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Nandamuri Balakrishna has significantly increased his fees following a series of successful films. He is now demanding ₹30 crores for his upcoming collaboration with director Boyapati Srinu, marking their fourth project together. Previously, he charged ₹18 crores for Bhagavanth Kesari and over ₹20 crores for NBK109. The film is set to begin production soon and […]
India is investigating the business practices of streaming giant Netflix’s local operations. This includes allegations of visa violations and racial discrimination. The details of India’s investigation were included in a July 20 email. “This is regarding visa and tax violations concerns regarding the business practices of Netflix in India,” the email reads.
JSW MG Motor India has expanded its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program to include the Comet EV and ZS EV, priced at Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 13.99 lakh, respectively, plus battery rental fees. This innovative ownership model reduces upfront costs, allowing customers to pay per kilometre for battery usage. Both models offer assured 60% buyback value […]
Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi CM and AAP leader, criticized PM Modi during a public meeting, questioning the RSS about the BJP’s use of central agencies against opposition parties. He asked if the retirement age rule applied to Modi as it did for LK Advani. Kejriwal, recently released from jail, emphasized his commitment to serving the […]
September is poised to be the busiest month for IPOs in India in 14 years, with over 28 companies launching offerings amid resilient stock markets, according to the RBI. There is growing interest in SME IPOs, with significant oversubscriptions. The report also highlights increasing private credit assets, particularly among fintech lenders, despite cautious large risk […]
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is preparing for the IPL 2025 mega auction, with reports indicating a retention list that includes Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, and MS Dhoni. Notably absent from this list are Deepak Chahar and Devon Conway. The retention policy from the BCCI remains unclear, but CSK’s decisions could impact […]
Despite recent controversies surrounding the Tirumala Laddu prasadam, sales have surged, with 3.66 lakh laddus sold on September 21, up from 3.59 lakh on September 19. The TTD board is addressing concerns about quality following allegations of adulteration, including animal fat in ghee. To restore sanctity, TTD plans to conduct a ritual and has committed […]
YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu for accusing his party of involvement in prasad adulteration at the Tirupati temple. Jagan labeled Naidu’s claims as reckless and politically motivated, stressing the need to restore trust among Hindu devotees and highlighting […]
Devara, set to release on September 27, is generating record pre-release business with theatrical rights valued at ₹215 crore, marking the highest for Jr. NTR. The film has strong buzz and is expected to perform well, with overseas pre-sales reaching $2.5 million. The anticipated success is bolstered by a hike in ticket prices in AP […]
A 21-year-old man, Abhishek, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his colleague and her parents in West Delhi. The attack occurred after the woman began avoiding him. Abhishek reportedly visited her home and attacked her with a knife; when her parents intervened, he attacked them as well. All 3 victims are currently hospitalized but in […]
A 32-year-old security guard, Raga Jyothi, was tragically run over by a lorry, according to Medchal police. Jyothi, a native of Manthani, was crossing the road when the lorry struck her. Authorities have registered a case against the driver, and an investigation is currently underway to gather more details about the incident and determine the […]
A former AWS software engineer, criticized Amazon’s new return-to-office policy, claiming it aims to reduce the workforce under the guise of collaboration. He outlined a five-phase workforce reduction plan, starting with layoffs and culminating in a complete return to office work. He argued that the policy prioritizes economic factors over employee well-being, suggesting it is […]
Karnataka health department directed the FSSAI to test the quality of ghee sold by private companies in the state. This comes amid the row over animal fat being used in the making of Tirupati laddoo. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said, “Samples of ghee, produced by all private companies, should be collected and tested […]
India is set to implement GST 2.0, a significant reform aimed at simplifying tax laws and enhancing technology adoption. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized these changes in Budget 2024, highlighting their potential to boost economic growth and transparency. GST collections reached Rs 1.75 lakh crore in August 2024, marking a 10% increase from the previous […]
The Telangana Government has proposed supplying high-quality ghee from Vijaya Dairy to the Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for temple prasadams. Principal Secretary Sabyasachi Ghose assured TTD of the ghee’s purity and hygiene, highlighting Vijaya Dairy’s reputation and commitment to supporting local farmers. The dairy’s products are already trusted in various temples acro...