Tabu announced her debut as Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy, the prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. Sharing a regal, intense look on Instagram, she teased fans with, “Prepare for a new Sister to show her strength.” The episode premieres on December 15 on @streamonmax and December 16 in India on @officialjiocinema.
“Vikkatakavi” is a decent detective series with strong performances from Naresh Agastya and Tarak Ponnada, along with an engaging storyline and short runtime. However, it struggles with pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and missed opportunities for impactful twists. Despite these flaws, it remains an enjoyable weekend watch, perfect for a comfortable home viewing experience....
A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified, moving north-northwest, and is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm. This is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall to coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the coming days. Officials have issued alerts, urging residents to stay vigilant amid the worsening weather […]
A Rajasthan court has agreed to hear a petition filed by Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta, claiming the Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a Shiva temple. Gupta demands the dargah be declared “Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple” and an ASI-led survey to assess its religious significance. The court has issued notices to the Dargah Committee, Ministry of […]
The Muslim community is pressuring the government to restore the 4% reservation they previously had, especially after strong voting support for the Congress in recent elections. The BJP-led government had scrapped the quota, but the Supreme Court has stayed the decision, with no clarity on restoration. The issue became central in Congress’ 2023 election campaign, […]
Amid rumors of a separation with Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai attended the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai on Wednesday, where she spoke on women’s empowerment. During her appearance, a screen displayed her name as “Aishwarya Rai | International Star,” omitting the “Bachchan” surname. Videos and photos from the event, showing this, have circulated widely on...
Air India will deploy Vistara’s A320 planes on key metro routes like Delhi-Mumbai and Mumbai-Hyderabad, featuring a three-class configuration. Wide-body planes like Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 will also be used on select routes. The airline offers 35,000 premium seats weekly and plans to expand its fleet and route coverage by 2025. The merger aims […]
A 24-year-old IIT Delhi student, Surabhi Verma, was killed, and three others were injured when soil collapsed on them at the Lothal archaeological site in Gujarat. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the research team, including members from IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar, entered a 10-foot pit to collect soil samples from the ancient Harappan […]
The Ghaziabad Police informed the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday that they have added a charge against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair for endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India under the IT Act. This charge was included in the October 8 FIR. The update came during Zubair’s plea to quash the FIR over […]
A Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting will take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, before the Winter Session of Parliament begins. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who won the Wayanad bypoll, will take her oath as a first-time MP at 11 AM, alongside Ravindra Chavan, who defeated his BJP opponent in Maharashtra’s Nanded. Both will officially join […]
Villagers in Nirmal district, Telangana, called off their protest against an ethanol factory after the government halted its construction. Tensions escalated with stone-throwing at police and a standoff with a revenue official. District Collector Abhilasha Abhinav assured the villagers of government intervention. The issue sparked political debate, with BRS and Congress blaming each other for [...
In a major action against drug abuse, Anantnag Police attached property worth ₹2 crore under the NDPS Act. A double-story house and one kanal of land, owned by Mohammad Amin Malik, were seized in Srigufwara. Malik, a repeat offender, was linked to a 2021 case where a significant amount of narcotics was recovered, according to […]
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on software licensing, cloud computing, and AI practices. This follows similar scrutiny of Google, Apple, and Meta. The probe includes concerns about Microsoft potentially abusing market power with its Azure cloud services and productivity software, as well as other Big Tech regulatory […]
The National People’s Party (NPP), which recently parted ways with the N. Biren Singh-led govt, condemned the violence in Manipur, including the brutal killing of 3 women, 3 children, and an infant. During a meeting on November 27 in Shillong, the NPP also condemned the abduction of L Kamal from Cachar district and urged both […]
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that train blankets are washed at least once a month, with an additional bedsheet provided for use as a quilt cover. He highlighted measures like improved linen quality, mechanized laundries, and quality checks. War rooms monitor complaints, while eco-friendly packaging and improved logistics enhance linen handling on […]