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Chiranjeevi spoke on the casting couch and Telugu film industry culture at an MSG event in Hyderabad. He said the industry offers many opportunities to talented people, and any bitter experiences may involve personal choices or situations. Being strict, sincere, and focused prevents exploitation. He added there’s no casting couch, it reflects the individual.
“Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi,” the Telugu remake of Malayalam hit “Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey” (2022), is set to release on January 30. Directed by AR Sanjeev, it stars Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba. With special tickets, ₹99 for single screens, ₹150 for multiplexes in AP and TS, the film aims to attract audiences. Promotions […]
Rajasthan Police foiled a major plot a day before Republic Day by seizing 9,550 kg of ammonium nitrate in Nagaur’s Harsor village. Stored in 187 bags, the explosives included detonators and fuse wires, indicating potential illegal blasting. Suleman Khan, with 3 prior criminal cases, was arrested. Authorities flagged the seizure as a serious public safety threat.
IndiGo has cancelled flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent, and Baku until January 28 amid the situation in Iran, avoiding its airspace for safety. Routes including Delhi-Tbilisi and Mumbai-Almaty are affected. The airline urged passengers to monitor flight status online, explore alternate options or claim refunds, prioritising safety and seamless travel.
A massive winter storm battered two-thirds of the US, impacting over 213 million people with heavy snow, ice and record cold. More than 14,000 flights were cancelled and over 8.5 lakh customers lost power, mainly in southern states. Nearly 20 states declared emergencies as officials warned of dangerous travel, prolonged outages and hypothermia risks.
Trump blamed “Democrat-ensued chaos” for two fatal shootings by immigration officers in Minneapolis, urging tougher enforcement and a ban on sanctuary cities. Despite Republican unease and calls for investigation, Trump defended his deportation push, criticised local leaders, and said the administration is reviewing the incident amid rising political tensions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a US security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia. Speaking in Lithuania, he said Kyiv awaits a signing date before parliamentary ratification. Zelenskyy reaffirmed territorial integrity, EU membership goals, and noted further talks in the UAE on Feb 1.
India will showcase major military platforms at the 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path, including BrahMos, Akash, Suryastra rocket system and Arjun tank. New units, tri-services tableau, drones, helicopters and fighter jets will feature. The theme marks 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram,’ with President Murmu leading. European leaders will attend as chief guests.
An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar late Sunday night, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth of 93 kilometers, classifying it as a deep-focus quake. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were reported, while authorities continue monitoring seismic activity in the region.
30 vibrant tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day paradetoday, featuring 17 States and Union Territories and 13 Ministries. Reflecting the themes ‘Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’ and ‘Samriddhi ka Mantra: Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ the displays mark 150 years of “Vande Mataram” and showcase India’s rich cultural heritage.
