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Director Chidambaram, of Manjummel Boys fame, begins shooting for his next film Balan. Written by Jithu Madhavan, the project features top technicians including Shyju Khaled, Sushin Syam, and Vivek Harshan.
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At least seven people were killed and one injured when unidentified gunmen ambushed a group of friends returning from a picnic in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police launched a search operation and registered a case to investigate the motive
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On her birthday, actress Gouri Kishan’s role in Abin Hariharan’s medical crime thriller Others was revealed. She plays Dr Madhumitha, alongside debutant Aditya Madhavan and a stellar supporting cast.
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Former minister T Harish Rao warned that switching the KLIP pumps on and off daily could damage their motors. He accused the Congress government of negligence, citing BHEL experts’ advice, and alleged that pumps were run only during ministerial visits.
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Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of “criminal negligence” for allowing Godavari water from Yellampalli to flow into the sea. He alleged the delay in operating KLIP pumps was deliberate to malign BRS and warned of a farmers’ agitation.
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A distributory of the Singur left bank canal breached at Isojipet in Pulkal mandal, Sangareddy, on Sunday—the second such incident in a year. Officials blamed heavy inflows, while farmers alleged poor-quality repairs. Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha inspected the site.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of turning the scrapped Hyderabad Pharma City into a “Future City” real estate venture. He alleged misuse of farmers’ lands, wastage of public money, and warned the Congress of a BRS-led fight.
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s second spacefarer, returned home to a grand welcome in Delhi after his historic ISS mission under Axiom-4. Welcomed by leaders, family, and crowds, Shukla will meet PM Modi and join National Space Day celebrations later this month
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Nagarjuna celebrates the historic success of Coolie, praising his collaboration with Rajinikanth. His menacing role as Simon won acclaim, while Telugu audiences drove record-breaking collections both in India and overseas.
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OpenAI has cautioned users against treating ChatGPT as their main source of information, with Head of ChatGPT Nick Turley admitting GPT-5 still produces errors around 10% of the time. He urged users to use it as a “second opinion.”
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A year after Bashar Assad’s fall in Syria, Lebanon-Syria relations remain fraught with distrust, border skirmishes, and refugee disputes. Despite limited cooperation on security, tensions over detainees, refugees, and financial claims hinder reconciliation, keeping Beirut-Damascus ties fragile amid regional uncertainty
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Aryan Khan unveiled the first teaser of his Netflix directorial debut “The Ba**ds of Bollywood”, a genre-blending satire produced by Red Chillies Entertainment. Starring Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, and others, the series promises humour, chaos, and a bold take on Bollywood
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Chhattisgarh police foiled a parcel bomb murder plot by a 20-year-old electrician infatuated with a married woman. The IED, hidden in a speaker, exposed an explosives smuggling racket linked to a Durg quarry, leading to seven arrests and major seizures.
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The lyrical video of Venmathi from Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam has been released. Sung by Sid Sriram and composed by Justin Prabhakaran, the soulful track with visuals has left fans enchanted ahead of release.
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A trainee nurse was found dead at a private hospital in Singur, Hooghly. Her family alleged rape and murder, accusing police of negligence and demanding a CBI probe. Two people, including the nursing home owner and her lover, were arrested
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From helping his mother wash tea glasses to lifting the PKL trophy, Puneri Paltan star Aslam Inamdar’s journey is a tale of resilience and belief. Despite setbacks, he remains an inspiration for small-town youngsters chasing big sporting dreams.
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Actress Regina Cassandra recalls her debut in Kanda Naal Mudhal with vivid detail, sharing how director V Priya cast her, and reflects on working with Madhur Bhandarkar in The Wives.
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On Pakistan’s Independence Day, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) launched eight coordinated attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing policemen. Once created by ISI, the group now enjoys Afghan Taliban backing, uses NATO weapons, and ranks among the world’s deadliest terror outfits
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India’s U-17 women’s football team named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 in Bhutan. Led by Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses will compete in a double round-robin format ahead of AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers.
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At least seven people were killed and five injured in a cloudburst and landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Heavy rains triggered flooding, snapped access to villages, and damaged houses, prompting rescue efforts by SDRF, police, and administration
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A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal, bringing light to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Authorities warn of flooding, waterlogging, and rough seas, urging residents and fishermen to stay alert.
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Rajinikanth’s Coolie has taken the box office by storm, racing past Rs. 300 crore in just three days despite competition and mixed reviews, reaffirming the Superstar’s unmatched pull across generations.
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Kerala is set to be declared India’s first fully digitally literate state, with over 21.8 lakh people trained under the “Digi Keralam” programme. Launched in 2022, the initiative bridged the digital divide, empowering even senior citizens to access online services.
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Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was warmly welcomed at Delhi’s airport after completing his two-week Axiom-4 mission aboard the ISS. Citizens, officials, and youth hailed his achievement as a historic moment for India’s human spaceflight programme.
