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BENGALURU: In a bid to make movie-watching more affordable, the state government on Tuesday notified draft rules capping ticket prices in all theatres and multiplexes across Karnataka at Rs 200, inclusive of entertainment tax. The government has set a 15-day window for stakeholders to submit their objections. If no objections are received, the draft rules will be finalised. The draft rules remove all seat classifications such as balcony, premium, etc. All tickets, regardless of the class, will now be priced at Rs 200 as the rule enabling classification of seats has been dropped from the Act.While the proposal had previously met with opposition from multiplex operators, film industry bodies in the state have welcomed the move.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 (UNI) As many as 86 projects, with a total outlay of Rs 31,429.15 crore, for which EOIs were received at the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) held at Kochi this February, have commenced in Kerala so far, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir P Rajeeve said today. "As many as 424 investment projects worth Rs 1,77,731.66 crore were received at IKGS and after the summit. Of these, 20.28 percent projects have already started construction," Rajeeve told a press conference here. According to the Minister, once these 86 projects are completed, around 40,439 jobs are exp ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 5 (ANI): Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday accused the Congress of misleading the country with its claim that the BJP-led government at the Centre wants to change the Constitution. He added that AICC has now become the 'All India Cheating Congress'. "The words 'secular' and 'socialist' were not there in the Constitution. It was added after the 42nd Amendment. The Amendment was brought during the Emergency. Emergency was a black day in the democratic history of our country. So, the original Constitution did not have the words 'secular' and ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (MExN): Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Coal India Ltd (CIL) has partnered for improving the quality of education given to the tribal students in the state of Chhattisgarh. CIL will support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Chhattisgarh under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which will be benefiting more than 28000 tribal students, stated a PIB update. Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India establishes EMRS to impart quality education to ST children thereby enabling them to avail of opportunities in higher and professional educational c ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across Himachal Pradesh following fresh inci ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 3 (PTI) The Karnataka High Court has extended its stay on the Rs 200 ceiling imposed on cinema ticket prices across multiplexes in the state. According to an official statement from the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), the Principal Bench on a writ appeal filed by the Karnataka State Film Chamber of Commerce against the Multiplex Association of India, upheld the stay granted on September 23 and issued detailed directions on ticket sales and refunds in its order dated September 30. "All multiplexes under Respondent No. 1 are directed to maintain comprehens ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay disclosed assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, offering a detailed glimpse into his financial portfolio, which spans luxury vehicles, substantial bank deposits, and high-value real estate holdings. According to the affidavit submitted before the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-turned-politician reported movable assets amounting to Rs 404.58 crore. A significant portion of this wealth is held in bank deposits exceeding Rs 213 crore, spread a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra), April 7 (ANI): Superstar Salman Khan has come out in praise of Rajpal Yadav for his three decades of contribution to the film industry, lauding his consistency and the value he brings to every performance. Khan's remarks in support of the comedian came in the wake of a recent award show in which the host apparently takes a dig at Rajpal's ongoing cheque bounce case. Reportedly, the controversy arose during the Screen Awards held in Mumbai on April 5, where the conversation between journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Khan, and Rajpal Yadav was linked to his ongoing financia ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: G Square Group has acquired Kovai Hills project from Rakindo for ₹707 crore in Coimbatore. Bala Ramajeyam, founder and managing director of the company said, "G Square is also open to larger JV partners to participate in developing commercial and residential developments within this 714-acre township." The project renamed as G Square Seven Hills spans 714 acres with Phase 1 covering 406 acres and featuring 3,127 plots. The remaining 308 acres are designated for joint ventures with villa and apartment developers, built-to-suit IT infrastructure projects, including commercial leasi ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014, introducing a cap on cinema ticket prices across the state. The draft rules set a maximum ticket price of Rs 200 per show, inclusive of entertainment tax, for all films and theatres regardless of whether they are multiplexes or not, regardless of the film's language. Also Read | Smriti Irani Taking a Sabbatical From Politics? 'Kyunki SaaS Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' Actress Says 'Never Compromised on My Sangathan Respons ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran has emerged as his biggest box-office success to date, surpassing the Rs 300-crore mark at the worldwide box office collection.Shiv Karthikeyan and Sai Pallavi marked a milestone in film industry through the movie Amaran. The film joins an elite club as the ninth Tamil movie to achieve this milestone, following hits like Rajinikanth's Enthiran, Kabali, 2.0, Jailer, along with Biigilmovie, Varisu, Leo, and The GOAT. Featuring Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, alongside Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, and Rahul Bose, Amaran draws inspiration from true military st ...Read More >
Allu Arjun is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The mass hero enjoys a massive fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and engaging performances. He is currently in the limelight because of Pushpa 2, which hit the screens on December 5 and opened to an earth-shattering response at the box office. Amid this, a photo of Bunny from a wedding has become the talk of the town. Allu Arjun, the star of films such as DJ and Pushpa, recently attended a wedding in Hyder ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Realty firm G Square Group has acquired 714-acre project from Rakindo in Coimbatore for Rs 707 crore and will develop it as an integrated township. In a statement on Saturday, the company announced launch of 'G Square Seven Hill', a township project that combines plots and mixed-use development. "The acquisition of the 714-acre project from Rakindo for Rs 707 crore, marked the latest in a series of major investments transforming Coimbatore into a premier real estate destination," it said. The Kovai Hills project, now rebranded as G Square Seven Hills, spans 714 acres ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
Salman Khan (L) and Rajpal Yadav (R). ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Salman Khan supported Rajpal Yadav amid Rs 9-crore cheque bounce case controversy * An award show host's remark on Rajpal's case sparked criticism and social media praise * Rajpal said the controversial segment was meant as a broader commentary on global issues Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Salman Khan came out in support of actor Rajpal Yadav after a remark at a ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Adilabad police arrested a couple from Maharashtra on Saturday for trafficking a minor tribal girl for Rs 10,000.A rape case has also been registered against a man in Rajasthan under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for repeatedly sexually abusing the girl. He has not yet been arrested. The couple has been charged with human trafficking and kidnapping.Bheempur police registered a case on June 22 after the girl's family reported her missing, having failed in their attempts to trace her.You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays ...Read More >
The Karnataka government has capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state, including multiplexes, to enhance cinema accessibility. This initiative, announced in the March budget, aims to support Kannada cinema. Additionally, the state plans to launch a dedicated OTT platform for Kannada films and allocate Rs 3 crore for archiving Kannada films to preserve cultural narratives. In a significant move aimed at making cinema more accessible, the Karnataka government has ordered a cap on movi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government on Tuesday issued a draft notification capping the ticket prices at cinema halls, including multiplexes, at Rs 200. "Provided that the cost of the ticket of each show in all theatres of the state, including multiplexes, for all language films shall not exceed Rs 200 inclusive of entertainment tax," the notification read. The stakeholders and general public have been asked to file objections, if any, within 15 days, after which final notification will be issued. The Rs 200 cap includes the entertainment tax levied by the state government. The draft notific ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and making advanced state-of-the-art medical services available. In a bid to promote Telangana Tourism on ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying the accused over a period of two years to "neutralise black magic" performed by a relative, an officia ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Tripura Governor Nallu Indrasena Reddy stressed the importance of mental health as essential to the nation's progress while inaugurating the M.Phil Clinical Psychology and Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PDCP) courses at Indlas Hospitals here on Monday. Speaking at the event, Indrasena Reddy stated that the vision of a Viksita Bharat (Developed India) is incomplete without ensuring the mental well-being of its citizens. Along with medical and health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, he handed over admission letters to students of the newly-launched courses. He also point ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan stirred a controversy at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave with comments perceived as dismissive towards women and Scheduled Caste (SC) filmmakers who receive financial support from the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). During his speech, Adoor expressed concern that the Rs 1.5 crore allocated for SC and ST filmmakers could be misused. "I had earlier pointed out to the Chief Minister that this amount could lead to corruption. But no corrective action has been taken," he said. He sugge ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed the state government's order capping ticket prices at cinema halls and multiplexes at Rs 200. Justice Ravi Hosamani passed an interim order on petitions filed by Multiplex Association of India and a few producers including Hombale Films, whose big budget film 'Kantara Chapter 1' is set for October 2 release, challenging the state government's September 12 order. The petitioners had challenged the government order contending that the proviso to Rule 55 (6) is ultra vires the Karnataka Cinemas Regulation Act and violates Articles 14 (right ...Read More >
Guwahati: Zubeen Garg's final masterpiece, "Roi Roi Binale," is set to light up the big screens on Oct 31. Fans are ready to flock to theatres, with online tickets flying off the shelves. In Guwahati, premium tickets in major multiplexes are already sold out for at least the first three days, and smaller towns are feeling the ticket crunch too. In Zubeen's ancestral hometown, Jorhat, people were seen queuing for offline tickets.Directed by Zubeen's close friend, Rajesh Bhuyan, and produced by Zub ...Read More >
Kochi: Renowned South director Chidambaram S Poduval has been booked on charges of sexual harassment. Poduval, who helmed successful Malayalam films like 'Jan.E.Man' (2021) and the 2024 blockbuster 'Manjummel Boys', has been accused of forcibly entering a woman's apartment in Kochi in 2022 and sexually harassing her. "The woman complainant was also active in the film industry. Based on her complaint and statement, we have registered a case. Since the incident is from 2022, we are in the process of collecting evidence and further information. Subsequently, we will arrest the accused," Hindust ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): The fans of actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor are in for a treat as their favourite stars film 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari's trailer is finally out on Monday. After the chartbuster hits like 'Panwadi' and 'Bijuria', the 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' has been creating quite a buzz in the film industry. Also Read | 'The Godfather' India 4K Re-Release: Fans Unhappy After Censor Board Chops Off Iconic Horse Head Scene, Nudity and More in Marlon Brando and Al Pacino's Masterpiece. The two-minute and fifty-four-second trailer opens with ...Read More >
Actor Rajpal Yadav recently shared his experiences during his time in Tihar Jail, in a conversation with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. He spoke about the discipline required to stay in jail and expressed gratitude for the support he received from fellow actors and filmmakers during this challenging period. Rajpal Yadav recalls jail days While appearing on Farah Khan's vlog, Rajpal prepared mixed vegetable rice, a dish he recalled making during his struggling days in Mumbai when he liv ...Read More >