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Thammudu OTT release: When and where to watch Nithiin, Laya's family drama
- Thammudu, starring Nithiin and Laya, will premiere on Netflix on August 1, 2025.
- The film is available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
- It is an emotional family drama centered on the bond between siblings Jai and Jhansi.
- After a lukewarm theatrical run from July 4, the OTT release gives it a wider reach.
- Directed by Venu Sriram with music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, the film features a strong supporting cast.
India's Key Ministries Directed to List Concessions for Critical US Trade Deal
- Key Indian ministries are instructed to outline sectoral offers for upcoming US trade talk negotiations.
- India aims to offer calibrated concessions in energy, defense, and to consider reduction of select tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
- Sectors such as agriculture, dairy, and MSMEs remain protected, with no concessions in these sensitive areas.
- The directive follows US President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 7, 2025.
- Both sides are balancing strategic interests and economic priorities as the US seeks greater access and lower tariffs across major sectors.
Six More Die of Starvation in Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens, Toll Rises to 175
- Gaza's health ministry reported six new deaths from starvation or malnutrition in the past 24 hours.
- The total number of starvation-related deaths in Gaza has now reached 175, including 93 children.
- Hospitals face severe fuel shortages, forcing doctors to treat only the most critical patients.
- Humanitarian agencies warn of an unfolding famine and say aid remains insufficient despite some easing of restrictions.
- Rare fuel deliveries began Sunday, but far more is needed to address Gaza's worsening humanitarian emergency.
Tesla to Inaugurate First Charging Station in India at Mumbai’s BKC on August 4
- Tesla will open its first charging station in India on August 4, 2025, at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).
- The station features four V4 Superchargers offering 250kW fast DC charging and four AC chargers of 11kW.
- Supercharging is priced at ₹24 per kWh; destination (AC) charging is set at ₹14 per kWh.
- The station enables Tesla Model Y to add up to 267km range in just 15 minutes.
- This marks the start of Tesla’s charging network in India, with more locations coming soon.
Baloch Leader Rebukes Trump: Oil Reserves Belong to Balochistan, Not Pakistan
- Mir Yar Baloch publicly declared that Balochistan’s oil, gas, and minerals do not belong to Pakistan.
- He accused Pakistan’s Army Chief, Asim Munir, of misleading Donald Trump regarding the ownership of these oil reserves.
- The Baloch leader warned that any US deal for Balochistan’s resources would empower Pakistan’s military and ISI.
- He stated the Republic of Balochistan is a sovereign nation under illegal Pakistani occupation, demanding international recognition.
- Trump’s announcement of a US-Pakistan oil partnership sparked strong backlash and revived debate over Balochistan’s autonomy and resource rights.
Headline: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya's Sharp Attack on Akhilesh Yadav Sparks Political Row
- Keshav Prasad Maurya accused SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of promoting hooliganism and protecting criminals.
- Maurya claimed Akhilesh has become a pawn of Congress, forgetting language limits in politics.
- He said Akhilesh’s statements insult saints and 25 crore people, demanding a public apology.
- Maurya alleged the Samajwadi Party’s influence is fading, and predicted BJP’s dominance in Uttar Pradesh.
- This exchange follows recent controversies over alleged misuse of a mosque by Akhilesh for political meetings.