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Chiranjeevi’s “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu,” directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Nayanthara, opened today to positive response. Over 286K tickets were sold on BookMyShow in 24 hours. Packed with comedy, emotion, songs, and mass sequences, the festive entertainer targets family audiences, with strong word-of-mouth expected to boost box office performance.
The primary purpose of ISRO’s PSLV-C62 launch was to deploy DRDO’s ‘ANVESHA’ satellite into orbit, enhancing India’s strategic surveillance capabilities. The satellite is designed for intelligence gathering, supporting national defense and security operations. The mission also demonstrates India’s growing expertise in launching defense-oriented space assets.
“Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu” is a fun, family drama featuring Chiranjeevi’s most entertaining post-comeback performance, with great comic timing and emotions. The first half, Nayanthara and Venkatesh’s presence, and music impress. A weaker second half lowers impact, but Anil Ravipudi delivers a satisfactory festive entertainer. #Rating: 3.25/5.
Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will start confirmed overnight travel without RAC or waitlists. Fares exceed Rajdhani, from ₹960 for 3AC. The 16-coach Howrah–Guwahati train features ergonomic berths, advanced safety systems, improved suspension, and faster travel, promising passengers,comfortable, and reliable long-distance journey.
Maharashtra plans to credit ₹3,000 to Ladli Behna beneficiaries on Jan 14, Makar Sankranti, combining Dec and Jan instalments. Ahead of Jan 15 municipal polls, Congress accused the government of breaching the Model Code of Conduct, calling it potential voter influence. The Election Commission has asked the Chief Secretary for clarification by 11 AM today.
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad faced a landing scare when a bird was spotted on the runway. Alerted in time, the pilot chose to circle the aircraft safely in the air for about five minutes, ensuring no risk to passengers or crew. He successfully landed the plane, earning widespread praise for his calm […]
ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C62 mission today from Sriharikota, carrying DRDO’s advanced reconnaissance satellite, ‘ANVESHA’. The launch marks a key milestone in India’s space, with the satellite designed for high-resolution surveillance and strategic applications. The mission strengthens India’s position in space-based defense technologies.
India’s Harshit Rana played a key role in the opening ODI win over New Zealand, taking early wickets and scoring 29. He revealed the team management, led by coach Gautam Gambhir, is grooming him as an all-rounder. Rana focuses on batting in nets, aiming to contribute lower down the order consistently.
US President Donald Trump posted on ‘Truth Social’ declaring himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela.’ He shared a pic suggesting such a title after a US strike captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife. This provocative post comes amid heightened tensions after U.S. operations in Venezuela, drawing global attention and controversy.
Director Anil Ravipudi said he declined “Jana Nayagan” as he was not keen on remaking “Bhagavanth Kesari.” He explained that he preferred narrating a fresh subject instead of retelling the same story in another language. Vijay reportedly insisted on the remake, and differing creative views led the project to another director. The film is yet […]
Gold and silver prices surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market, impacting buyers across the city. 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,690 to ₹1,42,150, while 22-carat gold increased by ₹1,550 to ₹1,30,300. Silver also saw a significant hike, with a kg reaching ₹2,87,000, up ₹12,000 from yesterday. Prices remain largely consistent across TG […]
The Telangana govt plans to establish 37 ‘Pranam’ daycare centers for senior citizens across the state, with 18 centers being virtually inaugurated today by CM Revanth at Praja Bhavan. These centers will offer health checkups and yoga. Alongside this, the govt will also launch the ‘Bala Bharosa’ scheme to support the welfare of kids.
UPSC has announced the NDA and NA Exam I, 2026 schedule. The exam will be held on April 12 in two shifts: Mathematics from 10–12:30 and GAT from 2–4:30. CDS Exam I will also be conducted the same day. Admit cards will be released online before the examination. Candidates must check instructions and reporting time.
TVK Chief Vijay Thalapathy will appear before the CBI in Delhi today at 11 AM in connection with the Karur stampede case. Complying with the summons, he will face questioning at the CBI headquarters. Party sources said police in Delhi have been requested to provide full security for the founder-leader, the actor-turned-politician, during his scheduled […]
➢India achieved a 300+ score for the 20th time in ODIs, leading the record charts ahead of England (15).➢India secured its 8th consecutive win over New Zealand since 2023.➢The 301-run chase marks India’s second-highest successful run chase against Kiwis.➢New Zealand suffered their first ODI loss in 10 matches since the 2025 Champions Trophy.