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Industry insiders say that Chaitu, who recently won the Special Jury (Male) award at the 2025 Gaddar Telangana State Film Awards for his performance in the Telugu film 'Raju Weds Rambai', has already shot for three days for the Tamil film, which is yet to be titled and which is tentatively being referred to as #D55.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of threatening state officials during a meeting on poll preparedness. She also criticised the ongoing SIR exercise, alleging it was being used to deprive people of voting rights
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Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has announced plans to tour all 38 districts of the state after formally joining the JD(U). He said a decision on the statewide visit will be taken soon
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Political tensions over the SIR exercise in West Bengal dominated Election Commission consultations with parties in Kolkata. The TMC alleged voter harassment, while the BJP demanded fewer poll phases. The EC assured political parties that elections would be conducted fairly and peacefully
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Andhra Pradesh Police continued questioning Bihar IPS officer Sunil Kumar Naik for the fifth day in the alleged custodial torture of former MP K. Raghurama Krishna Raju. The interrogation follows a High Court direction as part of an ongoing investigation
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The GHMC has launched the MyCURE app and a WhatsApp service to allow residents to lodge complaints on civic issues like roads, sanitation, and drainage, while Malkajgiri MC also offers a WhatsApp facility for garbage and green waste complaints.
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Namibian cheetah Jwala has given birth to five cubs at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, taking India’s cheetah population to 53. Union minister Bhupender Yadav called it a major milestone for Project Cheetah and wildlife conservation efforts
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The Lok Sabha failed to take up a resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal on Monday after repeated disruptions by opposition MPs demanding a discussion on West Asia. Continuous protests forced adjournments, with the Chair accusing the opposition of holding proceedings hostage
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Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a discussion on alleged voter disenfranchisement during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, as the Opposition raises concerns ahead of Assembly elections in several states
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The Delhi High Court has listed April 20 to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald-linked money laundering case
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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has emerged as Iran's new leader. Analysts say his close ties with the security establishment suggest continuity in Iran's hardline policies and possibly stronger influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government is avoiding a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis as it would expose Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition parties have demanded a debate citing concerns over fuel prices and economic impact
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar warned officials in West Bengal that any lapse in law and order ahead of the Assembly elections would invite strict action. The Election Commission also questioned the absence of a Narcotics Advisory Committee in the state
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to reply to the debate on the no-confidence motion moved by Opposition MPs against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who has been accused of acting in a partisan manner while conducting proceedings of the House
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to implement key election promises, delaying Rythu Bandhu payments and diverting funds to projects and party leadership. He said BRS would move a Private Member’s Bill for legal backing to the Six Guarantees.
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India on Monday called for dialogue and de-escalation in the West Asia conflict, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar saying the safety of Indians in the region remains the government’s top priority along with energy security, trade interests and regional stability
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Students organised a farewell programme for Class 10 students at Vidhya Bharathi High School in Thandur. Bellampalli Sub-Collector Manoj Kumar attended as chief guest and advised students to pursue education with discipline and ambition to achieve success in life.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two Armed Reserve Sub-Inspectors attached to the Cybercrime Police Station in LB Nagar while allegedly accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe. Acting on a complaint, officials laid a trap and recovered the cash before remanding them to judicial custody.
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Families of two brain-dead individuals from Rangareddy and Peddapally districts donated their organs under the State-run Jeevandan initiative, enabling surgeons to retrieve 10 organs that were allocated to patients in need, offering them a renewed chance at life.
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BRS leaders distributed Ramzan kits to poor Muslims across Siddipet town with the support of former minister T Harish Rao. Later, Harish Rao and former Home Minister Mohd. Mehmood Ali attended a large iftar gathering at the Idgah.
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ICRISAT has partnered with the ARC Training Centre in Predictive Breeding for Agricultural Futures to integrate advanced genomic prediction tools into crop improvement programmes, aiming to accelerate the development of climate-resilient dryland crop varieties for farmers facing growing climate challenges.
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A major water pipeline between Singapur and Khanapur burst near Bulkpur village early Monday, disrupting water supply to several areas in Hyderabad’s western suburbs. HMWSSB officials have begun emergency repairs and arranged tanker supply for affected residents.
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Women riders from Telangana Women Moto Bikers celebrated International Women’s Day with a vibrant gathering at Caphe Bistro in the Financial District, choosing interaction, games and shared experiences over a ride to promote confidence, camaraderie and empowerment.
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The Indian Institute of Management and Commerce, Khairatabad, conducted an Online Commerce Talent Test with participation from nearly 1,700 students across 75 cities in India and 13 countries. The initiative aimed to promote commerce education and encourage academic excellence.