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The Telangana government estimates that the state exchequer may have suffered a loss of up to Rs 6,000 crores because of what they allege were irregularities in the power purchase agreements drawn up by the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi government. After being issued a notice by a Commission of Inquiry set up to probe suspected irregularities, former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao had said no investigation could be ordered into a decision of the Electricity Regulatory Commission. He had also questioned the neutrality of former Justice Narasimha Reddy who is heading the probe panel. On Tuesday, documents were made available…
Joe Biden has announced a new policy to allow illegal immigrants in the US to obtain legal status if they are married to American citizens, the White House said. The announcement – an election-year move that could energise some liberal voters – comes as the Biden administration has been trying to walk a thin line on immigration. The US president unveiled the effort on Tuesday at a White House event. The action will apply to those who have been in the country for at least 10 years and married to a US citizen before June 17, 2024. The White House…
The trailer of Akshay Kumar’s Sarfira released on Tuesday afternoon. It is the Hindi remake of the 2021 National Award winning Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, starring Suriya in the lead role. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film was based on the life of Simplify Deccan founder GR Gopinath. The Sarfira trailer showcases the story of Vir, played by Akshay Kumar, who has an “idea”, a plan of starting India’s first low-cost airline. He dreams of making aviation affordable for everyone. However, his journey won’t be an easy one. He approaches Paresh Rawal for help, who plays a big business tycoon,…
Film veteran Helen, aged 85, has recently enrolled in Pilates classes under the guidance of renowned fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala. Recently, Yasmin Karachiwala shared an interactive video featuring the veteran actor on her Instagram feed. When asked about her decision to join Pilates classes, Helen responded to Yasmin, “You. Everyday you would ask me and I would say tomorrow. I know you got so tired of telling me that I felt guilty and the next day I rang you up and I said I am coming my darling and I will never go out of Pilates classes again.”Reflecting upon the…
Maharashtra Congress boss Nana Patole landed has landed in controversy after a video circulated online showed an unidentified man – believed to be a party worker – washing his feet. The video, shared by news agency IANS, showed Mr Patole sitting in a car as the party worker cleans his feet. The top Congress leader – who seemed to make no effort to stop the party worker – was in Akola district and reportedly spent the day outdoors, where the ground had turned muddy after rain. He has since clarified the sequence of events and said it had been blown…
Avika Gor, widely known for her role in the show Balika Vadhu, never shies away from discussing personal challenges. Recently, the star recounted an experience where her bodyguard touched her inappropriately during an event in Kazakhstan. In a chat with Hauterrfly, she said, “This has happened a lot with me in Kazakhstan…Yes, there are bodyguards with you always, but there is always someone who wants to act smart.” Avika Gor added, “When I turned around, there was no one else but my bodyguard.” That’s when the actress realised it might be her bodyguard doing this, which made her question his intentions and…
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) this year has caused so much chaos and despair that the Supreme Court and the Union Minister have both had to step in. The situation is complex, and so many things seem to have gone wrong that a resolution for a few students may affect thousands of others. Mistakes happen, but accusations of malpractice are not new for India’s examination systems. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts NEET and other examinations, certainly has reasons to take a deeper look at its systems and processes. While many risks cannot be anticipated in mass examinations, when…
Alka Yagnik has been diagnosed with a rare form of sensorineural hearing loss. The singer shared this news through a detailed note on Instagram. On Monday, Alka posted a picture of herself and mentioned that she lost her hearing after stepping off a flight a few days ago. As soon as she shared the post, the singer’s friends and colleagues from the industry wished her a speedy recovery. Actress-singer Ila Arun wrote, “So sorry to hear this Dearest Alka. I saw your picture and reacted, but then I read the caption. It’s heartbreaking, but with blessings and today’s best doctors,…
Soldiers of a central paramilitary force were told to get down from a bus in which they were travelling and the vehicle was set on fire by a mob in Manipur’s hill district Kangpokpi on Monday night, the police said. A fire truck immediately doused the blaze. No one was injured, the police said A case has been filed against unknown people with the police station in Kangpokpi, 45 km from the state capital Imphal. The incident happened at 9 pm. Police sources said they have questioned some suspects in the Kuki-dominated district. The bus carrying soldiers of the Central…
After a stellar performance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal last year, Ranbir Kapoor is all set to feature as Lord Ram in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial Ramayana. Now, while Ranbir Kapoor is busy with the film’s shoot alongside his lead co-star Sai Pallavi, television actor Sunil Lahri has weighed in on the actor’s casting in the upcoming film. The actor, who played the role of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan in the 80s, opined that the audience might not accept Ranbir playing Lord Ram considering his last release, Animal, where he played a violent character. “From the poster, I liked his…