Several parts of Telangana witnessed thunderstorms and moderate rainfall, offering much needed relief from the scorching heatwave. Hyderabad, Medak and Suryapet received showers, while hailstorm hit Ghatkesar. However, strong winds damaged power infrastructure, disrupted traffic and soaked paddy stocks, leaving farmers worried in a few regions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has permitted five shows per day in theatres across the state for the first seven days of every new Tamil film release. The decision is expected to receive huge appreciation from producers, distributors and exhibitors, with the entire film fraternity likely welcoming the industry-friendly move.

Hundreds of tourists were left hanging mid air after a major technical snag hit the famous Gulmarg Gondola cable car service in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. SDRF, NDRF, Army and police teams launched a massive rescue mission and safely evacuated tourists as restoration work and investigation continue.

Reports suggest Chiranjeevi has given time to Telangana exhibitors and will meet them at 4 PM today to discuss the ongoing percentage system dispute. Exhibitors are reportedly unhappy with Film Chamber committee recommendations, while industry circles believe Chiranjeevi’s intervention could help settle the long-running conflict with producers.

In a shocking cyber fraud case, an elderly Bengaluru woman was allegedly duped of ₹24 crore by fraudsters posing as CBI officials. The scammers kept her under “digital arrest” for nearly five months and forced multiple transfers. Police have arrested suspects from Mumbai, Delhi, and Allahabad.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi made a strong appeal to Joseph Vijay, requesting the Tamil Nadu government to launch its own OTT platform. Referring to Kamal Haasan’s earlier suggestion, Vijay Sethupathi said OTT platforms once saw explosive growth but are now facing a sharp slowdown in the market.

Actress Rukmini Vasanth filed a cybercrime complaint after AI generated bikini images falsely claiming to be her surfaced online. Calling the act dangerous and irresponsible, Rukmini warned about the growing misuse of AI and raised concern over online safety for women and young girls.

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Leading film distributor Gujjalapudi Hari Kumar, popularly known as Nellore Hari, passed away this morning. He was one of the most influential distributors in the Nellore region and played a key role in releasing several major Telugu films over the years. Industry circles expressed deep shock and grief.

Peddi’s Bhopal event, where A. R. Rahman is set to perform at a massive musical show, gathered an unexpectedly huge crowd. The event now looks like a sure shot blockbuster in the film’s promotional campaign. VIDEO

At least 90 miners were killed after a deadly gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in China’s Shanxi province. Rescue teams rushed to save trapped workers as President Xi Jinping ordered an urgent investigation into one of the country’s worst mining disasters.

Rohit Poosarla has been missing for the last 48 hours in the Denton Lewisville area of Texas. He was last seen driving a white Tesla. His worried family is requesting the public across the Dallas Fort Worth region to share information and help trace him safely.

The Delhi High Court has allowed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials, giving major relief to the star athlete. The court criticised the Wrestling Federation of India’s stand as unfair and exclusionary while stressing that sports and justice must go hand in hand.

Rukmini Vasanth issued a strong statement after AI generated fake images claiming to be her surfaced online. Calling them fabricated and irresponsible, she warned of strict legal and cybercrime action against those creating and spreading the manipulated content, while urging people not to share or engage with it.

Arava Sreedhar met Pawan Kalyan and resigned from his Assembly Whip post citing personal reasons. The Jana Sena Party MLA also reportedly explained the allegations and controversies surrounding him during the meeting with the Deputy Chief Minister.

US authorities arrested Mohammad Al Saadi, an alleged Iran backed militant, for reportedly plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump. Investigators say the plot was linked to revenge for the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani. Officials claim Al Saadi gathered information on Ivanka’s Florida home and was involved in coordinating attacks against American and Jewish targets across Europe.

An IRGC trained Iraqi terrorist allegedly plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump to avenge the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. Investigators revealed the suspect had blueprints of Ivanka’s Florida residence and issued chilling threats online before being arrested in Turkey.

Miss Venezuela Global 2025 Andrea del Val shocked social media after sharing a blood soaked video from a Cannes hotel room. She accused celebrity stylist Giovanni Laguna of attacking her with scissors during an argument. French police reportedly detained Laguna while investigations continue.

The RBI has approved a record dividend of ₹2.87 lakh Cr to the Central Government for FY26. The surplus comes from RBI's earnings through foreign exchange reserves, government securities, and other investments. The massive payout will give the Centre extra funds for welfare schemes, infrastructure spending, and fiscal deficit management without increasing borrowings.

India’s electricity demand touched a record 270.82 gigawatts as soaring temperatures pushed air conditioner and cooler usage to new highs across the country. The government said this was the fourth straight day of record demand, with the national grid successfully meeting the massive power requirement.

In a major turn in the Twisha Sharma death case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a second post mortem at AIIMS Delhi after her family alleged flaws in the first autopsy. The actress model’s death had triggered dowry harassment allegations against her husband and mother in law.