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Mammootty on Sunday denied the presence of any 'power group' in the film industry and called upon everyone working in the field to be vigilant so that nothing untoward happens there. The veteran actor, in a Facebook post, praised the state government's initiative to constitute the Justice Hema Committee and requested it to implement the recommendations of the panel by enacting necessary legislation if there were any legal hurdles. Breaking his silence on the report and the subsequent allegations that rocked the cinema world, Mammootty said that he wholeheartedly welcomes and supports the recommendations and solutions in the committee's report and urged all associations in the film industry to join hands in implementing them. He said that the police was vigorously investigating the complaints of sexual harassment and abuse raised by several women, so let the agency carry on with its probe honestly.

Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ is one of the most anticipated films in Tamil cinema. It looks like the magnum opus will have a spectacular ensemble cast! According to reports, many bigwigs, such as Telegu icon Nagarjuna, and actress Shruti Hassan, will be associated with the project. On Nagarjuna's 69th birthday, the filmmakers revealed his official poster from the movie, introducing his character with the message, «Kicked to have King Nagarjuna Sir joining the cast of Coolie as Simon. Welcome on board and wishing you a very happy birthday Sir.» Director Lokesh Kanagaraj also shared a poster featuring Shruti Haasan, announcing on X (formerly Twitter), «Kicked to have Shruti Haasan joining the cast of Coolie as Preethi. Welcome on board.» Prior to that, Lokesh Kanagaraj welcomed Soubin Shahir to the team, announcing on X, «Thrilled to have Soubin Shahir Sir join the cast of Coolie as Dayal. Welcome aboard, Sir.»

Tata Motors on Sunday reported an 8 per cent rise in total wholesales at 71,693 units in August as compared with 78,010 units in the same month last year. The total domestic sales stood at 70,006 units last month as against 76,261 units in the year-ago period, a dip of 8 per cent, Tata Motors said in a statement.

Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday alleged the Election Commission has changed the date of counting of votes for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls at the behest of the BJP. «They (ECI) do what suits the BJP. When I contested the (Lok Sabha) elections, they unnecessarily changed the date (of polling). Everything is done as per the wishes of the BJP and its proxy parties,» she told reporters here. Mufti was talking to mediapersons after several second rung politicians joined the PDP at the party office here. The Election Commission on Saturday announced a change in the day of counting of votes in Jammu and Kashmir from October 4 to October 8.

Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday constituted inter-ministerial team to assess damage caused by rains, floods in Gujarat, officials said. The ministry is also in touch with officers of flood-affected states and it said that it would depute central teams to assess damages. It further added that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Central government was fully committed to providing all possible help to flood-affected states.

sexual violence in Kolkata has sparked a nationwide debate about raising boys with a healthy respect for women to prevent future crimes. Experts emphasised the need for societal change, starting with education and parenting. The commonly heard phrase “boys will be boys” is criticised for perpetuating gender inequality and excusing inappropriate behavior. Reflecting this ingrained mindset, an incident from a Class 7 classroom was mentioned in The Times of India report by Neha Bhayana. During a 15-items activity, a boy expressed disgust upon the mention of “bra” as a clothing item. Srividya Sivakumar, the English teacher, used this moment to highlight that a bra is just a garment and should not be associated with secrecy or shame. Later conversations revealed the students were aware of the Kolkata rape-murder incident involving a young trainee doctor. Given the recent wave of sexual violence, there is growing support for the slogan “sirf beti mat bachao, bete ko sikhao” (don’t just save your daughters, teach your sons). This motto underlines the importance of raising boys correctly to prevent future crimes.

navies of Singapore and China on Sunday began the third edition of a bilateral maritime exercise, underscoring the «longstanding, warm and friendly» defence ties between the two countries, according to an official statement. The Exercise Maritime Cooperation is being conducted between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) from September 1 to 5, the Ministry of Defence here said in a statement. Its opening ceremony was held at the Ma Xie Naval Base in Zhanjiang, China, on Sunday, with about 200 personnel from both navies in attendance, The Straits Times newspaper reported. This is the third edition of the maritime exercise since its inauguration in 2015.

Maruti Suzuki India on Sunday reported a 4 per cent year-on-year decline in total sales in August at 1,81,782 units. The company had dispatched 1,89,082 units in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Total domestic passenger vehicle wholesales were at 1,43,075 units last month as compared with 1,56,114 units in the year-ago month, a dip of 8 per cent, it added. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 10,648 units last month as against 12,209 units a year ago.

Bangladesh after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, according to a minority organisation in the violence-hit nation. The Bangladesh Chhatra Oikya Parishad, the student wing of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikya Parishad, said this at a press conference on Saturday, The Daily Star newspaper reported. The organisation's coordinator, Sajib Sarkar, said in the students' violence that ensued for days following the ouster and fleeing of 76-year-old prime minister Hasina, minority teachers across the country faced physical assault, and at least 49 of them were forced to resign. However, 19 of them were reinstated later, the report quoted him as saying.

Apple may be planning to unveil the iPad Mini 7 at the 'Glowtime' event. While there have been rumblings of a new iPad Mini for some time now, with iPad Mini 6 stocks running low, there is now a very real chance that the iPad Mini 7 could finally be on its way.Rumors suggest that the upcoming iPad Mini 7 could feature the same 8.3 inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2266 x 1488 and 60Hz refresh rate.

Mint in July compared to their performance four months earlier. Only six indicators were above their five-year average trends, whereas three were below it. In comparison, 10 indicators were above their five-year average four months ago.

Hyderabad on Saturday caused significant disruptions across the city, leading to widespread waterlogging and massive traffic jams. The downpour, which began as a light drizzle around 5 am, continued throughout the day, severely affecting daily life. IMD has predicted heavy rains are expected in various parts of Hyderabad for the next 2-3 days.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's first child, new reports suggest that the baby might share a special connection with another Bollywood star. According to a report by News18, Deepika is expected to deliver her baby on September 28, 2024—a date that coincides with the birthday of actor Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika's former boyfriend and co-star. She had also got his initials tattooed. The celebrity couple, who announced their pregnancy in February, revealed that their baby was due in September 2024, without specifying an exact date. However, recent updates indicate that the baby could arrive on September 28, adding an intriguing twist to the story as this date marks Ranbir Kapoor's birthday. While fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival, they are also speculating about the potential birthday coincidence.

India has recorded trade surplus with as many as 151 countries such as the US and Netherlands, while the country has a trade deficit with 75 nations including China and Russia during the first half of this year, according to think tank GTRI. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that India does not need to worry about the trade deficit from importing crude oil and coal, however, it must focus on reducing the industrial goods imports, especially from countries like China, as these threaten India's economic sovereignty. «Between January and June 2024, India had a trade surplus with 151 countries, representing 55.8 per cent of its exports and 16.5 per cent of its imports, totalling USD 72.1 billion,» GTRI said in a report. The biggest surpluses were with the USA (USD 21 billion) and the Netherlands (USD 11.6 billion) during January-June this year.

Europe, setting the stage for policymakers in both regions to lower interest rates in September. On a three-month annualized basis, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation advanced 1.7% in July, the slowest this year. In Europe, consumer prices rose 2.2% in August from a year ago — the tamest since mid-2021 and significantly lower than the 2.6% pace a month earlier. Meantime, inflation in Tokyo — a leading indicator of the national data due in September — picked up speed in August, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to continue raising rates at a gradual pace as the bank balances the need to support the economy.

Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, aims to raise approximately Rs 6,560 crore through the public offer. This will consist of Rs 3,560 crore from a fresh equity sale and Rs 3,000 crore from an offer for sale (OFS). The price band for the issue will be announced soon.

Israel recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including that of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, U.S. President Joe Biden said late on Saturday. «Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas,» Biden said in a statement issued by the White House. «I am devastated and outraged.» The Israeli military said in a statement early on Sunday that the bodies of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino had been brought to Israel.

heavy rains across the state, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked all government department officials to be on high alert. The Chief Minister spoke to Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari and directed to ensure that the officials of the Revenue, Municipal, Electricity, and Health Departments are on high alert. Officials have been instructed to take all measures to prevent any untoward incidents and shift people from the low-lying areas to the relief camps immediately. In view of the lifting of the gates of the reservoirs, officials have been asked to vacate people in the low-lying areas to safer places.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could be discontinued soon after the iPhone 16 is launched. This move could make a lot of sense, as these are currently the only two iPhones capable of running Apple Intelligence, and the company would want to force buyers to buy the new iPhones in order to experience all the AI features it has to offer.Apple discontinued the iPhone 13 Mini after the launch of the iPhone 14 last year, and if this trend continues, the company could discontinue the iPhone 14 Plus this year, leaving only the standard iPhone 14 model on the shelves.

Netflix's latest fantasy series Kaos has sparked significant interest with its bold reimagining of Greek mythology, starring the iconic Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. As viewers immerse themselves in the modern retelling of these ancient tales, the question on everyone’s mind is: Will there be a Kaos season 2? The show’s blend of mythology, drama, and dark humor has quickly garnered attention, but its future remains uncertain.

English Premier League clubs again flexed their financial muscles by spending about $2.6 billion in the summer transfer window that closed Friday for Europe’s five big domestic leagues. And once again Chelsea was first in line with an outlay of $290 million as owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital continue to look for a winning combination at Stamford Bridge. The Saudi Pro League's window remains open for a few more days — enough time for more deals like the one announced early Saturday that will see striker Ivan Toney join Al-Ahli. The Saudi club agreed to pay Brentford a transfer fee reported to be $52 million.