Kerala superstar Mammootty’s hit crime thriller ‘Kalamkaval’ is now streaming on Sony LIV ahead of its January 16 release. Directed by Jithin K. Joshy, the film has grossed around ₹85 crore worldwide. Available in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, it stars Vinayakan, Rajisha Vijayan, and Sruthi Ramachandran, with music by Mujeeb Majeed.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy asked the Indian Army to consider moving its Southern Command headquarters from Pune to Hyderabad. During a meeting with army and state officials, he also requested a Sainik School in Telangana, faster resolution of land and administrative issues, and special officers for smooth army-government coordination.
In the U19 World Cup, Team India beat the USA easily today at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Indian batter Abhigyan scored 42 as the top scorer. The USA batted first and were all out for 107. Rain shortened the match, setting a DLS target of 96 runs. India chased it comfortably, reaching the target […]
Karnataka’s Bengaluru will soon introduce paid street parking in areas like the CBD, Hebbal, and Yelahanka. Four-wheelers will be charged ₹30 per hour and two-wheelers ₹15 per hour. Daily passes will cost ₹150 and ₹75, while monthly passes will be ₹3,000 and ₹1,500. Fees will apply on selected roads in these areas.
The makers of mythological film ‘Nagabandham’ released Nabha Natesh’s first look as Parvathi. Dressed in a traditional saree and jewellery, she appears calm and graceful. The poster includes sacred symbols like a peacock, a blue bird, and a temple backdrop. Starring Virat Karrna, the film is in its final shooting phase and is set for […]
Actor Allu Arjun attended the Tokyo premiere of his Telugu film ‘Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2’ with Rashmika Mandanna. He surprised fans by delivering one famous dialogue in Japanese. The audience cheered loudly, and videos from the event went viral online, showing the strong response and excitement from Japanese fans.
Police arrested a Karimnagar couple for allegedly honey-trapping around 100 people by recording intimate videos and extorting money. Facing financial trouble, they lured victims online, filmed encounters secretly, and blackmailed them. Operating for four years, they extorted ₹60 lakh, buying a flat and car, both seized. The arrest followed a victim’s complaint.
UP Warriorz won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in the WPL match. UP are still searching for their first win after three games due to weak middle-order batting and uneven bowling. Mumbai Indians are in better form, winning two matches so far. Harmanpreet Kaur has led MI with strong batting […]
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said air pollution in Delhi-NCR will be reduced by 15–20% this year. He claimed fewer severe AQI days, better control of stubble burning, more electric buses, removal of landfills, and stricter checks on vehicles and industries. He said strong policies and coordination are key to cleaner air.
A 26-year-old software engineer from Uttar Pradesh died in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on December 18. Her parents allege dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws. The woman reportedly faced mental and physical abuse, was confined at home, and denied food. Police are yet to register an FIR.
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14 years and 294 days old, became the youngest cricketer ever to play a U19 World Cup match, breaking Canada’s Nitish Kumar’s record. Playing against the USA, he scored 2 runs but made history by taking a wicket on his second ball, becoming the youngest Indian to do so.
Flipkart Republic Day Sale 2026 will start on January 17, with early access on January 16 for Plus members. The sale will offer major smartphone discounts, including iPhone 16, Google Pixel 10, Vivo T4 series, Motorola, and Nothing phones. Prices include bank offers, exchange bonuses, and limited-time deals.
Kerala’s Kadamakudy village, made of 14 islands near Kochi, is completely shaped by water, with canals and paddy fields everywhere. Visitors can reach it by car, bus, taxi, or ferry. Other water villages include Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Munroe Island, Kollam, and Kottayam. Kerala is now listed among Rough Guide’s top 26 destinations for 2026.
In Italy, AI aided rescuers in finding missing climber Dr. Nicola Ivaldo. After initial searches failed due to snow, drones captured 2,600 images, which AI analyzed pixel by pixel. The system flagged Ivaldo’s red helmet, leading to his discovery. While AI has limitations, improving algorithms could enhance future rescue operations and save lives.
Uncertainty surrounds IPL matches in Bengaluru as KSCA awaits state approval to host games at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB has backup venues like DY Patil Stadium (Mumbai) and Raipur. KSCA met officials to review safety upgrades after a June stampede. If RCB moves, KSCA may host other IPL teams instead. Final decision rests with authorities.