Ahead of their release, Hamas allowed several Israeli families to speak to their captive relatives for the first time in nearly two years. Footage released by mediators shows tearful video calls between hostages and their families, moments before the long-awaited exchange began under the U.S.-facilitated ceasefire deal. After 738 harrowing days, seven hostages, including Matan Angrest and the Berman brothers, have been freed and escorted out of Gaza by the Red Cross, before being handed over to IDF forces near the border. All twenty living hostages have now been released by Hamas as part of a major prisoner exchange involving over 1,900 Palestinian detainees. WATCH
13 October,2025 07:26 PM ISTIn a dramatic reunion after nearly two decades, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray shared the stage in Mumbai at Worli Dome. At a rally against the Hindi push in schools, the brothers hinted at future collaboration and political unity in Maharashtra.
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06 February,2025 05:59 PM ISTCitadel: Honey Bunny, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha is the Indian leg of the larger spy universe created by the Russo Brothers. They have an Italian chapter as well, called Citadel: Diana. Creators Anthony Russo, Angela Russo-OTST and David Weil sat down with Mid-day's Mayank Shekhar to talk about their spy universe and India connect. Anthony Russo, who has also produced Extraction, revealed his love for Kundalini Yoga, and how India's love for the Marvel films was a huge motivator for them to explore cinema in this country.
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