Dulquer Salmaan’s period drama “Kaantha,” directed by Selvamani Swaraj and co-starring Bhagyashri Bose, Samuthirakani, and Rana Daggubati, underperformed at the box office despite strong performances. Netflix will premiere the film tomorrow, December 12, in Telugu and Tamil, with Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi versions expected to follow soon.
The application deadline for 14,967 vacancies in Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) across India closes today, Dec 11. Vacant positions include assistant commissioner, principal, teachers, and librarian. Candidates with qualifications such as a PG, a degree, a B.Tech, a CTET, an Inter, or a diploma are eligible to apply.
The United States has approved the sale of advanced F-16 fighter jet technology and support to Pakistan, valued at $686 million. The package includes Link-16 systems, avionics upgrades, training, and logistical support to modernize Pakistan’s fleet and enhance interoperability with US forces. The sale aims to ensure operational safety readiness.
★Republic Day of Burkina Faso, ★International Mountain Day, ★UNICEF Day for Change, ★1882: Birth of freedom fighter Subrahmanya Bharati, ★1922: Birth of actor and producer Dilip Kumar, ★1935: Birth of Pranab Mukherjee, 13th President of India, ★1969: Birth of Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand, and ★2004: Death of legendary Carnatic singer MS. Subbalakshmi.
The first phase of Gram Panchayat polls in Telangana ended peacefully, barring minor violent incidents. Those standing in queues will have the opportunity to vote for next hour. In this 1st phase, polls were held for a total of 3,834 sarpanch and 27,628 ward members. Polling began at 7 am and ended at 1 pm. […]
Lawyers for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, charged with murdering activist Charlie Kirk, urged a Utah judge to limit media access, citing concerns over a fair trial. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for the September 10 shooting at Utah Valley University. National news organizations are opposing restrictions to maintain transparency.
Union Minister and Guntur MP Pemmasani Chandrasekhar announced that administrative approvals have been secured for constructing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office in Amaravati. The govt has allocated 2.05 acres for the project, which will feature modern facilities, marking a key step toward developing Amaravati as a full-fledged hub for AP.
The BCCI will review women’s domestic cricket pay at its December 22 Apex Council meeting, held online at 7 PM. Key agendas include revising match fees for senior and age-group players, restructuring zonal red-ball payments, and updating women’s central contracts. Men’s contract grades, umpire fees, and BCCI digital property updates will also be discussed.
The Enforcement Directorate and Anti-Terror Squad carried out extensive searches in Thane, Maharashtra, targeting suspects involved in funding terrorism. Operations have focused on Bhiwandi and Padga areas since early morning, probing suspicious transactions. So far, authorities have searched 22 houses and seized 19 mobile phones as part of the probe.
Balakrishna’s “Akhanda 2” releases tomorrow, with paid premieres today, after postponement from December 5. Roshan Kanakala’s “Mowgli 2025,” initially set for December 12, now releases on December 13. With focus on “Akhanda 2,” “Mowgli 2025” faces a challenge, relying on strong reviews and word of mouth to attract audiences and make a ...
The Supreme Court has rejected former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s plea to suspend his 20-year prison sentence related to a 1996 drug seizure case. A bench consisting of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi declined to consider the request. This ruling was made while hearing Bhatt’s appeal against the sentence that had been imposed on […]
Star batter Smriti Mandhana revealed she loves nothing more than the sport, saying that stepping onto the field leaves her focused solely on winning. Making her first public appearance after her wedding cancellation, she expressed that wearing the blue jersey is her greatest inspiration, helping her set aside personal challenges and fully dedicate to the […]
The first images of the Luthra brothers, detained in Thailand over the Goa nightclub fire case, have surfaced, showing them holding their passports. Thai police escorted them to the airport after Interpol issued a Blue Corner Notice, following a Goa Police LOC. Their passports were cancelled, and sources say they are likely to be brought […]
Hrithik Roshan faced criticism for praising ‘Dhurandhar’ while questioning its politics, which many fans saw as contradictory. After the backlash, he returned to social media with a clearer, apologetic tone, offering wholehearted praise for the film and its team. Despite his attempt to pacify audiences, some still view his clarification as a reluctant U-turn.
BJP MP Anurag Thakur raised concerns in the Lok Sabha today, accusing a Trinamool MP of using an e-cigarette within the Parliament premises. Without naming the individual, Thakur urged Speaker Om Birla to take notice, highlighting that e-cigarettes are banned in India and emphasizing the need to uphold decorum and legal compliance in the House.