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Thunderbolts* Post-Credits Scene: Asterisk Mystery, Plot & Key Details
- The post-credits scene shows the Thunderbolts rebranding as the "New Avengers," sparking a legal dispute with Sam Wilson over the team name trademark.
- The team discusses the lawsuit in their new tower when they receive an alert about a ship with a "4" logo-hinting at the arrival of the Fantastic Four.
- The asterisk in the Thunderbolts* title is a running joke, signifying the Avengers aren’t available and the team name is temporary.
- The movie’s tone is self-aware and comedic, with the asterisk and name dispute poking fun at superhero branding and legacy.
- The post-credits directly set up future MCU events, linking Thunderbolts*, the New Avengers, and the incoming Fantastic Four storyline.
China to Begin Trial of 30-Day Visa-Free Travel for Russians Following Xi-Putin Summit
- China will allow Russian citizens with ordinary passports to enter visa-free for up to 30 days from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, as a trial.
- The visa exemption covers visits for tourism, business, family, educational exchanges, and transit purposes.
- This move follows the recent meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, symbolizing strong China-Russia ties.
- The trial aims to boost tourism and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
- Russian tour operators expect increase in trips to China due to the eased travel restrictions.
Mrunal Thakur Criticized for “She’s Not Working, I Am” Comment Allegedly Targeting Anushka Sharma
- Mrunal Thakur faced backlash after a resurfaced interview clip where she said, “She’s not working, I am,” which netizens interpreted as a dig at Anushka Sharma.
- Fans connected this comment to the film “Sultan,” for which Mrunal was initially considered but was replaced by Anushka Sharma.
- The remark was called “peak mean girl energy” by many on social media, accusing Mrunal of undermining fellow actresses.
- This incident adds to previous controversies involving Mrunal, including criticism for a past comment about Bipasha Basu.
- Netizens urged Mrunal to focus on her own work instead of taking negative jabs at others, highlighting that Anushka remains active in the industry.
Lokah Chapter 1 Box Office Day 5: Malayalam Superhero Film Mints ₹81 Crore Worldwide, Beats Premam and Turbo Lifetime Collections
- Lokah Chapter 1 minted ₹81 crore worldwide in 5 days, with ₹31 crore net from India and $5 million overseas, mainly from the Middle East and North America.
- The film showed strong resilience on day 5 with ₹6.65 crore net in India, a 35% dip from Sunday’s ₹10 crore, maintaining good audience turnout.
- It surpassed lifetime box office collections of Malayalam hits like Premam, Turbo, Romancham, and Alappuzha Gymkhana.
- Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the movie stars Kalyani Priyadarshan as the superhero Chandra.
- The film is praised as one of the finest Indian superhero films, with positive critical reviews and strong word of mouth.
PM Modi Highlights 7.8% GDP Growth Despite Global Economic Self-Interest Challenges
- India’s GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY 2025-26, outperforming global economic challenges and tariffs imposed by other countries.
- PM Modi indirectly criticized US tariffs targeting Indian exports, calling such measures “economic selfishness.”
- Growth was driven by strong performances in services, manufacturing, and agriculture.
- India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030, boosted by reforms and increased industrial activity like semiconductors.
- The growth reflects India’s resilience and focus on self-reliance despite external economic pressures.
SEBI Sets New Intraday Position Limits for Index Options from October 1, 2025
- SEBI caps net intraday positions in index options at ₹5,000 crore per entity and gross positions at ₹10,000 crore to enhance market stability.
- Stock exchanges will conduct at least four random intraday compliance checks, including near market close, using underlying prices at snapshot times.
- Breaches will lead to investigations, with penalties or extra surveillance deposits applied on options expiry days.
- The rules aim to curb large speculative bets, protect retail investors, and promote fair trading without hurting liquidity.
- This framework brings clarity, risk management, and balanced participation from institutional players and market makers.