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AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu will tour his assembly constituency, Kuppam in Chittoor district, on August 29 and 30. His wife, Nara Bhuvaneshwari, will accompany him. On August 30, they will perform Jala Aarti at Paramasamudram Lake, followed by participation in a public meeting, as part of the visit’s scheduled events.
Former Cricketer Virender Sehwag revealed a tense moment with ex-coach Greg Chappell, who once threatened to drop him if he didn’t score. Sehwag responded with a 184-run knock and asked Rahul Dravid to keep Chappell away. Sehwag, who scored 8,586 Test runs at 49.34, shared the story in a recent interview.
Amid renewed divorce rumours, Govinda’s lawyer denied any ongoing case with wife Sunita, calling the reports outdated. Though Sunita allegedly filed for divorce in 2024, both sides now claim the matter is settled. Ongoing counselling and talk of a family reunion during Ganesh Chaturthi hint at possible reconciliation after 38 years of marriage.
Tollywood’s young hero Teja Sajja stars in Mirai, directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni. On the occasion of Teja’s birthday today, the makers released a special making video and poster. Produced by People Media Factory, the film is set for a grand release on September 5 in eight languages, marking a major multilingual launch.
Telangana Speaker G Prasad Kumar has issued notices to 10 BRS MLAs accused of defecting to Congress, following the Supreme Court’s three-month deadline to decide on their disqualification. While legal consultations continue, the MLAs claim BRS loyalty. Political circles now await the Speaker’s verdict under the anti-defection law.
At 75, Rajnikanth remains relevant by embracing age-appropriate roles, avoiding mismatched romances, and choosing impactful multi-starrers like Jailer. In contrast, Tollywood seniors often cling to outdated solo-hero formulas. His strategy— collaboration, and strong storytelling—offers a path forward for Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Venkatesh, and Nagarjuna.
The ‘Marwari Go Back’ bandh saw minimal impact in Hyderabad, with businesses remaining open. While some districts witnessed rallies, the campaign drew criticism for promoting regional discord. Activists defended Marwaris, citing constitutional rights. Police booked several protestors for inciting hatred, and a minor protest occurred in Habsiguda.
‘Mayasabha’, a political drama web-series starring Aadi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao, is trending on SonyLIV and receiving a strong response. Directed by Deva Katta, the fictional story of two powerful political friends has become one of the top 5 shows in India. The makers claim it’s the first Telugu web series to achieve this feat.
Amid retirement speculation, Virat Kohli trained intensely at Lord’s ahead of India’s ODI series against Australia. Though retired from T20Is and Tests, Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain active in ODIs. BCCI’s Rajeev Shukla dismissed farewell talk, saying both are still playing and any retirement decision must come from the players themselves.
The 16th Puducherry Legislative Assembly election is set for April 2026, with voters electing representatives from 30 constituencies. The ruling NDA alliance, led by AINRC-BJP, will face a strong challenge from the Congress-DMK opposition bloc. A tight contest is expected as the election will decide the next government in the UT.
