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The Uttar Pradesh administration began renovating and excavating the ancient “Mrityu Kup” in Sambhal’s Kot Purvi area on Thursday. The well, believed to offer spiritual significance and salvation to devotees, had been abandoned and filled with debris. The restoration is part of efforts to preserve historically and spiritually important sites.
The BJP has accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of targeting the Telugu film industry for wealth and power consolidation. Amit Malviya alleged a pattern of coercion, claiming the Congress government pressures Tollywood stars to control and extract funds. The BJP criticized these actions as detrimental to filmmakers’ livelihoods and creative freedom.
The NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) has criticized Congress for blaming the EVM for its failure to win a majority in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections. NCP leader Supriya Sule stated that without concrete evidence, such claims weaken the opposition’s voice, emphasizing her own success in four elections using EVMs.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced the ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Convention’ on December 27 in Belagavi, celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s 1924 Congress session centenary. Events include a CWC meeting, statue unveiling, and Khadi Mela. Shivakumar emphasized it as a tribute to Gandhiji, inviting leaders across party lines.
IRCTC’s online ticketing platform faced a significant outage on Thursday, preventing users from accessing its website and mobile app. The corporation attributed the disruption to maintenance activities, with a message on the site stating, “Due to maintenance activity, e-ticketing service will not be available.”
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has made a key decision regarding benefit shows, stating that he will adhere to what was discussed in the Telangana Assembly. He informed film industry leaders today that benefit shows will no longer be allowed in the state. Meanwhile, the meeting with film celebrities and CM Revanth is still ongoing.
Delhi Metro’s iconic TS-01 train marks 22 years of service, celebrating its journey from a four-coach to an 8-coach marvel. Launched on Dec 24, 2002, by PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, TS-01 has safely transported over 5.4 crore passengers. Recently refurbished with modern upgrades, it continues to operate on the Red Line, ensuring efficient public transport.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy assured Telugu film industry representatives that law and order would not be compromised following a stampede during the premiere of Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2.’ Film producers and directors, including Suresh Baby, KL Narayana, Anil Ravipudi, and Nagarjuna, met the CM in Hyderabad to discuss the issue.
Thane Police seized banned gutka worth ₹8.42 lakh from a tempo and arrested its driver in Bhiwandi, police officials said on Thursday. The vehicle was stopped near Karivali police chowkie, and gutka was found inside. The driver revealed the stock was ordered by a man from Gaibibi Nagar during interrogation, said cops.
Godfrey Phillips India has appointed Siddharth Chawla as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 7, 2025. With nearly 24 years of experience, Chawla has held senior roles across various industries, including FMCG, and previously worked at ITC, where he was Business Head for North India until 2019.
There are allegations that the quality of liquor has declined in the newly introduced ₹99 quarter by the Andhra Pradesh govt. Consumers claim that while the alcohol percentage remains the same but the taste is different. However, it appears that the Excise Dept is unable to take action as the alcohol meets the required standards.
3-year-old Chetna has been trapped in a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan’s Kotputli for nearly 70 hours. Rescue operations involve NDRF teams and rat hole miners, who are digging a parallel tunnel to free her. Oxygen is being supplied, cameras monitor her, and ambulances are stationed on-site. Authorities have cordoned off the area for safety.
An earthquake of magnitude 2.6 struck Sonipat, Haryana, on Friday at 09:42 am IST, according to the National Centre of Seismology. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with coordinates at Latitude 28.82° N and Longitude 76.90° E. No immediate reports of damage were received.
➢Tollywood should cooperate in the fight against drugs, ➢Film heroes should participate in promotional programs, ➢Cess levied on ticket prices should be used for funding integrated schools, ➢All actors should promote drug eradication campaigns, ➢Advertisements against drugs should be played in theaters, ➢Actors’ rallies are prohibited.
Tollywood bigwigs, including producers Dil Raju, Allu Arvind, and actors Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, and Nithiin, are set to meet Telangana CM Revanth Reddy today to discuss industry challenges. Key figures from the Directors’ Association, Telugu Film Chamber, MA Association, and government representatives like CM Bhatti Vikramarka will also attend.