Soori performs high-risk stunts in sea for 'Mandaadi' himself

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:26 PM

Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, actor Soori, who plays the lead in director Mathimaran Pugazhendi's much-anticipated upcoming action entertainer 'Mandaadi', has performed all the high risk stunts that were shot on sea for the film himself.

Punjab: 4 kg heroin seized; seven held

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:25 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS) In a breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border drug smuggling cartel with links to Pakistan-based handlers with the arrest of seven accused and recovered 4.075 kg heroin, one kg methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE, and one 9mm Glock pistol from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.

Super Kings Academy expands footprint in Tamil Nadu with new centre in Tiruchengode

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:15 PM

Tiruchengode (TN), Dec 30 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings has announced that its flagship Super Kings Academy, one of India’s leading cricket training institutions, will launch a new academy centre at KSR Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode, further strengthening its grassroots cricket development programme in Tamil Nadu.

PM Modi-themed kites dominate Gujarat markets ahead of International Kite Festival

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:08 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) The International Kite Festival is an annual kite festival held in Gujarat to celebrate Uttarayan – the days marking the transition of winter to summer. The tradition of flying kites during Makar Sakranti has existed in the state for decades, and people start preparing kites months in advance.

Shooting of Nayanthara-starrer 'Mookuthi Amman 2' wrapped!

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:06 PM

Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) The makers of director Sundar C's upcoming devotional thriller 'Mookuthi Amman 2', featuring actress Nayanthara in the lead, on Tuesday announced that the shooting for the eagerly awaited devotional entertainer had been completed.

PM Modi holds brainstorming session with experts in run-up to Budget 2026-27

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held discussions with economists and sectoral experts for suggestions on boosting economic growth and creating more jobs in the economy as part of the consultation process for the Union Budget 2026-27, which is likely to be presented in Parliament on February 1.