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Akshay Kumar Starrer OMG 2 To Release In Theatres Soon?

Agency News : Mumbai

Fans of Akshay Kumar’s hit film Oh My God have reason to rejoice as the highly anticipated sequel, Oh My God 2, is gearing up for a theatrical release. According to Pinkvilla, the makers will announce the release date of the film soon. Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam will also appear in the movie. As mentioned by Pinkvilla, “Akshay Kumar along with his partners, Ashwin Varde, Viacom 18, and Jio Studios have decided on a theatrical release for Oh My God 2. Several discussions happen throughout the course of making, but, Oh My God 2 was always announced as a theatrical venture. The officials never commented on the OTT release, and even today, the film is being readied as a theatrical venture. The final edit is being locked and worked upon at this point of time. The theatrical release date of Oh My God 2 will be announced soon.” In the second installment, Akshay will be seen in the role of Lord Shiva and this time the film will be focussing on sex education. In the first part too the Selfie actor played the role of Lord Krishna. Paresh Rawal was also part of the film. The success of the first film, which was released in 2012, has heightened anticipation for the sequel. Oh My God struck a chord with audiences, challenging conventional beliefs and raising important questions about religion and superstition in a light-hearted yet impactful manner. With “Oh My God 2,” the filmmakers aim to continue this legacy, presenting an engaging story that sparks conversations and leaves a lasting impression. “Spinning a franchise of something as loved as Oh My God 2 is a responsibility and the team is well aware of all the audience expectations.

Virpuaksha, Dasara And Thiruvin Kural Among Top 10 Netflix Films Of This Week

Agency News : New Delhi

In the last few years, the South Indian film industry has spread its charm all over the country. Films like the Baahubali franchise, the KGF franchise, RRR, Pushpa, The Rise, etc. were released on a panIndia level and became blockbusters at the box office. Films like RRR, whose success was not just limited to India, earned accolades at the global level as well. RRR’s song Naatu-Naatu won the Oscars in the Best Song category. Last year as well, many South Indian films stirred up box office collections. These films are now available on OTT platforms as well. Virupaksha: Virupaksha is a Telugu-language supernatural horror mystery film directed by Karthik Varma Dandu.

The project stars Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon in the lead roles. It received a great response from the audience and became a huge hit at the box office. According to reports, the film earned Rs 103 crore at the box office. Now, the film will be released on Netflix on May 21. Reportedly, it has become

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GST Updates and Impact on Businesses: A Rewind Of 2022-23

Agency News : New Delhi

The financial year 2022-23 might be over but the impact of the previous year’s goods and services tax (GST) updates still continues. Many GST updates were made during the last financial year, and businesses also realigned their processes to comply with the dynamic tax

Ranveer Singh REPLACES Ranbir Kapoor For Kishore Kumar Biopic?

regarding legendary singer Kishore Kumar’s biopic have been making headlines for years now. It was being said that Anurag Basu will be making the film, and it will have Ranbir Kapoor essaying the role of Kishore Kumar. However, there’s an update which might leave Ranbir fans upset. If reports are to be believed, Ranveer Singh might replace Ranbir Kapoor to play the role of Kishore Kumar in his biopic. As reported by Mid-Day, the makers are planning to approach Ranveer Singh. However, the final call regarding film’s casting might take place somewhere around August. Kishore Kumar’s biopic is likely to go on floors by the end of 2023. “With the makers now discussing the possibility of a casting change, Ranveer has emerged as an obvious choice. His ability to immerse himself in a wide range of characters makes him a perfect fit to bring the maestro’s maverick personality to the screen. But Anurag is still hopeful about casting his frequent collaborator Ranbir. The top brass at T-Series, which is bankrolling the film, will take a call after August as they want to take the movie on floors by the year-end,” a source cited by the news portal claimed. In June 2022, Kishore Kumar’s son Amit Kumar also shared that Anurag Basu and Ranbir Kapoor will not be associated with the project anymore. “No, now we’ll produce it ourselves. We have started writing it,” he told E-Times. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is currently gearing up for the release of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Directed by Karan Johar, the film hit theatres on 28 July, 2023. On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Brahmastra Part One: Shiva and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar. He will be soon seen in Animal with Rashmika Mandanna.

laws. In this new financial year, let’s rewind on the GST updates of FY 2022-23 and understand how they impacted businesses. The department extended e-invoicing to businesses having turnover between Rs 10 crore to Rs 20 crore with effect from October 1, 2022. Eligible businesses must change their processes.

a hit after its OTT release as well.

Dasara: Dasara is an action-drama film directed by debutant Srikanth Odela. The film has natural star Nani, Dheekshith Shetty, Keerthy Shetty, and Shine Tom Chacko in the lead roles. The film received good reviews and was a hit as well. It has also been released on Netflix and has received a great response from viewers. Thiruvin Kural: It is a Tamil-language psychological action thriller film directed by Harish Prabhu. It stars Arulnithi, Bharathiraja, and Aathmika in the lead roles. The film received mixed reviews from the critics but was liked by the audience. Recently, it was also released on Netflix and received a good response. These films have been doing well after their OTT releases and competing with Bollywood films. In the top 10 films of this week on Netflix, Rani Mukherjee’s Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway takes the first spot, Kathal has taken the second spot, and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar is at number three. Virupaksha is at number four, The Mother at number five, Shehzada at number six.

Sara Tendulkar, Shubman Gill breaks up with Sara Ali Khan, unfollows her on social media

Agency News : Mumbai

Shubman Gill is having a memorable time on the field. He recently hit his third hundred of the Indian Premier League 2023 and also took the Orange Cap. However, he is experiencing hiccups in his personal life. According to Filmfare, Gill has unfollowed Sara Ali Khan on social media. The two were rumoured to be dating and even made a couple of appreances together. However, it seems all is over if the report is to be believed.

Even Sara has returned the favour.

Earlier, Gill was associated with Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of Sachin Tendulkar. She openly liked Gill’s post when he was a part of Kolkata Knight Riders. They didn’t go alone for a long time, with Shubman posting a cryptic post to announce the breakup. The right-hand batter has accumulated over 800 runs in the 16th season of the tournament.

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill’s personal life has been a topic of much discussion among fans and media alike for a while now. He has found himself at the center of dating rumors, with speculations linking him to both Sara Tendulkar, daughter of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and actress Sara Ali Khan. Confusion arose when photos and videos of Shubman Gill and Sara Ali Khan on a date night surfaced. Then later fans discovered pictures of Gill and Sara Tendulkar from same location. Eagle-eyed netizens pointed out that Shubman’s picture was clicked in the same backdrop as Sara’s with the same bunch of people sitting behind them. Despite the ongoing speculation, none of the individuals involved have made any official statements regarding their relationship status. It was said that the cricketer was first dating Sara Tendulkar and then he broke up with her after which he started dating.

Sachin Pilgaonkar on Director Nagesh Kukunoor: “ I’m a director’s actor, and he’s an actor’s director”

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

Hunger for power, betrayal and ascension to one throne - the most influential and powerful Gaikwad’s are back with the third season of Hotstar Specials’ City of Dreams. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Starring the versatile actors Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan, Rannvijay Singha and many others in pivotal roles, the series will stream

Telangana HC Directs CBI Not to Arrest Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy Till Final Orders on May 31

Agency News: Hyderabad

In a temporary breather to Kadapa Lok Sabha MP

Avinash Reddy, the Telangana High Court on Saturday ordered the CBI not to arrest the YSR Congress Party leader in connection with the murder of former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy till the final orders in the petition are passed.The vacation bench of the court which was hearing a petition filed by the MP seeking anticipatory bail posted the case to May 31 for final orders. Following the

Supreme Court’s direction, the high court took up the hearing of the petition on Friday. The court heard the arguments of Suneetha, daughter of Vivekananda Reddy, Avinash Reddy and the CBI.Avinash, who was summoned by the CBI to appear before it here on May 22, wrote a letter to the central agency seeking time to appear before it citing his mother’s ill health. The cousin of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Avinash is under the scanner of the CBI in connection with Vivekananda Reddy’s murder that took place in March 2019. He has appeared before the CBI at least five times this year. He subsequently moved the Telangana High Court with the anticipatory bail petition.

Blast in Bengal Firecracker Factory: CM Apologises to Victims in Egra, Locals Struggle to Pick Up The Pieces today, 26th May onwards, only on Disney+ Hotstar. An actor- director camaraderie indeed reflects on-screen. When the two are in sync and surrender to each other, what audiences experience is a pure masterpiece. One such actor is Sachin Pilgaonkar who essays the role of Jagdish Gurav in City of Dreams. The actor is a big fan of his Director Nagesh Kukunoor and his vision to portray the intricacies of Sachin’s character.

Actress Sonam Takes Your Breath Away In White Co-ords.

Krishna Shroff & Ayesha

Shroff Bust Myths In Episode 3 Of MFN Podcast

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

Massive Turnout of 50,000 at ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ in Hyderabad

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

Time might have flown by, but actress Sonam looks graceful even today. She recently posed for the cameras in an elegant white co-ord, and the actress looked gorgeous. The fashionista that she is, Sonam, donned

Thundershowers in Delhi Uproot Trees, Disrupt Power Supply

Agency News : New Delhi

Power supply in some areas of the national capital was disrupted with early Saturday morning thundershowers uprooting trees and snapping branches that damaged electricity lines and poles, officials said. Electricity supply in areas, including Fatehpur Beri, Sainik Farms, Chattarpur, Mundka, Najafgarh, Dwarka, Mahipalpur, Suraj Mal Vihar, Baljeet Nagar and Dilshad Garden, was disrupted at various lengths of time due to the rains, they said. The morning thundershowers led to a few instances of power disruptions in the affected areas in the city. These disruptions were primarily due to damage to overhead electricity lines, poles and transformers caused by uprooting of trees and breaking of their branches, the officials said. The combination of wet and swinging tree branches close to overhead cables is also a safety hazard and can cause short circuits, sparking and power outages, said a discom official. A BSES spokesperson said discoms BROL and BYPL were on high alert to deal with the situation and pressed quick response teams (QRTs) into service.

Rajasthan Horror: Man with ‘Hydrophobia’ Arrested for Killing Elderly Woman, Eating Her Flesh in Pali

Agency News: Jaipur designer white co-ords with delicate prints. She looked utterly regal in the color. Sonam paired her outfit with champagne kitten heels. She accessorised this chic look with a layered neck piece and adored her wrists with some chunky bracelets. The actress completed this look with nude makeup, loose wavy tresses, and soft brown kohl’d eyes. We couldn’t miss noticing the matching white bag the actress had held while posing for the camera. Sonam is remembered for her distinctive roles in films like Vishwatma, Tridev, Ajooba, etc. This fashion icon is finally back with a bang and ready to mesmerize her fans once again on the big screen.

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Iconic ‘Singhadwar’ of Jagannath Temple Set for Silver Coating; Renovations

Scheduled During Rath Yatra

As the world-famous Rath Yatra approaches, the repair work of Lord Jagannath and his siblings’ Ratna Palanka (bed) will be completed ahead of the festival and the iconic Singhadwar (The Lion Gate or the East gate) will receive a silver coating, the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTA) announced on Saturday.

Agency News: Kolkata

Chief Administrator of SJTA, Ranjan Kumar Das stated, “We discussed mainly two important matters. The Ratna Palanka of the holy trinity will be repaired, and the Singhadwar of Shree Jagannath temple will be coated with silver. Necessary steps will be taken to ensure the completion of these projects.” Das said they will seek permission and correspond with the state government regarding the matter. “We will seek the necessary permission from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the silver coating of the Singhadwar. Similarly, we will write to the state government to procure the required ivory for the repair of the Ratna Palanka,” he said.

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

The ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ witnessed a massive participation of 50,000 enthusiasts at the NCC Parade Ground here today. The event - organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India - was held to commemorate 25 days to the International Day of Yoga. Honourable Governor of Telangana, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan graced the occasion as the Chief Guest as the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal; the Union Minister of Culture, Tourism & DoNER, G Kishan Reddi; Union Minster of State for Women & Child Development and Ayush, Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai actively participated in making this grand event a great success. Celebrities from the city like Padma Bhushan awardee & noted Badminton player & coach Pullela Gopichand; cine actors Sree Leela, Vishwaksen, Krishna Chaitanya among other dignitaries were also witness to the electrifying atmosphere here today. Dr Ishwar V Basavaraddi, Director, MDNIY conducted the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) as thousands performed.

HP CM Sukhvinder Sukhu Urges Centre to Return Funds Deposited for NPS

Sunvilla News: Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh

Sukhu on Saturday sought the Centre’s directions to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to return Rs 9,242 crore deposited under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) by the state government.

Sukhu, who attended the 8th Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog in New Delhi, said there should be no limit on receiving external aid for the next three years and the Union government must approve proposals submitted to the Department of Economic Affairs. He also sought 100 per cent central funding for the strategic Bhanupali-BilaspurLeh Railway Line, saying the land acquisition cost that was borne by the state government should be considered as its contribution to the project. He also requested the Centre to include ropeway projects under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojna’, besides demanding special financial assistance for completing the construction of medical colleges in the state. Sukhu said his government was keen on developing Himachal Pradesh as a ‘Green Energy State’ in order to protect.

250 People Stuck Due To Snowfall In Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti; Rescued

Agency News: Egra

Eleven days have passed but the pain of residents of Khadikul village in West Bengal’s Egra town still lingers. On May 16, a blast at an illegal firecracker factory here about a dozen people, five of them women. The prime suspect and owner of the factory, Bhanu Bag, was also killed. As one enters Khadikul, the remnants of the factory stand like a scarecrow in a paddy field. The intensity of the blast was such that the structure was blown up. Authorities have now barricaded the entire factory. People from the village see it as a curse that claimed so many lives. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee visited the village on Saturday and handed over compensatory cheques of Rs 2.5 lakh to the next of kin of the employees who died.

Rare Sun Halo Spotted In Delhi

Rains, Twitter Users Share Stunning Pics

A24-year-old man, believed to be suffering from hydrophobia, has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing an elderly woman and consuming her flesh. The accused has been admitted to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment, officials said on Saturday. As per the police statement, eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred in Saradhana village, under Sendra police station, on Friday. Shanti Devi (65) was grazing her cattle when the accused, Surendra Thakur, allegedly attacking her with a stone, resulting in her death. According to doctors at Bangar Hospital, Thakur, a Mumbai resident, has been diagnosed with hydrophobia, which is a fear of water resulting from an advanced stage of rabies infection. It is suspected that Thakur may have been bitten by a rabid dog in the past and did not receive appropriate treatment. The accused is behaving like a mentally sick patient and in an aggressive manner. We have admitted him to the hospital where his medical examination is going on. Even in the hospital, he created a ruckus, after which he was tied up by the nursing staff on a bed,” Jaitaran Deputy Superintendent of Police Sukhram Bishnoi said.

In an unconventional twist, two women joined in matrimony in a public ceremony, echoing the previous union of two male partners. Moumita and Mousumi, defying traditional norms, held each other’s hands tightly as they exchanged vows. Symbolising their commitment, they chose to embrace the presence of the divine as a witness at their wedding, which took place in the city. It is widely known that Moumita Majumder recently traveled from Bangaon to Kolkata. To solidify their bond, Moumita has taken on the responsibility of caring for Mousumi Dutta’s two children. Both Moumita and Mousumi expressed their unwavering devotion, declaring, “We are inseparable, just as a tree cannot survive without water.” Moumita shared her disappointment, stating,

“I informed my family that I intended to build a life with her, but they showed no interest. Due to their disapproval of our relationship, I had no choice but to leave home, vulnerable and without support.” However, Moumita and Mousumi remain resilient, ready to forge ahead even if their family rejects them. “In the presence of Mom Kali, we had our sacred union, with Mousumi and I applying vermilion to her forehead as a symbolic act,” Moumita revealed. Despite being fully aware of society’s reluctance to accept them, Moumita expressed her heartfelt desire, saying, “I want to be with her, regardless.”

Parts Of Rajasthan Flooded After “Freak Weather” Event, 13 Dead

Agency News: Jaipur

Agency News : New Delhi

Residents in Delhi-NCR today witnessed a rare celestial phenomenon after the rains. The optical phenomenon called ‘Sun Halo’--a bright rainbow-coloured ring around the Sun--was also witnessed in neighbouring states like Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. A rare optic phenomenon, the ‘Sun Halo’ or ‘22 degree halo’ appears like a rainbow encircling the sun or moon at a radius of approximately 22 degrees. It occurs due to sunlight refracting in millions of hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. It takes the form of a ring with a radius of approximately 22 degrees around the sun or the moon. Circular halos specifically are produced by cirrus clouds, which are thin, detached, hair-like clouds.

Residents of the city were left marvelling as the ‘halo’ appeared around the sun on Saturday morning. Many citizens recorded the unusual visual spectacle on their mobile phones and uploaded it on social media where it soon became viral. The same phenomenon was sighted in Dehrdaun last year. Experts say that people must exercise caution while taking pictures of ‘sun halos’ as facing the sun directly.

Speaking in support of the women wrestlers staging a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, yoga guru Ramdev has said Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh should be put in jail. He has also said the allegations of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, are shameful. The protesting grapplers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat, have been demanding Brij Bhushan Singh’s arrest, alleging that he has sexually harassed several women wrestlers, including a minor. The

Delhi Police has filed two FIRs, including one over the complaint of a minor wrestler under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act -against Brij Bhushan Singh, but a concrete step is yet to be taken as the investigation is still on. “Such an individual should be arrested immediately and put behind bars. He keeps talking nonsense about sisters and daughters every day. It is condemnable, a misdeed and a sin,” Ramdev told reporters in Bhilwara on Friday. He was in Bhilwara to attend a three-day yoga camp. Ramdev said he will never join politics and praised the work of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. He also praised Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying he does not have an enmity with anyone. The protesting grapplers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat, have been demanding.

Agency News: Jaipur

Sudden heavy rain, hailstorm and gusty winds have flooded parts of Rajasthan. Fatehpur city and Shekhawati region were the worst hit. The flood due to the “freak weather” event swept away vehicles and cattle and damaged homes. Farmers upset over not getting timely help protested by blocking roads. Strong winds also swept away a wedding venue. Visuals of the incident show guests holding on to whatever they could find just after the winds brought down the mandap. It has been raining in Fatehpur for the past four days. The flood accompanied by strong winds have knocked out electric poles, making it difficult for the authorities to restore power in the city. The weather office in state capital Jaipur has warned heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorm from till Monday. The wind speed may go up to 70 kmph, the weather office said. The Disaster Relief and Management Department said they have received reports of 13 rain-related deaths in the past two days. The department has forecast the south-west monsoon to remain normal with an average of 96 per cent rainfall during monsoon from June to September. It also forecast the maximum and minimum temperature to be above normal in most parts of Rajasthan in June. Strong winds also swept away a wedding venue. Visuals of the incident show guests holding on to whatever they could find just after the winds brought down the mandap.

Agency News: Shimla

Over 250 people stranded with their light vehicles and motorbikes at Baralacha La and Lahaul and Spiti district following a snowfall have been rescued after a multi-agency nightlong operation, police said on Saturday. With 90 light vehicles and 30 motorbikes moved, police said the focus of the joint operation of the Lahaul and Spiti Police, Border Roads Organisations and the Mountain Journey Jispa has now shifted to rescuing those stuck with their heavy motor vehicles. However, police did not share the number of people who are still awaiting being rescued. The operation was launched Friday evening after a tourist coming from Baralacha informed the authorities that over 400 vehicles including more than 90 light motor and 30 motorbikes and rest heavy motor vehicles were struck in a about 10-kmlong jam following snowfall at Baralacha La. Immediately, a police team was rushed from Darcha, and it was joined by another team of Lahaul Hotelier association, Tourism Society and Mountain Journey Jispa while two police teams were rushed from Keylong for the rescue operation, officials said. Patients among those stranded were provided medical aid.

Nepal Starts Selling 600 Mega Watt Per Hour Electricity To India

Agency News: Kathmandu

Nepal has started exporting electricity to India from Saturday, as the generation of hydroelectricity from run-ofthe-river projects increased with the onset of the monsoon in the Himalayan country. Last year also, Nepal exported hydroelectricity to India from June to November.

“We have started selling 600 MW hour electricity to India from Saturday as there is a surplus in the electricity in the country,” said Suresh Bhattarai, spokesperson of Nepal Electricity Authority. Some time ago Nepal was importing up to 400 MW electricity from India to meet the domestic demand. In Nepal the domestic demand for electricity increases in winter, while the supply decreases and in summer the demand decreases while the supply increases. Most of the hydropower projects operating in Nepal are based on run-of-theriver. With the onset of monsoons, hydropower plants in Nepal have been producing excess electricity from the elevated water levels in the Himalayan rivers. Last year, Nepal earned around 12 billion rupees from exporting.