The devotional blockbuster Hanuman Ansh is heading to OTT. SonyLIV has officially announced that the film will begin streaming on November 27 in Telugu and Hindi. Made on a reported budget of just ₹2 crore, the film reportedly collected over ₹450 crore worldwide. It is based on the life of spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba.

Sreeja Reddy Koya, a 22-year-old Indian student from Nalgonda, Telangana, has reportedly been missing in Boston, USA, for 36 hours. Studying at the University of Massachusetts Boston, she was last reportedly traced near Squantum Channel. Her family has urged the Indian community to help locate her and contact Boston Police, quoting incident number 2026-00738.

The Nampally court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) two-day custody of Eshwar Kiran Kumar Reddy in the AP liquor scam case. Identified as a close associate of prime accused Raj Kasireddy, Eshwar will be questioned over his role, financial transactions and links to other key figures.

A Delhi-based company, Financersab, has surprised its employees with brand-new iPhone 16 smartphones as Diwali gifts. The company placed the phones on employees' desks before they arrived at the office. Their excited reactions were captured in a video shared on Instagram, which has since gone viral.

Despite strong speculation linking Hardik Pandya with Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions are currently nowhere near securing his services, according to recent reports. CSK's chances of signing the Mumbai Indians all-rounder appear to have receded, with other franchises exploring potential trade deals ahead of IPL 2027.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has cast his vote in the 2026 US midterm elections from aboard the International Space Station (ISS), around 400 km above Earth. Along with two fellow astronauts, Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, he submitted an electronic ballot securely to election officials in Texas.

Democrat Chris Pappas has created history by winning the New Hampshire Senate race, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the US Senate. The 46 year old defeated Republican John Sununu, securing the seat previously held by retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Pappas will represent New Hampshire in the Senate.

The Telangana High Court has extended its stay on orders seeking HYDRAA chief AV Ranganath’s removal until January 20, 2027. A single judge had ordered his removal over alleged contempt of court orders. Ranganath challenged the decision before a division bench, which had earlier stayed the single judge’s ruling.

Pawan Kalyan said the alliance has people's support whether elections are held through EVMs or ballot papers. He called the municipal results a sign of public trust in the government's performance and expressed confidence that the NDA would repeat the same performance in the upcoming MPTC and ZPTC elections.

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel, 30, died after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a La Liga 2 match. Owono was sent off for the challenge, which sparked widespread outrage. Spanish police have reportedly launched an investigation. The goalkeeper could face a lengthy suspension or criminal charges if negligence is established.

A massive trade deal could be brewing ahead of the next IPL season. According to reports by Sportstar, Hardik Pandya is likely to move to Punjab Kings, while Arshdeep Singh and Vishnu Vinod could join Mumbai Indians. If completed, this could become one of the biggest trade deals in IPL history.

Actor Srikanth’s daughter Medha is reportedly getting interesting film offers. She is said to be in consideration for a popular sequel, which could mark an exciting opportunity in her career. There is no official confirmation yet, but clarity on the project is expected within a week. Fans are now waiting to know more.

Producer Dheeraj Mogilineni revealed that his upcoming film Summer Holidays has already recovered 70% of its investment through non-theatrical deals. The OTT and audio rights together have contributed significantly to this recovery. Dheeraj shared the details during a recent interview, expressing confidence in the film's business prospects even before its theatrical release.

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh shared a positive health update on the Raptadu school attack victim. The girl is recovering well and has been taken off ventilator support. She is awake and responding to treatment. In an emotional moment, she even asked about her school teacher, Lokesh revealed.

Vidarbha left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey produced a stunning performance against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy 2026, claiming 9 wickets for just 53 runs in 23.1 overs. Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 209. Atharva Mahajan top-scored with 85. Vidarbha struggled in reply, finishing Day 1 at 56/4, still trailing by 153 runs.

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nameplate has been removed from the main hall of Kolkata’s Nandan cultural centre. The spot has reportedly been painted saffron ahead of the Kolkata International Film Festival. Interestingly, the nameplate of former Chief Minister Jyoti Basu remains untouched on the premises.

Keerthy Suresh’s direct-to-OTT projects have struggled to impress viewers. From Penguin to Uppu Kappurambu, most received a disappointing response. Saani Kaayidham (Chinni) was a slight exception. Now, her latest series Akka is also reportedly facing criticism for its routine mafia drama. Interestingly, Keerthy continues to explore different genres on the big screen.

Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Gopichand Malineni’s upcoming film Dada is set to feature four songs. The makers are planning to release the first single on Diwali. Thaman is composing the music for the film, which is scheduled to hit theatres on December 24.

Six Indian tourists have reportedly gone missing near Nepal's Shey Phoksundo Lake in the Dolpa district after getting trapped by heavy snowfall. They allegedly ignored local warnings about dangerous mountain passes. The Nepalese Army has been deployed for rescue efforts and authorities are trying to arrange a helicopter as bad weather and zero mobile network hamper the search.

Director Harish Shankar is reportedly stepping in to direct the promo for Netflix’s much talked about MegaVerse talk show, hosted by Megastar Chiranjeevi. The show is expected to feature several big celebrities, including Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan. The promo is likely to be released in November-end.