Hyderabad, June 8 (UNI) Maganti Gopinath, the sitting BRS MLA from Jubilee Hills constituency, passed away in the early hours of Sunday after battling a serious illness. He was 62. He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. Gopinath was admitted to AIG Hospital in Gachibowli on June 5 after complaining of severe chest pain. He suffered a cardiac arrest and, despite being revived with CPR and receiving intensive treatment, remained unconscious and passed away at 0545 hours today. Gopin...Read More
Hyderabad: Civil society groups have raised certain pertinent concerns amid the ongoing anti-Maoist operations being carried out by the security forces in the area that has come to be known as the Red Corridor. Several senior Maoist leaders are known to have fallen during the recent weeks. This includes top leader Basava Raju alias Keshav Rao who was reportedly killed in an exchange of fire in May. On Thursday, Central Committee member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) Sudhakar and Tela...Read More
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has officially signed on for director Atlee's upcoming film AA22xA6, starring Telugu superstar Allu Arjun in the lead role. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 7, 2025, when the makers of the film released a video on their X (formerly Twitter) handle. This magnum opus is the first collaboration between Deepika Padukone and Allu Arjun, two of Indian cinema's biggest stars. The film also sees Deepika reuniting with director Atlee after their col...Read More
CHENNAI: Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan declared total assets worth Rs 305 crore and an income of Rs 78.90 crore for the financial year 2023-24 in the affidavit filed for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha election. According to a Thanthi TV report, the actor-politician's assets include Rs 245.86 crore in immovable properties and Rs 59.69 crore in movable properties. Kamal Haasan owns four-wheelers worth Rs 8.43 crore including Mahindra Bolero, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus. He stud...Read More
Chennai, June 7: The makers of Telugu Star Allu Arjun's upcoming film with director Atlee, being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6, on Saturday welcomed actress Deepika Padukone onboard the film's unit. Taking to its X timeline, Sun Pictures, the production house producing the film, wrote, "The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone #TheFacesOfAA22xA6. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6" The production house shared a v...Read More
Chennai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of Telugu Star Allu Arjun's upcoming film with director Atlee, being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6, on Saturday welcomed actress Deepika Padukone onboard the film's unit. Taking to its X timeline, Sun Pictures, the production house producing the film, wrote, "The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard @deepikapadukone #TheFacesOfAA22xA6. #AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures. @alluarjun @Atlee_dir #SunPictures #AA22 #A6" The production...Read More
Hyderabad: Superstar Nagarjuna and his family shared adorable pictures from his son Akhil Akkineni's wedding ceremony, which took place at their home on Friday in Hyderabad. Actor Akhil Akkineni married his girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee in a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony, which saw the attendance of stars including Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, Naga Chaitanya, and others. Taking to his X handle, Nagarjuna shared adorable pictures from the wedding ceremony featuring the love couple--Akhil Akkineni...Read More
Lucknow, Jun 6 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a stay on any coercive action, including demolition, against more than two dozen madrasas in Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh. The Lucknow bench passed the interim order on petitions filed by Madrasa Moinul Islam Qasmiya Samiti and 26 other individual madrasas, all in Shravasti district. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to India, Pleading Reinstatement of IWT, Say Sources. Justice ...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6 (ANI): Superstar Nagarjuna and his family shared adorable pictures from his son Akhil Akkineni's wedding ceremony, which took place at their home on Friday in Hyderabad. Actor Akhil Akkineni married his girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee in a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony, which saw the attendance of stars including Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, Naga Chaitanya, and others. Also Read | 'Housefull 5A' vs 'Housefull 5B' Ending(s) Explained: Breaking Down Who the Real...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6 : Akhil Akkineni, son of superstar Nagarjuna, married his longtime girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee in Hyderabad on Friday. The marriage ceremony was a star-studded affair as many renowned celebrities attended the event. Akhil's brother, Naga Chaitanya, was also present at the wedding ceremony in Hyderabad. The wedding followed traditional Telugu-style wedding ceremony rituals. As per the viral photos, Akhil wore a simple shirt, while his better half, Zainab, wa...Read More
Hyderabad, Jun 6 (PTI) Telugu actor Akhil Akkineni tied the knot with artist Zainab Ravdjee at a traditional ceremony held here on Friday. Sharing the news on X, the actor's father and superstar Nagarjuna said, "With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3.35 am) at our home, where our hearts belong. We watched a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and those dearest to us." "We seek your blessings as t...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6 (ANI): Akhil Akkineni, son of superstar Nagarjuna, married his longtime girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee in Hyderabad on Friday. The marriage ceremony was a star-studded affair as many renowned celebrities attended the event. Also Read | 'Love Marriage' Release Date: Vikram Prabhu and Sushmitha Bhat's Romantic Comedy Film To Hit Screens Worldwide on June 27. Akhil's brother, Naga Chaitanya, was also present at the wedding ceremony in Hyderabad. The wedding follo...Read More
New Delhi: The Malayalam sports drama Alappuzha Gymkhana has finally been released on OTT. The movie is directed by Khalid Rahman, and hit the theatres two months ago, on April 10. The movie, after earning a decent amount at the Box Office, has now moved towards its digital debut. Alappuzha Gymkhana stars Nalsen alongside Khalid Rahman, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi S. Poduval, Sandeep Pradeep, Anagha Ravi, Franco Francis, Baby Jean, and Shiva Hariharan. The movie offers inspiration, patience, and a...Read More
Hyderabad: The craze for Telugu cinema and the larger-than-life aura of its heroines has always gripped fans like a fever. In an industry known for its whistles and fan wars, something very different hit the screens on but on June 4, 2010. Vedam, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, wasn't just a film -- it was a bold new chapter in Telugu storytelling. With a stellar cast featuring Allu Arjun, Anushka Shetty, and Manchu Manoj, the film wove together five powerful stories into one unforgettable clima...Read More
Indian Actresses at Cannes 2025 Debut - Jo Sharma, Indian American actress, along with Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Urvashi Rautela, Natasha made a striking appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. All three actresses graced the red carpet debut, drawing attention with their elegant fashion choices and confident presence. Their appearance underscored the increasing global influence of Indian and South Asian talent in the entertainment industry. Jo Sharma's M4M Movie "Motive fo...Read More
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will...Read More
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New Delhi: One of the most-talked about movies -Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead opened in theatres on June 5, 2025. The Mani Ratnam directorial got a good opening of Rs 17 crore but failed to beat the Day 1 collection of Kamal Haasan's previous films including 'Indian 2' and 'Vikram'. According to Box Office number tracking website Sacnilk, 'Thug Life' earned Rs 17 crore nett (Gross minus taxes) at the domestic box office on its first day in theatres, despite facing ban in Karnatak...Read More
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated Ju...Read More
HYDERABAD: Jubilee Hills BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath was hospitalised due to several health issues on Thursday. A three-time legislator, Gopinath was rushed to a private hospital in Gachibowli earlier in the day, where is currently undergoing treatment. Former minister T Harish Rao and other s visited the hospital. Speaking to reporters later, Harish Rao said that Gopinath's health condition was stable. Gopinath was first elected as an MLA on TDP ticket in 2014. Later, he was elected on BRS tick...Read More
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and senior BJP leaders took part in 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, marking the World Environment Day on Thursday. Sharing on the Telugu social media handle of 'X' on Thursday, Modi, while sharing planting a sapling said, "Recently, when I visited Gujarat, I was gifted a Sindoora sapling by the brave mothers and sisters of Kutch, who set an example of courage and sacrifice in the 1971 war." Adding further, the PM said, "On this World En...Read More
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce wants Kamal Haasan to apologize. This is regarding his comment about Kannada language. KFCC is ready to meet Haasan to discuss the issue. Haasan's production company sought court protection for his film. They said they won't release the film in Karnataka for now. The court has scheduled another hearing for June 10.If actor Kamal Haasan wants, we can meet and discuss why we want him to render an unconditional apology, said Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFC...Read More
SHILLONG, June 4: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced its decision to participate in the all-party committee on railways, with working president Titosstarwell Chyne and MLA Lahkmen Rymbui nominated to represent it. Chyne stated that the party will consult with its MLAs and leaders before presenting its stance in the committee. However, he clarified that the UDP's position remains firm: the party opposes the introduction of railway projects in the region unless the government establi...Read More
Raipur/Hyderabad: Barely a fortnight after gunning down CPI(Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju, security forces shot dead his long-time aide, central committee member Sudhakar alias Tentu Lakshmi Narasimha Chalam -- the banned outfit's ideological chief -- in a forest in Bastar's Bijapur district Thursday morning.Born into a middle class family in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district, Sudhakar, 67, carried a collective bounty of Rs 85 lakh in Chhattisgarh, Telangana and AP...Read More
Alappuzha Gymkhana OTT Release Date: The movie is streaming in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi language. Alappuzha Gymkhana OTT Release Date: Naslen and Lukman Avaran's super hit Malayalam film Alappuzha Gymkhana is finally available for watching online. The star-studded sports drama, which enjoyed a dream run at the Box office, can now be enjoyed right from the comfort of homes on SonyLIV, which earlier purchased the movie's digital streaming rights for a fancy price. In addition to Mal...Read More
New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, alleging that the "mutual fight and rift" between the two led to the state "government-manufactured stampede". Eleven people died and 33 were injured in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru as thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the RCB team after its first-ever IPL win. BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged that the "mutu...Read More
New Delhi: The summer box office is heating up with three major theatrical releases -- Raid 2, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and Bhool Chuk Maaf -- each drawing significant attention from audiences across India. Tom Cruise's latest action thriller, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, arrived in Indian theatres on May 17, 2025, a full six days ahead of its U.S. release. The film features an ensemble cast including Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Vanessa Kirby, and oth...Read More
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New Delhi: Actor Kamal Haasan has shared his response to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) after the film union body decided to ban the release of his film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka amid the ongoing controversy around his "Kannada is born out of Tamil' remark. In a letter addressed to the President of KFC, Kamal Haasan said that his statement about the Kannada language at his film 'Thug Life' audio launch in Chennai has been "misunderstood" as he claims to have spoken it "out of genu...Read More
Chennai: Actor and politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday sent a letter to Karnataka's film chamber seeking to downplay his remarks over Kannada language being born out of Tamil, as "misunderstood and taken out of context". The chamber has announced that it would not allow the release of "Thug Life", headlined by the actor, in Karnataka, if he did not apologise. The actor's letter was addressed to Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, President, Narasimhalu, and termed his response as "sincere", add...Read More
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The PM SVANidhi scheme, which started off as a micro-credit scheme during the Covid-19 pandemic, to help the street vendors and small businesses survive and sustain their ventures in trying times, has another side to it. Many beneficiaries, who got funds under this scheme, utilised it to build lasting enterprises, [...] Andhra launches efforts to evacuate Telugus stranded in Sikkim Amaravati, June 1 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated measures for the ev...Read More
Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh), May 28 (PTI) TDP supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday called on the NDA, comprising of TDP, BJP and Janasena, to stay united for a bigger victory in the 2029 polls than the majority gained in the 2024 elections. Naidu gave this call on the second day of TDP Mahanadu, the party's annual conclave, scheduled from May 27 to 29 in Kadapa. "The alliance (NDA) has to be united. The responsibility of gaining a bigger victory in the 2029 po...Read More