A massive Ukrainian drone strike has hit deep inside Russia’s Bashkortostan region, targeting the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant, nearly 1,500 km from the frontlines. Explosions rocked the Urals overnight as Kyiv’s drones penetrated Russian airspace, exposing the vulnerability of Putin’s industrial core. Officials confirmed no injuries, but structural damage was extensive. This marks Ukraine’s deepest strike yet — a bold escalation in the drone war that is reshaping modern conflict.

Get ready for a candid, unscripted conversation with the brilliant actor and director, Konkona Sensharma! In this episode of Sit with HitList, Konkona opens up to Mayank Shekhar about her accidental journey in cinema, from being St. Stephen`s College alumna to becoming a National Award-winning artist. The acclaimed actress, known for her powerful roles in Page 3, Wake Up Sid, and Luck by Chance (the famous Bombay Trilogy), discusses why she never saw herself as a mainstream star and what it means to be an outsider in the Bollywood industry. She candidly defines her own "snob" label, shares her mother Aparna Sen`s influence, and reveals details about her process working with directors like Rituparno Ghosh and Vishal Bhardwaj (Omkara). Konkona also reflects on the early days of her career, getting her famous nickname Koko from Shabana Azmi, and the prep for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer.