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Tiger 3, with Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, is the third instalment of the Tiger franchise and a part of the YRF Spy Universe in addition to War and Pathaan.

Salman Khan's Tiger 3 released to a massive opening at the box office. Helmed by Maneesh Sharma, the spy-thriller released on Diwali. On its second day itself, Tiger 3 has crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office. According to a report on sacnilk.com, Tiger 3 is now estimated to earn ₹42.50 crore on Day 3 in India as per early estimates.

Salman Khan fans who went to see Tiger 3 at a theatre had an unpleasant surprise when a group of viewers bursted fireworks inside the cinema hall. Tiger 3 was released on Diwali, marking Salman’s third stint as the YRF Spy, Tiger. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), a packed theatre erupted in celebration when Salman appeared on the big screen. However, the festivities turned into a nightmare as a group of fans set off fireworks during the screening.

In a viral video, it appeared that fans launched rockets in the crowded room. Many fans were seen rushing out of the theater, hoping to leave unharmed. This incident wasn’t isolated, as Salman Khan’s fan club in Malegaon also set off fireworks during a Tiger 3 screening, and the video was shared online.

Maneesh Sharma's spy thriller Tiger 3 is a patriotic film, but set in Pakistan. No, it doesn't entail Indian soldiers getting into the neighbouring nation so that they can ghar mein ghus ke maaro them. But it's more of a love letter to the patriotism of Pakistanis, with an Indian spy at the forefront.

But that's what the Tiger franchise has stood for since its inception with Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger in 2012. It's brought India and Pakistan closer through its superspy representatives, Tiger (Salman Khan) and Zoya (Katrina Kaif). Through their love story, the franchise draws a parallel to the ideal allyship between the two countries despite their historic and geopolitical differences.

A special song promoting the benefits of millets, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi collaborated with Indian-American singer Falu, has been nominated for the Grammy award in the best global music performance category. The song, titled "Abundance in Millets," was performed by Falguni Shah, also known as Falu, and her husband, Gaurav Shah.

In the 'best global music performance' category, the song "Falu and Gaurav Shah (featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi) - Abundance in Millets" has received a Grammy nomination.

Snappy exchanges between two Indian-American candidates scorched the third Republican Presidential debate on Wednesday night as contenders for the party nomination sought to catch up with the leader Donald Trump, who has disdained the format.

Millionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy lit the fuse when he ridiculed former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley's pledge to ban tik-tok over security concerns, saying her daughter has been using the Chinese-owned app for a long time, and "you might want to take care of your family first before preaching to anyone else.”