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Indian Box Office Crosses Rs 6,300 Crore in First Half of 2026

The Indian film industry has recorded over Rs 6,300 crore in box office collections during the first half of 2026, marking a notable recovery compared to the previous year. Big-budget films such as 'Dhurandhar' were among the key drivers of this growth. Mid-budget productions have also regained traction, reflecting broader audience engagement across segments. Industry analysts believe the second half of 2026 could surpass these figures, with high-profile releases like 'Ramayana' and 'King' on the horizon. The strong performance signals a sustained return to health for the Indian cinema sector.

Deutsche Bank warns US debt poses biggest threat to its economic dominance

Deutsche Bank has identified America's growing national debt as the foremost risk to its global economic leadership, outweighing threats from rival nations. The bank highlighted that persistent fiscal deficits and rising interest payments are steadily weakening a critical financial advantage the US has long held. Among the most pressing concerns are the potential depletion of Social Security and Medicare funds in the near future. Successive administrations will face mounting pressure to address these fiscal challenges before they cause lasting damage to the country's economic standing.

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Bethell praises 15-year-old Sooryavanshi after India's youngest T20I debut

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest T20I debutant at just 15 years old in a recent match against England. Despite scoring only 14 runs, the teenage batter drew praise from England's Jacob Bethell, who had previously watched him play in India. Bethell himself was the standout performer, hitting an unbeaten 76 to steer England to victory. Sooryavanshi's debut, even in a losing cause, sparked considerable excitement about his potential at the international level.