Tamil Nadu CM Vijay apologised to the Opposition in the Assembly after Forest Minister Ranjith Kumar referred to former CM Karunanidhi directly without using the customary respectful reference. The remarks drew strong objections from DMK members, following which Vijay admitted the minister was wrong and apologised on his behalf.

Thaggede Le actress Ananya Raj has passed away at the age of 27. Known for films including Ghost, 7 Hours to Go and Thaggede Le, she reportedly died peacefully in her sleep on July 15. Her family confirmed the tragic news nearly a month later, leaving fans and the film industry shocked.

Spider Man: Brand New Day has officially crossed the massive $2 billion mark worldwide, becoming only the eighth film in history to achieve the milestone. The Tom Holland starrer has reached the landmark in just three weekends, making it the second fastest film ever to cross $2 billion, behind Avengers: Endgame.

Following the NALSAR controversy in Hyderabad, students and alumni of Bengaluru’s National Law School of India University have opposed the proposed presence of Chief Justice Surya Kant and BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra at their convocation. Over 700 students and alumni reportedly backed the objection, expressing solidarity with NALSAR students.

Lokesh Kanagaraj has responded to the trolling surrounding his recent films, saying he does not take it too seriously. He admitted that his previous two films invited criticism but expressed confidence in his upcoming project with Allu Arjun. Lokesh believes that if the film delivers, the trolling will automatically stop after its release.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai revealed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked him to move to Delhi and take up a responsibility for over three years. Annamalai said he declined, choosing instead to remain in Tamil Nadu and continue working for the people and social change.

The Andhra Pradesh government has reportedly finalised Varla Ramaiah and Dalavayi Ramadevi for the two vacant Governor quota MLC posts. The nominations are said to represent SC and BC communities. Meanwhile, the PDF has announced M. Hanumantharao as its candidate for the Guntur Krishna teachers’ MLC constituency.

A firing incident at Varanasi Airport left two AAICLAS screeners injured during passenger weapons screening on Sunday morning. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:30 AM when a passenger travelling to Mumbai fired rounds. The injured staff were rushed to a trauma centre. Further details are awaited as officials investigate the incident.

An Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two children were found dead at their residence in Navy Nagar, Colaba, on August 15. The Indian Navy confirmed the incident, stating that a police investigation is underway and that it is extending all possible assistance.

Ranbir Kapoor’s much awaited Ramayana will reportedly have different versions for India and China as per Hindi media reports. The Chinese version is said to be 33 minutes shorter and will be released as Ramayana: The Legend of the Prince, reportedly due to China’s strict content regulations.

Premalu has reportedly been temporarily removed from JioHotstar amid preparations for its Hindi remake. The Malayalam blockbuster, which gained a massive following across languages, is said to have been taken down as the makers work around the remake’s release plans. Further clarity on its streaming return is awaited.

After the blockbuster success of the Dhurandhar series, Ranveer Singh is set to headline Pralay: The Fight for Survival of Humanity. The film goes on floors today, marking his next major project. Directed by Jai Mehta, it also stars Lokah fame Kalyani Priyadarshan in a pivotal role and boasts an exciting production team.

Visakhapatnam Airport is set to stop scheduled commercial flight operations from midnight, ahead of Bhogapuram International Airport beginning operations on August 17. The Civil Aviation Ministry has announced the suspension for 30 years, while allowing exceptions during national emergencies. The move marks a major shift in Andhra Pradesh’s aviation landscape.

Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students following the controversy surrounding the NALSAR convocation. His apology comes after students raised objections over the invitation extended to Chief Justice Surya Kant. The development marks a significant step towards easing tensions surrounding the event.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan fell ill again with a high fever on Saturday, forcing him to skip the ‘At Home’ event at Lok Bhavan. After attending Independence Day celebrations in Kakinada, he left a Rajahmundry event midway due to worsening health and was advised complete rest by doctors.

Sree Vishnu’s upcoming period action entertainer Comrade Kalyan is reportedly eyeing an October 9 release. While the makers are yet to officially announce the date, sources indicate that the team is planning for a festive season arrival. The film stars Mahima Nambiar as the female lead.

Rangabali fame Pawan Basamsetti’s upcoming comedy entertainer featuring Satya and Yogi Babu has been titled Golden Bhagyam. The film, which brings together two popular comedy actors from Telugu and Tamil cinema, was launched earlier at Ramoji Film City. Pawan is directing and co producing the project, with more details expected soon.

Former YSRCP minister Sidiri Appalaraju has been granted bail after spending 23 days in remand over alleged attempts to tamper with evidence in his son’s accident case. During his time in jail, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy stood by him and extended support. The bail has brought relief to YSRCP supporters.

The Adani Group is set to establish a ₹16,000 crore titanium plant in Srikakulam, with Karan Adani and his team recently meeting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. The group also presented plans for a Data Centre and IT Park in Visakhapatnam, along with an university, international school and major healthcare projects.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has received a major relief as the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the AP High Court order quashing the FIR against him and Minister Ponguru Narayana in the Amaravati land pooling case. The bench observed that political battles should not be fought through courts.