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S S Rajamouli lauds Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and R Madhavan, saying it surpasses the original in scale and soul. The 4-hour sequel has crossed Rs 200 crore nett, winning praise for direction, plot, and performances.
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Actresses Anishma Anilkumar and Meenakshi Dinesh praised director Ken Karunas on Instagram after their film Youth became a superhit. Both reflected on his dedication, sleepless nights, and passion, sharing heartfelt gratitude for their roles and the journey they shared.
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Top South Indian film stars including Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR and Vijay Sethupathi extended Eid greetings to fans through social media, wishing peace, prosperity and happiness on the festive occasion.
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Family members of a murdered YouTuber in Jagtial are visiting her grave daily, offering her favourite items, as police investigate a dowry-related killing involving her husband and his relatives.
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Amid reports that senior Congress leader T. Jeevan Reddy plans to quit the party, Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Adluri Laxman Kumar met him in Jagtial and urged him to reconsider his decision after discussions lasting over an hour.
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South Korea is in talks with Iran and other countries to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran signalled readiness to allow Japan-bound vessels. The vital oil route remains strained following US-Israel strikes and Iran’s blockade.
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The Telangana government has shifted from promoting paddy cultivation to urging crop diversification, citing procurement challenges, drawing criticism over policy inconsistency as leaders now encourage farmers to adopt commercial crops like oil palm.
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Gold prices declined nearly 6 percent during the week due to profit booking and a stronger US dollar. Analysts expect continued pressure on precious metals amid geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and signals from global central banks on interest rates.
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The Centre has replaced the Dental Council of India with the National Dental Commission under the NDC Act, 2023. The reform introduces a National Exit Test for dental graduates and aims to regulate fees and modernise dental registration systems.
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Filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli praised Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, calling it emotionally powerful and applauding R. Madhavan’s performance. He also lauded Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar, saying the sequel surpassed the original in scale and storytelling.
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A fierce price war has erupted among Indian pharmaceutical companies after the Semaglutide patent expiry, with generics priced up to 90 percent cheaper. The sharp price cuts could expand diabetes and obesity treatment access for millions of patients in India.
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A newborn abandoned in a cotton field near Seethanagar hamlet in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was rescued on Saturday. Local residents alerted authorities, following which officials shifted the infant to a hospital in Kagaznagar for care and protection.
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A 23-year-old MBBS graduate allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Risala Bazar in Alwal on Friday. Police suspect a family dispute preceded the incident and have registered a case while probing if any other factors were involved.
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A Karimnagar Town-II Sub-Inspector allegedly died by suicide at his in-laws’ house in Sithampet days after his wife died by suicide earlier this week. The officer was rushed to a hospital in Jammikunta where doctors declared him dead.
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over a reported decline in IT jobs in Telangana, questioning whether the drop was due to artificial intelligence or administrative inefficiency. The issue has triggered sharp criticism from BRS leaders.
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Hyderabad Police raided an illegal food manufacturing unit in Jiyaguda, uncovering large-scale samosa preparation under unhygienic conditions. Authorities seized food stock and raw materials worth Rs 5 lakh and took the 73-year-old owner into custody.
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A 23-year-old youth allegedly died by suicide in Old Safilguda under Neredmet police limits after the family of a woman he loved refused their marriage proposal. Police recovered a suicide note from the room and have begun an investigation.
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Police detained 37 youths during surprise raids on hookah centres in LB Nagar and Nagole on Friday night. Officers seized hookah equipment from two establishments and collected blood samples of those detained for testing before initiating further action.
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A man allegedly attacked his former lover with a knife in Miyapur after she married another person earlier this year. Police arrested the suspect and his father following the incident. The injured woman was shifted to Gandhi Hospital for treatment.
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A 58-year-old farmer from Arli (B) village in Adilabad Rural mandal allegedly died by suicide after suffering heavy crop losses and debt. A video of him pleading with officials to procure his produce earlier has gone viral.
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Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour across Telangana on Saturday as thousands gathered at Eidgahs and mosques for special prayers. The largest congregation was witnessed at Eidgah Mir Alam in Hyderabad, where around two lakh people participated.
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Former Minister Harish Rao said delayed maize procurement forced farmers to sell at low prices, causing losses, and credited protests for opening centres while highlighting KLIS’s role in boosting cultivation and improving agricultural conditions in Siddipet.
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Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shubman Gill’s omission from the T20 World Cup squad could motivate him to deliver a strong IPL season. Pujara also backed Gujarat Titans as title contenders, highlighting their powerful batting line-up and strong pace attack.
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The US military sank a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, with three survivors rescued, as officials confirmed dozens of similar strikes since 2025 amid growing debate over their effectiveness and human rights implications.
