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Hyderabad: IT officials raided the office and residence of Game Changer producer and Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju and the production banner behind the Pushpa franchise Mythri Movie Makers on Tuesday morning. The IT officials are conducting searches based on preliminary information on discrepancies in IT returns, given the money involved in both films. Carrying out an extensive search operation, over 55 teams were formed to inspect more than 8 locations linked to Dil Raju and Mythri Movie Makers heads Naveen Yerneni and Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar.
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Hyderabad: When you're a producer like Dil Raju, known for smart story choices and perfect release timing, even one wrong film can shake your foundation. That's exactly what happened with Game Changer, the political thriller starring Ram Charan and directed by Shankar. Initially, Game Changer had all the right elements - a superstar hero, a legendary director, and a Rs. 450 crore budget. But constant delays and weak promotions killed the buzz. When it finally released on January 10, 2025, the response was disappointing. Despite a grand opening, negative word-of-mouth hit the film hard, and bo ...Read More >
Actor Rana Daggubati appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad concerning a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting and gambling. The ED had summoned Daggubati and other actors like Prakash Raj and Vijay Deverakonda, who have already appeared, for endorsing online betting apps allegedly generating illicit funds. The agency is recording statements under the PMLA. Actor Rana Daggubati on Monday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad in conn ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter, Disha, tied the knot with Sudarshan MJ in a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony held in Mumbai on April 4. The wedding was attended by several prominent figures from the film industry and the political world, all there to bless the newlyweds on their special day. Among the guests, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan added glamour to the celebrations. Salman arrived with his sister Arpita Khan and her husband, actor Ayush Sharma. The 'Bhajrangi Bhaijaan' actor opted for a black formal suit, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked the Narendra Modi government over farmer suicides in Maharashtra, saying it remains indifferent to farmers' plight, even as they are sinking deeper into debt every day. The BJP, however, debunked the charge saying politics of counting the dead is disgusting and demanded answers from Gandhi on how 55,928 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra during the 15-year tenure of the NCP-Congress government from 1999 to 2014. In a post on X in Hindi, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha accused the government of ignoring farmers' demands ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family has not yet agreed to clemency or blood money. As a last-ditch effort to save her, Kanthapuram A. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...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 >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major development for Indian cinema, Nayanthara has come on board as the female lead opposite Salman Khan in an upcoming big-budget film directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The announcement has generated significant excitement, marking the first on-screen collaboration between the two stars. The development came shortly after Salman Khan confirmed his next project with Vamshi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju. The makers officially welcomed Nayanthara to the film, describing her as an epitome of "versatility and excellence", and expressed enthusiasm about her inclusion in what is being ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Journalist Rajat Sharma's daughter, Disha, tied the knot with Sudarshan MJ in a traditional South Indian wedding ceremony held in Mumbai on April 4. The wedding was attended by several prominent figures from the film industry and the political world, all there to bless the newlyweds on their special day. Also Read | PM Modi Accuses Congress of Spreading False Narrative About Films 'Dhurandhar', 'The Kerala Story' and 'The Kashmir Files' (Watch Video). Among the guests, Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan added glamour to the celeb ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise. This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and paren ...Read More >
Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman and leading producer Dil Raju on Wednesday said a delegation of film personalities would call on state Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today to foster "healthy relations" between the government and the industry. The meeting assumes significance amid Cinematography minister Komatireddi Venkat Reddy's statement that the state government, in future, may consider ticket price hike only for certain categories such as films made on history, freedom struggle or anti-drugs or message oriented. The state government's stand came in the wake of ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Salman Khan found himself at the centre of a hilarious online debate after his designer footwear caught everyone's attention. The actor, who has been making the most of his time off the film sets, attending events and making public appearances, left the internet divided over his choice of footwear during his latest appearance. A video circulating on social media shows Khan stepping out of his car at the ariport rocking a checked shirt, statement jeans and distressed footwear. The ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the demolition began, Khaira went live on social media, criticising the state government. Anticipating the ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >
Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi stars Ram Charan in the titular role, alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu. Ram Charan has dropped a new poster of his upcoming movie, Peddi. On Thursday, the actor took to his X handle and dropped a poster in which he was seen maintaining a stern expression on his face. He was also seen flaunting his chiseled abs as he held a mace in his hands. It should be noted that in all the Peddi posters released so far, ...Read More >
Chennai: The makers of director Vamshi Paidipally's upcoming action extravaganza featuring Bollywood star Salman Khan in the lead, on Tuesday welcomed lady Superstar Nayanthara onboard the unit of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its X timeline, Sri Venkateswara Creations, the production house that is producing the magnum opus, wrote, "The Queen Arrives. The epitome of versatility and excellence #NAYANTHARA joins #SalmanKhanVamshiPaidipallyFilm. It's an honour to have you on board for something truly special that's underway. #SVC63 @BeingSalmanKhan @directorvams ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (UNI) Bollywood's premier action icon Hrithik Roshan grew visibly emotional as filming concluded for his espionage thriller 'War 2'. The actor, who is known for pushing physical and emotional limits in his roles, marked the end of the shoot with an evocative note that captured both exhaustion and pride. Sharing a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram, which captured the film's cast and crew gathered around a celebratory cake, Roshan wrote, "Feeling a mixed bag of emotions as the cameras stopped rolling for #War2. 149 days of relentless chase, action, dance, blood, sweat, injuri ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (PTI) The Income Tax department's searches at multiple locations linked to prominent Telugu film producer and Telangana Film Development Corporation chairman Dil Raju, along with others, continued here, on Wednesday. Raju, originally named Venkata Ramana Reddy, has produced some of the biggest Telugu blockbusters, including the latest Ram Charan-starrer 'Game Changer' and 'Bommarillu'. Speaking to reporters from the balcony of his house, Raju, claimed that the searches were not limited to him but also extended to the film industry. The searches were reportedly conducted in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly known as Essar Oil Ltd, operates a 20-million-tonne-per-year refinery in Vadinar, Gujarat, an ...Read More >
Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor Lead Indian Streamer Amazon MX Player's Most Expansive Slate Yet, Topping 150 Shows for 2026 5 hours ago Netflix has launched Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, expanding its presence in India with what it describes as a substantial commitment to the country's creative and technical industries, spanning animation, visual effects, gaming and comics. Conceived as Netflix's global production and innovation studio in India, the Hyderabad facility will specia ...Read More >
Chennai, March 31: The makers of director Vamshi Paidipally's upcoming action extravaganza featuring Bollywood star Salman Khan in the lead, on Tuesday welcomed lady Superstar Nayanthara onboard the unit of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its X timeline, Sri Venkateswara Creations, the production house that is producing the magnum opus, wrote, "The Queen Arrives. The epitome of versatility and excellence #NAYANTHARA joins #SalmanKhanVamshiPaidipallyFilm. It's an honour to have you on board for something truly special that's underway. #SVC63 @BeingSalmanKhan @di ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India] July 17 (ANI): In a shocking incident in Madhya Nayanapalli village of Pakala mandal, a man named Giri allegedly murdered his wife and two daughters and then attempted to take his own life. According to police reports, Giri and his wife, Hemalatha, had two daughters. In a heinous act, Giri reportedly pushed his wife and daughters into a well. A family member stated that he received a call informing him that Giri had thrown his wife and children into a well. When locals rushed to the spot, they found that Giri had tried to slit his own throat in an apparent s ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Salman Khan, who is busy with upcoming war drama 'Maatrubhumi', announced his next big project with filmmaker Dil Raju on Monday. Taking to his X handle, Salman shared a picture with Vamshi Paidipally, who will be directing the film, and wrote, "Dil, Dimag, Jigar se from this April with @directorvamshi and #DilRaju." Shree Venkateswara Productions also took to X and shared: "Salman Khan - A Phenomenon who has delivered countless moments of celebration to audiences across the world ... Now joins hands with our very own, dearest blockbuster filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally for #SVC63. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Telangana government on Thursday launched the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Task Force to curb the drug menace in the state. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the specialised task force dedicated to combating the menace of drugs and illegal ganja cultivation on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The elite unit commenced operations across the state with the mission to identify, prevent, and eliminate all forms of drug-related activities. With the motto of "Zero Tolerance - Total Su ...Read More >
Salman Khan managed to leave the venue safely. (Photo: Instagram) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Salman Khan found himself surrounded by a massive crowd of fans during a recent public appearance in Mumbai * The actor attended the President Cup 2026 event held at Dadoji Konddev Stadium in Thane on Tuesday * The incident has sparked concern among fans and social media users Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Salman Khan found himself sur ...Read More >
Amritsar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in Punjab and Congress lawmaker Partap Singh Bajwa, on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss continuing threats to the Golden Temple through threatening emails. Speaking after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala and other Congress leaders, Bajwa said that he met with officials of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). The SGPC officials told him that eve ...Read More >