The 71st National Film Awards, presented by the President of India on 23 September 2025 in New Delhi, recognized excellence in Indian cinema for films certified between 1 January and 31 December 2023. The awards spanned feature, non-feature, writing and regional cinema, highlighting both mainstream and regional voices. This edition also conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime achievement.

Smriti Mandhana creates history by surpassing Virat Kohli’s all-time ODI record, rewriting Indian cricket’s record books with her remarkable consistency and class.

Oman captain appeals to BCCI after heartfelt post-match exchange with Suryakumar Yadav.

Mohsin Naqvi’s decision to withdraw Pakistan from the Asia Cup has left the PCB staring at a massive INR 132 crore loss, raising questions over cricket politics and financial stability.

A soldier was injured and terrorists remain trapped in an overnight counter-terror operation in Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur, with security forces continuing their efforts.

PM Narendra Modi expresses deep sorrow over the death of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, remembering his unmatched contribution to Indian music and culture.

Aryan Maan of ABVP is the new president, marking a significant victory in student politics with strong support from his peers.

Bombay High Court receives bomb threat, prompting immediate security measures and intensive searches by police and bomb squads.

Heartbreak for India as Sachin Yadav ends fourth and Neeraj Chopra finishes eighth at World Athletics 2025, missing out on podium glory.

Deepika Padukone will not be a part of the much-awaited sequel of ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ producers have officially confirmed, leaving fans surprised about the future storyline.