Hyderabad: A case has been filed against BRS leaders in connection with the attack on the office of Telugu news channel 'Maha News', Hyderabad police said on Sunday. Bharat Rashtra Samithi student wing President Gellu Srinivas Yadav has also been arrested for Saturday's incident. A case has been registered under Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 331(5), 331(7), 109(1), 118(1), 126(2), 324(5), 324(6), 351(3), 79 r/w 3(5). Police also booked cases against former Speaker Madhusudhana Chary and f...Read More
In a disturbing escalation of political violence, the Mahaa News office in Hyderabad was attacked on Saturday by a mob allegedly comprising supporters of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and followers of party leader K.T. Rama Rao (KTR). The violent assault, carried out in broad daylight, has sent shockwaves across journalistic, political, and civil society circles, raising urgent concerns over press freedom and democratic integrity in Telangana. Armed with rods, knives, and stones, the attacke...Read More
Hyderabad: The Banjara Hills police on Sunday registered a Suo motu case against several BRS leaders for allegedly obstructing police personnel from discharging their duties during the arrest of BRSV president Gellu Srinivas Yadav at Telangana Bhavan on Saturday night. Among those who reportedly intervened during the police action were senior BRS leaders, including Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council S Madhusudhana Chary and former MLA Balka Suman. According to police, around 20...Read More
Swetcha Votarker, a well-known Telugu TV host, was tragically found dead early Friday at her Hyderabad home in Jawahar Nagar. Her body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her bedroom, according to police, which initially raised suspicions that she had committed suicide. However, because there was no note, authorities are also looking into other possibilities, such as foul play. For a thorough post-mortem, her body has been moved to Gandhi Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed...Read More
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwa...Read More
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into t...Read More
Hyderabad, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A city court sent Purna Chandra Badavath, an accused in the suicide of TV news presenter Swetcha Votarkar, to judicial custody for 14 days. Purna Chandra, who surrendered before police on Saturday night, was produced before a magistrate, who remanded him to judicial custody. He was later shifted to Chanchalguda Central Prison. The police earlier recorded the statement of Purna Chandra, who is being allegedly blamed for the death of the news presenter. Swetc...Read More
Hyderabad, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A case has been filed against BRS leaders in connection with the attack on the office of Telugu news channel 'Maha News', Hyderabad police said on Sunday. Bharat Rashtra Samithi student wing President Gellu Srinivas Yadav has also been arrested for Saturday's incident. A case has been registered under Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 331(5), 331(7), 109(1), 118(1), 126(2), 324(5), 324(6), 351(3), 79 r/w 3(5). Police also booked cases against former Speak...Read More
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Gellu Srinivas Yadav was arrested by Jubilee Hills police on Saturday, June 28, in connection with the vandalism at MAHAA TV office. At around 9:30 pm, Srinivas was picked up from Telangana Bhavan. Following the incident, five BRS workers were already detained by the police. Security has been tightened in the area following the development. MAHAA TV office in Jubilee Hills was attacked by the party workers, alleging that the news channel was sprea...Read More
Hyderabad: Purna Chandra Badhavat , suspect in the suicide case of journalist Swetcha Votarkar surrender before the Chikkadpally police on Saturday, June 28. Badhavat was accompanied to the police station by his layers. The police took him into custody and the interrogation is underway. Votarkar's parents alleged that Badavath had created circumstances that forced their daughter to commit suicide. The news presenter had died by suicide at her house by hanging on June 27. Swetcha Votarkar, who ...Read More
Hyderabad: Get ready, Bigg Boss fans! The much-awaited Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set to hit your screens soon, and this time, there's a special twist that has already created a huge buzz. Yes, it's no longer just for celebrities -- common people can now become contestants too! The makers recently dropped a powerful promo featuring none other than Akkineni Nagarjuna, confirming his return as the host. With the punchline "Ee sari chadharangam kaadu, ranarangame" (This time it's not a chess...Read More
Mumbai, June 29 (UNI) Actor Nani has officially commenced shooting for his upcoming film "The Paradise", directed by "Dasara" fame filmmaker Srikanth Odela. This is the second collaboration between the duo. Principal photography commenced recently in Hyderabad, where the team has embarked on an intensive 40-day schedule, capturing crucial sequences featuring the film's principal cast. To celebrate the launch, the makers shared an on-set with the caption: "Dhagad joins the Paradise. In cinemas 2...Read More
Hyderabad: The mythological epic Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and headlined by Vishnu Manchu, was one of the most anticipated pan-Indian releases of 2025. Backed by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, the film brings together a stellar ensemble cast including Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal, Mohan Babu, and others. Despite the high expectations, Kannappa has witnessed a drop in box office numbers on its second day of release. On its opening day, Kannappa managed...Read More
The shooting of the Telugu film 'The Paradise' began on June 21Actor Nani joined the Hyderabad set on SaturdayA 40-day shooting schedule is underway featuring lead cast The shooting of Telugu actor Nani and director Srikanth Odela's The Paradise' commenced on June 21. The actor joined the team on Saturday in Hyderabad. The makers of 'The Paradise' announced the latest development with a photo of the actor from the movie sets. 'The Paradise' has been making headlines ever since it was announced....Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 28 (PTI) The office of Telugu news channel Mahaa News was attacked by BRS activists on Saturday afternoon for hiring a debate against party working president K T Rama Rao, police claimed. About 20 workers of BRS damaged cars, computer systems and others on the office premises and a staffer of the channel suffered minor injuries in the incident, they said. A case on charges of trespass, damage to property and others was registered, they said. BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju said the law w...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana), June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48-51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. In another bout, Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of In...Read More
Hyderabad: Swetcha Votarkar, a 40-year-old Telugu television anchor, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night. The incident came to light after her neighbours alerted the police around 9:30 PM. "When we entered her room, she was found hanging from the ceiling fan," said the Chikkadpally police inspector. An ambulance was called immediately, and paramedics confirmed her death at the scene. While initial reports suggest suicide, police stated that no sui...Read More
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) lodged a complaint against MAHAA TV news channel and others for alleged character assassination, criminal intimidation and spreading highly defamatory, false and derogatory allegations against its chief and former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, party working president, K T Rama Rao (KTR). The complaint was lodged at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Hyderabad. In the complaint, BRS alleged that MAHAA news channel was running "baseless and defama...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The much-awaited film 'The Paradise' which stars Telugu actor Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, has officially gone on floors. The makers began shooting on June 21 and shared the news with a new photo from the sets. Also Read | Christy Martin Biopic: Sydney Sweeney Says She 'Didn't Care' About Getting Hurt While Filming Fight Scenes With Co-Star Katy O'Brian. The photo, posted on the film's official social media page, shows Nani in character as ...Read More
Chennai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared director Sri Ganesh's upcoming family drama, '3BHK', featuring actor Siddharth in the lead, for release with a clean 'U' certificate. Shanthi Talkies, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to make the announcement. Sharing a poster that read 'U', it said, "It's "U"r Story too!!! #3BHK #3BHKfromJULY4" Produced by Arun Vishwa under the Shanthi Talkies banner, the film has been ...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Telugu actor Nani has started shooting for his upcoming film "The Paradise". The movie reunites the actor with filmmaker Srikanth Odela since their 2023 film "Dasara". Odela is directing the movie from his own script. According to a press release, Nani joined the set on Saturday, while shooting for the film commenced on June 21. The 40-day schedule is underway in Hyderabad, and key scenes featuring the lead cast will be filmed in this schedule. The makers also shared a...Read More
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) will face Salem Spartans (SS) in the 26th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 on Saturday, June 28, at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul. The Kovai Kings are in the last position currently with one win to their name in six games. The Spartans have won and lost three games each and are in fourth position. The Kovai Kings took on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their previous game and scored 137 runs for the loss of nine wickets. No batter managed to score more than 2...Read More
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his 104th birth anniversary. Former Andhra Chief Minister Reddy remembered Bharat Ratna PV Narasimha Rao as a visionary leader who revolutionised India's economic landscape through his reforms. In an X post, the Reddy wrote, 'The visionary who transformed the country's economic condition with reforms, Bharat Ratna PV Nar...Read More
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to former Prime Minister late P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, recalling his pivotal role in shaping India's development trajectory during a crucial phase of economic and political transformation. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: "Remembering Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao Garu on his birth anniversary. India is grateful to him for his effective leadership during a crucial phase of our development traj...Read More
Hyderabad | June 28, 2025: Telugu television journalist and anchor Swetcha Votarkar was found dead at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night. The 40-year-old media professional allegedly died by suicide, according to the local police. Also Read: While J.Lo Refuses to Support Diddy in His Court Cases, She Fears Retaliation From Him Swetcha was reportedly discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her home. The police have registered a case based on a complaint filed by her father, who has nam...Read More
Chennai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congratulating actor and director S J Suryah, who has made a return to direction after almost a decade with his next film, 'Killer', actor, director and producer Raghava Lawrence on Saturday told the gifted director and actor that he knew that his biggest dream was to become a lead actor more than becoming a director. Interestingly, S J Suryah is not only directing 'Killer', he is also playing the lead in it. Taking to his X timeline to congratulate actor and ...Read More
New Delhi: The pan-India mythological drama 'Kannappa', starring Vishnu Manchu and featuring cameos by Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal, hit cinemas on June 27, 2025. Despite its star-studded cast and grand production, the film has seen a slow start at the box office. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Kannappa' earned ₹9 crore net in India on its first day of release. Although this marks Vishnu Manchu's biggest opener, it falls short of expectations considering the ...Read More
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leaders from across the political spectrum on Saturday paid tributes to former Prime Minister late P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, hailing him as a visionary leader whose bold economic liberalisation policies shaped the modern Indian economy and the country's global standing. Born on June 28, 1921, in Laknepalli village of the erstwhile Warangal district in present-day Telangana, Narasimha Rao belonged to a Telugu Niyogi Brahmin family. A freedo...Read More
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), June 27 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said he has always prioritised IT and law and order, stressing that development is possible only when law and order is maintained and criminal activities are curbed. Speaking at the 'AI (Artificial Intelligence) for AP Police-Hackathon 2025' event held at an engineering college near Guntur, Naidu asserted that as long as he is the Chief Minister, there will be no place for criminals in the state. ...Read More
Tirupathur (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 27 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre and the BJP-AIADMK alliance, accusing them of attempting to divide the people of the state along the lines of religious and caste. Speaking to mediapersons in Tirupathur district, CM Stalin alleged that BJP, which has aligned with AIADMK, was engaging in 'fake spirituality and political drama' to create division in the state. 'Those in the Centre are trying to divi...Read More