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India has seen actors turn stars into statesmen, becoming chief ministers. Legends like M.G.R., Jayalalithaa, and N.T. Rama Rao leveraged fame, charisma, and public connect to win hearts and power. Their journeys prove that on-screen magnetism can translate into real political influence, effective governance, and enduring legacies across generations.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warned that if BJP comes to power, it may divide the state through Assembly seat rearrangement and create a separate state from parts of Bihar and Bengal. She urged voters to stay vigilant against CAPF misuse and BJP’s cash-for-votes tactics while praising CID for arresting Mofakkarul Islam before NIA’s arrival.
Maruti Suzuki set a record by opening 502 new service centers in just one year, reaching a total of 5,926 locations nationwide. The company aims for 8,000 centers by 2031 to stay closer to customers. Sales also grew by 5% since last March, proving their expanding network is successfully supporting their massive growth across India.
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor cradled her newborn son in her first hospital photo, shared on social media, expressing she is “grateful beyond words.” The picture delighted fans, while sister Rhea Kapoor also posted a glimpse of the baby, praising Sonam’s “superhuman mom strength” and celebrating the family’s joyous moment.
“Youth,” a recent Tamil smash hit starring and directed by Ken Karunas, with Anishma Anilkumar, Priyanshi Yadav, and Meenakshi Dinesh as female leads, has crossed ₹50 crore in Tamil. The coming-of-age film is now making headlines for its OTT release, reportedly on Netflix from April 17, 2026, in all major Indian languages, though unconfirmed.
A day after Raghav Chadha was removed as AAP deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, Bhagwant Mann publicly supported the party, calling him “compromised.” Mann cited Chadha’s focus on trivial issues over major parliamentary matters, while Chadha defended highlighting public concerns, warning his silence should not be seen as surrender.
Akshay Kumar’s horror-comedy “Bhooth Bangla,” directed by Priyadarshan, was initially slated for April 10 but postponed to April 17 in the industry’s best interest. Paid previews start April 16 at 9 PM. The film, now U/A certified, has a runtime of 2 hours 55 minutes, nearly three hours, which could feel long but manageable if […]
Thirty-three innovative solutions have been shortlisted for the second phase of the Delhi govt’s “innovation challenge.” The projects include solar-powered dust traps, electrostatic mist sprayers, smart dust-monitoring systems, and retrofitted vehicle air purifiers. These prototypes were selected from hundreds of applications.
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy announced plans to make the state South Asia’s textile capital by 2047. He highlighted world-class infrastructure, global-standard policies, rich textile heritage, green hubs, and youth skill training. Hyderabad’s emergence as a global film and fashion hub aims to ensure Telangana-made garments reach markets worldwide.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane urged his team to stay positive despite a 65-run loss to SRH. He praised the bowlers’ late comeback and the batters’ aggressive intent while chasing. Rahane emphasized that two early defeats aren’t the end, encouraging every player to believe in their match-winning ability before facing PBKS and LSG next.
The Aam Aadmi Party today criticized MP Raghav Chadha for avoiding key debates against the center, calling his actions “soft PR.” Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said Chadha skipped opposition walkouts, failed to follow the party line on major parliamentary issues, and focused on trivial topics instead of pressing national concerns.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin addressed party functionaries across all constituencies via video conference. Senior leaders, including Durai Murugan, TR Baalu, KN Nehru, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kanimozhi, and A Raja, participated, along with district secretaries, candidates, and local office-bearers, discussing party matters and coordination ahead of upcoming activities.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is now a deemed university. It can start new courses, research, and PhD programmes and open campuses in India and abroad under University Grants Commission rules. It must follow academic standards, avoid profit activities, and join ranking and accreditation systems.
Traffic in central Delhi will be affected due to a rally at Ramlila Ground, with diversions and restrictions from morning to 5 pm. Key roads including Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Asaf Ali Road, Chaman Lal Marg, Ajmeri Gate, and Minto Road will see closures. Heavy vehicles and parking are restricted in clumsy areas. Buses drop passengers at […]
Aamir Khan’s “Sitaare Zameen Par” was released in theaters on June 20, 2007, and received positive reviews, with Genelia Deshmukh in a key role. The sports comedy drama has now made its OTT debut on Sony LIV, streaming in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. Earlier, it was released on YouTube under a pay-per-view model and is […]