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Rukmini Vasanth, who played the female lead in Kantara: Chapter 1, surprised audiences by transforming into the villain in the film. Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 became the biggest grosser of Indian cinema in 2025, earning over Rs. 800 crores, and i
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s much-awaited action film, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, directed by Boyapati Sreenu, opened to a promising start at the box office, thanks to paid premiere shows in India. In North America, the film collected $452,000 from premiere screenings alone, making it the
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-anticipated Kannada action entertainer Mark, starring popular actor Kichcha Sudeep, for release with a U/A certificate. The film is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 25, 2025. Produced by Sathya J
The makers of the highly anticipated pan-Indian action drama Dacoit, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, released an exciting teaser on Thursday, thrilling fans across the country. Actor Adivi Sesh shared the teaser on his social media, writing, “The #DacoitTeaser is HERE.
Veteran Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit reflected on how filmmaking and direction have evolved from her debut film Abodh to her upcoming drama Mrs Deshpande, Dixit noted that the film industry has become far more organized over the years, providing actors with better preparation
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda recently gave fans a peek into his adventures in the wild, sharing what he really does during his jungle safaris. Known for his love of nature and wildlife, Hooda posted a lighthearted video showing him taking a nap during a safari, with a friend qui
New DelhiCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday confirmed that India and Oman will sign a Free Trade Agreement on Thursday, December 18, 2025, describing it as opening “immense opportunities” across sectors such as textiles, footwear, automobiles, gems and jewellery, renewab
Karnataka BJP alleges ₹5,000 crore lapse in Gruha Laxmi payments, demands immediate disbursal after Congress admits delay in Assembly Belagavi After the Congress-led Karnataka government admitted in the Legislative Assembly that there was a lapse in disbursing Gruhalakshmi
BENGALURUContinuing on the crackdown, prison officials searched the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru. They found sharp objects and mobile phones, officials said. According to a statement by the department on Wednesday, the searches between 8:15 pm and 8:50 pm yi
Protect environment BENGALURU The GBA has banned feeding pigeons in public places due to the spread of diseases. Pigeons should be fed only at the designated places identified by the GBA and at the specified times. If this is violated, a case will be registered under sec
The service providing organizations must implement the technologies to avoid any inconvenience to citizens BENGALURU The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has adopted a state-of-the-art 'robotic inspection technology for pipeline maintenance. With the use o
Chitradurga district will host a millet and forgotten foods cookery competition on December 30, applications invited. ChitradurgaThe Department of Agriculture has announced the organisation of a district-level millet and forgotten foods cookery competition in Chitradurga on De
Chitradurga district to open maize procurement centres to purchase 750 metric tonnes as per government orders. ChitradurgaThe Chitradurga district administration has initiated steps to open maize procurement centres for the 2025–26 marketing season, following government orders
BENGALURU The High Court has issued a stern warning that government officials who fail to provide information requested by the government lawyer in any case or who delay in providing information will be investigated and ordered to be dismissed from service. The bench of Jus
BENGALURU The State Women's Commission has appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ban the sale of alcohol in the state, as complaints have been filed from many districts regarding the illegal sale of alcohol and the increasing number of liquor shops. In this regard, the
Protecting Lake BENGALURU After decades of choking on the polluted waters of Vrushabhavathi, the time has come for Byramangala lake on the outskirts of Bengaluru to begin cleansing itself. In a long-awaited move, the govt has approved a Rs 391-crore revival plan that promis
Patients are coming in with issues of breathlessness, cough, throat irritation, wheezing and sneezing, either as symptoms of an allergy or a viral infection BENGALURU The city's air pollution has led to a spike in several ailments among children, older adults and those with
The Police department has issued the guidelines in the interest of public safety and avoid any untoward incidents BENGALURU As the countdown to the New Year celebrations begins, the Bengaluru Police has taken an important decision. Alerted by the recent incident at a pub i
