Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is reportedly off to a strong start, crossing the ₹60 crore mark in its opening weekend. Backed by positive word of mouth and a solid hold at the box office, the film is expected to continue its strong run and touch the ₹100 crore mark soon.
Raviteja starrer Irumudi is showing strong momentum at the box office, with early estimates suggesting a 70 crore plus opening weekend. Actuals could vary, but the film has almost touched the ₹75 crore mark and now has a clear chance of reaching ₹100 crore. After Toxic, its second weekend hold will be interesting to watch.
Konda Surekha meeting Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has drawn fresh attention amid the ongoing controversy in Telangana Congress. The meeting comes soon after her daughter Sushmitha’s sharp remarks against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, which triggered a disciplinary row. Surekha’s latest Bengaluru visit has now added more political curiosity.
A road accident near ITO in Delhi left several people injured, including two MLAs. Kirari MLA Anil Jha and Karnataka MLA Abhay Patil were among those travelling in one of the vehicles. Their vehicle reportedly collided with another car that had a couple and their two young children. The impact left multiple occupants with minor injuries.
Soon after the accident, ambulances were called and all the injured persons were t
Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who broke the Ram Temple donation theft story, has now approached the Supreme Court over a Ghaziabad FIR. Alleging fabricated charges and harassment for his independent journalism, he seeks quashing of the case or an investigation by an agency other than the UP Police.
HYDRAA and the GHMC have begun demolishing a dangerous seven storey building in Gachibowli’s Anjaneya Nagar after Saturday’s building collapse reportedly damaged the structure. The building was allegedly constructed without permissions. As a precaution, nearby residents were evacuated while officials carried out the demolition to prevent any further danger.
Vishwanath And Sons has crossed the ₹50 crore gross mark in the Telugu states, marking a major achievement for Suriya. With this milestone, Suriya becomes the only Tier 1 Tamil actor after Rajinikanth to achieve ₹50 crore gross in AP and Telangana, further strengthening his growing theatrical market in the region.
Irumudi is witnessing a sensational Sunday at the Telugu box office, recording the highest Sunday footfalls for a Telugu film this year. The Ravi Teja starrer has reportedly surpassed Peddi as well, underlining its phenomenal momentum. The strong audience turnout once again confirms the film’s blockbuster theatrical run.
Actor Ajith Kumar escaped unhurt after his car reportedly lost control and collided with another vehicle during a high speed endurance racing event in Europe. A passionate motorsport enthusiast and seasoned international racer, Ajith has faced similar track incidents before. Reports confirm he suffered no serious injuries in the latest crash.
The Centre spent a record ₹92.35 crore on renovation, furnishing and repairs of Union ministers’ official residences in Lutyens’ Delhi during 2025 26, an RTI response revealed. The expenditure has more than tripled from ₹27.47 crore in 2014 15, with ₹547.68 crore spent over the 12 year period.
The Andhra Pradesh government is developing 205 km of roads connecting more than 100 temples at a cost of Rs 120 crore. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan directed officials to ensure quality and durable roads for devotees. Roads to Antarvedi, Ahobilam and several other temples have already been completed, with more underway.
Former YCP minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged liquor transport scam during the previous YCP government. ED officials reportedly took him into custody in Kondapur, Hyderabad. The probe focuses on alleged tender irregularities, cash transactions and suspected hawala dealings.
Indias's Richest MP Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar has shared a glimpse of his inspiring journey, recalling that his family had assets worth minus Rs 30 lakh when he left for America. Coming from a below middle class family where his parents ran a small hotel, he says overcoming those struggles required the right mindset and determination.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy thanked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders for supporting him over the Centre’s denial of permission for his US tour. After completing his London engagements, Revanth said he will return to Hyderabad instead of travelling to Boston and promised to speak about all related issues after his return.
France is stepping up its education outreach in India, aiming to host 30,000 Indian students by 2030. More than 50 French institutions will participate in a four city education tour, promoting opportunities in engineering, AI, management and research while strengthening India France academic ties.
NITI Aayog has estimated that around 8.7 crore Indians aged 15 to 29 were not in education, employment or training in 2021. The report identifies them as NEET youth, highlighting the need for affordable skilling, better training opportunities and stronger links between education and employment.
A mishap occurred during the pre release event of Yash starrer Toxic in Hyderabad. A floodlight pole reportedly fell on two youngsters, leaving them injured. The event was held at Malla Reddy University, where a huge crowd of students had gathered. Police immediately shifted the injured to a nearby hospital.
A professor and five students have been arrested in Chhattisgarh over the alleged leak of an agriculture university question paper. Police say the professor used an endoscopic camera to capture questions through a sealed envelope and allegedly sold the paper for Rs 11,000 before the examination.
The Andhra Pradesh government has released its 2026 Job Calendar with 10,060 posts, bringing cheer to unemployed youth. Recruitment will be conducted in four phases, with notifications expected in September and October. The vacancies include 149 Group 1 posts, 673 Group 2 posts and 2,991 teacher posts through DSC.
TikTok and ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a US Justice Department lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws. The DOJ accused TikTok of collecting personal information from users under 13 without proper parental consent. TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million later.