A stampede like situation during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri turned tragic, with one devotee reportedly losing life and over 100 others fainting or falling ill amid the massive crowd. Emergency teams rushed victims to hospitals as authorities reviewed crowd management and safety measures.

The Andhra Pradesh government is reportedly planning to hold local body elections from September, beginning with municipal polls, followed by ZPTC and MPTC elections, and finally gram panchayat polls. Public representatives have also been directed to launch a 45 day door to door outreach campaign across constituencies.

Andhra Pradesh Governor Justice Abdul Nazeer visited Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at his Hyderabad residence following his shoulder surgery. He wished him a speedy recovery, explored Pawan's personal library, discussed several books, and even signed a book at the Deputy Chief Minister's request.

IRCTC has officially launched its revamped website with a cleaner interface and faster performance. The new platform removes unnecessary CAPTCHAs and pop ups, offers a simplified booking experience, and is designed to handle up to ten times more reservation traffic, promising smoother ticket bookings for passengers.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that Bhogapuram International Airport is likely to begin operations within a month. With construction completed and immigration clearance secured, the airport now awaits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration before international and domestic flight services officially commence.

Top Tamil Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut film, DC is scheduled for release on August 7th. Asian Distribution will be releasing the film in both the Telugu States.

Fresh reports claim that OnePlus could exit India and other non Chinese markets by 2027 as part of a major global restructuring by parent company Oppo. While the reports have sparked concern among users, the company has not officially confirmed the move, leaving the future of its international operations uncertain.

Naga Chaitanya’s Vrushakarma is one of the most hyped films this year. Zee bagged the non-theatricals of the film (OTT, Satellite, and Hindi). Zee reportedly paid a whopping 50+ Crores for these rights.

A massive online petition demanding Argentina's expulsion from the FIFA World Cup has crossed five million signatures, fueling global controversy over alleged refereeing bias. The campaign follows a series of disputed VAR decisions involving Argentina, though FIFA has rejected claims of favoritism and defended the integrity of its match officials.

After weeks of uncertainty over censor-related issues and release date speculation, KVN Productions has officially announced that CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan will hit theatres on July 23. The confirmation ends multiple postponement rumours and brings clarity to one of the year's most anticipated releases.

Producer Dil Raju has reportedly offered ₹110 crore to acquire the worldwide theatrical rights of Nani's The Paradise. While there is no official confirmation yet, the reported offer reflects the massive buzz surrounding the film, which is one of the most awaited Telugu releases in production.

Kiran Abbavaram has made it clear that Chennai Love Story will release on July 24 even if TN CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan arrives on the same day. Expressing complete confidence in his film, the actor said the team has no plans to alter its release despite the potential box office clash.

A 14 year old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of Telangana native Kuncha Anshul in Philadelphia. Police said the teen faces murder and robbery charges, while the search continues for another suspect. Anshul was fatally shot while delivering pizzas during a weekend job in June.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is personally bearing all expenses related to his shoulder surgery, including travel costs. Despite being eligible for government reimbursement, he has chosen not to use public funds for personal medical treatment, following the same practice he adopted during his earlier nose surgery.

Chiranjeevi and Bobby Kolli's Mega158 is currently being filmed at Brisc Space. The team is set to begin its crucial Kolkata schedule on August 1, which is expected to be one of the film's most important phases. As of now, the makers are targeting a Sankranti 2027 release.

The makers of Fauzi have intensified production by shooting simultaneously with two units at Kokapet and Taher Sound Unit. With a December release in sight, the team is racing to wrap up the remaining portions. Prabhas is expected to join the shoot later this month and complete his part on a fast track.

Nandamuri Balakrishna's NBK111, directed by Gopichand Malineni, will shoot its next major schedule from July 17 to 23 at Kakinada Port and Rajahmundry Central Jail. The team is racing to complete production for a Dussehra release, with December being considered as a backup if shooting gets delayed.

Former Andhra Pradesh minister Mudragada Padmanabham will be accorded official state honours during his funeral. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan took the decision after speaking over the phone, directing officials to make the necessary arrangements in recognition of his public and political service.

Speculation around a collaboration between Allu Arjun and Malayalam filmmaker Basil Joseph has gained momentum. After reports claimed the project was in the works, Basil shared an Instagram story with the caption "Icon," which many fans believe is a subtle hint at a film with the Icon Star. Neither side has officially confirmed the project yet.

Fresh reports suggest CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan may hit theatres on July 23, a day earlier than the widely reported July 24 release. However, the makers are yet to make an official announcement, leaving fans confused as overseas bookings continue and theatrical arrangements gather pace.