9+ min ago (290+ words) They are all going, one by one," sighs Amitabh Bachchan, grieving for his friend and fellow actor, Dharmendra. We didn't meet much. But when we did, we met with the same warmth that we shared when we worked together fifty years ago. Most of us try to be good human beings. He was genuinely a good person. You could see it in that disarming smile which he had for everyone," says Amitabh. He got me Sholay. When I got to know about the project I was keen to be part of it. Dharamji was already signed on. I asked him to put in a word for me. He did! That's how I became a part of the biggest film ever," he says, looking back. In fact, Big B's journey to superstardom began courtesy Dharmendra, in a way. I got my…...

19+ min ago (218+ words) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Taliparamba Additional District Sessions Court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced a CPM candidate who is in the fray for Payyannur municipal elections, to 20 years in prison on the charges of throwing a bomb at a police team twelve years ago. With this conviction, the CPM leader faces disqualification from office if he wins the elections. V K Nishad, 35, the CPM's candidate from Mattammal, and his close aide T C V Nandakumar, 31 were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and slapped with a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh each. As the sentences will run concurrently, both will effectively serve 10 years in prison. Nishad stands automatically disqualified under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which bars anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding elected office for the duration of the sentence plus an additional six…...

21+ min ago (118+ words) The senior actor clears air on Errabelli Dayakar video " where he appears to be pushing the ex minister " at Mohan Babu's 50 years in cinema celebrations. Says the clip was misunderstood Star comedian Brahmanandam has finally responded to the viral video claiming he pushed former Telangana Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao during the MB 50 celebrations. In a new selfie video, the veteran actor clarified that the clip was completely misunderstood and that the online reactions were unnecessary. Brahmanandam said he has shared a close bond with Dayakar Rao for nearly 30 years, describing their relationship as one of deep friendship and affection. Given this history, he expressed surprise that people believed he would disrespect him in public....

30+ min ago (284+ words) PNB further strengthens its leadership bench New Delhi : Shri Amit Kumar Srivastava has assumed charge as Executive Director on the Board of Punjab National Bank in terms of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India notification (eF.No.4/4(i)/2024-BO.I), effective 24 November 2025, for a tenure of three years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier. He brings with him over 31 years of rich and multi-dimensional banking experience. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has held several key operational and leadership positions across Branch Banking, Treasury Management and Risk Management, enabling him to build a deep and holistic understanding of the banking landscape. Shri Srivastava began his professional journey in March94 and has since served in various roles, including Zonal Manager of PNBs Jodhpur Zone. Prior to this elevation, he served as the CGM in Credit Review & Monitoring…...

31+ min ago (294+ words) New Delhi: Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said tax cuts in the current fiscal has dented India's revenue growth, leaving less scope for fiscal policy support for the economy. "Revenue growth has been fairly weak and there are probably some constraints in terms of fiscal consolidation," Moody's vice president- senior credit officer, Sovereign Risk, Martin Petch said at a webinar. "We have seen some tax cuts as well, and that is additionally weighing on revenue growth. There is probably less scope for fiscal policy support for the economy," Petch said. According to CGA data, net tax revenue at the end of September was over Rs 12.29 lakh crore, down from Rs 12.65 lakh crore in the corresponding period of last fiscal. As per the data, only 43.3 per cent of the budget estimates of tax collection was achieved till September of FY26, as against 49 per…...

37+ min ago (165+ words) Vijayawada: The CPM Andhra Pradesh state committee has urged the state government to create a new tribal district by merging the Chinturu, Rampachodavaram and Polavaram revenue divisions. The demand was raised at the CPM State Committee meeting held in Vijayawada on Tuesday, chaired by Central Committee member K. Lokanatham and attended by Politburo member B.V. Raghavulu and State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao. Party leaders noted that while the Cabinet sub-committee on district reorganisation has reportedly proposed two new districts'Madanapalle and Markapuram. The government has not clarified its earlier election promise to form a separate district comprising the three tribal-majority divisions. The resolution stressed that Chinturu and Rampachodavaram, currently part of Alluri Sitarama Raju district, should not be merged with East Godavari, as they, along with Polavaram, fall in the Polavaram project submergence zone and face unique long-term challenges. The CPM said a dedicated…...

43+ min ago (383+ words) Ranbir Kapoor seems to have touched a raw nerve in Bollywood's glitterati by declaring he will not dance at private events for money. For most in the industry, however, it is quick cash " and plenty of it " earned in one evening of handshaking, hip-shaking and lip-syncing. Ranbir is not alone. Aamir Khan too says performing at private functions is a purely personal choice for many, but e wont. "I won't do it for any amount of money. I'm told actors are offered huge sums not only to dance but just to attend. I won't do that. But if a friend invites me, I'll attend and dance." Manoj Bajpayee, too, draws his line. "Not many know this, but I'm a very good dancer. I dance only for my daughter, my wife, and close friends. Not even wild horses can drag me…...

48+ min ago (281+ words) Hyderabad: A more than a century-old clock tower at Shalibanda fell silent on Monday night after a fire accident in an adjacent building badly damaged the historic clock, halting the steady tick. The fire broke out in an electronics showroom last night, causing extensive damages to adjacent buildings. The fire triggered continuous explosions as several air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines went up in flames. Locals said that the historic clock was restored in 2023 and has been functioning well since then. However, due to the fire breakout, it was damaged yet again. The tower has clocks on the front and back side and rings every hour from 6 am to 12 midnight. The Shalibanda clock tower was once used to be the gateway to the Raja Rai Rayan Shamraj Bahadur Palace. The tower got its former glory after restoration works were completed…...

53+ min ago (281+ words) Visakhapatnam: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is finding it onerous to implement the Supreme Court's order of November 7, directing that all states and union territories remove stray dogs from the premises of educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands and depots, and railway stations, and relocate them "to a designated shelter." Soon after the order, the Public Health department of the GVMC swung into action with a survey, according to which there are about two lakh stray dogs in the GVMC limits of Visakhapatnam city. The survey also identified institutions that must be kept free from stray dogs. "As directed by the apex court, we have identified 1,362 institutions. We have asked all the eight zonal commissioners to issue notices to these institutions, suggesting fencing or compound walls," said city veterinary officer Raja Ravi Kumar of GVMC Public Health department. Zonal…...

55+ min ago (250+ words) The internet is in overdrive " whispers, theories, and unanswered questions have taken over timelines ever since murmurs of a rift emerged between cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer'filmmaker Palash Muchhal. What actually happened? No one knows for sure. But the sudden digital silence from the couple has only fuelled speculation. It began when screenshots claiming to show "flirty chats" between Muchhal and a choreographer at the couple's pre-wedding festivities started doing the rounds online. With no verification of their authenticity, the images still spread rapidly, prompting a wave of conjecture and concern. Mandhana quietly removed every post related to the wedding from her Instagram feed. For fans who had been celebrating the couple just a day earlier, the unexpected digital clean-up felt like a signal " though of what, no one can definitively say. Adding to the chatter, her teammate Jemimah…...