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Housefull 5 Opens with ₹23 Crore: Akshay Kumar’s Comedy Returns with a Bang

Akshay Kumar’s latest release Housefull 5 has made a thunderous debut, collecting ₹23 crore on its opening day. This marks the actor’s fourth-highest opener ever, surpassing the previous Housefull 4.

With a unique double-ending format (yes—two different versions of the film in theatres!), massive advance bookings, and a 5,000-screen nationwide release, the film is creating waves at the box office.

Whether you're here for the chaos, comedy, or curiosity about those alternate climaxes, Housefull 5 seems to be delivering on expectations.

📲 Read the full breakdown here: https://hindustanherald.com/housefull-5-box-office-day1-akshay-kumar/

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Raise Your AC to 24°C — Save Power, Save the Planet

With temperatures hitting record highs across India, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is urging citizens to make a simple but powerful change: set your air-conditioner to 24°C.

Why it matters: ✔️ Every 1°C increase = ~6% less electricity used ✔️ 24°C setting can reduce cooling energy use by up to 24% ✔️ National savings potential: ₹5,000 crore annually ✔️ CO₂ reduction: 8.2 million tonnes/year

No need for new appliances. No extra cost. Just a smarter setting for your existing AC. This small step helps lower your power bill and supports India’s clean energy goals.

🔗 Read more → https://hindustanherald.com/raise-ac-temperature-24c-save-electricity-bills/

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India's Historic Leap: World's Tallest Railway Bridge Inaugurated in J&K, Kashmir Gets First Vande Bharat

On a landmark day for Indian infrastructure, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir, standing even taller than the Eiffel Tower. Alongside this, Kashmir witnessed a major milestone with the flagging off of its first Vande Bharat Express, connecting Katra to Srinagar — a first-of-its-kind rail link for the Valley.

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi sharpened his attack in Bihar, demanding a nationwide caste census and the scrapping of the 50% cap on reservations. With assembly polls around the corner, the Congress leader’s visit marks his fifth to the state in just five months.

In economic news, the RBI slashed the repo rate by 0.50% for the third time this year, bringing it to 5.5%. Gold loan limits were also increased. On the health front, rising COVID-19 cases have prompted states like Odisha to reintroduce masking rules in schools.

📖 Full national roundup here: https://hindustanherald.com/chenab-bridge-inauguration-by-pm-modi-rbi-rate-cut-rahul-bihar/

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ICC Hall of Fame 2025: Seven Legends to Be Honoured on June 9 in London

In a moment that promises to echo through the annals of cricket history, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will induct seven iconic players into its Hall of Fame during a grand ceremony in London on June 9 — just two days before the much-anticipated World Test Championship Final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s.

This is no ordinary induction. It’s a celebration of grit, grace, and cricketing greatness.

🌍 Six Nations, Seven Legends, Endless Legacy

This year’s class of Hall of Fame inductees includes five men and two women, representing six cricketing nations. The diversity of this lineup speaks to the global heartbeat of the game — and the ICC isn’t just looking at numbers or trophies. It’s honouring impact. It’s celebrating those who changed the narrative of cricket in their era.

Each inductee will receive a commemorative cap — a small symbol with massive meaning.

And no, we don’t know who the names are just yet. The ICC has kept that tightly under wraps. But that only adds to the suspense and the spectacle.

🎥 Watch It Live — Wherever You Are

This ceremony isn’t just for those in suits in a London ballroom. It’s for every fan who ever woke up at 3 AM to watch a Test match, or screamed at their screen during a final over thriller.

You can catch the event LIVE on:

JioCinema and Hotstar in India

Sky Sports in the UK & Ireland

Amazon Prime Video in Australia

SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa

And globally on ICC.tv

🧠 Before the Clash, a Moment to Reflect

The ceremony will also feature the two captains about to lead their nations into battle: Temba Bavuma (SA) and Pat Cummins (AUS). They’ll offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at how they're preparing for the WTC Final, adding a strategic twist to an otherwise reflective evening.

It’s cricket looking backward and forward in the same breath.

💬 Why This Matters

This isn’t just nostalgia. This is canon-building.

It’s the ICC telling the world: These are the people who made the game what it is. And the inclusion of two women cricketers? That’s not just overdue — it’s historic. It’s a message to every young girl picking up a bat today that her story matters just as much.

Read the full article here ➡️ 📲 https://hindustanherald.com/icc-hall-of-fame-2025-induction-ceremony-june-9/

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SEBI Freezes Mehul Choksi’s Assets in ₹2.1 Cr Insider Trading Case

India’s capital markets regulator, SEBI, has taken firm action against fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, ordering the attachment of his domestic bank accounts and mutual fund holdings. The goal? Recover ₹2.10 crore in unpaid dues related to a 2022 insider trading violation involving Gitanjali Gems.

Choksi, still under detention in Belgium and wanted in the ₹14,000 crore PNB scam, failed to respond to a 15-day notice from SEBI. The regulator has now asked Indian banks and mutual funds to freeze all linked accounts, submit documentation, and block any outgoing transactions.

While the amount may seem minor compared to the fraud he’s accused of, this enforcement reflects a growing push to bring financial offenders to account — no matter how far they’ve fled.

📖 Full story here: 👉 https://hindustanherald.com/sebi-attaches-mehul-choksi-assets-insider-trading/

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Modi to Attend G7 Summit in Canada — Invitation Official, Despite Earlier Bloomberg Doubt

In a quiet but significant diplomatic shift, Indian PM Narendra Modi has confirmed he will attend the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, from June 15–17. The confirmation came after a personal invitation from Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney — a detail that contradicts Bloomberg’s earlier report suggesting no invite had been extended.

This development could mark a reset in India–Canada relations, which have been tense over the past two years. It also reinforces India’s strategic presence at major multilateral forums, coming just months after New Delhi led the G20.

💬 “Nothing is normal yet, but things are less stuck than they were,” a senior Indian official reportedly told the press.

Was Bloomberg premature in its reporting? Or has diplomacy simply moved faster than headlines?

👉 Read the full report here: https://hindustanherald.com/modi-g7-canada-visit-2025/

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India Gives Starlink the Green Light — What It Means for Digital Access

Big move in India’s telecom space this week: Elon Musk’s Starlink has finally received its GMPCS licence from the Department of Telecommunications — officially allowing it to offer satellite internet services in India.

Why this matters? Because for millions in remote, hilly, and underserved regions, this could be the first time they get reliable, high-speed internet. Starlink will use low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to beam internet directly to ground terminals — skipping the need for mobile towers or fiber cables.

In a country where many still have to climb rooftops or walk kilometers just to get a decent signal, this is a potential game-changer.

According to the full report by Hindustan Herald, here’s what you need to know:

Starlink joins OneWeb and Jio-SES as licensed satellite operators in India

Service rollout expected within 9 months

Focus: Rural India, remote schools, e-health centres, disaster zones

Pricing may be under ₹850/month

Regulatory debates on spectrum allocation still ongoing

📎 Full article here: 🔗 https://hindustanherald.com/starlink-india-licence-approved-satellite-internet-rollout/