‘Thudakkam’ Movie Review: Vismaya Mohanlal Makes a Promising Debut in an Action-Driven Revenge Thriller

With Thudakkam, director Jude Anthany Joseph introduces Vismaya Mohanlal to Malayalam cinema in a film that blends action, suspense and emotional drama. Carrying the weight of being superstar Mohanlal’s daughter, Vismaya enters the industry under intense public scrutiny. Rather than relying solely on her family name, the film gives her an action-oriented role that allows her martial arts training to take centre stage.

Sambhal Violence Report: Judicial Probe Gives BJP Fresh Political Edge as SP Rejects Findings Ahead of UP Polls

The judicial commission report on the November 2024 Sambhal violence has emerged as a fresh political flashpoint in Uttar Pradesh, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) using its findings to target the Samajwadi Party (SP) ahead of the state assembly elections due early next year. The report, tabled in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on August 5, concludes that the violence was “pre-planned”, gives a clean chit to the police and district administration, and points to the alleged involvement of SP leaders in the law and order breakdown.

UPSC CAPF Final Result 2026 Declared at upsc.gov.in; 350 Candidates Recommended for Assistant Commandant Posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the UPSC CAPF Final Result 2026 for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination, 2025. The final result was released on August 7, 2026 on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared in the recruitment process can now check their names and roll numbers in the final merit list PDF.

Can the Government Levy Charges on UPI Payments? What the Proposed Law Means for Merchants and Customers

The passage of the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha has triggered a nationwide debate over the future of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The discussion centres on whether the government can now allow banks and payment service providers to levy charges on UPI payments through a revised legal framework.