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The arrears from July 2018 to January 2024, as well as four additional DA instalments and their arrears from July 2024 to January 2026, are pending payment, they say

Two men allegedly picked up a quarrel with the victim over an issue of accidentally stepping on the foot of one of the accused.

Megastar Chiranjeevi showered immense praise on his son Ram Charan's upcoming film 'Peddi', calling the new song 'Rai Rai Raa Raa' sheer fire. The song, featuring Charan's graceful dance and electrifying presence, has generated significant buzz. With A.R. Rahman's chartbuster first song and a strong cast, 'Peddi' is set for a grand release on April 30, 2026, with expectations soaring.

When the talk of C. Rajagopalachari becoming the CM again began doing rounds, his associate and prominent Tamil journalist-writer ‘Kalki’ R. Krishnamurthy likened it in his Tamil weekly to Ramana Maharishi becoming chairman of Tiruvannamalai municipality.

In a powerful social media post, Kannada actor Sapthami Gowda has taken a stand against paparazzi who snap “disrespectful pictures” of female artists from “inappropriate angles”

The condolence book will be open on March 5 and March 6, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to a press note.

Unfortunate that the situation has deteriorated amidst the “Holy Month of Ramadan”; safety and well-being of almost one crore Indian citizens in the Gulf region is of utmost priority

During the discussions, PM Modi expressed concern at the attacks in the respective countries and discussed the welfare and security of the Indian community

The DMK has said that the Congress must accept this offer to accommodate few more political parties who have become a part of the alliance for the Assembly elections, a Congress leader said

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host five of their seven home matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for the 2026 IPL season. This comes after extensive coordination with authorities to ensure matches can be held in the city. The remaining two home fixtures will be played in Raipur.

Abdullah emphasised that if protests are held, they should be conducted sensitively to ensure the safety of other citizens

Buttler had a difficult ODI World Cup in India in 2023 and has not made a significant impact so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup. This comes in a country where he has scored heavily in the IPL, including the 2025 season.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Sultan of Oman and the Crown Prince of Kuwait. Discussions focused on escalating Middle East tensions and the safety of Indians in these nations. India is actively engaging with Gulf partners. The nation prioritizes the well-being of its citizens abroad. India calls for restraint and de-escalation in the region.

Nominations from the poll-bound States of Assam and West Bengal signal that new candidates will be fielded for the Assembly elections with State leaders being moved to Delhi

The T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals feature India vs England in Mumbai and South Africa vs New Zealand in Kolkata. Though the forecast is clear, rain concerns remain after earlier washouts. The ICC has reserve days and extra time in place. If a semi-final is abandoned, the higher Super 8 team advances — meaning England and South Africa would qualify.