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Bengaluru, Oct 28 (PTI) Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said when Siddaramaiah was elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) after the 2023 Assembly polls to become the chief minister, no timeframe was specified for his tenure. He, however, added that everyone in the party would abide by whatever the high command decides and urged the Congress leadership to put an end to the confusion surrounding the issue. Speculation has been rife about a possible change in the ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Rishab Shetty's magnum opus Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 continues its dream run at the box office, grossing over ₹800 crore worldwide within just 25 days of release. The sequel to the 2022 cultural phenomenon Kantara has now emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, surpassing Chhaava's lifetime collection. According to early trade estimates, the film collected approximately ₹10 crore on Day 25, taking its India total to ₹589 crore across all languages. The film's strong ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): After a successful theatrical run, Rishab Shetty-starrer 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is all set to be released on OTT. Produced by Hombale Films, the movie will be out on Prime Video in Kannada, with Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam dubbed versions, on October 31, 2025. Also Read | 'Mastiii 4': Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani Return with Chaos, Comedy and Madness; New Poster Promises a Rollercoaster of Fun! (View Pic). Excited about the ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 27 (PTI) Playing down speculations about "November revolution" and major political changes in Karnataka, especially in the ruling Congress, state Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Monday said the party high command would not let any such upheaval to take place. There have been speculations about a change in Chief Minister in the state, when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November, which is being referred to by some as "November revolution". ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 has been creating waves at the box office since its theatrical release. After a successful run in cinemas, the highly anticipated mythological action thriller is now set for its OTT debut on Prime Video. Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to make history at the box office, surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava. According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, it has emerge ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 27: How many bank holidays are there in November 2025? When will banks remain closed in November? If you're looking for answers to such questions and want to know more about bank holidays in the upcoming month, then we have got you covered. In November 2025, banks will stay shut for business for a total of 11 days. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list for November, the 11 days of bank holidays also include regional festivals, the second and fourth Saturdays a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister's own voice with the help of Artificial Intelligence. New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister ...Read More >
Political waves are stirring in Karnataka following remarks from the son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He hinted that his father's time in office may be winding down and put Minister Satish Jarkiholi in the spotlight as a potential heir. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded by affirming his commitment to the party's choices in these uncertain times. Belagavi (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah's statement on Wednesday that his father was a ...Read More >
According to PTI, the accident occurred around 1:30 am on October 4 when three people on a motorcycle were on their way to a hospital. The incident was also caught on CCTV. A car allegedly driven by Kannada actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Divya Suresh was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Bengaluru's Byatarayanapura area, leaving one woman seriously injured. According to PTI, the accident occurred around 1:30 am on October 4 when three people on a motorcycle were on their way to a ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The police investigation into the hit-and-run case reported from the Byatarayanapura Traffic Police Station in Bengaluru has revealed the involvement of Kannada actress and Big Boss Kannada contestant Divya Suresh, police said on Saturday. Thirty-four-year-old Anita suffered a leg fracture, while two other riders travelling on the bike escaped with minor injuries in the incident. According to the police, Divya Suresh is currently busy shooting for a project a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna says her parents called her latest horror comedy film "Thamma" by far the best film of hers that they've watched and that her younger sister thoroughly enjoyed it, which makes her genuinely feel at peace. Talking about the reaction of her parents and sister on watching "Thamma", Rashmika told IANS: "Oh, they are bluntly saying that this is by far the best film of mine that they've watched. So that is their reaction." She added: "And ...Read More >
Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naseln-starrer Lokah will stream on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali. Lokah Chapter 1 OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, the highest-grossing Malayalam film with a theatrical collection exceeding Rs 300 crore, is finally set for its OTT premiere. The first installment in a planned trilogy inspired by Kerala's folktales, Lokah will begin streaming on JioHot ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) After the makers of Spirit unveiled an explosive audio teaser in five languages, troll accounts targeting actress Deepika Padukone jumped on the bandwagon, attempting to capitalize on the hype by posting misleading comments online. A fake social media profile pretending to be Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone shared a reaction to Prabhas' first look from "Spirit". The post claimed that Deepika was "sad" but found the teaser "wonderful." The viral post came from ...Read More >
Belagavi: Preparations are in full swing for the grand celebration of the three-day Kittur Utsav, which begins on Oct 23, commemorating the historic victory of Kittur Rani Channamma against the British in 1824. Deputy commissioner Mohammad Roshan, who visited Kittur on Monday, reviewed the ongoing arrangements across the town and within the fort premises. Officials said nearly all preparations have been completed.Cleaning drives are being carried out by workers from the Kittur town panchayat, Ba ...Read More >
Davangere (Karnataka) [India], October 24 (ANI): Congress MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj on Thursday criticised Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra, for suggesting his father is nearing the end of his political career and hinting at Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi as a potential successor. Speaking to mediapersons, Basavaraj has slammed Yathindra's statement, calling it "childish" and emphasising that the party's high command will decide on leadership, not individual family members. "C ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is readying its homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Sarvam AI. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced recently that the AI will be fully operational by December 2025 or January 2026. The minister confirmed that he will personally use Sarvam AI, signalling the government's strong push for indigenous AI technologies. Sarvam AI is being developed by a Bengaluru-based startup. The company focuses on turning advanced AI research into practical and real-world applicati ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reaffirmed her identity as a Kannadiga in an X post on Wednesday, October 22, after receiving criticism over her comments on Bengaluru's roads and garbage management. In her post, she wrote, "I was born in this city and have spent seven decades of loving my city, my Kannada culture and can read write n speak this wonderful language. I don't think I am answerable to anyone who questions my loyalty to Karnataka. I am a proud Kannadiga." Have a look a ...Read More >
Power star Pawan Kalyan, riding high on the success of They Call Him OG, is reportedly gearing up for a new film under KVN Productions. The banner is also in talks with top Tamil directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and H. Vinoth for upcoming ventures. Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG relieved tremendous response at the box office as well as from the audience. Reports claim that Pawan Kalyan is set to make a movie for KVN Productions. The production business acquired the actor's dates a ...Read More >
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and educational ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The ongoing Social and Educational Survey in Karnataka has been extended till October 31, Minister for Kannada and Culture and Backward Classes Welfare Shivraj S. Tangadagi announced on Sunday. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence, "Krishna." Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the minister said that teachers will not be deployed for the remaining nine days of the survey and that staff from other departments will be util ...Read More >
The film is being produced by actor Basil Joseph's production house Basil Joseph Entertainments along with Doctor Ananthu Entertainments. The film, which is being made as a complete entertainer, will be directed by debutant filmmaker Arun Anirudhan, who was one of the screenwriters of the first Malayalam superhero film, 'Minnal Murali', which was directed by Basil Joseph. Sources say that the shooting of 'Athiradi' will begin by the end of October. The script has been co-written by Paulson Ska ...Read More >
The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala high court that the upcoming Malayalam movie Haal starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". IMAGE: A screengrab from the controversial Malayalam movie, 'Haal'. Photograph: Courtesy 'Haal' official teaser The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the fi ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the $80 million-mark at the global box office in two weeks since it first hit theatres on October 2. According to Comscore data, the Kannada mythological drama closed its second weekend at $69.3 million and ranked as the eighth top-grossing film worldwide for the weekend ending October 12. The Indian film completed fifteen days at the global ticket windows on October 15 ...Read More >
Noted Kannada theatre artist and comedian Raju Talikote passed away at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack at a private hospital in Manipal, Udupi district. Talikote, who was in Udupi for a film shoot, reportedly suffered the cardiac arrest on Sunday night and was admitted to the hospital, where he breathed his last the following evening. His last rites will be held on Tuesday at his native Chikka Sindagi in Sindagi taluk, Vijayapura district, according to sources close to the family. ...Read More >
Indian actor and comedian Raju Talikote has died. He was 62. Talikote, best known for being a participant of Big Boss Kannada in season 7, died from a heart attack on Monday. According to The Indian Express, he suffered the heart attack on set of a film being shot in Karnataka, India. He was admitted to Kasturba Hospital close to 1:30 AM on Sunday. Despite a successful angioplasty, he died a few hours later. The Dy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D.K. Shivakumar, gave a statement honoring his me ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Thursday reported a 63.46 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 76.5 crore in the second quarter ending September 2025 on account of investments in content. It had a net profit of Rs 209.4 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL). Revenue and Expenses Overview Its total income was down 1.9 per cent to Rs 1,995.6 crore in the September qua ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Thursday reported a 63.46 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 76.5 crore in the second quarter ending September 2025 on account of investments in content. It had a net profit of Rs 209.4 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL). Its total income was down 1.9 per cent to Rs 1,995.6 crore in the September quarter of FY26. It was at Rs ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty have declined to take part in the ongoing social and educational survey, nicknamed caste survey, in Karnataka saying they do not belong to any backward caste, sources in the BBMP said on Thursday. When enumerators came for the survey a few days ago, Sudha Murty and Narayana Murthy reportedly told them, "We don't want the survey conducted at our home."Sudha Murthy has signed a self-declaration letter for refusal to provide infor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Mobile entertainment app Kuku has raised USD 85 million in a funding round led by Granite Asia, previously known as GGV Capital, a top company official said on Thursday. Vertex Growth Fund, Krafton, IFC, Paramark, Tribe Capital India, and Bitkraft also participated in the funding round. Kuku, Founder and CEO, Lal Chand Bisu, told PTI that the fund will be mainly invested in content creation and building tools to support creators and storytelling. "We have raised USD 85 ...Read More >
Dancer-turned-actor Raghav Juyal, who was last seen in the hit Netflix show 'The Bads of Bollywood', is all set start working in his next big project 'The Paradise'. Dancer-turned-actor Raghav Juyal, who was last seen in the hit Netflix show 'The Bads of Bollywood', is all set start working in his next big project 'The Paradise', starring Telugu cinema's beloved Natural Star Nani. The upcoming film, which is being directed by Dasara fame Srikanth Odela, is going to be a gripping pan-world cine ...Read More >
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