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Rajinikanth’s Coolie makers have moved the Madras High Court against the CBFC’s decision to grant the film an ‘A’ certificate. Despite the rating, the film has opened strongly at the box office

A major traffic jam was reported in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday after an oil tanker carrying inflammable liquid overturned near the CBD flyover. The accident blocked multiple lanes on the Kharghar-Mumbai route, forcing traffic diversions. No casualties were reported, and authorities rushed in to safely transfer the tanker’s contents.

Ganesh Chaturthi, which will be observed on August 27 this year, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. While Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav is most commonly observed in Maharashtra, other regions in India also witness grand celebrations. Here are some glimpses of festive preparations ahead of the occasion (Pics/PTI)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has triggered a major diplomatic rift with France, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of fuelling anti-Semitism by planning to recognise Palestinian statehood. France condemned Netanyahu's "abject and erroneous" claims, vowing to protect its Jewish community.