Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) announced actor Vijay as its Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party plans to form alliances, counter opposition propaganda, and focus on development promises. Vijay is empowered to lead committees and negotiate partnerships. His entry makes the elections a three-way contest in Tamil Nadu.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat watched the film ‘Akhand-2’, starring Balakrishna, at a special screening arranged for him in Delhi. Director Boyapati Srinu and the producers also attended. After the screening, Bhagwat praised the movie, especially appreciating Balakrishna’s performance and calling the film very impressive.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained their core squad for IPL 2026 and have ₹16.4 crore for the mini-auction on December 16. They aim to buy a finisher and a backup for Josh Hazlewood. Key targets could be Rachin Ravindra as a versatile batter, Gus Atkinson as an all-round pacer, and experienced spinner Karn Sharma.
Umar Khalid, former JNU student and activist, has been granted 14-day interim bail from December 16 to 29 to attend his sister’s wedding on December 27. He is an accused in the Delhi riots case under the UAPA. Earlier bail requests were denied, but temporary release has been allowed for family events before.
PM Modi pulled up Telangana BJP MPs, remarking that MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi appeared more active than them and urging them to step up their efforts. During a breakfast meeting with BJP MPs from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Andaman, he praised AP BJP leaders, noting that coordination between the state unit and CM Chandrababu is […]
After three straight sessions of losses, the stock market rebounded strongly, offering much-needed relief to investors. The Sensex climbed 426.86 points to finish at 84,818, while the Nifty advanced 140.55 points to close at 25,899. Consistent buying activity helped both indices recover, pushing the markets back into the green zone after days of volatility.
Goa Police alleged that Saurav and Gaurav Luthra provided false details about their business activities in Thailand. The brothers, accused in the nightclub fire that killed 25 people, had told the court they traveled abroad for work. However, investigators informed the court that the claim was misleading, suggesting the duo may be evading the probe.
With the IPL auction set to begin on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, fans are wondering whether Rishabh Pant’s record ₹27 crore deal will finally be surpassed. However, as this is a mini auction with limited purse value for franchises, experts believe breaking Pant’s historic price tag is unlikely. Even so, curiosity around potential big […]
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav visited Dharmavaram in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district as part of the Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra and to unveil a statue. He was warmly received at the helipad by Raptadu MLA Paritala Sunitha. State BJP President and Minister Satya Kumar Yadav also joined the event, marking a significant political […]
The United States may soon require tourists from visa-waiver countries to share their last five years of social media accounts. A new proposal from US Customs and Border Protection follows a 2025 order for stricter security checks. Visitors may also need to provide old phone numbers, emails, family details, and even biometric data like fingerprints […]
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi remarked that Union Home Minister Amit Shah appeared worried during his speech in the Lok Sabha. Rahul said Shah’s hands were shaking and criticized the tone and language he used. Amit Shah had addressed the House the previous day while speaking on key electoral reform proposals.
Former Macharla MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy and his brother Venkataramireddy have been remanded to 14 days in judicial custody by Macherla court and shifted to Nellore jail. The duo is accused in a double-murder case. Their bail plea was rejected by Supreme Court, which ordered them to surrender within two weeks, prompting their appearance before […]
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt received the Golden Globe Horizon Award at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. She thanked the festival and encouraged young girls to never shrink their dreams. Fans and celebrities congratulated her online. Alia said she felt honored to represent a new generation of performers and women in film and […]
Shubman Gill is set for a career boost, with the BCCI planning to elevate him to the prestigious ‘A+’ category in the central contracts list. This upgrade would earn him an annual salary of ₹7 cr. The final approval will come during the BCCI’s annual general meeting on the 22nd. Gill is currently listed in […]
IndiGo said that it will give ₹10,000 travel vouchers to passengers who were badly affected by flight cancellations between December 3 and 5 due to a crew shortage. The airline has not explained how it will choose these passengers. IndiGo has already processed refunds and said that the voucher can be used for any trip […]