard or return products
No related illnesses reported to date
Safety warnings prompt widespread Aldi product recall
Aldi has issued a series of product recalls across 37 US states following safety concerns involving undeclared allergens and potential contamination. The supermarket chain, in collaboration with suppliers and federal agencies, is urging customers to dispose of or return specific food and health products for a full refund.
The recalls are part of ongoing efforts to mitigate consumer health risks associated with allergen exposure and foreign matter contamination.
Products under recall
Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
Recalled in partnership with Bestway Sandwiches Inc. due to possible metal contamination. Affected 20-oz boxes (UPC 4061459337471) with best-by dates of 07/03/25 and 09/25/25 were sold in 31 states.
Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas
Pulled from shelves on 21 April in association with Cargill Meat Solutions Corp, the 16 oz trays (UPC 4099100029352) were recalled due to metal contamination concerns. Affected use-by dates are 06/30/25 and 07/01/25. Available in 15 states.
Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing
Manufactured by Santa Monica Seafood, this product was recalled on 27 May after undeclared soy was found. Distributed to Aldi branches in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
Recalled on 4 June by Camerican International after undeclared milk allergen was detected. Available in 13 states including Alabama, Florida, Illinois, and Tennessee.
Welby Vitamin B12
Recalled on 13 June by RV Pharma due to the presence of undeclared peanut allergen. Sold at Aldi stores across 37 states.
Health implications and expert comment
The recalls highlight the severity of risks posed by undeclared allergens. Even trace amounts can trigger significant reactions in allergic individuals.
Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, director at New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, previously explained to Newsweek: “The allergic response is triggered when the immune system wrongly identifies a harmless substance – like milk or peanuts – as a threat, releasing inflammatory mediators that can have profound effects.”
Aldi reinforced its commitment to customer safety in a public statement: “While ALDI is committed to providing only the best quality at the lowest prices, our top priority is the safety of you and your family.”
What consumers should do
Customers who have purchased any of the recalled items are advised to:
Cease consumption immediately
Discard affected products or return them to Aldi for a full refund
Individuals who have experienced illness or allergic reactions after consuming the products should contact a healthcare provider and report their case to the FDA MedWatch programme.
Ongoing recall updates will be posted on Aldi’s official newsroom and associated government safety sites.
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Voters go to the polls as local elections are held in England on May 01, 2025 in Hull, England.
THE government said on Thursday (17) it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country's democratic system.
The government said the proposed changes were part of an effort to boost public trust in democracy and would align voting rights across Britain, where younger voters already participate in devolved elections in Scotland and Wales.
"They're old enough to go out to work, they're old enough to pay taxes ... and I think if you pay in, you should have the opportunity to say what you want your money spent on, which way the government should go," prime minister Keir Starmer told ITV News.
The change will require parliamentary approval, but that is unlikely to present an obstacle because the policy was part of Starmer's election campaign last year which gave him a large majority.
Despite that win, Starmer's popularity has fallen sharply in government after a series of missteps set against a difficult economic backdrop. His party sits second in most opinion polls behind Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK Party.
A poll of 500 16 and 17 year-olds conducted by Merlin Strategy for ITV News showed 33 per cent said they would vote Labour, 20 per cent would vote Reform, 18 per cent would vote Green, 12 per cent Liberal Democrats and 10 per cent Conservative.
There are about 1.6 million 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK, according to official data. Just over 48 million people were eligible to vote at the last election, in which turnout fell to its lowest since 2001. The next election is due in 2029.
Research from other countries has shown lowering the voting age had no impact on election outcomes, but that 16-year-olds were more likely to vote than those first eligible at 18.
"Voting at 16 will also help more young people to cast that all-important, habit-forming vote at a point when they can be supported with civic education," said Darren Hughes, chief executive of the Electoral Reform Society.
The reforms would also expand acceptable voter ID to include UK-issued bank cards and digital formats of existing IDs, such as driving licences and Veteran Cards.
A more automated system will also be introduced to simplify the process of registering to vote.
To tackle foreign interference, the government plans to tighten rules on political donations, including checks on contributions over £500 from unincorporated associations and closing loopholes used by shell companies.
“By reinforcing safeguards against foreign interference, we will strengthen our democratic institutions and protect them for future generations,” democracy minister Rushanara Ali said in a statement.