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The Budget session of Parliament will be held from January 28 to April 2, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced. The session will begin with President Droupadi Murmu’s address. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey and Union Budget. Parliament will recess from February 13 to March 9.
The Andhra Pradesh govt issued a ticket hike G.O. for Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu,’ directed by Anil Ravipudi. Paid premieres will be priced at ₹500, while regular shows will see hikes to ₹247 in single screens and ₹302 in multiplexes. The increased rates apply for ten days, with strong buzz surrounding the Nayanthara […]
The DGCA imposed penalties on two senior IndiGo executives for allegedly failing to use qualified simulators for pilot training at certain airports. The aviation regulator fined the Director of Flight Operations and Director of Training ₹20 lakh each. The Appellate Authority has dismissed the appeal, upholding the penalties imposed on the airline’s officials.
The North Eastern Tea Association will honor 86-year-old Piyush Desai, chairman of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Established in 1892, the group operates one of India’s top packaged tea companies, with a turnover exceeding ₹2,000 crore. It holds an estimated 9% market share, ranking third after Hindustan Unilever and Tata.
Thousands joined Mamata Banerjee’s protest in Kolkata against ED raids on I-PAC and director Pratik Jain. Earlier, eight TMC MPs were detained in Delhi outside Amit Shah’s office. The Calcutta High Court hearing was deferred after chaos in the courtroom. Mamata claimed she has pen drives against Amit Shah and hinted at coal scam disclosures.
In 2025, TV shows rival cinema with blockbuster budgets. Stranger Things 5 leads at ₹3996 crore, followed by Chief of War (₹2822 crore), Andor 2 (₹2697 crore), The Witcher 4 (₹1835 crore), and Severance 2 (₹1660 crore). Cinematic visuals, star casts, and high-end effects are transforming television into a premium, film-like experience.
The Madras High Court has stayed the single-judge order granting a UA certificate to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, postponing its release to January 21. The CBFC appealed, citing procedural lapses and reviewing emblems related to the armed forces. The worldwide release, initially set for January 9, has been delayed, disappointing fans globally.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy prompted NHAI to trial satellite-based automatic toll collection at Pantangi plaza on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway. The system, tested on eight booths, aims to speed up payments, reduce congestion, and manage festive traffic, with full operations expected to process 20 vehicles per minute per booth.
The Calcutta High Court hearing in the I-PAC case was adjourned after Justice Suvra Ghosh walked out due to lawyers pushing and shoving despite warnings. The ED seeks a CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee, while Trinamool demands seized documents’ return. Hearings are now deferred to January 14 amid rising tensions.
Deputy CM and JanaSena chief Pawan Kalyan invited Telangana residents to join Sankranti celebrations in Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari districts. Speaking at Pithapuram, he emphasized the cultural bond between the states, urged peaceful, traditional festivities, and highlighted rich heritage. Authorities assured visitor safety, while the event featured cultural programs.
