follow us:
Ranveer Singh has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash an FIR filed over his mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s Chamundi Devi from “Kantara 2” at IFFI. Alleging hurt religious sentiments, the complaint was registered under BNS. The court refused an urgent hearing, saying celebrity status merits no special treatment, and listing today, February 24.
Ram Charan is currently shooting his sports action drama “Peddi,” directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Originally planned for March 27, the film has been postponed to April 30, with the team working swiftly to wrap up production. Reports suggest the second single may release on March 2, likely featuring the hero’s motivational introduction song.
The Kerala High Court asked the Centre to arrange a screening of ‘The Kerala Story 2’ before deciding on petitions challenging its censor certification. The judge noted the film’s title and dialogues might mislead viewers about Kerala. Filmmakers said it’s inspired by true events. The court will watch the film and hear updates tomorrow.
India’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes suffered after a 76-run loss to South Africa, hitting their net run rate hard. To reach the semis, India must win the next two matches. South Africa also needs victories; if they lose to the West Indies, India’s net run rate will become crucial in deciding semi-final qualification.
Suzlon Energy has appointed Ajay Kapur as Group CEO from today, succeeding JP Chalasani, who joins the Group Executive Council. Reporting to Vinod Tanti, Kapur will steer diversification beyond wind into solar, BESS, and emerging technologies. The company also formed an Executive Management Council to drive strategic transformation and sustainable growth.
UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) 2026 registration closes today, February 24. Candidates can apply online at upsc.gov.in. Prelims are scheduled for May 24, 2026. Fill the application form, upload required documents, pay the fee, submit, and save the PDF copy. Print the application for future reference to avoid last-minute issues.
The US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping IEEPA tariffs, barring new import taxes under that law. However, trade uncertainty persists as Trump eyes alternatives like Sections 122 and 301. Questions remain over trade deals, potential litigation and $133 billion in refunds, leaving businesses facing continued policy chaos and economic unpredictability.
Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh is safe in Mexico after violent unrest erupted following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho. He shared an update on Instagram, saying he is flying back home. The cartel’s retaliation caused roadblocks, fires, and attacks, leaving dozens dead, while US intelligence reportedly aided Mexican authorities in the operation.
After the “Sankranthiki Vasthunam,” Venkatesh is prioritising selective projects and is now filming “Adarsha Kutumbam” with Trivikram for a Dusshera release. Though approached for the Telugu remake of “Drishyam 3,” he has reportedly opted out amid weak remake trends. The Malayalam original releases April 2 and will stream before the Telugu version starts.
The sequel to Prabhas’ “Kalki 2898 AD” has officially begun, with Amitabh Bachchan confirming the update on Tumblr. He clarified he was in Hyderabad for the shoot, not at Jalsa, and shared crowd pictures. Big B also met Kamal Haasan on set, recalling “Geraftaar,” and posted BTS glimpses as Ashwatthama, exciting fans eagerly awaiting Prabhas.
A Pawan Hans helicopter with 5 people onboard, including 2 crew members, made an emergency landing in the Indian Ocean off the Andaman coast today. The aircraft was flying from Port Blair to Mayabunder when it reportedly developed a technical snag, prompting the precautionary landing. All 5 occupants are reported to be safe, officials confirmed.
South Central Railway will launch its first Rail Parcel App in Hyderabad on February 25 as a pilot project. With this service, railway staff will collect parcels directly from homes and deliver them to destinations. Developed with support from IIM Bengaluru, the digital initiative aims to make parcel booking and delivery easier for customers.
At least one person lost their life after a fire broke out at a school in Delhi’s Ranhola area this morning. The fire department received an alert and immediately dispatched multiple tenders to douse the flames. The blaze erupted in one of the rooms of the building, where firefighters later recovered a charred body. The […]
Icon star Allu Arjun and director Lokesh Kanagaraj are teaming up for ‘AA23’. Reports say Lokesh has shared only the story outline, while the full script is still being written. A selfie of the duo celebrating one million reels on the theme music went viral. The big-budget film is backed by Mythri Movie Makers.
The Election Commission of India is holding a National Round Table Conference in New Delhi, the first in 27 years. Chief EC Gyanesh Kumar is leading the meeting with state officials. Discussions focus on coordination, EVM security, electoral roll accuracy, technology sharing, and strengthening cooperation between national and state election bodies.