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House of the Dragon" Season 3 release date on HBO Max is a trending topic. Fans want to know the status of filming and production. Game of Thrones' prequel is set two centuries back and follows the events of George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood focusing on peak and collapse of House Targaryen. Earlier, «House of the Dragon» showrunner Ryan Condal told Collider the filming of the third season may begin during the first quarter of 2025. The production may conclude by «deep in the fall»

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher once disclosed that they don't give their two kids any Christmas gifts. In light of Sean Diddy Combs' ongoing scandal, the Hollywood couple may soon renew their vows and even relocate to Europe. They have a 10-year-old daughter named Wyatt Isabelle and an 8-year-old son named Dimitri Portwood, as quoted in a report by The Express US. The celebrities believe their children don't need extravagant presents, or presents at all, apparently, despite having an estimated $275 million in combined wealth.

Squid Game season 1 left you wanting more, then you are in better luck. Netflix's most-watched series of all time is set to return for its long-awaited second season, with Player 456 back for revenge. There is another round of lethal games in store as Netflix announced the show's return for a Season 2. It was not at all a surprise as Squid Game Season 1 became 'Netflix's biggest series launch ever' with over 111 million viewers. Streaming later this month, the Korean thriller centres around a deadly survival game in which hundreds of players compete for the chance to win a 456 billion won cash prize.

Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced exemption for payment aggregators who do less than Rs 2000 payment, reduction in rate of compensation cess to 0.1% on supplies to merch exporters, extension of exemption of missile parts and more. The council, chaired by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, decided to reduce the tax rate on fortified rice kernels to 5% from 18%. Furthermore, the council also decided to extend part of surface to missile parts exemption.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z's future, suggesting that they may be set to split. Jay-Z has been embroiled in controversy lately after being charged with raping a minor with P Diddy, but it looks like his problems may be about to get worse. According to the tarot, the legendary musical duo of Jay-Z and Beyoncé may be on the verge of breaking up. Jay-Z and P Diddy have been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks after a woman accused them of raping her when she was a teenager. He has categorically refuted all of the truly heinous accusations against Jay-Z, as quoted in a report by Daily Star. The two have appeared strong as the Texas Hold 'Em singer continues to support her partner, even as Beyoncé's career continues to grow and Jay-Z's is rocked. The tarot cards, however, suggest that their relationship might be more rocky than initially believed.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asked the country's banks to frame separate guidelines for the Northeast, saying the region's development is a national responsibility. Addressing a Bankers' Conclave here, he said the banks should try to devise proper policies so that the Northeast's potentials could be explored properly. «You have to frame separate guidelines, separate parameters for the Northeast. Don't consider the Northeast as business opportunity. Development of the Northeast is a national responsibility,» he said.

«We are extremely pleased to further expand our network into Malaysia with the launch of direct flights from Chennai to Penang, our third destination in Malaysia, alongside Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi. With the inclusion of these flights to Penang, IndiGo will now operate 28 weekly flights to Malaysia from 2 cities in India» IndiGo Head of Global Sales Vinay Malhotra said in a statement.

Seth Meyers, host of NBC's ‘Late Night,’ took aim at the dynamic between Elon Musk and Donald Trump during his Thursday segment, ‘A Closer Look.’ The American comedian has said that US President-elect's friendship with the Tesla CEO is destined for failure. Meyers didn’t really believe in the duration of their relationship; he was certain that there was no way the relationship could last long before it would burst at the seam. “It’s just a question of how and when,” he remarked. ALSO READ: Elon Musk challenges government with a cryptic post after US House passes urgent funding bill to avert shutdown

The King, known for his classic taste, has reportedly chosen traditional gifts for his grandchildren. Harrold suggested that items like a wooden farm set might be on the list, aligning with Charles' love for timeless, meaningful presents. The gifts have likely already been dispatched to California, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live with their children. Also Read :Bitcoin Takes a Hit: What’s Behind the Crypto Market’s Rough Week

C T Ravi on Saturday claimed that a there was threat to his life and the government should give him protection. The MLC was arrested two days ago for allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar inside the Legislative Council in the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi and was released later on a court's direction. Addressing reporters with a bandage on his forehead, Ravi alleged that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Minister Laxmi had hatched a conspiracy against him. «Human rights were violated. D K Shivakumar and Laxmi Hebbalkar have conspired against me,» Ravi, a former minister, said.

As we approach the holiday season, today’s puzzle for December 21 offers another exciting challenge for players. Here’s everything you need to know, from gameplay tips to hints and solutions, to help you master today’s NYT Connections.

Bhima achieved extraordinary sales of over 250 kilograms of gold and 400 carats of diamonds in a single day across three district-wide showrooms. Notably, its flagship showroom on MG Road, Thiruvananthapuram, contributed approximately 160 kilograms of gold and 320 carats of diamonds to this total. Remarkably, these record-breaking sales were achieved without any marketing activities as part of Bhima's centenary celebrations. Dr. B. Govindan, Chairman of Bhima Jewellery, highlighted the importance of adapting to changing times. “While we cherish our heritage, we are also preparing for an exciting future. We are planning significant expansions across India and other countries—aiming to take our legacy of purity to a global audience.”

Tom Holland says he is excited to work with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan for his next movie but doesn't know anything about the project. Nolan has lined-up a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o and Charlize Theron, for the project, which is his follow-up multiple Oscar-winning movie «Oppenheimer». The untitled project will mark the maiden collaboration between Nolan and Holland, known for starring as superhero Spider-Man in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. «It hasn't started shooting, to be perfectly honest with you. I don't know anything about it,» the actor said on the Dish podcast.

Jennifer Lopez were among the most prominent Hollywood couples in the late 90s. The couple hogged the limelight with their glamorous appearances, high-profile romance, emotional ups and downs, controversies and ultimately legal issues. Ever since the controversial rapper has been arrested in alleged sex racketeering and trafficking case, Jennifer Lopez has remained largely tight-lipped about the ongoing controversiessurrounding her ex-boyfriend. She has noticeably distanced herself from allegations surrounding Sean 'Diddy' Combs as tabloids continue churning out a flurry of reports about her divorce. Her personal life has been under scrutiny due to reports about her split from Ben Affleck. While the breakup appears to have been a deeply emotional experience, it has reportedly provided her a temporary escape from the storm of allegations linked to Diddy.

Bengaluru civic body has issued a notice to former India captain Virat Kohli’s One8 Commune pub on a complaint alleging fire safety violations. The pub, located on the sixth floor of Ratnams Complex on Kasturba Road near the Chinnaswamy stadium, has been alleged of operating without implementing mandated fire safety measures or obtaining a fire department clearance certificate. BBMP's notice comes after a notice filed by social activist Venkatesh, who claims that the lack of fire safety measures poses a risk.

Jared Leto has been roped in to play Skeletor, the skull-faced archenemy of He-Man, in the upcoming movie «Masters of the Universe». Led by Nicholas Galitzine, the project is based on Mattel's famous toy line, which inspired a successful animated TV series in 1983 and a 1987 film starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man, reported Variety. While plot details remain under wraps, the story centers on Prince Adam of Eternia, who transforms into the muscular hero He-Man. «With the help of his magical Power Sword, the hero is tasked with defending his home planet from the evil sorcerer Skeletor,» reads the official synopsis.

UAE) and Kuwait at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai at 8 pm IST. Oman had become the inaugural champions of the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship after beating UAE by five wickets in the final in September 2023.

Pope Francis on Saturday again condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, a day after an Israeli government minister publicly denounced the pontiff for suggesting the global community should study whether the military offensive there constitutes a genocide of the Palestinian people. Francis opened his annual Christmas address to the Catholic cardinals who lead the Vatican's various departments with what appeared to be a reference to Israeli airstrikes on Friday that killed at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza. «Yesterday, children were bombed,» said the pope. «This is cruelty. This is not war. I wanted to say this because it touches the heart.»

The off-spinner did not disappoint his captain, who opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Hosts Zimbabwe were reduced to 120/9 in 28 0overs. Ghazanfar bowled a brilliant spell of 10-0-33-5. This is his second fifer in just 11 ODI matches. Afghanistan lead the three match ODI series 1-0 after the first match was washed out.

The agreement provides a framework for cooperative activities in human space exploration and research, especially in areas such as astronaut training, support for experiment development and integration, using ESA facilities on the International Space Station (ISS), human and biomedical research experiment implementation as well as joint education and outreach activities, ISRO said in a statement. For the upcoming Axiom-4 mission in which ISRO's Gaganyatri and ESA's astronaut are crew members, both agencies are collaborating to implement shortlisted experiments by Indian Principal Investigators on ISS, it said.