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HYDERABAD: Actor Ram Charan, who plays the lead in director Buchi Babu Sana's eagerly awaited rural action drama 'Peddi', has now dropped a big update on the film's status, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The actor has now disclosed that the talkie portions of the film have been completed and that there is just one song left to be shot in the film. Ram Charan made this disclosure, while speaking to the team of 'Rakasa', which had visited him on the sets of 'Peddi'. It may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently released a glimpse video titled 'Peddi Pehelwan Glimpse' from the film to mark the birthday of actor Ram Charan. The glimpse video that was released on Friday showcased another completely different facet of the actor in the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. While a clip from the film that was released some months ago had showcased Ram Charan's skills with a cricket bat, leading many to believe that he could be playing a cricketer in the film, the glimpse video released on Friday had showed Ram Charan as a menacing wrestler as well.
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) How to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara? It was the million dollar question Rohit Sharma and his Mumbai teammates discussed the most in a huddle during their junior cricket days, as they knew the Saurashtra batter could ground them to the dust over two or three days of persistent batting. Rohit reminisced that the wicket of Pujara was often the difference between a victory or defeat for his team in age-group matches, the early signs of the doughty batter who made 7,195 runs at 43.60 with 19 tons and 35 fifties from 103 Tests. "I still remember, team meetings only revolved around ...Read More >
Noida: Liquor revenue in the city jumped by 35% in the first quarter of 2025-26 compared to the same period last year. The city recorded Rs 625 crore in liquor revenue from April to June 2025, compared to Rs 462 crore during the same period in 2024-25.According to excise department data, the revenue in the first quarter of 2023-24 was Rs 430 crore, showing a 7% growth between 2023-24 and 2024-25 and a much larger jump this year.The sharp rise is attributed to the new liquor policy in the state, which made significant structural changes to the retail and licensing system.The month-wise revenue ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh reflected on the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia and said that now it's Rohit Sharma's side to turn the tables. Travis Head's scintillating century at home, accompanied by brilliant bowling performances from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins led Australia to a 10-wicket win at the Adelaide Oval in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Harbhajan Singh said that India's best chances to win in the upcoming matches will be in Sydney and Melbourne. He added that both teams h ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Shreyas Iyer's off-field value is rising in tandem with his on-field success. Punjab Kings' second appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final after an eleven-year wait will likely boost Iyer's brand value by 20-25%, according to talent consultants. With his unbeaten 87-run captain's knock in the qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians on 1 June, Iyer achieved the rare feat of leading three different IPL teams into the final -- a first in the history of the world's second-richest sports league. Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in 2024 and Delhi Capitals to their fir ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29 (ANI): In a heartwarming display of family bonding, actor Saif Ali Khan was recently seen enjoying a sunny day at the park with his children, son Ibrahim Ali Khan and younger kids Taimur and Jeh Ali Khan. The outing, shared by Ibrahim on his social media, has quickly captured the hearts of fans, showcasing an intimate and playful side of the Pataudi family. Also Read | Oscar Winner Marion Cotillard, Guillaume Canet Announce Separation After 18 Years, Ask Public to Respect Their Privacy. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLc73t1owfX/?img_index=1 The pictures, ...Read More >
England vs India: Following the loss at Headingley, Team India realise the importance of the Birmingham Test and hence are set to make multiple changes to their XI. Also, the changes that are on the cards reflect that coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill have panicked. As per multiple reports, Karun Nair, who did not get big runs at Headingley, may be designated a new role. ALSO READ: R Ashwin Pushes Team India To Consider Kuldeep Yadav For Edgbaston Test The report in the Indian Express claims that Karun Nair would be slotted in the No. 3 position, which Sai Sudarshan held at Leeds ...Read More >
During the recording of (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the Gallagher brothers had one of their bigger rows. Noel swung a cricket bat at Liam. Paul McGuigan was the Oasis bassist at the time. He's a huge cricket fan. The biggest comebacks of the summer are happening all at once. Last week it was Oasis in Cardiff, this week Jofra Archer at Lord's, scene of his champagne super over in the 2019 World Cup final and felling of Steve Smith on Test debut. He was electric. Archer's return to play in the third Test against India on Thursday is remarkable. More than four years away, his career thr ...Read More >
The third single from Ram Charan's Game Changer is a catchy affair. It celebrates the power of love. The track is composed by S Thaman. Its video features Charan and Kiara Advani in colourful dresses. Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of Game Changer, slated to hit the screens on January 10. The film has become the talk of the town as it marks the mass hero's first collaboration with Shankar. In the latest development, the Indian director unveiled its third song. Titled NaaNaa Hyraanaa, it is a catchy affair with a soothing melody. Shankar, who suffered a setback when Indian 2 bombed ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): Launched to bring the excitement of street cricket to a professional platform and showcase the country's cricketing talent, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) became an instant success during its inaugural season earlier this year. According to a press release, the league's second season is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 26 to February 15, 2025. "Indian Street Premier League is a great platform for India's cricket talent, and the inaugural season highlighted the immense potential of this tournament. ISPL not only created oppor ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 3 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla recently shared his insights on the importance of domestic cricket, and India's prospects in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Speaking to ANI at an event organized by Harfun, Chawla also discussed the evolving dynamics of the Ranji Trophy with the return of senior Indian players. Chawla emphasized the significance of the Ranji Trophy in shaping young cricketers, particularly with the presence of experienced Indian stars. "Ranji is very important. You play on different pitches, different types of grounds, a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Shams Mulani-led Aakash Tigers MWS rode a power-packed batting performance to pip Prithvi Shaw's North Mumbai Panthers by 22 runs in a rain-hit T20 Mumbai League 2025 Season 3 contest at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. With heavy rain forcing a delayed start, the match was reduced to five overs a side. Chasing a challenging target of 67 runs on a pitch that was offering quite a fair bit of movement, the Panthers were off to a cautious start. With only 10 runs coming off the first two overs, Panthers openers Shaw and Divyaansh Saxena tried to ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 26 (ANI): India's T20 World Cup winning skipper Rohit Sharma capturing the short format's biggest prize for Men in Blue last year, calling it the 'best moment of his life' where 'each over had its own story'. On June 29, 2024 in Barbados, India ended a 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to capture the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time. This was Rohit's 2nd ICC T20 WC title and his first ICC title as a captain, after the heartbreak of losing to Australia in the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home following a ...Read More >
New Delhi: On Day 2 of the Birmingham Test, veteran India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja flouted the Board of Control for Cricket-in-India (BCCI) guidelines. This was after a 3-1 series defeat of India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, the BCCI had ordered that players should not travel alone, but should be as a group to and from the ground using the team bus. Jadeja violated the rule as he turned up at Edgbaston before the start of Day 2 to bash a few balls in the net to work out some extra batting in preparation. But since the intention is there but not the circumstances, no penalty ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 8 (PTI) Shubman Gill is enjoying a "honeymoon period" as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly. Ganguly, who turned 53 on Tuesday, recalled his recent interview with PTI while stressing that Indian cricket will never be devoid of talented players. With 585 runs, Gill is now just 18 short of surpassing Rahul Dravid's tally of 602 (in 2002) for the most runs by an Indian batter in a series in England. India bounced back in splendid fashion to win the Edgbaston Test by a dominant 336 runs and level ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Kiwi batter Kane Williamson helped New Zealand seat in the driver's seat of the first Test match against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. Christchurch [New Zealand], November 28 (ANI): Kiwi batter Kane Williamson helped New Zealand seat in the driver's seat of the first Test match against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. At Day 01 stumps, New Zealand stood at 319/8 with Glenn Phillips (41*) and Tim Southee (10*) unbeaten on the crease. Also Read | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe Live Score Updates of 3rd ODI 2 ...Read More >
Surat, 13 December 2024: The Big Cricket League continued to thrill cricket fans as the Southern Spartans showcased their dominance against the Rajasthan Regals in the first game of the day. Winning the toss and electing to field, the Spartans' bowlers, led by Abhimanyu Mithun, restricted the Regals to a below-par score. The Regals had a shaky start, losing opener S Srinivas early for a struggling 3 off 8 balls. Sri Lankan legend T Dilshan played a steady hand, scoring 33 off 32 balls, but found ...Read More >
New Delhi: Teenage Australian opener Sam Konstas dazzled on his Test debut against India, earning high praise from former cricketer Justin Langer, who likened the 19-year-old's fearless batting to Virender Sehwag's iconic knock in 2003. Langer, during his commentary on Star Sports, lauded Konstas' confidence and aggressive strokeplay, traits reminiscent of Sehwag's game-changing approach in Test cricket. Konstas Shines on Debut Konstas (60 off 65 balls) made an instant impact, forming an 89-run opening partnership with veteran Usman Khawaja (38*). His innings featured six boundaries and two ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's new captain Shubman Gill was widely praised on Monday for leading by example as India clinched their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, levelling the five-match series against England 1-1. Gill, who had struck a century in a losing effort during the opening Test at Headingley, delivered a commanding performance this time with scores of 269 and 161, laying the foundation for a thumping 336-run victory. The result marked India's first win in nine Tests at the Birmingham ground, where they had previously suffered seven defeats and managed one draw. "New captain, new India", T ...Read More >
Australia faces mounting pressure ahead of the second Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with concerns over Marnus Labuschagne's form. Labuschagne has scored just 123 runs in his last 10 Test innings, sparking calls for his exclusion. Former pacer Mitchell Johnson suggests dropping him for domestic cricket, while young talent Sam Konstas impresses with a century in a warmup match. However, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan advises stability, warning against lineup changes that could disrupt team cohesion. He believes the Day-Night Test in Adelaide offers Labuschagne a chance to ...Read More >
Chennai, Jan 14 (VOICE) Actor Ram Charan, whose much-awaited political action drama 'Game Changer' released on January 10 this year, has said that his heart is filled with gratitude. In a statement addressed to fans, audiences and the media on the occasion of Makara Sankranthi, Ram Charan said, "This Sankranthi, my heart is filled with gratitude for making all the hard work we put into 'Game Changer' truly worth it. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the entire cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who contributed to the film's success." Thanking the media for their kind reviews, the acto ...Read More >
June 5 (Reuters) - India's new test captain Shubman Gill knows he has big shoes to fill after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he wants to develop his own style of leadership, he said on Thursday. Rohit and Kohli, former skippers and batting mainstays of the team, both quit test cricket weeks before the start of India's five-test series in England. Gill, 25, impressed as captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Gujarat Titans, leading them to the playoffs. "The pressure c ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local re ...Read More >
Shubman Gill's clear intent has made him unstoppable in the ongoing Test series against England as he made scoring a double century look like a walk in the park in Birmingham on Thursday. Gill, playing his first match as Indian cricket team captain, shattered records at will. Having hardly put a foot wrong with the bat, Gill also ensured that India did not cede the advantage to England from a strong position like they had done in Leeds in the series opener. When Gill reached the score of 255, he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Former Indian selector and cricketer Sarandeep Singh hailed Team India following their memorable win at Birmingham, saying that skipper Shubman Gill is in a 'different zone' since taking up captaincy and hailed the all-round show by the team, right from its top four batters to the pace unit. A historic outing with the bat by skipper Shubman Gill, a ten-wicket haul by pacer Akash Deep were the highlights of a total team effort as India ended their winless streak at Birmingham, securing a 336-run win over England during the second Test on the final day on Sunday ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
Kolkata: Just over a year ago, 83 of 98 English wickets to fall were taken by Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav during a five-match home series. Off-spinner Ashwin averaged 24.8 runs per wicket and struck every 36.1 balls, left-arm spinner Jadeja averaged 25.05 and 46.2. Left arm wrist spinner Yadav? 20.15 and 36, numbers that were only bettered by Bumrah. If playing on the psychological pivot of recency was a game, India certainly lost that one when they announced the team for the Leeds Test. Take out the last two sessions and India were effectively playing with two ...Read More >