Mumbai, July 13: Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao's passing has left the film industry in mourning. Megastar Chiranjeevi and actor-producer Vishnu Manchu have expressed their grief and paid heartfelt tributes to the legendary actor on social media. Chiranjeevi took to his X handle to remember Rao's remarkable contribution to Indian cinema. He tweeted in Telugu which translates, "The news of the passing of legendary actor and multi-talented personality Sri Kota Srinivasa Rao garu has deeply sadde...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): Former Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu, arrived at the residence of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao to pay tributes to him and offer condolences to the family. Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away early this morning at the age of 83. Alongside Naidu, Telangana Pradesh Congress Commitee (TPCC) President and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud expresses grief over the demise of Rao. In the condolence message, Goud said that he was deeply saddened ...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 13 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, calling his demise an irreplaceable loss to the film industry. Reddy said the actor would live on in the hearts of Telugu people through the many roles he portrayed, and also offered his condolences to the bereaved family. In a post on the social media platform X, A Revanth Reddy wrote, Prominent actor... Kota Srinivas Rao garu de...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country woke up to the heartbreaking news on Sunday morning of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao's death. Srinivasa passed away early this morning in Hyderabad. The actor was 83. As soon as the news broke, fans and well-wishers gathered outside his home to pay their last respects. Also Read | Kota Srinivasa Rao Dies: Veteran Telugu Actor Passes Away at 83 After Prolonged Illness, Andhra Pradesh CM N Ch...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Telugu film industry and fans across the country woke up to the heartbreaking news on Sunday morning of veteran actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao death. Srinivasa passed away early this morning in Hyderabad. The actor was 83. As soon as the news broke, fans and well-wishers gathered outside his home to pay their last respects. Tributes began pouring in from actors, filmmakers, politicians, and fans. Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi called him a multif...Read More
Hyderabad: Three days after his 83rd birthday, Veteran Telugu actor and former BJP MLA from Vijayawada, Kota Srinivasa Rao, passed away due to prolonged illness on Sunday morning at his residence in Film Nagar in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills. Born on July 10, 1942, in Kankipadu village, a suburb of Vijayawada city in Andhra Pradesh, Rao had a significant body of work in Telugu cinema and theatre. He marked his debut in 1978 with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu and never looked back thereafter. The...Read More
Hyderabad, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 83. The actor, who had once served as a BJP MLA, passed away at his residence in Filmnagar here early Sunday. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. He had been battling age-related health issues for the last few days. His photograph, recently shared by producer Bandla Ganesh on social media, had shocked the fans. In a career spanning over four decades, he ac...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday condoled the demise of renowned actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao and termed his passing as an 'irreparable loss' to the Telugu film industry. https://x.com/ncbn/status/1944210846168887538 In a post on X, CM Chandrababu Naidu said, 'The demise of the renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who won the affection of cinema audiences with his versatile roles, is deeply saddening. His artistic contribution...Read More
New Delhi: Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, a towering figure in Telugu cinema known for his magnetic screen presence and unmatched versatility, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83. His death marks the end of an era for Indian cinema, particularly Telugu films, where he made an indelible mark across four prolific decades. News of Rao's passing emerged early Sunday morning, triggering an outpouring of grief across social media and film circles. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrabab...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday condoled the demise of renowned actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao and termed his passing as an irreparable loss to the Telugu film industry. In a post on X, CM Chandrababu Naidu said, The demise of the renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who won the affection of cinema audiences with his versatile roles, is deeply saddening. His artistic contributions to the fields of cinema and theatre over nearly ...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has once again made a mark on the national stage by securing multiple honours in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024 as Super Swachh League Cities, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness and urban sanitation. Five municipal corporations from the State have been selected for awards across different population-based and special categories. The awards will be presented by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and the Minister for Power at a grand...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday condoled the demise of renowned actor and former MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao and termed his passing as an "irreparable loss" to the Telugu film industry. https://x.com/ncbn/status/1944210846168887538 Also Read | Forgery Case: Ghaziabad Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Congress MP Imran Masood. In a post on X, CM Chandrababu Naidu said, "The demise of the renowned actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who won t...Read More
Nizamabad: High‐level corruption within several government departments has allowed the sale of adulterated toddy to flourish across Telangana. Fatalities linked to contaminated toddy have risen sharply, affecting both men and women addicted to the illicit brew. In pursuit of quick profits, unscrupulous depot owners, toddy tappers and corrupt officials are promoting this dangerous trade. Disturbingly, some young migrant workers from Telangana have struggled to maintain jobs in the Gulf because o...Read More
Chennai, July 12: If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, Telugu star Allu Arjun will be seen portraying not one but four characters in his upcoming magnum opus with director Atlee, being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6. The grapevine is abuzz with rumours that Allu Arjun will be seen playing four characters -- that of a grandfather, father and two sons in the film. Also, the buzz is that the film is based on the concept of two parallel universes. However, none of th...Read More
Bikaner (Rajasthan) [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal responded to the ongoing Hindi-Marathi language row, saying the Government of India is committed to promoting and respecting all Indian languages under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "This is part of the National Education Policy 2020. The Government of India has clearly stated that whatever the Indian language may be, we will respect it and promote i...Read More
Bikaner (Rajasthan) [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal responded to the ongoing Hindi-Marathi language row, saying the Government of India is committed to promoting and respecting all Indian languages under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, This is part of the National Education Policy 2020. The Government of India has clearly stated that whatever the Indian language may be, we will respect it and promote it...Read More
HYDERABAD: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday emphasised the deep-rooted bond between the Telugu people and the United States, calling on Americans to support Telangana's ambitious goal of transforming its economy into a one trillion US dollar economy by 2035 and three trillion dollars by 2047.Speaking at the US Independence Day celebrations organised at a star hotel in Hyderabad by the US Consul General, Revanth Reddy said, "The friendship and connection between the Telugu people and the ...Read More
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday participated as the chief guest at the US Independence Day celebrations held at a private hotel in Banjara Hills. The event underlined the growing partnership between Telangana and the United States across multiple sectors. Extending his greetings on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, "Happy Independence Day to everyone. The world changed after America's independence. The US has become a beacon of democracy and innovation, offe...Read More
Tirumala, July 12: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar raised strong objections to the employment of non-Hindus in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) during his visit to Tirumala on his birthday on Friday. Addressing the media after offering prayers at the Lord Venkateswara temple, he questioned, "How can non-Hindus be given jobs in TTD?" Why are they still being retained even after changes in governments and administrations? What action is being taken when over a t...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that the spirit of Telangana is similar to the ethos of America since both are special in seeking friendship and strengthening the ties, a release said. Participating in America Independence Day celebrations in Hyderabad on Friday, the Chief Minister extended warm greetings to American citizens. The CM observed that the world has completely changed after America attained independence. America unveiled ...Read More
Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar raised strong objections to the employment of non-Hindus in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) during his visit to Tirumala on his birthday on Friday. Addressing the media after offering prayers at the Lord Venkateswara temple, he questioned, 'How can non-Hindus be given jobs in TTD?' Why are they still being retained even after changes in governments and administrations? What act...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs organised 'Dakshin Samvad' in Hyderabad as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event became a vivid testimony to linguistic harmony, the multilingual consciousness of the nation, and the continuous progress of the Hindi language. In her welcome address, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, Anshuli Arya, said in a press note, 'Today's celebration - 'Dakshin Samv...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has observed that the spirit of Telangana is similar to the ethos of America, due to which the state and the US are special in seeking friendship and strengthening ties. Participating in the US Independence Day celebrations in Hyderabad on Friday, the Chief Minister extended warm greetings to American citizens. About 200 American companies from sectors like IT, pharma, defence, manufacturing, and aerospace were already operating in Hyderabad, the Chief ...Read More
MUMBAI : Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday posted a video on X purportedly showing the state's social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shiv Sena sitting in a room along with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of currency notes. Shirsat, however, rubbished the claim, saying the bag only contained clothes.The allegation came a day after it emerged that Shirsat had received a notice from the income tax department seeking an explanation for increase in his financia...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 12 (ANI): Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs organised Dakshin Samvad in Hyderabad as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event became a vivid testimony to linguistic harmony, the multilingual consciousness of the nation, and the continuous progress of the Hindi language. In her welcome address, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, Anshuli Arya, said in a press note, Today celebration - Dakshin Samvad - i...Read More
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, ...Read More
Gadwal: A wave of celebration swept through Gadwal district today as Congress leaders and activists performed a ceremonial milk abhishekam (ritual milk offering) to a portrait of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, hailing the state government's decision to enhance Backward Classes (BC) reservations to 42% in local body elections. The event took place at the Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Chowrasta near the Old Bus Stand in Gadwal. It was organized under the leadership of Telugu Govind, Gadwal ...Read More
Hyderabad, Jul 11 (PTI) Observing that about 200 American companies are already operating in sectors such as IT, pharma and defence in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said the state government is working to boost further people-to-people exchange and trade ties between Telangana and the US. Speaking at the America Independence Day celebrations here Friday evening, he said the spirit of Telangana is similar to the ethos of America of not accepting defeat and making a positive...Read More
Hyderabad: While some oppose Hindi for political reasons, the people of India have accepted it wholeheartedly. Any opposition to Hindi is a barrier to national progress, said Union minister G. Kishan Reddy. He was addressing a gathering at the Dakshin Samvad event at GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, speaking from the same stage, questioned the resistance to Hindi in parts of the country. "If we can learn German or Japanese fo...Read More
Hyderabad: The internet is buzzing with updates about the upcoming seasons of Bigg Boss across all languages, and Telugu fans are in for some major excitement. Bigg Boss Telugu 9 is just around the corner, and the anticipation among fans is at an all-time high. From the possible contestant list to the expected premiere date, everything about the show is grabbing headlines. As per sources, the show is currently in its pre-production stage and is likely to premiere in the first week of September....Read More