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Shooting for Kavin and Priyanka Mohan's fantasy rom-com to begin in October
Director Ken Royson will begin filming his fantasy romantic comedy with actors Kavin and Priyanka Arul Mohan this October. The story centers on how people receive opportunities in life and must use them wisely. Characters who waste their chances face long waits before receiving new ones. Royson selected Kavin as his primary choice because the actor embodies the boy-next-door character perfectly. The director believed pairing these two performers would create compelling on-screen chemistry. Think Studios produces this project through Swaroop Reddy, with music composed by OFRO. The production team held a grand inaugural ceremony last Wednesday for the film temporarily called #Kavin09. This marks the first collaboration between Kavin and...
Rajasthan achieves 70 percent power capacity from renewables, says Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi opened the 435-megawatt Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. The state generates seventy percent of its electricity from renewable sources. Solar installations provide 29.5 gigawatts while wind energy contributes 5.2 gigawatts. Zelestra India developed the facility across 1,250 acres within eight months. The project operates under a 25-year agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India. The installation will produce 755 gigawatt hours of clean electricity each year. Power generated will serve approximately 128,000 households across the region. Carbon emissions will decrease by 705,000 tonnes annually through this initiative. Local farmers earn a steady income by leasing their agricultural land...
CPI(M) condemns Rahul Gandhi's comparison of RSS and the Left party
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders condemned Rahul Gandhi after he compared their organization with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. General Secretary M.A. Baby criticized the Congress leader's remarks as unnecessary and inappropriate. The CPI(M) official emphasized that his party criticizes Congress without equating them to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Baby expressed disappointment that the Leader of Opposition made such comparisons. Gandhi delivered these comments while honoring former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on his second death anniversary. The Congress leader accused both organizations of lacking empathy during his Puthuppally speech. Gandhi referenced alleged campaigns against Chandy without mentioning specific...
Monsoon floods in Pakistan kill 202, with children among the hardest hit
Pakistan's monsoon season has killed 202 people since the beginning, with children representing nearly half the fatalities at 96 deaths. Punjab province leads casualties with 123 deaths, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reports 40, Sindh records 21, and Balochistan shows 16 fatalities. House collapses caused 118 deaths, flash floods claimed 30 lives, and other victims died from drowning, lightning strikes, electrocution, and landslides. The National Disaster Management Authority maintains a high alert status across affected regions as torrential rains continue devastating communities. Weather warnings remain active through July 25, with officials predicting continued moderate to heavy rainfall across central and upper Pakistan.
Cruise ship capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, leaving 37 dead and dozens missing
A tourist vessel sank during severe weather conditions in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, on Saturday afternoon. The storm struck the cruise boat at 1:30 PM, causing communication loss by 2:05 PM and complete submersion. Forty-eight passengers were aboard the vessel when the disaster occurred. Rescue teams recovered 37 bodies while saving 11 survivors from the turbulent waters. The victims and survivors consisted of Vietnamese families who had traveled from Hanoi to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offered sympathy to bereaved families and demanded a complete investigation. Government officials promised strict consequences for any violations that contributed to the maritime accident. Ha Long Bay...
Kiren Rijiju to chair all-party meeting ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament
Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, will conduct a Sunday morning assembly with representatives from all political parties. The gathering serves as preliminary coordination before Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday. Political leaders will convene at 11:00 AM within the Parliament House Annexe Main Committee Room. This traditional pre-session conference promotes collaborative efforts between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members. Party floor leaders received invitations to participate in the discussions. The administration plans to outline its legislative priorities and build consensus on session topics. Parliament will operate from July 21 through August 21, spanning 21 working days with a break from August 12 to...
Accused in Saif Ali Khan attack case files bail plea, denies charges
Mohammed Shariful Islam submitted a bail petition through his legal representative, Vipul Dushing. The 30-year-old defendant contests the charges filed against him. Islam maintains his innocence and describes the case as fabricated without substantial proof. Arthur Road jail currently houses the accused man. The court will reconvene on July 21 to address his application. The defense argues that authorities violated procedural laws during the arrest process. Islam's legal team cites Section 47 of the Indian Civil Defence Code as grounds for dismissal. Prosecutors possess video surveillance and telecommunication records as evidence. The investigation phase approaches completion with only formal charges remaining. Defense counsel asserts...
Indian women wrestlers win silver and bronze at 4th Ranking Series in Budapest
Female wrestlers from India claimed two more medals at Saturday's Budapest competition during the fourth Ranking Series event. Priya Malik captured silver in the 76-kilogram category after beating Kazakhstani and Ukrainian opponents before falling 4-3 in the championship match against Brazil's competitor. Her semifinal victory demonstrated technical dominance against her opponent. The former World U20 titleholder showed exceptional wrestling skills throughout the tournament. Her final performance fell just short of gold medal achievement. Manisha secured bronze through repechage after losing her quarterfinal bout. She rebounded by defeating the French and other international competitors to earn her medal position. The Asian Champion...
Tinotenda Kadewere was excluded from the FC Nantes squad as the move to Aris Thessaloniki nears
FC Nantes excluded Tinotenda Kadewere from their Saturday evening pre-season match against Guingamp. The Zimbabwean striker is approaching completion of his transfer to Greek side Aris Thessaloniki. Greek media sources confirm that the Warriors' international player will arrive on Monday for medical examinations and contract finalization. The forward and his representative traveled to Greece on Thursday to settle the remaining deal terms. Aris will acquire the 29-year-old through a free transfer arrangement that features a sell-on provision. Nantes released Kadewere despite his contract extending through another season. The striker initially joined from Lyon during January 2024 as a loan player before securing permanent status that...

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