- RSS leader’s son shot dead in Firozpur, Punjab, law and order investigation being conducted
- RSS worker dies by suicide in Kerala, BJP-RSS held responsible in note after not getting ticket in elections.
- Special Report: Grit, glory at 5th Ironman 70.3, Goa hosts athletes from 31 countries
- Fear of reshuffle in Karnataka cabinet; CM Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi, Kharge will take the final decision
Priyanka Chopra’s Telugu greeting stole the show at the Varanasi event. Watch
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas stole the show as she greeted fans in Telugu at the title launch of her much-awaited film directed by filmmaker SS Rajamouli and starring actor Mahesh Babu. The film, titled ‘Varanasi’, is scheduled to release in summer 2027.
Speaking on stage at the event, Priyanka said, “The energy tonight is electrifying, and it’s all because of you (fans). You guys have come here in such large numbers, for that we are all very grateful to all of you. For the media, not just from India but all over the world, this is a land where cinema is a celebration.”
She said, “I am very happy to be making this film back in my beloved India. I have said it before, and I will say it again, the best and only way to be involved in Telugu cinema is to do it with the greats (pointing towards SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu).”
Talking about Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priyanka said how his character was very scary, but in real life he is equally cute. He also thanked Mahesh Babu and his wife Namrata for their warm hospitality.
Other videos from regional cinema
RSS leader’s son shot dead in Firozpur, Punjab, law and order investigation being conducted
This special report covers the murder of Naveen Arora, son of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Baldev Raj Arora, who was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Firozpur, Punjab. The incident occurred when Naveen was returning home from his shop, and police are now investigating the motive, examining the possibility of personal enmity while scanning CCTV footage to identify the attackers. According to journalist Asim Basti, ‘Incidents in the country are now very common in Punjab where bullets are fired and people are shot or injured or looted and the Punjab government will now have to answer serious questions.’ The killing has raised concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, with opposition parties questioning the government’s ability to ensure public safety.
RSS worker dies by suicide in Kerala, BJP-RSS held responsible in note after not getting ticket in elections.
This special report covers the death by suicide of RSS activist Anand Thampi in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, after he was allegedly denied a ticket to contest the local body elections. The report highlights a suicide note in which Thampi has made serious allegations against the RSS and BJP, saying that ‘the biggest mistake he has made in his life is to join RSS and BJP.’ The incident has sparked a major political controversy, with the Congress and other parties expected to raise the issue, while the BJP leadership has said they will investigate the matter.
Special Report: Grit, glory at 5th Ironman 70.3, Goa hosts athletes from 31 countries
This special report covers the 5th edition of the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Goa, where over 1300 athletes from 31 countries competed in a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. The event held at the Miramar beach was won by Uzbekistan’s Konstantin Belousov in the men’s category, while the Indian Air Force teams secured the top three positions in the relay. “It’s an amazing feeling,” said Konstantin Belousov, winner of the men’s category. ‘I have come to India for the first time. My second half hour in months and I mean I was surprised to get such results today. The report highlights the immense human resilience and resilience displayed.
Fear of reshuffle in Karnataka cabinet; CM Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi, Kharge will take the final decision
This special report focuses on the possible cabinet reshuffle in the Congress-led government of Karnataka, which has led to significant political activity in Delhi. The development came after a meeting between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to discuss the long-pending cabinet expansion. State Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is also in the national capital for discussions with senior party leadership. According to reports, Rahul Gandhi has advised the Chief Minister to continue detailed consultations with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who is expected to give final approval for any reshuffle. A major reshuffle is expected, with eight to twelve existing ministers likely to be removed and new faces included pending a final decision by the party president.
