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Kochi, Apr 1 (PTI) Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Wednesday said that the government and the police are with the victim and not with noted Malayalam film director Ranjith, who is accused of attempted sexual assault. Ranjith, who was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, claimed that the accusations against him were "false" and that it will be proved. He made the claim before reporters while being taken inside the sub-jail here. Cherian told reporters that "such acts will not be a ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Actor Akshay Kumar visited the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain early Wednesday morning to offer prayers ahead of the release of his upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla'. Akshay was accompanied by his mother-in-law and veteran actress Dimple Kapadia during the visit. Also Read | Raja Shivaji Teaser Out: Riteish Deshmukh Directorial Chronicles Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Journey to Swarajya (Watch Video). Soon after offering prayers, Akshay spoke t ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prominent Malayalam director-producer Ranjith was arrested following an alleged sexual assault complaint filed against him by a young actress, as per police officials. The complaint was filed by an actress who is part of his latest directorial venture, with the alleged incident said to have taken place during the shooting of the movie. Also Read | Raja Shivaji Teaser Out: Riteish Deshmukh Directorial Chronicles Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Journey t ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prominent Malayalam director-producer Ranjith was arrested following an alleged sexual assault complaint filed against him by a young actress, as per police officials. The complaint was filed by an actress who is part of his latest directorial venture, with the alleged incident said to have taken place during the shooting of the movie. As per the complaint, the actress alleged that Ranjith tried to assault her at the film location. Based on her state ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader A K Antony has claimed that the prospect of a third term for chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has 'shocked' the people of Kerala, asserting that Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised to sweep the election.Antony said his primary appeal to voters is to end the LDF administration, alleging that even traditional Left supporters are shifting allegiance to UDF this time. He cited cultural figures such as K Satchidanandan and Sara Joseph as havi ...Read More >
Kerala: Director Ranjith arrested in sexual assault case Kochi Film director Ranjith was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged sexual assault complaint filed by a young actress, marking a significant development in a case that has been handled with unusual secrecy by the police. The Ernakulam Central Police registered the case, while a special squad led by Kochi's Deputy Commissioner of Police carried out the arrest, reportedly acting on directives from senior officers, including t ...Read More >
The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. F ...Read More >
Kochi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Film director Ranjith was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged sexual assault complaint filed by a young actress, marking a significant development in a case that has been handled with unusual secrecy by the police. The Ernakulam Central Police registered the case, while a special squad led by Kochi's Deputy Commissioner of Police carried out the arrest, reportedly acting on directives from senior officers, including the Ernakulam Range Inspector Ge ...Read More >
The sudden demise of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has sparked outrage within the film and television industry, with the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) demanding strict legal action and accountability. The actor died after drowning while shooting for the TV show Bhole Baba Paar Karega near Talsari beach, an incident that has raised serious concerns about on-set safety practices. In a strongly worded statement, AICWA alleged that the tragedy was not merely accidental but the ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as fans eagerly await the trailer, the runtime of Akshay Kumar's much-awaited horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has been revealed. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the film's duration is 170 minutes, that is around 2 hours and 50 minutes, making it one of Akshay's longest releases in recent years. The actor's last film with a similar runtime was 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty', which ran for 2 hours and 40 minutes. "Bhooth Bangla is around 2 hours and 50 minutes long. ...Read More >
Kolkata, Mar 31 (PTI) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the BJP of trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the electoral rolls of West Bengal to turn the poll outcome in favour of the saffron party. She made the allegations at multiple election rallies in Paschim Medinipur district and in adjacent Bankura on a day she sent a strongly-worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on the matter. In the letter, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 31 (ANI): Veteran Congress leader A K Antony, who served as Chief Minister of Kerala thrice, on Tuesday said that if a government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comes to power for a third time, the development of the State will come to a standstill. Addressing a press conference at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Antony also said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) "is not suited for the soil of Ker ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) After joining the BJP ahead of the assembly polls, Indian tennis legend Leander Paes hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and said West Bengal "deserves better". In a statement, Paes said India has witnessed a "transformative journey" over the past decade under Modi's "visionary leadership". The country has made remarkable strides across sectors, with a strong emphasis on empowering youth and women, which has been especially inspiring, he said. "I was born ...Read More >
KOLKATA, Mar 31: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the electoral rolls of the state to turn the poll outcome in favour of the saffron party. Addressing an election rally in Paschim Medinipur's Chandrakona, Banerjee also reiterated her plea before the gathering to ignore who the TMC candidates in the state's assembly segments were and consider her as the can ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tennis legend Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, March 31, in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, a move seen as a significant political signal ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. Paes, who had previously aligned with the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for it during the Goa assembly elections the following year, described his induction as a "responsibility to serve the nation." "I played for th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former ace Tennis star Leander Paes on Tuesday officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming electoral season. The tennis legend Leander Paes previously debuted in politics with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in 2021, and has officially joined the BJP today. Expressing his gratitude for the new platform, ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janta Party on Monday (March 30) put up a united front as Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. Former BJP State president Dilip Ghosh accompanied the Leader of Opposition as he filed his nomination for his candidature in Nandigram. For these high-stakes polls, the BJP has fielded him from two seats, one in Nandigram, from where he defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in 2021. He is also contesting from Bhawanipur, the home const ...Read More >
Balasore (Odisha) [India], March 31 (ANI): Bengali actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee died after falling into a pit while shooting at Talsari Beach in Odisha's Balasore district, police informed on Monday. According to Balasore Additional SP Gayatri Pradhan, the incident took place during the shoot. "The incident occurred yesterday around 5:30pm. The Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and actress Sweta Mishra were shooting for a serial at Talsari Beach. He fell into a pit while shooting a dance ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said while harmony among diverse communities in the state was possible only because of the BJP govt, Congress has been working exclusively for Bangladeshi 'miyas' and neglecting indigenous people.Addressing back-to-back rallies at Dhemaji, Majuli and Sadiya, Sarma said, "You can see for yourself now that after BJP formed govt in state, the Bangladeshi miyas have been cut to size. During this term, we broke their hands and legs politica ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday visited the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal and protested against what he alleged were large-scale irregularities in voter registration, accusing BJP operatives of acting in connivance with the Election Commission. Speaking to media persons after meeting the CEO at the office in Kolkata, Banerjee raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities in voter regi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Actors Shriya Pilgaonkar, Divya Dutta, and Shweta Basu Prasad on Monday spoke about the growing role of OTT platforms in shaping diverse storytelling and expanding opportunities for women, during the ongoing International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026. Highlighting the impact of streaming platforms, Shriya Pilgaonkar said OTT has opened up the space for more inclusive and experimental narratives. "Streaming platforms have been very crucial to open the field, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 30 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday emphasised the importance of cultural unity, stating that embracing diverse traditions strengthens the nation's collective identity. The remarks were made while addressing the commemoration of Rajasthan Foundation Day held at New Abhisek Hall on the premises of Lok Bhavan. Odisha's First Lady, Jayashree Kambhampati, was also present on the occasion. Also Read | Rahul Arunoday Banerjee Dies: West Benga ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order acquitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case related to alleged non-compliance with the agency's summons in the excise policy matter. The matter is likely to be heard on Wednesday by Justice J Swarana Kanta Sharma. Also Read | Rahul Arunoday Banerjee Dies: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Grieves Death of Beng ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will significantly strengthen talent development in India's fast-growing aviation sector. Speaking at an event held in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Vaishnaw described the agreement as a major step toward buildi ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): TVK chief and actor Vijay on Monday filed nominations from Perambur constituency for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The TVK chief also held a massive roadshow with a sea of supporters surrounding his vehicles in Perambur Also Read | Rahul Arunoday Banerjee Dies: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Grieves Death of Bengali Actor, Says 'Stunned and Heartbroken' (See Post). https://x.com/TVKPartyHQ/status/2038551085896613906?s=20 Vijay is contesting ...Read More >
(Web Desk): Indian actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on Sunday after falling into the sea while shooting for his TV show Bhole Baba Par Karega at Talsari Beach. Banerjee was widely known for his work in Bengali films and television shows, where he built a strong reputation for his versatile performances. Rescue teams responded quickly and reached the scene without delay. He was pulled out of the water and rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. However, despite efforts to save h ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday evening condoled the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who tragically passed away earlier in the day at the age of 42. He was best-known for his blockbuster Bengali film, 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar'. Using her X handle, Mamata Banerjee wrote, "I am left stunned, heartbroken, and grief-stricken by the sudden news that the distinguished, young, and popular actor, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, is no longer amongst us. I s ...Read More >
Dhemaji/Majuli/Sadiya, Mar 30 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said different communities were living in harmony as the BJP was in power in the state. Addressing back-to-back election rallies in Dhemaji, Majuli, Naoboicha and Sadiya, he accused the Congress of working only for 'Bangladeshi-Miyas', while ignoring the welfare of the indigenous population. "We want to work for the people living in Assam -- the Assamese, Bengali and Hindi speaking people, Gorkhas, tribals, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, who started his career as an action star and earned the nickname 'Khiladi,' says he wants to return to real, raw action films, rejecting the growing use of VFX and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for stunts. In a recent interview, the 58-year-old actor said he prefers doing his own stunts instead of depending on computer-generated effects. "There is a huge difference in the way action films are being made today. Earlier, the action would be real; now, everyth ...Read More >
Barrackpore (West Bengal) [India], March 30 (ANI): Trinamool Congress candidate and filmmaker Raj Chakraborty on Monday expressed grief over the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee , calling it "very shocking" and a big loss for the film industry. Chakraborty said he initially thought the news was a rumour. "I felt very bad when I heard about Rahul. At first, my wife called and told me about the accident. I said it must be false, such rumours keep spreading. But later, when I started ...Read More >
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