Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the ongoing controversy involving Ranveer Singh, Excel Entertainment, and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over Don 3. The director took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his views on the dispute, expressing support for Ranveer Singh and questioning FWICE’s decision to issue a non-cooperation directive against the actor.The controversy began after reports emerged that Ranveer Singh had exited Don 3, leading to a dispute with producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment. According to reports, the production house alleged that the actor’s withdrawal resulted in losses of nearly…
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Concerns are growing over low public awareness of emergency reporting procedures after an early morning fire extensively damaged a vacant home at Lovu Seaside in Navoka Settlement, Lautoka. The incident has highlighted how delays in reporting fires can increase property damage and place nearby communities at greater risk, with authorities revealing that the person who spotted the blaze contacted the police instead of directly calling firefighters because they did not know the National Fire Authority’s emergency number. The vacant corrugated iron and timber house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 2:30am, following a…
Federal Member for Parramatta Andrew Charlton has welcomed ALDI’s decision to remove the names of bathmats titled after Hindu deities, after raising the matter with the supermarket. The products — bathroom floor mats named with the likenesses of Hindu Gods including Lord Shiva — caused concerns across his electorate of Parramatta, which is home to one of Australia’s largest Hindu populations. “I thank ALDI for being cooperative and responsive to community concerns about these products,” Dr Charlton said. “The Hindu community in Parramatta is vibrant and proud, and I will always make sure their voices are heard.” ALDI has since…
While Government has expanded electricity fuel surcharge relief to qualifying Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), businesses now face a new challenge, and that is navigating the application and verification process needed to access support. Under the arrangement, eligible MSMEs with an annual gross turnover below $30,000 must apply through Energy Fiji Limited customer service centres and submit documentation validated against recent tax returns or assessments from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service before receiving assistance. The requirement has raised questions around accessibility for smaller operators, particularly informal businesses and sole traders who may not have updated records, formal business…
The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s have made a strong start to their campaign at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, winning their opening two pool matches against France and the United States to book a place in the Cup quarter-finals. Fiji began their tournament with an impressive 26-12 win over France, producing a clinical attacking performance to take control of Pool C and set the tone for the rest of their campaign. The momentum continued in their second match against the USA, where Fiji overcame a tough first-half challenge to secure a 19-7 victory and confirm their…
The Ministry of Fisheries has announced a four-month seasonal closure on all species of Grouper (Kawakawa) and Coral Trout (Donu) to safeguard the fish during their critical spawning period. The ban will come into force on June 1, 2026, and remain in place until September 30, 2026. In a public notice, Acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry Saimone Tauvoli stated that the restrictions apply to a wide range of activities involving the two fish species. Throughout the closure period, fishing, collecting, selling, displaying for sale, transporting, receiving, possessing, dealing in, and exporting Kawakawa and Donu will be prohibited. The…
Production banner Hombale Films has officially announced its upcoming project, Yeto Ka Naay, a hip-hop musical drama set against the backdrop of Mumbai. Along with the Marathi title, the makers have also revealed the Hindi version of the film, titled YKN-Pehla Vaar.Known for backing large-scale films across different Indian film industries, Hombale Films stated that the new project will focus on youth culture, music, relationships, and self-discovery through a story rooted in the city’s evolving hip-hop scene.The film is being produced by Vijay Kiragandur and directed by Sarang Sanjeev Sathaye. The screenplay and writing credits are shared by Sarang Sanjeev…
Sonakshi Sinha has leased out her luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra for a year to the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait at a total rent of Rs. 1.92 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.As per the documents, the apartment has been leased by the Consulate General for the residential accommodation of the Consul General Emad Abdul Aziz Al-Kharaz, along with his family members and staff.The apartment is located on a higher floor of a building named 81 Aureate in Bandra West. The apartment measures 4,350 sq ft carpet area along with a 27 sq…
New developments have emerged in the case involving Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray after reports of an FIR being registered against him over allegations of sexual harassment surfaced earlier this month.According to a report published by Mid-Day, the woman who accused Johray had also filed a complaint with B62 Studios, the production house owned by filmmaker Aditya Dhar and producer Lokesh Dhar. The complaint was reportedly submitted in October 2025, after which the studio’s Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Committee initiated an internal inquiry into the matter.A source quoted by the publication said, “The POSH committee did a thorough…
Fans of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are in for a treat as their much-awaited film, Alpha, will now arrive earlier than scheduled. The action entertainer was earlier scheduled to release on July 10. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively learned that the film will arrive in cinemas a week earlier, on July 3.A source in a prominent multiplex chain told Bollywood Hungama, “July 3 has emerged as an apt date to bring Alpha to cinemas since Dhamaal 4, which was scheduled to release on the same day, has now been pushed to July 17. With no major release planned for July…