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Afghanistan ODI captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned, stepping down from his leadership role. The decision marks a significant shift for the national team as they prepare for upcoming international fixtures. Details on his successor remain unconfirmed.
Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray announced a joint protest rally on July 26 over the NEET paper leak. Raj warned of thrashing anyone disrupting their peaceful march. The rally from Shivaji Park to Siddhivinayak Temple will feature no political flags, opposing police action against protesting students in Delhi.
Actor Abhinaya Krishna, known as Adire Abhi from Jabardasth, has transitioned from software jobs to films as a director. His latest film, originally titled Kaamakhya, is now Karmakhya, a crime thriller releasing on July 31. He boldly challenges that if the film fails, he will shave his head.
Kamal Haasan supports student protests against NEET exam irregularities, condemning the system as rotten. The Makkal Needhi Maiam chief urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, stating, The country has failed its children. He joins other stars backing the demonstrations.
AP Congress chief Revanth Reddy led the party to power in Telangana after a decade, securing the CM seat. In contrast, AP Congress leader Sharmila’s leadership faces criticism for missing opportunities. Analysts suggest strengthening the party or aiming for main opposition status, but internal gaps hinder progress. Will she change strategy?
Rajamouli’s next film ‘Varanasi’ with Mahesh Babu resolves a title dispute. Director Subba Reddy, who previously registered the title, voluntarily gave it up for the prestigious project, refusing any payment. The film is set for an April 2026 release.
Rockstar Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups’ released worldwide on Aug 26, sparking buzz with bold teasers. Producer K. Venkata Narayana calls it a unique, non-commercial film. Kiara Advani, Nayanthara star in this pan-India project. Song ‘Manasagade’ trends, featuring Tara Sutaria and Yash.
Thane: A shocking case emerged where a woman allegedly killed her husband with a pressure cooker lid after he refused to buy her new sarees. The post-mortem revealed the murder, initially staged as an accident. Police arrested the accused wife Wednesday.
British teen Mikey Varas, 14, made history as the youngest to climb Everest, shattering the previous age record by two years. His daring summit feat wows global mountaineering, sparking debates on youth limits. The ascent, via the north ridge, took 38 days.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who famously said suppressing voices creates cockroaches, now stays silent on NEET irregularities while his YSRCP protests DSC exam issues. Critics question the party’s selective outrage, noting 22 lakh NEET applicants nationwide face larger stakes than 3.35 lakh DSC candidates.
