"Bhool Chuk Maaf" director Karan Sharma spoke about the value that National Award-winner Rajkummar Rao and actress Wamiqa Gabbi brought to the romantic-comedy, enhancing the film even further.

Asked what according to him did the two actors bring that added more value to “Bhool Chuk Maaf”, Karan Sharma told: “When I wrote the story, what I made was the base and the layers and other things were added by them. It’s a collaboration between the director, actor and all the team.”

He added: “When they come together and focus on that same thing, it comes out even better. For one person saying that I have done it doesn’t work. If they had not put their efforts then it wouldn’t have happened.”

“Bhool Chuk Maaf follows a small-town romantic boy named Ranjan from Banaras,who lands a government job to marry Titli but forgets his vow to Lord Shiva-only to be trapped in a time-loop until he fulfills his promise.

Israeli researchers have identified a genetic "fingerprint" that helps predict the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments, according to a study.

The study, by the Israel Institute of Technology (Technion), stated that the discovery would help improve the personalisation of immunotherapy treatments, news agency reported.

Immunotherapy is considered to be one of the greatest revolutions in cancer treatment. It enhances the immune system’s ability to target and destroy cancer cells efficiently.

However, a major challenge in immunotherapy is the unpredictability of patient responses. Some patients do not benefit and may experience side effects without significant improvement.

Therefore, there is a need to identify biomarkers that can forecast the effectiveness of treatment based on the specific data of each patient.

In their study, published in the journal Cell Genomics, the team examined the genetic characteristics of T-cell clones -- groups of multiplied immune T cells that specialise in targeting a specific threat once recognised -- and their influence on treatment success.

Singer-music composer Akhil Sachdeva has said that he creates music purely out of love and passion, not with a specific platform or medium in mind. He believes in making timeless melodies guided by emotion, honesty, and continuous learning through experimentation.

Asked when composing a song, how does he decide which stories are meant for film versus his independent music, Akhil told: “For me, I don't know about others, but I will talk about myself. I don't intend to make music for films or for OTT or for independent releases. I don't decide while making the song based on any of these things.”

He added: “I make songs for the love of the song, for the pure purpose of making or creating something beautiful, which lasts forever, which lasts longer. That's why my melodies have that value that stays with you for a longer, longer time and it will never fade away. That's pretty simple as I say. That's how I approach it and I don't differentiate between which medium it's coming from.”

LG Electronics said on Thursday it will break ground on a new home appliance factory in India, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing market.

A groundbreaking ceremony of the plant in Sri City, an industrial hub in the eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, will be attended by local officials, including Nara Lokesh, minister for human resources development of Andhra Pradesh, as well as LG Electronics executives, including President Lyu Jae-cheol, head of the home appliance division, according to the company.

With an investment of US$600 million, the facility is slated to begin production by the end of 2026. It will have an annual capacity of 800,000 refrigerators, 850,000 washing machines, 1.5 million air conditioners and 2 million air conditioner compressors, reports news agency.

Paris Saint-Germain will play Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final after a 2-1 win at home to Arsenal saw them emerge victorious 3-1 on aggregate.

Arsenal had chances to get back into contention and even overturn the tie, only to be frustrated time after time by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Although Arsenal had struggled to control last week's first leg against PSG's three-man midfield, Mikel Arteta's players quickly showed they had come to Paris to overturn the first leg defeat, reports.

The game was barely a minute old when Jurrien Timber crossed for Declan Rice to head just wide.

The visiting side looked to asphyxiate PSG high up the field, with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli both active, and Martinelli forced the first of Donnarumma's excellent saves on the night, when he almost bundled in Thomas Partey's long throw.

A loud explosion was heard near the military airport on Walton Road in Lahore on Thursday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

There were also reports that multiple blasts had occurred in areas near the Walton Road in Lahore. The road leads to Lahore Cantonment. Media reports said that the Pakistani police officials confirmed the blast, stating they are in the process of determining the exact nature and location of the explosion.

The blasts sent residents into panic mode. Eyewitnesses described seeing clouds of smoke in the air as people rushed out of their homes in fear.

Sirens were heard in the area shortly after the explosion, adding to the sense of urgency.

Reports said that a drone was seen near the Walton Airport.

Choreographer-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, who made her debut in Hindi cinema in 2013 with “ABCD: Any Body Can Dance,” said that entering Bollywood was a steep learning curve because she was unprepared for the industry's unique pace, expectations, and culture.

Asked what’s one lesson the industry taught her that no one prepared her for, Lauren told: “If I take Bollywood specifically, I’d say the biggest lesson was realizing just how much I didn’t know going in.”

“The inexperience—not just in performing, but in understanding how the industry and India itself worked—was a real wake-up call. I didn’t know who was who, how the timelines worked, what was expected, or where to push versus where to hold back,” she added.

The actress further added: “The hours are long, shoots can stretch way beyond the scheduled time, and there’s just a whole rhythm to it that’s very different from other industries.”

The Indian equity indices opened almost flat on Thursday as geopolitical tensions remained high after ‘Operation Sindoor’.

At 9.26 am, Sensex was up 25 points at 80,772 and Nifty was down 3 points at 24,410.

Buying was seen in the largecap and midcap stocks. Nifty midcap 100 index was up 166 points or 0.30 per cent at 54,445 and Nifty smallcap 100 index was up 132 points or 0.81 per cent at 16,550.

Among the sectoral index, auto, IT, PSU bank, fin service, media, energy and private bank were trading with gains. Pharma, FMCG, metal, realty and infra were trading in the red.

As Asian equities are trading in the green mirroring overnight gains in the US markets, domestic equity indices too could see a steady positive start in the backdrop of the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, said analysts.

The number of imported vehicles sold in South Korea last month dropped slightly from a year earlier, but eco-friendly vehicles such as hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for a record 81 percent of the total, industry data showed on Thursday.

According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association (KAIDA), a total of 21,495 imported cars were newly registered in April, down 0.3 percent from a year ago.

KAIDA attributed the decrease to price hikes and inventory shortages for certain brands, reports news agency.

By brand, BMW retained the top spot with 6,710 units sold, followed by Mercedes-Benz, Tesla and Lexus, with 4,908, 1,447 and 1,353 units, respectively.

Gujarat is bracing for intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds over the next 24 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for several districts.

The warning follows the simultaneous activation of multiple weather systems influencing the region.

According to the latest IMD bulletin, districts under the red alert include Bhavnagar, Amreli, Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad, Daman, and Dadra Nagar Haveli.

These areas are expected to experience severe thunderstorms, lightning, and surface winds reaching 60-70 kmph in gusts, along with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations.