Alpha Box Office Collection Day 4: Alia Bhatt-Sharvari Film Holds Firm After Strong Openin

Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, has entered its first Monday after a strong opening weekend at the box office. While collections have slowed with the start of the weekdays, the action spy thriller has continued to add to its overall earnings.

Alpha has collected Rs 0.59 crore on Day 4 (Monday) from 3,161 shows across India. This has taken the film's India net collection to Rs 34.59 crore, while its India gross collection has reached Rs 41.50 crore, as per Sacnilk. 

The film had wrapped up its opening weekend on a strong note by collecting Rs 13.25 crore on Day 3 (Sunday), registering a 15.2% jump over Saturday's Rs 11.50 crore. It earned Rs 34 crore net and Rs 40.80 crore gross in India over its first three days. Overseas, Alpha has grossed Rs 18 crore, taking its worldwide gross collection to Rs 58.80 crore.

Occupancy Trend

The film has recorded an overall 7.62% Hindi occupancy during the morning shows on Monday.

During the opening weekend, Alpha recorded 20% occupancy on Friday, 25% on Saturday, and 33.10% overall Hindi (2D) occupancy on Sunday. On Sunday, occupancy climbed from 12.92% in the morning to 38.46% in the afternoon before peaking at 49.38% in the evening. The night shows registered 31.62% occupancy, making Sunday the film's strongest day so far.

Show Count Trend

Alpha opened in 7,534 shows on Friday before dropping to 6,882 on Saturday. The show count increased to 7,439 on Sunday due to weekend demand but has now fallen to 3,161 on Monday as the film enters its regular weekday run.

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Box Office So Far

The film opened with Rs 9.25 crore on Friday, followed by Rs 11.50 crore on Saturday and Rs 13.25 crore on Sunday, completing a strong opening weekend. Early estimates suggest it has now begun its weekday run on a steady note.

About Alpha

Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, the film is reportedly made on a budget of Rs 100 crore.

Alpha also stars Hrithik Roshan, Bobby Deol, and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles. The action spy thriller follows a high-risk espionage mission, with Alia and Sharvari playing elite agents leading the operation.

Having posted a strong opening weekend, Alpha will now look to sustain its momentum through the weekdays.

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Iran War Backlash? Trump's Approval Slips As Voters Question $67 Billion Cost

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has slipped to 36%, while a majority of Americans believe the conflict with Iran was not worth its economic cost, according to a Financial Times poll.

The survey found that 58% of US voters said the war was not economically justified, as the White House sought $67 billion from Congress to cover war-related expenses. Around 40% of respondents said the conflict left the US in a weaker position than before, while 31% believed it strengthened Washington's standing.

Voters also expressed skepticism over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. About 66% said the agreement would make little or no difference to peace in the Middle East, with some expecting it could fuel further conflict.

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The poll showed Trump's approval rating down two percentage points from the previous survey. Democrats held a lead in overall support, with 44% backing the party versus 38% for Republicans.

However, Republicans appeared more motivated to vote ahead of the November midterm elections, with three-quarters of Republican respondents reporting a high likelihood of voting.

On foreign policy, 53% of respondents said the US should remain in NATO, while 23% supported leaving the alliance following the Iran conflict.

The findings come as Trump attends the NATO summit in Turkey, where he has renewed criticism of some European allies over their stance during the Iran war.

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Speaking alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump said he persuaded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stay out of the conflict.

"He was a prime candidate to go into the war with Iran, maybe on the Iran side, because he's not a big fan of Israel," Trump said. "However, after I asked him to stay out of the war, he did so."

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India-UK Trade Pact: FinMin Notifies Rules For Origin Of Goods

The Finance Ministry has issued the rules for determination of origin of goods under the India-UK comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), news agency PTI reported citing a notification.

The India-UK trade agreement will come into force from July 15 onwards.

A certificate of origin is a crucial document needed for exports to avail duty benefits under India's trade agreements with partner countries. It is important to establish the origin of goods to make sure goods from other countries do not wrongfully get benefits of preferential tariff under trade agreements between two countries.

In a notification, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said entities authorised by the two countries are permitted to issue these certificates in their respective countries.

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"These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) Rules, 2026. They shall come into force on the 15th July, 2026," the report quoted the notification.

The trade agreement permits duty-free access for 99% of India's exports to the UK, covering nearly the entire trade basket. It is expected to open new opportunities for labour-intensive industries such as textiles, marine products, leather, footwear, sports goods, toys, and gems and jewellery, alongside fast-growing sectors including engineering goods, auto components, and organic chemicals.

The bilateral trade between India and the UK rose 8.62% to $ 25.12 billion, including exports worth $13.44 billion and $11.68 billion as imports in 2025-26, up from $23.13 billion in 2024-25.

In the last fiscal, India reported a trade surplus of $ 1.76 billion.

Rajat Mohan, Managing Partner, AMRG Global, said the notification prescribing the Rules of Origin under the CETA is a crucial step towards operationalising the pact in a transparent and effective manner.

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"While the agreement offers significant tariff advantages, these benefits will now be available only to goods that genuinely satisfy the prescribed origin criteria. The framework strengthens the integrity of the FTA by preventing misuse through third-country routing and ensuring that concessions accrue only to legitimate manufacturers and exporters," Mohan told PTI.

Mohan said that businesses should proactively review their supply chains, value addition, sourcing patterns and documentation, as compliance with the rules of origin will be as important as the tariff concessions themselves.

(With inputs from PTI)

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"It's Going To Be My Last WC": Ronaldo Drops Bombshell Ahead Of Spain Clash

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last World Cup. Speaking to the press ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 match against Spain, Ronaldo was asked about his international future. Responding to that, he declared that this is his last World Cup. Ronaldo, 41, is playing his sixth World Cup in the ongoing edition, in which he has scored three goals, including his very first in the knockout stage. Overall, Ronaldo has scored 11 World Cup goals in his career.

"I want to enjoy it as much as possible, because it will be my last World Cup, yes. But I hope that tomorrow won't be my last game in the World Cup," Ronaldo said, as per OneFootball.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who has started all four of Portugal's matches at the tournament and scored three goals, also dismissed repeated questions about retirement, insisting his focus remains solely on helping the national team.

"I'm always committed, body and soul, to helping the National Team. Whether I'm playing or not, I'll always have an important role," he continued.

"I'll finish [retire] when I want to, not when you want me to. It's a waste of time to keep asking that question. But I don't want to draw attention to that. The most important thing is tomorrow," he added.

Despite acknowledging that this will be his final World Cup, Ronaldo made it clear Portugal have arrived with ambitions of lifting the trophy.

"If we didn't have the idea that we could win the World Cup, we wouldn't be here. It's been a beautiful experience. We've improved game by game," he said.

"We know it's a competition where it's impossible to play well in every game, and it's not easy for anyone; just look at who's already been eliminated. I see the team as calm; we've trained well, we've prepared well," said Ronaldo.

(With ANI Inputs)

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Not Sooryavanshi, Youngest Debutant Is From Pakistan At 14 Years, 227 Days

Indian cricket's latest poster boy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, on Saturday ended days of anxious waiting for his international debut. When India vice-captain Tilak Varma handed him the cap in the pre-match team huddle, a new chapter began in Indian cricket. At 15 years and 99 days, the boy wonder from Bihar's Samastipur district became India's youngest debutant in international cricket, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who had held the record for nearly 37 years.

However, Sooryavanshi is not the youngest player to debut in international cricket. That distinction belongs to Pakistan's Hasan Raza. Raza made his Test debut at 14 years and 227 days against Zimbabwe in Faisalabad in 1996. He made his ODI debut at 14 years and 233 days against the same opponents in Quetta. Sooryavanshi is now the second-youngest men's international debutant. Raza went on to play seven Tests and 16 ODIs. He did not leave a big impact.

Sooryavanshi was named in India's T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England, as well as for the Asian Games. He became the youngest-ever player to be picked for the Indian national side, breaking a 36-year-old record held by Sachin Tendulkar.

Notably, Sooryavanshi earned his maiden national call-up following a sensational IPL 2026 campaign with the Rajasthan Royals, where he amassed 776 runs at a staggering strike rate of 237.30, including a century and five fifties. His explosive season saw him finish as the tournament's leading run-scorer while smashing a record 72 sixes.

The youngster also swept multiple post-season honours, including the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards.

In the recent tri-series in Sri Lanka, featuring Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, Sooryavanshi scored 211 runs in five innings at an average of 42.20 and a strike rate of nearly 201. His best score was 94, with his only fifty coming in the final. He also smashed the fastest fifty in List A cricket, reaching the milestone in just 11 balls against Sri Lanka A.

In eight first-class matches, Sooryavanshi has scored 207 runs at an average of 17.25, with one fifty in 12 innings and a best score of 93. His Youth Test record is better, with 331 runs in six matches and 10 innings at an average of 33.10, including two centuries and one fifty, with a best score of 113.

In List A cricket, he has scored 564 runs in 13 matches at an average of 43.38 and a strike rate of 176.80, with one century and two fifties. His highest score is 190.

He is India's leading run-scorer in Youth ODIs, with 1,412 runs in 25 matches at an average of 56.48 and a strike rate of 165.72. He has scored four centuries and seven fifties, with a highest score of 175.

His first U19 World Cup appearance this year saw him help India win the title while finishing as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 439 runs in seven innings at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49. He scored one century and three fifties, with a best score of 175. He also smashed 30 sixes, the most by a batter in the tournament's history.

In 34 T20 matches, Sooryavanshi has scored 1,477 runs at an average of 44.75 and a strike rate of 220.44, with four centuries and six fifties.

So far in his IPL career, Sooryavanshi has scored 1,028 runs in 23 matches at an average of 44.69 and a strike rate of 228.95, with two centuries and six fifties. His highest score is 103, and he has smashed 96 sixes. 

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FRA vs PAR Live Streaming: Team News, Likely Starting XI, Key Players, H2H; How To Watch?

France will go toe-to-toe against Paraguay in their Round of 16 tie of FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday. The winner of this tie will be taking on the winner of match between Morocco and Canada.

France have been one of the standout teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cruising through the tournament with a perfect record so far. Les Bleus opened their campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal before easing past Iraq 3-0. They then wrapped up the group stage in emphatic fashion with a commanding 4-1 win over Norway.

The two-time world champions carried that momentum into the Round of 32, where they took on Sweden. Didier Deschamps' side produced another dominant display, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding the third in a comfortable 3-0 victory to seal France's place in the Round of 16.

Paraguay endured a difficult start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to co-hosts USA in their opening match. La Albirroja responded impressively by edging past Türkiye 1-0 before playing out a goalless draw against Australia in their final group fixture. Their tally of one win, one draw and one defeat was enough to see them qualify for the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

The Round of 32 produced one of the biggest shocks in FIFA World Cup history. Gustavo Alfaro's men stunned four-time champions Germany after holding the European giants to a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. 

Match Time and Venue

The match between France and Paraguay will be played at the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, USA. The game is set to kick-off at 2.30 AM IST on Sunday

Head to Head

• Matches Played: 5
• France wins: 3
• Paraguay wins: 0
• Draws: 2

Form Guide (last five matches, most recent first):

• France: W-W-W-W-W
• Paraguay: W-D-W-L-W

France

• Possible Starting 11  (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Michael Olise ,Ousmane Dembele, Désiré Doué Kylian Mbappé
• Substitutes:: Robin Risser, Brice Samba,  Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Maxence Lacroix,  N'Golo Kante, Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaire-Emery,  Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappe, Marcus Thuram  
• Coach: Didier Deschamps

Paraguay

• Possible Starting 11 (4-4-2): Orlando Gill; Juan Caceres, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Júnior Alonso; Miguel Almirón, Damián Bobadilla, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza; Gabriel Ávalos, Julio Enciso
• Substitutes: Roberto Fernandez, Gaston Olveira, Gustavo Velazquez, Jose Canale, Alexandro Maidana, Fabian Balbuena, Diego Gomez, Mauricio Magalhaes, Braian Ojeda, Alejandro Gamarra,  Gustavo Caballero, Ramon Sosa, Alex Arce, Isidro Pitta, Antonio Sanabria  
• Coach: Gustavo Alfaro

Players to Watch

• Kylian Mbappe (France): Mbappe is also breathing down the neck of Lionel Messi for the record of scoring the most number of goals in the history of FIFA World Cup.
• Julio Enciso (Paraguay): The 22-year-old has scored once and provided two assists in this tournament.

How To Watch Live Telecast?

The France vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 match will be televised live in India on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD television channels.

How To Watch Live Streaming?

The France vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 game will be streamed live on the ZEE5 app and website in English, Malayalam, Bangla and Hindi.

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