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Chanchalguda Central Prison in Telangana on Friday following a stampede incident during the premiere of his latest film, Pushpa 2. For dinner, he had a simple meal consisting of rice and vegetable curry, with no special requests made to prison authorities, according to a senior official from the Telangana prisons department. The official added that Arjun was housed in a separate section of the prison along with other accused individuals involved in the case. As per court directives, he was treated as a special-class prisoner, which entitled him to a cot, table, and chair for added comfort. “He appeared calm and did not seem distressed. Dinner is typically served at 5:30 PM, but food is provided for late arrivals as well. The actor had rice and curry and was treated in accordance with the court’s special class prisoner order,” the official told PTI.

Music concerts are the latest craze, with many travelling overseas to watch their favourite performers. In India, stellar responses to Coldplay, Bryan Adams, Ed Sheeran and Diljit Dosanjh concerts signal that such large shows in India are likely to continue. Rising disposable incomes are spurring several others to fly to Southeast and West Asia, or even Europe, especially to watch artistes who don’t have an India stopover during international tours.

Congress president in Telangana B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Saturday said law was taking its course in the arrest of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun and that his party would not have issues with any film hero. The cases filed against Arjun are within the purview of law and the court granted him bail, he said. Congress would only have love for any cinema hero but not ill feeling, he said. Goud pointed out that it was Congress chief ministers in undivided Andhra Pradesh who were instrumental in the Telugu film industry shifting from Chennai to Hyderabad (in the 1980s). Goud took exception to BJP leaders finding fault with the Congress government over the arrest of Allu Arjun on Friday over the death of a woman when fans jostled during the premier show of the actor's film 'Pushpa 2' earlier this month.

Tollywood actress Lakshmi Manchu, daughter of veteran actor Mohan Babu, has found herself under the spotlight amid a publicized family feud involving her father and brother, Manchu Manoj. Fans have flooded her social media with questions regarding the conflict, but Lakshmi has chosen to remain silent, opting instead to share cryptic messages online. In the past, Lakshmi has openly spoken about the challenges she has faced within her family, particularly highlighting the gender disparity where the men have enjoyed more privileges than the women. Her decision to move from Hyderabad to Mumbai in 2023 was a pivotal step in her career, made possible with the support of actors Ram Charan and Rana Daggubati. On Thursday, Lakshmi posted a thought-provoking quote by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius on X (formerly Twitter): “What are you afraid of losing when nothing in the world actually belongs to you.” This came a day after she shared a peaceful Instagram video of her daughter, Vidya Nirvana, captioned simply as “Peace” with an evil eye emoji.

Pushpa 2: The Rule, which premiered on Thursday, December 5, has astonished audiences by emerging as an unstoppable force at the box office. After just eight days in theaters, it has shattered numerous records by a substantial margin. Released in five languages, the movie’s Hindi version surprisingly outperformed its original Telugu release. In its first week, Pushpa 2 raked in an impressive Rs 725.8 crore. On its second Friday, the film collected Rs 36.25 crore across all languages, with the Hindi version contributing Rs 27 crore and the Telugu version adding Rs 7.5 crore, as per Sacnilk reports. Having already surpassed the Rs 1,000 crore mark in worldwide earnings, the next goal for the film is to achieve the same milestone within India. Remarkably, Pushpa 2 surpassed the lifetime collections of Kalki 2898 AD in just seven days and overtook Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan within a week of release. The film’s box office momentum remains strong despite external controversies. On December 4, a tragic stampede at a theater in Hyderabad during the premiere resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman and injuries to her son. Following this incident, the woman’s husband filed an FIR, leading to the arrest of Allu Arjun on Friday by Hyderabad police. However, Pushpa 2 continues its successful run, unaffected by the incident or Arjun’s brief detention.

Indian students in Canada have reported receiving emails requesting them to resubmit important documents, including study permits, visas, and educational records such as marks and attendance. The request from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) caused widespread panic among international students, many of whom hold visas with up to two years of validity.

Allu Arjun, who was previously detained in relation to the unfortunate demise of a woman during a stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the screening of his recent film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', has been granted bail after spending a night in custody. The superstar has finally broken the silence on the entire fiasco. In a media interaction, the ‘Desamuduru’ actor summed up the whole ordeal as “unfortunate.” He also pledged support to the dead fan’s family. “I thank everyone; this incident was very unfortunate; we are extremely sorry whatever happened; we are with the family; this never happened with anyone; I am there to support the family in every way; I am thankful to everyone." He also maintained that he had full faith in the legal system. “I believe in law; it’s very challenging situation for the family. I thank everyone for their love and support. I am here only because of your love,” he said.

Capital Group on Thursday exited Neuland Laboratories by selling 3.77 per cent stake in the company for Rs 756 crore through an open market transaction. Neuland is a leading global API Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation. US-based Capital Group through its arm SmallCap World Fund Inc offloaded shares through a bulk deal on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

GMR Group which manages the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here may consider adding another terminal and second runway once the passenger traffic hits 45 million annually, a senior official of the airport infra major said on Wednesday. SGK Kishore, Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer of GMR Airports, at a press conference exuded confidence that the passenger traffic would hit 45 million (annually) by 2030 from the existing 30 million and said the ultimate of the airport would be 100 million passengers. «We are expecting 45 million (per annum) by 2030. It is only an estimate and anything can happen. Based on the projections and based on what we have seen, we have to be proactive. We have started the planning (for the capacity expansion),» he said. The GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has already created the necessary infrastructure in a phased manner to handle 34 million passengers. The aerodrome was built in 2008 with a capacity of 12 million. Currently, the airport has one integrated terminal.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is likely to start repair work for the 'Ratna Bhandar' of the Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri from December 16, an official said. The ASI has sought approval from the Niti sub-committee of the temple for the proposed repair work, ASI superintendent D B Garnaik said on Sunday. «After getting the time slot, we will start the work, most probably from December 16,» he said. Earlier, the ASI had conducted the GPR-GPS survey of the 12th-century shrine's 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasury) with the assistance of the Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute.

Q.Can real estate be a reliable hedge against inflation? Prableen Bajpai,Founder,FinFix Research and Analytics: Not always. Real estate growth in India varies widely. Returns often overlook CAGR, with a doubling of returns in 10 years reflecting just 7.2% pre-tax CAGR. While it can outpace inflation, high costs and uneven growth make guaranteed returns uncertain. Anuj Puri,Chairman and Founder, ANAROCK Property Consultants: Yes. Real estate offers inflation protection and stability, with less volatility than stocks or gold. Rising demand, scarcity, and costs drive property values and rental income. As per ANAROCK Research rentals in India’s top seven cities rose over 70% from 2021 to September 2024.

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force enthralled the people with their manoeuvres over the Hussain Sagar Lake here on Sunday. The team performed an air show as part of the celebrations of "Praja Palana — Praja Vijayotsavalu", the Telangana CMO said in a post on social media 'X'. The amazing performance of the team comprising nine aircraft entertained the people of the city, it said. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, along with some of his cabinet colleagues, dignitaries, and general public, watched the stunning manoeuvres of Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team.

Hyderabad by the Delhi police on Saturday for forcing several youngsters from India to commit cyber crimes through fake call centres on the promise of getting them jobs abroad after a 2,500-km chase. The accused, Kamran Haider alias Zaidi, carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his information by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Zaida, along with his associates, trafficked vulnerable young Indian men to the Golden Triangle Region in Southeast Asia, where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, and force them to work in Chinese companies. Then, their passports would be taken away and they would be forced into cyber crimes.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s former husband, Naga Chaitanya, recently entered into a second marriage with Sobhita Dhulipala in a splendid and culturally rich ceremony. The couple exchanged vows on December 4 at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Samantha has been focusing on her professional commitments and attending various events. In a recent appearance, the actress captivated onlookers as she performed Michael Bublé’s Feeling Good. Samantha dazzled in a stunning black gown while dancing alongside her friend and renowned fashion designer, Kresha Bajaj. Sharing the clip on her Instagram Stories, the ‘Majili’ star wrote, “The most beautiful evening it was." Amid the celebrations of Naga Chaitanya’s remarriage, Samantha received heartfelt support from her family. Her sister-in-law, Nicole Joseph, shared a touching Instagram Story, expressing her affection with the message, «Good sisters-in-law exist, and I love mine.» Nicole tagged Samantha, who re-shared the post with the caption, “Love you.”

Naga Chaitanya exchanged vows with a lavish wedding in Hyderabad on December 4. Joyful images and videos of the couple are circulating across social media platforms. Adding to the buzz, Chaitanya’s sister, Samanta, reshared a clip highlighting why their father appeared ‘upset’ during the ceremony. In a photograph posted by Sobhita’s makeup artist Shraddha Mishra, Samanta is seen seated beside her sister and father, who are engaged in performing wedding rituals. While Sobhita beamed with happiness, her father’s serious expression caught the eye. The picture was captioned, «My happy bride with her bridesmaid.» Sharing the image on her story, Samanta humorously added, “My dad was pissed (laughing emoji)," sparking curiosity among fans about what might have unfolded during the cheerful occasion.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian Railways plans to run dedicated Vande Bharat parcel trains on specific routes to capture a chunk of goods shipped by online marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart that use road and air cargo for faster shipments, two people aware of the development said. The railways have begun designing freight trains on the lines of its Vande Bharat passenger express.

Lookout Circular (LOC) has been issued against YSRCP MP Vijaisai Reddy by the Andhra Pradesh police, which had booked him days ago in connection with the Kakinada Seaport and SEZ share transfer case. The senior leader said the action has been taken with an «ulterior motive.» Besides him, the Andhra Pradesh CID has issued LOC against Y Vikranth Reddy, son of another party member Y V Subba Reddy, Sarath Chandra Reddy, the Non-executive director of Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, highly placed government sources said on Friday. Earlier this week, besides Vijaysai Reddy, Vikranth Reddy and Sarath Chandra Reddy, PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP, Aurobindo Realty and others were booked by the Andhra Pradesh CID for allegedly using 'coercive' means to acquire stakes in Kakinada Seaport and kakinada SEZ, According to a complaint filed by Karnati Venkateswara Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of KSPL, his family-owned firms' stakes of 41.12 per cent in KSPL and 48.74 per cent in KSEZ estimated to be worth over Rs 3600 crore were acquired in 2020-21 for a little over Rs 500 crore by Aurobindo Realty (renamed as Auro Infra) at the behest of former Chief Minister and YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) is beset by problems, with the unbearable amounts of atmospheric pollution being the most acute. But the crisis of livability that the city faces isn’t just confined to this.

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Naga Chaitanya is gearing up to marry actress Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4 in Hyderabad. Their wedding has become the talk of the town with guest-list being discussed widely. Meanwhile, an old photo from Chaitanya’s first marriage to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has resurfaced online, drawing attention and sparking conversation among netizens who asked the actress to delete the photo. Chaitanya and Samantha were married in October 2017, and the following month, Samantha shared a heartfelt birthday post for her then-husband on Instagram. The photo, which showed Samantha giving a peck on Chaitanya’s cheek, was accompanied by a loving caption expressing her affection and prayers for his happiness. As news of Chaitanya’s wedding to Sobhita Dhulipala gained traction, Samantha’s old post went viral, leading to a wave of comments urging her to “delete it”. Many users on social media expressed surprise at seeing the post reappear on their feeds and suggested that it was time to move on from the past. A user expressed support for Samantha, encouraging her to stay strong and reminding her that she deserves much more.

badminton player PV Sindhu. As per reports, she is gearing up to tie the knot on December 22 in Udaipur. The former world champion, who sought victory at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow on Sunday, is preparing to tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an Executive Director at Posidex Technologies. In an interview with PTI, the shuttler’s father, PV Ramana shared that the two families knew each other but it was only a month ago that everything was finalised. He further added that this was the only possible window as her schedule would become hectic from January. Hence, the two families decided to have the marriage ceremony on December 22. The reception will be held in Hyderabad on December 24. As per reports, the wedding-related festivities will kickstart on December 20.