Premiere shows of Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' cancelled in India due to technical issues, say makers

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:25 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) The makers of director Boyapeti Sreenu's much-anticipated action entertainer 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam', featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead, have now announced that the film's premiere shows in India that had been scheduled for Thursday had been cancelled due to technical issues.

'From same room to same shirts' - Jeetendra talks about late Dharmendra & Manoj Kumar’s close friendship

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:24 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Bollywood veteran superstar Jeetendra recently appeared on the singing reality show Indian Idol season 16 as a part of their Yaadon Ki Baraat series.

Pakistan: Rights activist Mahrang Baloch remains detained despite acquittal by court

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:22 PM

Quetta, Dec 4 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Thursday severely condemned the continued nine-month detention of its chief organiser, Mahrang Baloch and the other leaders, despite Pakistan's continued inability to present substantive legal proof against them.

'Misleading': Govt refutes news report on new $2 bn India-Russia nuclear submarine deal

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Union government on Thursday refuted a news report that claimed India has signed a deal to lease a $2 billion nuclear-powered submarine from Russia.

Ashes 2nd Test: Root ends century-drought in Australia as England reach 325/9 despite Starc's 6-71

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:08 PM

Brisbane, Dec 4 (IANS) Joe Root finally struck his maiden Test hundred in Australia while Mitchell Starc bagged another six-wicket haul as England and Australia shared the honours on the opening day of the second Test of the Ashes series in the Day/Night encounter at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.

Music of 'Mental Manadhil' is going to be a special treat for 'Aayirathil Oruvan', 'Mayakkam Enna' fans, says G V Prakash

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:02 PM

Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) Two-time National Award winning music director, actor and producer G V Prakash on Thursday dropped an update on 'Mental Manadhil', his eagerly awaited romantic entertainer which is being directed by ace director Selvaraghavan.

Robust people-to-people ties in focus as MoS Kirti Vardhan meets Saudi Shura Council delegation

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Abdul Rahman bin Sanhat Al-Harbi, a member of Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, along with the accompanying delegation of the Saudi-India Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the council, in New Delhi on Thursday.

KBC: Harmanpreet Kaur reveals how father predicted her 'cricket' future immediately after birth, surprises Amitabh Bachchan

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:33 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Following the celebrations of the Women’s Cricket World Cup Champions and Kaun Banega Crorepati’s victorious tribute to them, the upcoming episode will be seen taking an emotional turn as captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be seen reflecting on her childhood.

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia to receive advanced treatment in London

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:32 PM

Dhaka, Dec 4 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is set to be flown to London for advanced medical treatment on Friday, her personal physician and BNP Standing Committee member AZM Zahid Hossain confirmed on Thursday.

Encouraging growth: Wildlife experts praise Cheetah reintroduction program

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) On the occasion of International Cheetah Day, a host of wildlife experts praised the Cheetah reintroduction program in the country, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi three years ago and praised the government’s efforts towards building a flourishing future for the endangered species and enriching the country’s wildlife.