Rahul Gandhi said he was surprised that President Droupadi Murmu did not deny the Opposition’s ‘vote chori’ allegations during their meeting. He said the INDIA bloc would approach the Supreme Court on Monday to meet the Chief Justice of India and submit a memorandum.
Jailer 2 is set for a theatrical release in Andhra Pradesh with special ticket price hikes. Single screens will see a ₹50 hike, while multiplexes will have a ₹75 increase. Sithara Entertainments will distribute the Rajinikanth starrer across the Telugu states.
Goa Police have registered an unnatural death case following veteran actor Nana Patekar’s death at his residence in Dona Paula. The actor was cremated with full state honours in Pune on Thursday. Police have initiated further enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay on Saturday afternoon ahead of his Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Chennai. Sources say Vijay will host Rahul Gandhi for lunch at his Neelankarai residence.
After the success of ART Cinemas, Asian Cinemas and actor Ravi Teja are expanding their multiplex presence with a second property in Nallagandla. The new venture aims to strengthen their presence in Hyderabad’s growing cinema exhibition market.
Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking unrestricted powers for Delhi Police to deal with protesters. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant said the future of young students and their families must be considered before exposing them to prolonged legal proceedings. However, the court clarified that hardened criminals and those accused of serious offences remain excluded from earlier protections.
Delhi Police has denied permission for the CJP protest scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar, citing insufficient notice and requiring 10 days’ advance intimation. Authorities also flagged previous violations of undertakings and law-and-order concerns. Section 163 of the BNSS remains in force, with violations potentially inviting legal action.
Indian Railways has announced major train restrictions ahead of the CJP protest march scheduled for Saturday. Trains to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin will be cancelled between 4 AM and 2 PM. The Railways cited fears of severe traffic congestion during the protest, potentially affecting passenger travel.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Andhra Pradesh state government regarding Backward Class (BC) quotas in upcoming local body elections. The AP government sought to provide 34% reservations for BCs in local polls. After the High Court struck down the case, the state appealed to the Supreme Court, which upheld the High Court's ruling and dismissed the petition.
The GST Council has scrapped the arrest powers of tax officers and raised the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore. It also approved easier compliance norms for small e-commerce sellers. The Council retained the existing GST rate structure, with no changes announced at the latest meeting.
Ram Charan and Sukumar’s much-awaited reunion, RC17, is finally moving ahead. The film’s pooja ceremony is reportedly confirmed to take place in the third week of October. Sources say the team is looking at an auspicious date between October 16 and 20 for the formal launch. Mythri Movie Makers is backing this prestigious project.
An oil tanker caught fire near Sochi, Russia after being hit by Ukrainian sea drones. The Liberian-flagged vessel had 23 Indian crew members on board, but thankfully, everyone was rescued safely. The strike caused massive flames and heavy black smoke over the coastal city, making it difficult for firefighters to reach the blaze.
Delhi Police detained Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi and nearly 250 other leaders during the ongoing protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday. Opposition leaders sat on a 9-hour dharna at Akashvani Bhawan after cops stopped their march to the Election Commission. They were protesting against the removal of CEC over vote tampering allegations. Officers physically picked and dragged away top leaders, loading around 50 MPs and over 200 protesters
A new era begins for Indian women’s cricket as Smriti Mandhana takes charge as the team’s new captain. The star batter now takes on the leadership responsibility, with expectations high around her. Mandhana will look to lead the team with confidence, build on its recent progress and take Indian cricket forward.
As per reports, Ramayana is set to release in the USA on Thursday, November 5, with premieres scheduled from 3 PM EST on Wednesday, November 4. A wide IMAX and PLF rollout is planned for premieres, but shows could become very limited afterward due to Hollywood releases.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has been invited as the Chief Guest for the upcoming Vijayawada Utsav by the Andhra Pradesh government. The invitation adds a special attraction to the celebrations, with Vijay set to make his presence felt in Andhra Pradesh if he accepts the invitation and attends the event.
Indian women’s cricket has entered a new era as Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as captain at 37. She will continue playing, but believes it is time for a new leader. Under her captaincy, India became more fearless, defeated top teams regularly and lifted major trophies, including the ODI World Cup.
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officers caught two female government officials red-handed taking bribes in separate raids across Hyderabad on Monday. Ranga Reddy DMHO Swarna Kumari was arrested for accepting 1 lakh through her staff regarding a clinic license. Meanwhile, GHMC town planning supervisor Sunitha got nabbed while taking 4 lakh for building permissions. Both officers were taken into custody.
A complaint has been filed with Hyderabad Cyber Police against an X account for allegedly posting obscene and offensive content targeting a film actress. Lawyer and Congress leader Kailash Sajjan accused the account operators of attempting to malign Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, spread hatred against the government, and damage the actress’s dignity. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
Kiran Abbavaram has reportedly completed 90% of the shoot for his upcoming film KA13 within just 51 days. The swift progress has sparked positive impressions about his clarity and planning as a first-time director. The team is currently targeting a Christmas release, making KA13 an interesting addition to the festive box office race.