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AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan emphasized the vital role of mangrove forests as natural protectors of the coastline. Highlighting the state’s commitment to environmental conservation, he noted that 700 hectares of mangroves were added last year and set an ambitious target to increase green cover by 50%. Mangroves, he said, serve as a natural barrier […]
“The Raja Saab” premiered last night and opened worldwide with morning shows today for Sankranti. Reviews are mixed, with fans disappointed over the gap between promotions and the final cut, especially Prabhas’ old-man look, missing in theaters. Producer TG Vishwa Prasad confirmed around five minutes of extra footage will be added during the Sankranti run.
Bank of India (BOI) has opened online applications for 400 graduate apprentice posts. Candidates between 20 and 28 years with a recognized degree are eligible to apply until Jan 12. Interested applicants must register on the NATS portal before applying. Selection will be held through a test, and for full details, visit the page at […]
Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab” released with paid premieres nationwide, though Telangana bookings were delayed due to a pending ticket hike GO, and the film finally opened without a hike. Director Maruthi earlier confirmed a sequel, now titled “The Raja Saab 2: Circus 1935.” With Prabhas busy with multiple projects, the sequel’s shoot timeline remains uncertain.
Full squad of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women: Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell, Kumar Prathyoosha, Sayali Satghare, Prema Rawat, Dayalan Hemalatha, and Linsey Smith.
The Kollywood industry is abuzz as the censor board intensifies scrutiny over Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’. The board has flagged certain scenes as objectionable and informed the Madras High Court that a censor certificate will be granted only after the review. The pending court verdict has stirred anticipation among fans and the film fraternity alike.
Calcutta High Court will hear three parallel petitions today over ED raids at I-PAC offices and Pratik Jain’s residence. ED accuses CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing officials, while Jain and TMC counter, alleging political motive. ED says raids relate to a coal-smuggling probe. TMC plans protests. Justice Suvra Ghosh will hear the matter today.
➢International Choreographers Day, ➢Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or Non-Resident Indians Day, ➢1915: Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa, ➢1922: Birth of renowned biologist Hargobind Khurana, ➢1934: Birth of Bollywood singer Mahendra Kapoor, ➢1965: Birth of actress and choreographer Farah Khan, and ➢1969: 1st separate Telangana movement started.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, January 9, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 84370.11, up at 189.15 points or 0.22%, and the Nifty was at 25937.55, up at 60.70 points or 0.23%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.91 against the dollar.
A leopard sighting on the Srivari Mettu walkway has caused alarm among devotees in Tirumala, AP. The Leopard cat was spotted near the 400th step, prompting immediate action by TTD security personnel. Devotees were temporarily halted and screened for safety. Tirumala features two primary pilgrimage routes: the Srivari Mettu and the Alipiri pathway.
“The Raja Saab” is a horror-fantasy that succeeds only in parts, never fully cohesive. Prabhas’ comedy is sincere but uneven, and female characters are underwritten. Pacing, tonal imbalance, and weak storytelling drag it down. Sparse engaging moments make it mainly appealing to die-hard Prabhas fans or genre enthusiasts with tempered expectations. #Rating: 2.75/5.
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Parliamentary Rights Committee is scheduled to convene today in the Assembly Committee Hall. Summons have been issued to officials connected to complaints lodged by Council Chairman Raju, MLCs Ramgopal Reddy, and others, requiring their explanations. In the previous session, AP DIG Ammireddy appeared before the panel.
US President Donald Trump said Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will come to Washington next week and he looks forward to meeting her, following US strikes that captured President Nicolas Maduro. Trump said Venezuela must be rebuilt before elections and plans to meet oil executives to revive its industry with major US investment.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed intentions to acquire Greenland. In line with this, US officials have considered offering cash incentives to Greenland residents to encourage a split from Denmark. The proposal under discussion could see payments ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person, aiming to sway local opinion in favor of US control.
US President Donald Trump said his “own morality…my own mind” is the only thing that can stop him from using US military power globally, dismissing the need for international law in an interview, remarks coming after a rapid military operation to topple Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and amid threats toward other countries and Greenland.