‘Minions and Monsters’ dethrones ‘Toy Story 5’; tops Fourth of July holiday box office with USD 160 million global haul

‘Minions and Monsters’ dethrones ‘Toy Story 5’; tops Fourth of July holiday box office with USD 160 million global haul

The Minions have taken down ‘Toy Story 5’ at the July Fourth weekend box office.‘Minions & Monsters’, the seventh film in the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise, earned USD 36.4 million at the holiday weekend box office, according to studio estimates for North America. The Minions movie, which has the devious henchlings seeking movie glory in Hollywood’s…

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Just 28% NGOs, associations ever registered under FCRA currently active | India News

Just 28% NGOs, associations ever registered under FCRA currently active | India News

Ministry of home affairs (ANI) NEW DELHI: Barely 27.7% of NGOs and associations ever registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, are currently active, with licences of the other 72.3% either cancelled or deemed expired.Since the home ministry started maintaining data on entities with valid FCRA registration in 2012, altogether 52,159 of them were…

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Stop child sex abuse ads on Insta at once: Govt to Meta | India News

Stop child sex abuse ads on Insta at once: Govt to Meta | India News

Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: Govt Saturday evening issued a stern notice to Meta, directing it to immediately disable all paid advertisements and content on Instagram that promote or facilitate access to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM), sources said.Ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has given Meta seven days to submit a…

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Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Govt is set to make driving tests mandatory for motorists seeking renewal of their driving licences if they have a history of traffic-rule violations, as reflected in challans. Road transport ministry has also proposed empowering Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs) to award interim compensation to road crash victims and their families, instead of making them wait until the final disposal of their claims.After consultations with states and ministries spanning almost two years, the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act were placed before the informal Group of Ministers (iGoM) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh last week. TOI has learnt that the panel has given the ministry the go-ahead to finalise the bill, which may be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament.The proposals are aimed at reining in errant drivers and use of uninsured vehicles and also seek to go back to the earlier practice of insurance regulator IRDAI fixing the third-party premium based on vehicle age and challan history. In the 2019 amendment, this power was vested with the road transport ministry.The amendments linked to compensation in case of death or grievous injuries in road crashes are significant. At present, MACTs can’t provide any interim relief. The ministry has proposed that a claims tribunal may “grant such interim relief that it may deem fit”. It has also proposed that in case an insurer or offending party challenges the order of a claims tribunal, it would have to pre-deposit Rs 10 lakh or 50% of the awarded amount, whichever is less. Currently, it’s Rs 25,000 or 50% of the awarded amount, whichever is less.The ministry has also proposed increasing the bar for filing appeals in high courts from current Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. “The move to allow interim compensation by MACT tribunals is welcome considering that such cases often face delays in final disposal,” said Amarjeet Singh, an advocate and a road safety expert.Experts also lauded the proposal that makes fresh driving tests mandatory for drivers who have a history of flouting traffic rules. Tightening the screws on errant drivers, the ministry has also proposed that no fresh DL would be issued to an applicant for three years in case of revocation of earlier DL.The ministry has further proposed to increase the age bar for requirement of medical certificate for fresh DL or licence renewal from the current 40 years to 60. “In the name of ease of living and ease of doing business, we must not compromise with the fundamental parameters that are necessary for making roads safe,” said Anil Chhikara, a former deputy transport commissioner of Delhi.Experts also said that the proposal of “double fine or penalty” for drivers violating traffic rules would increase the risk of misuse by traffic police. Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Govt is set to make driving tests mandatory for motorists seeking renewal of their driving licences if they have a history of traffic-rule violations, as reflected in challans. Road transport ministry has also proposed empowering Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs) to award interim compensation to road crash victims and their families, instead of making them wait until the final disposal of their claims.After consultations with states and ministries spanning almost two years, the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act were placed before the informal Group of Ministers (iGoM) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh last week. TOI has learnt that the panel has given the ministry the go-ahead to finalise the bill, which may be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament.The proposals are aimed at reining in errant drivers and use of uninsured vehicles and also seek to go back to the earlier practice of insurance regulator IRDAI fixing the third-party premium based on vehicle age and challan history. In the 2019 amendment, this power was vested with the road transport ministry.The amendments linked to compensation in case of death or grievous injuries in road crashes are significant. At present, MACTs can’t provide any interim relief. The ministry has proposed that a claims tribunal may “grant such interim relief that it may deem fit”. It has also proposed that in case an insurer or offending party challenges the order of a claims tribunal, it would have to pre-deposit Rs 10 lakh or 50% of the awarded amount, whichever is less. Currently, it’s Rs 25,000 or 50% of the awarded amount, whichever is less.The ministry has also proposed increasing the bar for filing appeals in high courts from current Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. “The move to allow interim compensation by MACT tribunals is welcome considering that such cases often face delays in final disposal,” said Amarjeet Singh, an advocate and a road safety expert.Experts also lauded the proposal that makes fresh driving tests mandatory for drivers who have a history of flouting traffic rules. 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Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Govt is set to make driving tests mandatory for motorists seeking renewal of their driving licences if they have a history of traffic-rule violations, as reflected in challans. Road transport ministry has also proposed empowering Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs) to award interim compensation to road crash victims and their…

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Army conducts mock drill in J&K to enhance operational preparedness

Army conducts mock drill in J&K to enhance operational preparedness

Army conducts mock drill in J&K to enhance operational preparedness NEW DELHI: Amid heightened security vigil in border areas, Indian Army on Sunday conducted a mock drill in J&K’s Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and familiarise civilians with safety procedures during contingencies.The exercise simulated a terrorist attack and tested evacuation procedures, safety protocols and…

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Canadian proverb of the day: ‘No snowflake lands the same twice’ — Even the smallest moments in life never repeat in the same way, no matter how similar they seem

Canadian proverb of the day: ‘No snowflake lands the same twice’ — Even the smallest moments in life never repeat in the same way, no matter how similar they seem

No snowflake lands the same twice: When snow begins to fall, it rarely feels like a pattern. It feels like interruption, softness, and silence arriving in countless forms at once. In that quiet chaos sits a familiar winter idea often repeated in folk storytelling and popular reflection: no snowflake lands the same twice. It is…

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Spanish proverb of the day: ‘Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse’ — Value the gesture more than the material quality of what you receive

Spanish proverb of the day: ‘Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse’ — Value the gesture more than the material quality of what you receive

Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse You are handed a gift, something you did not ask for, did not bargain for, and did not earn in that moment. You unwrap it, pause, and then start inspecting its flaws. That quiet pause is exactly what the old Spanish proverb warns against: “A caballo…

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Syama Prasad Mookerjee devoted his life to India’s unity and progress: PM Modi | India News

Syama Prasad Mookerjee devoted his life to India’s unity and progress: PM Modi | India News

Today, 6th July, is a special day for countless people who cherish the ideals of nationalism and selfless service. We commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose life remains a timeless example of courage and unwavering commitment to Maa Bharti. Few leaders in modern India embodied the seamless confluence of intellect,…

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Arshad Warsi reveals how he agreed to do ‘King’ and Aryan Khan’s ‘Ba***ds Of Bollywood’: ‘Woh kahaniyan suna raha tha..’

Arshad Warsi reveals how he agreed to do ‘King’ and Aryan Khan’s ‘Ba***ds Of Bollywood’: ‘Woh kahaniyan suna raha tha..’

Actor Arshad Warsi has a busy year ahead with multiple high-profile releases lined up. After featuring in ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ and Rajkumar Hirani’s debut web series ‘Pritam And Pedro’, he is now preparing for the release of ‘Dhamaal 4’. The actor will also be seen sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in the…

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Proverb of the day by J.G. Holland: “God gives every bird its food, but He does not ..” is a reminder that opportunity still requires effort |

Proverb of the day by J.G. Holland: “God gives every bird its food, but He does not ..” is a reminder that opportunity still requires effort |

Success rarely comes to those who simply wait for it. While life may provide us with opportunities, talents and resources, it is up to us to make use of them. The saying by J.G. Holland, “God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest,” captures this idea through a…

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: 20 wild details from their multimillion-dollar New York ceremony

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: 20 wild details from their multimillion-dollar New York ceremony

Every wild detail from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG wedding — from arcade games and ‘JUST&T MARRIED’ to an Adam Sandler cameo Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kept their Madison Square Garden wedding tightly controlled, with guests signing non-disclosure agreements and phones banned from the venue. A 180-foot tent was also used to shield…

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Brazil vs Norway Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: BRA 0-0 NOR; Nyland saves Guimaraes penalty as Norway dominate

Brazil vs Norway Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: BRA 0-0 NOR; Nyland saves Guimaraes penalty as Norway dominate

Brazil vs Norway Live: Lineups are in! Ryerson returns for Norway; Martinelli replaces Paqueta The official team sheets are in from New Jersey, and both managers have made one crucial unforced change to their starting elevens due to injury. For Brazil, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli steps into the starting lineup to replace the injured midfield…

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