Hindu

Actor-director K. Bhagyaraj passed away following a heart attack on Saturday; known for his versatility in the film world, Mr. Bhagyaraj, however, had a political stint that did not take off

The success formula of Bhagyaraj’s early hit movies was fundamentally simple. His films were structured around personal or situational conflicts arising in the lives of ordinary individuals, a screenplay moving toward the resolution of that conflict, good songs, and plenty of situational comedy sprinkled throughout

The fact that Bhagyaraj brought down the hero from a pedestal – a bespectacled, skinny youngster not afraid of being vulnerable, poor, or self-deprecatory, and willing to be laughed at – lent itself to the humour track

The complaint was submitted by the BJMC, South Kolkata district, at Taratala police station on June 25 in the wake of the warehouse collapse on Transport Depot Road in Taratala that claimed at least 16 lives

During the launch of the service across 14 cities in Gujarat, Mr. Shah said the cooperative ride-hailing platform was conceived to provide an alternative that safeguards the interests of drivers while ensuring better service for passengers

“When I listen to the Prime Minister speaking in India, he talks about no illegal migrants. We hundred per cent agree with that,” U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said

Higher Education Minister Roji M. John declared the results in Kochi

Mr. Tagore’s appointment comes at a time when the Congress has parted ways with its long-time ally, the DMK, and joined the TVK in a bid to secure a share in power in the State

With no substantial rain since March, crop quality and shelf life have fallen, export buyers are turning away, and brinjal is retailing at around ₹80 a kg

Addressing a meeting of key BRS workers from Maheshwaram constituency in Rangareddy district, KTR said the State was witnessing ‘only destruction and tragedy’, and accused the ruling Congress of indulging in huge scams.

‘The selected logo captures the essence of the Act by symbolising human dignity, collective effort, and the transformative journey towards Viksit Bharat,’ a note from the Union Ministry of Rural Development said.

As a bespectacled hero, Bhagyaraj cut through the preconceived notions of how a celluloid figure should appear

The 27-km riverfront, from Undavalli to Vykuntapuram, includes seven islands, with a pilot stretch at Uddandirayunipalem to be ready before the 2028 Pushkaralu

Tarakeswar Chakraborty, a former TMC councillor of ward 104, was arrested around midnight after two FIRs were registered against him at the Survey Park police station, the police said.

The Prime Minister, who is undertaking the state visit at the invitation of President Herminie, will participate in the National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said the veteran filmmaker and actor will be laid to rest with full State honours

On a visit to the temple, the Endowments Minister sought better queue management and amenities, and reviewed 297 staff houses built at ₹60 crore at Sunnipenta

He began his film career as an assistant director to veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja on the 1977 film 16 Vayathinile.