INTELLIGENT INDIA

Mumbai, July 18, 2025 — Mohit Suri’s much-anticipated romantic drama "Saiyaara," backed by Yash Raj Films and starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, releases in theatres today amid unprecedented buzz. Despite featuring debut actors, the film has already made history with its advance booking numbers, signaling a strong box office performance and the potential to break several records. A Record-Breaking Advance Booking According to box office tracker Sacnilk, "Saiyaara" has amassed an astonishing ₹9.39 crore from advance bookings alone, with nearly 3.8 lakh tickets sold across the country ahead of its opening day. When block bookings are included, the figure swells to ₹12.49 crore. This remarkable feat places the film among the top Hindi openers of 2025, drawing comparisons with big-budget productions led by veteran stars. It is now on course to surpass the advance booking figures of notable debutant-led films such as "Dhadak" (...

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Assaulted During Jan Sunwai, Suspect Arrested Amid Security Concerns

On August 20, 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was allegedly assaulted during her weekly "Jan Sunwai" (public grievance hearing) programme at her official residence in Civil Lines, Delhi. The incident occurred around 8:05 to 8:30 AM IST, when a man, identified as 41-year-old Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai Sakariya from Rajkot, Gujarat, approached the Chief Minister under the pretense of submitting a complaint. According to multiple sources, the assailant handed over court-related documents, began shouting, and then physically attacked Gupta by slapping her, pulling her hair, and possibly attempting to pull her by the hand. Some reports also mention an attempt to throw a heavy object or stone, which may have caused a commotion during which Gupta suffered a light blow to the head, though conflicting accounts suggest she may have hit her head during a scuffle. Key Details of the Incident: Nature of the Attack : The assailant, posing as a complainant, handed Gupta papers related ...