Icon star Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with a stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of his latest hit Pushpa 2 on December 4, which resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman and left her son critically injured. A case was filed against the actor, his security, and theatre management, accusing them of poor crowd control. On December 13, the police took Allu Arjun into custody, citing a lack of prior notification of his visit and inadequate security measures. Allu Arjun has announced Rs 25 lakh assistance for the deceased's family, expressing his heartbreak over the tragedy.
13 December,2024 07:56 PM IST
On the 13th Anniversary of the Parliament Attack 2001, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and others paid tribute to the fallen Jawans, at the Parliament.
13 December,2024 12:47 PM IST
A tragic accident occurred in Maharashtra's Mira Bhayandar (East) on Wednesday, 27th November evening when a woman in her late 60s was killed by a crane. The incident took place near Family Care Hospital in the Indralok area around 5:30 pm. The woman, whose identity was not immediately confirmed as her son was yet to arrive from Mumbai, was a retired clerk from the BMC. She lived in the same area and was out for her regular evening walk when the accident happened. The crane, which was reportedly speeding and being driven recklessly, lost control while turning and struck her. She died instantly. The incident was caught on nearby CCTV cameras. Local officials from Navghar police arrived at the spot and rushed the blood-stained body to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead before admission. The body was sent for autopsy, and the police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
28 November,2024 11:52 AM IST
At a recent women-centric award show, Bollywood divas including Taapsee Pannu, Huma Qureshi, Shefali Shah, and American-born rapper Raja Kumari graced the red carpet, celebrating female empowerment. Taapsee, known for her candidness, shared her thoughts on the overuse of biopics in cinema, acknowledging the pressure of portraying real-life figures. She also revealed her inspiration and named four women whose pictures she keeps close. Shefali Shah, famed for her role in 'Dil Dhadakne Do,' revealed her favourite role to date. Meanwhile, Raja Kumari teased her upcoming Telugu song, a collaboration with A.R. Rahman, calling it an ode to female icons everywhere.
19 November,2024 05:34 PM IST
On November 11, 2024, Hezbollah fired nearly 200 rockets into Israel, targeting Haifa, which set off sirens and caused significant fires in Kiryat Ata. Videos from Israel’s MDA ambulance service showed buildings and vehicles burning. An Israeli woman described narrowly escaping death, saying there was "only a second" between life and death. Despite the barrage, many rockets were intercepted by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Hezbollah’s ramped-up attacks follow the killing of its leaders by Israeli forces. Hezbollah has been launching daily rockets and drones since Hamas' October 7 assault on Israel, in retaliation for the deaths of its top commanders. With much of its leadership dismantled, Hezbollah is now led by Naim Qassem, who is likely to be the next target for the IDF. Watch video for more.
12 November,2024 05:25 PM IST
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay saved a woman a trapped under lorry on the outskirts of Singapur near Huzurabad. He also assured her that he would bear her medical expenses. Divyasree, a woman from Kalleda village in Manakondur Mandal was trapped under a lorry. Hearing her screams, the driver stopped the lorry. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay who was travelling to Mulugu stopped at the scene and rushed to the lorry. He saw Divyasree with her hair caught under the lorry's wheel. She was bleeding from her injuries. Sanjay stopped passing lorries. As per his directions, the locals cut her hair and managed to free her. She was immediately sent to Life Line Private Hospital in Karimnagar. The Union Minister assured the hospital authorities that he would personally bear the expenses for Divyasree's treatment.
11 November,2024 04:08 PM IST
In an inspiring move, 90-year-old Namita Chatterjee shocked all by walking the ramp at Bombay Durgabari Samiti Pandal. The pandal happens to be one of the oldest in the city of Mumbai and is famous for its magnificent Durga idol, bhog and cultural programmes. One of the cultural programs organised this year was a fashion show that saw many fashion enthusiasts taking part in the show but one stood out. 90-year-old Namita Chatterjee was seen walking the ramp exuding grace and inspiring others on the way. Take a look.
11 October,2024 04:29 PM IST
In a heartbreaking incident, 45-year-old Vimal Gaikwad lost her life after falling into an uncovered drain on MIDC Central Road, opposite Veravali Reservoir No. 3, Andheri. Her niece, Dipali Bansode, holds the government responsible, citing that Vimal was the sole breadwinner of the Gaikwad family, which includes her husband, Appasaheb, a slow learner with low vision. The BMC has since covered the drain, but the family’s grief remains. Watch to learn more about this tragic accident during Mumbai Rains and the calls for accountability.
28 September,2024 11:29 AM IST
A 30-year-old man named Karan was arrested in East Delhi's Shakarpur for allegedly installing spy cameras in his tenant's home, capturing footage without her consent. The incident came to light on September 25 when the woman discovered three hidden cameras, including one in the bathroom. After confronting Karan, she recorded his admission and shared the video with her relatives via WhatsApp. However, she soon found that the video had been deleted, indicating that her account had been hacked. The victim emphasized that the responsibility for tenant security lies with the landlord. Police have registered a case under Section 77 of the BNS Act, highlighting the serious nature of the invasion of privacy. This unsettling incident raises concerns about tenant safety and the misuse of technology, calling for stricter measures to protect individuals in their own homes. Watch video.
26 September,2024 11:49 AM IST
A.R. Rahman and Subhash Ghai reunited at a screening to celebrate 25 years of 'Taal'. Director Subhash Ghai and music director A.R. Rahman spoke about their collaboration on the film. Both AR Rahman and Subhash Ghai reminisced about the journey of creating music for Taal. Rahman mentioned how people still love the live performances of the title track of the film. The event was a memorable one as the team of the film went down memory lane and raised laughs.
23 September,2024 05:18 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
