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Vijay Kiragandur calls Kantara A Legend Chapter 1 Hombale's most ambitious film
Producer Vijay Kiragandur describes Kantara A Legend Chapter 1 as Hombale Films' most ambitious undertaking. The production team constructed a dedicated studio facility in Karnataka after failing to locate existing venues capable of housing elaborate palace sets with complex interior designs. This custom facility provided complete creative control while reducing production costs and travel expenses. The studio construction enabled director Rishab Shetty to execute his artistic vision without compromise. Building this infrastructure became essential for maintaining the film's authentic character. The prequel maintains the spiritual elements that resonated with audiences from the original Kantara film. Kiragandur emphasizes the...
Over 1100 FPOs cross Rs 1 crore turnover under Centre's agriculture scheme
More than 1,100 farmer producer organizations have achieved annual revenues exceeding one crore rupees under a government initiative targeting 10,000 such entities. The Agriculture Ministry reports that these collectives represent over three million farmers, with women comprising 40 percent of participants. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this program on February 29, 2020, allocating 6,865 crore rupees through 2027-28. Each organization receives 18 lakh rupees in management support over three years. The government has distributed 254.4 crore rupees in equity grants to 4,761 organizations while providing 453 crore rupees in credit guarantees to 1,900 groups. These cooperatives enable small-scale producers to access larger markets...
Crisil forecasts 6.5 percent GDP growth for India in FY26, cites strong demand
Crisil Intelligence forecasts Indian economic expansion at 6.5 percent during the current financial year. The research firm attributes this projection to strengthened household spending patterns and favorable weather conditions. Above-average monsoon predictions, tax reductions, and central bank policy adjustments drive consumption recovery expectations. Trade tensions stemming from American tariff policies present the primary threat to sustained growth momentum. Economic output reached 7.4 percent year-over-year during the final quarter of the previous fiscal period. Consumer price pressures declined significantly to 2.1 percent in June, marking the lowest level recorded in 77 months. Food costs experienced negative growth rates...
Bombay High Court acquits 12 men in 2006 Mumbai train blasts, orders release
The Bombay High Court overturned convictions against twelve defendants linked to the deadly 2006 Mumbai railway attacks. Justice Anil Kilor and Justice S. Chandak delivered the ruling that freed all convicted individuals from prison sentences. The court determined that prosecution evidence failed to meet safety standards for maintaining guilty verdicts. Five defendants had received death penalties while seven others served life terms before their release. The original attacks killed 189 people and wounded more than 800 commuters during evening rush hours. Special courts had convicted the men in 2015 after a lengthy investigation by the Anti-Terrorism Squad. The defendants claimed police officers coerced confessions through physical...
S J Suryah unveils bonus look for Killer with Preethi Asrani and A R Rahman
Tamil filmmaker S J Suryah celebrated his birthday by sharing promotional materials for his upcoming directorial venture Killer. The multi-talented artist serves dual roles as director and lead actor in this highly anticipated project. Preethi Asrani appears alongside Suryah in the recently released promotional images that feature both actors wielding firearms. Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has joined the production team to create the musical score. Sree Gokulam Movies from Malayalam cinema handles the film's production duties. Industry sources reveal that Suryah developed the screenplay during pandemic restrictions, centering the narrative around a professional assassin. The production plans filming across multiple locations...
Avinash Mishra stars in Balaji Telefilms' first YouTube show after Bigg Boss 18
Avinash Mishra secured his debut project following his participation in Bigg Boss 18. Balaji Telefilms selected the former reality show contestant for Pyaar Se Bandhe Rishte, marking the production house's first long-format YouTube original series. The actor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead this digital venture after his controversial reality television experience. He portrays Reyansh, a complex character that attracted him immediately. The YouTube streaming format represents new territory for Mishra compared to his previous television work. The production recently revealed promotional materials featuring Mishra's polished appearance. Shhraddha Surve and Dipali Sharma join the cast as female leads Kavya and Sanchi...
Modi urges unity in Parliament, praises MPs for global outreach on terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized unity beyond political boundaries when addressing national concerns before Parliament's Monsoon Session. He commended legislators who represented India's position globally during Operation Sindoor outreach following Pahalgam violence. Representatives from multiple parties traveled internationally to expose Pakistan as a terrorism sponsor after the brutal incidents shocked the world. Modi praised their successful campaign that drew global attention to terrorist activities and their supporters across borders. The coordinated effort demonstrated how unified voices can effectively present India's stance to international audiences. The Prime Minister acknowledged political parties maintain different...
Soha Ali Khan shares gym routine, morning juice ritual in Mumbai fitness update
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan began her Monday with an intensive workout session at the gym. The fitness enthusiast posted an Instagram video demonstrating functional training, back exercises, kettlebell routines, abdominal crunches, and cross trainer activities. Khan wrote about maintaining both muscles and mascara through repeated training sessions. She made her film debut in 2004 with Dil Maange More. The actress frequently shares glimpses of her healthy lifestyle through social media fitness videos. Khan revealed her morning wellness routine on July 18 by posting a video of herself preparing white pumpkin juice. She has consumed this detoxifying beverage on an empty stomach for three months, describing its cooling and digestive...
British F-35B fighter jet cleared to depart Thiruvananthapuram after month-long stay
Engineers from America and Britain completed repairs on a stranded military aircraft at Thiruvananthapuram airport. The F-35B Lightning II fighter experienced hydraulic system problems during its return from naval exercises with India. British authorities granted flight clearance after specialists examined the fifth-generation warplane. The jet belongs to HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group and possesses vertical takeoff abilities. Repair teams will depart Monday while the aircraft flies Tuesday. Initial maintenance efforts failed to restore the fighter's operational status. A fourteen-member technical crew from Lockheed Martin and Royal Navy succeeded where earlier attempts had not. The aircraft remained immobile since June 14...

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