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DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has expressed his annoyance with the intense scrutiny surrounding ‘The Batman II’, directed by Matt Reeves.

Despite the film’s delayed production, Gunn remains optimistic about the project, emphasising the importance of allowing Reeves the time he needs to craft a quality screenplay.

As per Deadline, in an interview, Gunn revealed that DC Studios is expecting to receive the script for ‘The Batman II’ in June.

“We’re supposed to get a script in June. I hope that happens. We feel really good about it. Matt’s excited. I talk to Matt all the time. I’m totally excited about it,” he said, as quoted by Deadline.

Gunn bluntly stated that fans should be patient and not pressure Reeves. “People should get off Matt’s n–s because it’s like, let the guy write the screenplay in the amount of time he needs to write it. That’s just the way it is. He doesn’t owe you something because you like his movie.”

He added that Reeves doesn’t let the pressure affect him.

Gunn’s ‘Superman’ film, set to premiere on July 11, will launch a new DCU phase, separate from Reeves’ ‘Batman Epic Crime Saga’.

This saga includes ‘The Batman’ (2022) and the Max series spin-off ‘The Penguin’.

Reeves confirmed that ‘The Batman II’ will start filming this year, with Robert Pattinson set to reprise his role as Batman.

Despite the delay, fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel, which is currently scheduled to premiere on October 1, 2027.

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Author Chetan Bhagat has come out in support of Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3.

The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps.

Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday.

At the NDTV Creators’ Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, “I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn’t cut his hair… He still became a star. It’s not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious.”At the event, the author and speaker said banning a film which also belongs to the production crew doesn’t make sense.

“That film is not Diljit’s alone. No film just belongs to the actor. At least 300 people must have worked on the film. Even if you have an issue with Diljit, penalising those people is not fair, so much money has gone into it. Banning a film is too much. You don’t like the film, don’t watch it. The calls for his boycott are highly unfair.”

Chetan Bhagat also said, “We don’t need to hate anyone to keep our country safe.”

“Humein Pakistan ke mooh nahin lagna, humein apni country ko safe and secure karna hai (We don’t have to engage with Pakistan, we just have to keep our country safe and secure). Look at our level, then look at theirs. We don’t need to hate anyone to keep our country safe. If they trouble us, we’ll teach them a lesson. Our hate will make them win,” he added.

New Delhi:

Mika Singh didn’t hold back his resentment over Diljit Dosanjh’s decision to release Sardaar Ji 3, featuring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, overseas in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22). Mika Singh, in an Instagram Story, called Diljit “fake singer” without taking his name. However, he shared a collage picture featuring himself and Diljit, making his attack evident for the singer through his Instagram post. 

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Mika Singh wrote, “Desh Pehle (Nation first). Guys, as we all know, the relationship between India and Pakistan isn’t going well right now. Yet some people continue to act irresponsibly.”

“Before releasing any content that involves artists from across the border, they should think twice-especially when our nation’s dignity is involved,” he added. 

Citing the fate of Fawad Khan’s film Abir Gulaal amid India-Pakistan tensions, he wrote, “There was a film featuring Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor that many of us opposed, and yet, some still don’t seem to get the message. What’s more shocking is that a fake singer, after doing 10 shows in India with thousands of fans buying tickets, had now disappeared – leaving fans betrayed and helpless.” Mika was referring to Diljit’s successful Dil-Luminati world tour.

Diljit Dosanjh hasn’t responded to Mika Singh’s attack yet.

New Delhi:

Aayush Sharma took to Instagram to update his followers on his back-to-back surgeries recently. Stating how his back pain had initially started when he was performing a stunt for his film Ruslaan, he admitted to ignoring it at first. However, things started acting up while he was filming his latest movie and he realised his backache was a little more serious. He updated everyone that he was officially on his road to recovery.

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He penned a long post explaining how it all began with a simple back pain while he was shooting for Ruslaan. However, with time, the symptoms exacerbated and he had to seek medical attention.nothing too dramatic, so I did what most of us tend to do… ignored it, masked it, and kept going. It finally caught up with me while shooting for my current movie, and things took a turn. Movements that once felt like second nature – dancing, stunts, even the simplest stretches – became restricted. What I thought was temporary turned out to be far more serious.”

The Antim actor added, “The biggest mistake? Taking the pain lightly and hoping it would heal on its own. But now… here we are. After two surgeries, I’m officially on the road to recovery. The journey has just begun, and I’m filled with nothing but gratitude, hope, and a burning desire to get back to doing what I love the most – being in front of the camera.”

He expressed deep gratitude towards the doctors and his family for taking such good care of him, as he concluded, “This phase has taught me that good health isn’t just about a six-pack – it’s about what’s happening inside. Don’t ignore the whispers your body sends you. Act early. Heal properly. To the doctors – thank you for the laser-sharp attention and care. To my producer @isajidqureshi & director @dir_kiran – your patience

Aayush Sharma recently put up an Instagram post, revealing details about his recent surgeries.

Last week, Sunjay Kapur’s family released a press note citing details of his cremation and prayer meet. While Sunjay’s last rites took place on Thursday at the Lodhi Road Cremation Ground in New Delhi, the prayer meeting will be held today between 4 pm and 5 pm at the Taj Palace Hotel. The note had the signatures of his mother, Rani Surinder Kapur, his wife Priya, Safira, and Azarias. His kids with Karisma Kapoor were also mentioned.

Sunjay Kapur died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 53. According to sources close to him, the businessman was playing polo at the Guards Polo Club when he reportedly suffocated. He requested to stop the game and then left the ground. Soon after, he suffered a heart attack and died.

The sources further shared that Sunjay apparently swallowed a bee and the sting in his throat caused a heart attack. Sunjay was running a polo team – Aureus – of which he was the patron. He was playing against Sujan, which is a team run by Jaisal Singh,

Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, died after suffering a heart attack during a polo match in England on June 12. His family announced a prayer meeting in his memory, to be held in New Delhi on June 22. Karisma, along with their two children, Samaira and Kiaan, flew to the capital earlier today to attend the ceremony. 

On Sunday, Karisma and her kids were spotted at Mumbai’s Kalina airport. All three of them were dressed in sombre white for the prayer meeting.Karisma’s sister Kareena Kapoor and her husband Saif Ali Khan also made their way to the airport. The couple seemed to be joining Karisma at Sanjay Kapur’s prayer meet in Delhi.

Virat Kohli’s team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), finally lifted the IPL trophy after 18 long years. Celebrating the victory, the cricketer’s sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Bhawna, who is a numerologist by profession, posted a series of pictures of Virat from the match. The carousel also included snaps featuring Virat’s wife, actress Anushka Sharma.

In her caption Bhawna wrote, “This night, this moment where we celebrate this dream which made us cry, which made us laugh; but the wait that you did is far too long. Each and every second of the moment needs to be experienced with stillness and a strange calmness that it’s actually done.”

She added, “All of us can’t express the humility and thankfulness towards almighty and millions of fans who were right behind RCB through thick and thin. This win is everybody’s personal win. Your tears were felt in the eyes of everyone who loves you. We cried with you because you, my little Veeru, are god’s chosen one who brings so much joy and inspiration in everyone. Blessed to witness this, and someone in heaven is smiling in his usual smile, looking at his son making him proud.” 

Bangladesh’s Interim Government’s Chief Advisor Muhammud Yunus will leave for what will be his 11th official visit abroad during his ten months in charge of the country’s government.

Yunus will meet His Majesty King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the visit which is scheduled from June 9-13.

Reports suggest that Muhammad Yunus could hold a confidential political dialogue with Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, whose party has been demanding elections by December this year to install an elected government with a political mandate.

On Friday, Muhammad Yunus announced that elections will be held in the country in the first half of April this year, ignoring advice from the military and political parties like the BNP to hold elections by December.

Meanwhile former minister and British MP Tulip Siddiq has requested a meeting with Bangladesh’s leader during his visit to clear up the “misunderstanding” regarding corruption allegations made by his administration which led her to resign from the UK government.

When inquired about Tulip Siddiq’s reported letter seeking audience with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during his upcoming London visit, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said the government has not yet received any such letter. “We cannot comment on something we have not seen,” he said.

Siddiq, who is related to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the adviser on ministerial standards, Laurie Magnus, but had to resign as Economic Secretary to the Treasury and city minister over the allegations.

During the visit, King Charles III will formally confer the prestigious “Harmony Award 2025” on Muhammad Yunus, in a ceremony that will take place at St James’s Palace in London on June 12, for his efforts to promote peace, sustainability and harmony between people and the environment.

Yunus will also hold meetings with Secretaries-General of the Commonwealth and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to push Bangladesh’s wider international engagements. The meeting with the IMO is important as it is the leading authority that regulates the maritime industry. Yunus has been trying to promote the strategic importance of the Chittagong Port where there are major investments planned, including Chinese investments.

A 34-year-old woman was hacked to death and her teenage daughter seriously injured in an attack in this hill district, police said on Monday.

A younger daughter who was missing after the incident has been found safe with the suspect, who is now in custody, they said.

The attack took place late Sunday evening at the woman’s rented home in Appappara village, under the Thirunelli police station limits.

The victim, Praveena, had been living there with her two daughters after separating from her husband, police said.

According to the police, the attack was allegedly carried out by Praveena’s male friend, identified as Dileesh.

Her 14-year-old daughter suffered deep wounds to her neck and ear and is being treated at a government hospital.

The suspect fled the scene with Praveena’s nine-year-old daughter, prompting a major search operation.

Police used drones and combed nearby forest areas despite rough weather conditions and difficult terrain.

Both the suspect and the missing girl were found on Monday near a forested area close to the house and the girl appeared unharmed, police said.

Authorities said that some containers have been found along the coasts of southern Kollam and coastal Alappuzha districts.

Containers from a Liberian cargo ship that sank off the Kerala coast have started washing ashore, while the oil spill spreading from the vessel has prompted authorities to issue a high alert along the state’s coastline, officials said on Monday.

Authorities said that some containers have been found along the coasts of southern Kollam and coastal Alappuzha districts.

In the wake of the sinking of the ship off the Kerala coast, a high-level meeting was convened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the situation.

An advisory has been issued urging coastal residents and fishermen to remain vigilant.

So far, nine containers have washed ashore, and an advisory has been reiterated for coastal residents and fishermen to remain alert, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

The cargo ship capsized and sank early on Sunday, leading to a significant oil spill. According to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the sunken vessel had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 367.1 metric tonnes of furnace oil in its tanks.

The India Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts.

Heavy rain lashed many districts of Kerala on Friday, disrupting normal life and causing waterlogging.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts today.

Authorities in several districts have declared holidays for educational institutions under their jurisdiction.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region for the next two to three days, resulting in widespread rainfall.

The IMD stated, “Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th & 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025.”

District administrations across Kerala have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in several districts on May 30 (Friday).

The precautionary measure applies to professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centers, madrassas, and special coaching classes.

Kannur District Collector announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, madrassas, tuition centers, and special classes. The district declared a similar holiday on the previous day due to intense rainfall.