TVK Chief Vijay Thalapathy appeared before the CBI in Delhi regarding the Karur stampede case. Investigators questioned him about reaching 7 hours late, lack of crowd control measures, breaching agreements with police, inadequate crowd management, the number of meetings held for the rally, reasons for meeting planning, and changes in the rally’s timing.
Birthday wishes poured in for Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi as she turned 54, with leaders praising her courage, compassion, and commitment to people’s rights. Party Chief Mallikarjun Kharge said her fight for constitutional values inspires workers, while leaders including KC Venugopal, Pawan Khera, and DK Shivakumar hailed her fearless leadership.
Team India faced a setback in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara as all-rounder Washington Sundar suffered an injury while bowling. He was forced off the field and later struggled visibly while batting as wickets fell quickly. With concerns over his fitness growing, Sundar’s availability for the remaining two ODIs has now become […]
A plea challenging the Madras High Court stay on an order directing the Censor Board to grant a U/A certificate to Tamil film “Jana Nayagan,” starring actor and TVK founder Vijay, was filed in the Supreme Court today. The move coincided with Vijay’s Delhi visit for a CBI probe into the Karur stampede. The Censor […]
AP Minister Nara Lokesh described Swami Vivekananda as a guiding force for the younger generation. Paying tributes on Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, Lokesh extended National Youth Day greetings and said the visionary’s powerful speeches inspired youth to shape a modern India. He urged everyone to follow Vivekananda’s ideals and work collectively.
Meta has denied claims that data of 17.5 million Instagram users was stolen. The company identified a technical issue where some users received password reset emails without their consent. Meta clarified that the issue only allowed outsiders to send reset requests, but no one gained access to user accounts or data.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new office near Raisina Hill, part of the Central Vista project, is almost ready, with final touches being completed. Likely to be operational later this month, the Seva Teerth complex includes three buildings: Seva Teerth 1 for the PMO, Seva Teerth 2 for the Cabinet Secretariat, and Seva Teerth 3 for […]
WhatsApp is preparing to bring a new profile customization feature that allows users to add a cover photo, similar to Facebook and LinkedIn. Until now, users could only set a profile picture, but the update will enable a larger background image behind it. Currently under development, the feature is expected to reach beta testers in […]
The Election Commission may take action against Mousam Sarkar, AERO of Bagnan, for publicly questioning alleged discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision process. The CEO of West Bengal flagged this as indiscipline and a rule violation. Sarkar defended his actions, saying raising concerns was necessary for public interest, and urged other officers to speak up.
India’s space program faced a big setback as ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission failed, resulting in the loss of all 16 satellites despite a flawless initial liftoff from Sriharikota. While the first three stages of the launch proceeded successfully, communication was lost during the fourth phase due to a technical glitch. ISRO scientists are also attempting recovery.
➢National Youth Day, ➢National Pharmacist Day, ➢1863: Birth of Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda, ➢1895: Birth of medical scientist Yellapragada Subbarao, ➢1964: Birthday of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, ➢1987: Birthday of actress Pragya Jaiswal, and ➢1991: Birthday of chess player Dronavalli Harika.
UK company founder Steven Bartlett revealed he hired a candidate with a two-line CV and no prior experience. He was impressed when she greeted his security guard by name before the interview and later emailed answers to questions she didn’t know, demonstrating responsibility and initiative, which ultimately secured her the job.
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.