In a significant legal blow to actor Vijay, the Madras High Court has upheld a Rs 1.5 crore tax penalty imposed by the Income Tax Department and dismissed his appeal challenging the levy. The penalty is linked to the alleged non-disclosure of additional income derived from the 2015 film Puli. According to the Income Tax Department, during tax searches conducted in 2015, it was revealed that of Vijay’s total remuneration of around Rs 15 crore, nearly Rs 5 crore was paid in cash and

The Tirumala Laddu controversy has recently emerged as one of the most heated political issues in Andhra Pradesh, drawing attention from all corners of the state. During a three-hour cabinet meeting held today, the controversy was discussed at length with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at the helm of the discussions. The cabinet's primary focus was on the discrepancies noted in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report regarding the La

In a shocking incident, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalized and stolen in Melbourne, sparking outrage both in India and abroad. The incident has drawn immediate attention from the Indian government, who has called for urgent action from the Australian authorities. The statue, which stood as a symbol of peace and non-violence, was reportedly cut and taken by unknown individuals in an act of desecration. The Indian government swiftly condemned the incident and expressed deep con

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu during a massive NDA rally ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. At the rally, Modi accused the DMK of running a “CMC government,” which he described as an acronym for “Corruption, Mafia, and Crime,” claiming that these three elements have been flourishing under their rule. He asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu are ready for change and emphasized that the NDA, under BJP leadership, i

Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel in the early hours of New Year’s Day. She was 34. Emergency responders were called to the Fairmont hotel shortly before 3 a.m. after reports of an unresponsive woman. Paramedics arrived at the scene and confirmed that Jones had died, according to officials familiar with the response. A spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department said emergency crews were disp

Two young women from Telangana’s Mahabubabad district lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the United States after the car they were travelling in plunged into a gorge along a mountainous stretch of road in California. The incident occurred at a sharp curve on Alabama Hills Road, a scenic but challenging route known for its winding terrain. The deaths have sent shockwaves through their hometowns in Telangana, where families and residents are struggling to come to terms with the sud

An Indian student from Telangana pursuing higher education in the United States has died under suspicious circumstances, triggering concern among the Indian diaspora and student communities. The deceased has been identified as Pawan Kumar Reddy, a native of Melladuppalapalli village in Nalgonda district. The incident reportedly occurred late at night while he was having dinner with his friends.

The United States Justice Department has released its largest-ever batch of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, triggering fresh political debate and global attention. The newly disclosed material includes nearly 30,000 files, made up of around 29,000 pages of documents and dozens of video clips, some of which were reportedly recorded inside a prison.

The US Justice Department restored a photograph featuring President Donald Trump in the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files after briefly removing it, triggering strong political reactions. Officials explained that the temporary removal was made to ensure no Epstein victims were identifiable in the image, not to protect the president. The photograph, which showed a desk drawer holding a picture of Trump with several women, was first taken down during a review process but reinstated within 24

A powerful explosion in a Hyundai i20 car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed at least eight lives and left several others injured. The blast occurred around 6:52 p.m. when the vehicle was halted at a traffic signal. The impact of the explosion shattered nearby glass panes and caused panic among commuters and pedestrians. The injured were immediately rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where medical teams continue to treat those in critic

In southeastern North Carolina, a large‐scale shooting at a weekend party resulted in the deaths of two people and critically injured several others, law enforcement officials confirmed on Saturday. According to a news release issued by the office of Burnis Wilkins, the sheriff of Robeson County, 13 individuals were struck by gunfire at a gathering held in a rural area outside the town of Maxton, located approximately 95 miles southwest of Raleigh and close to the South Carolina border.&nbs

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office has uncovered evidence suggesting that the developers behind a proposed Muslim-centric real estate project known as EPIC City violated both state and federal securities laws. Paxton has requested that the Texas State Securities Board review his office’s findings and provide a formal referral that would allow the Attorney General’s Office to pursue legal action. EPIC City, a planned mixed-use community spanning 4

Authorities said on Saturday that workers inside a Tennessee explosives manufacturing facility during a powerful blast on Friday are now presumed dead, and the operation has shifted from rescue to recovery. The explosion occurred in the morning at Accurate Energetic Systems in McEwen, a community located about 50 miles west of Nashville. Responders described a catastrophic scene in which the main structure at the site was destroyed, leaving little standing material for search teams to navigat

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially admitted that Russian missile fragments were responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that occurred last year on December 25, killing all 38 people on board. The acknowledgment came during his meeting with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Tajikistan, marking the first time Moscow publicly accepted partial responsibility for the incident. The ill-fated flight had taken off from Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, boun

Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that the gunman responsible for killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has not been caught, despite hours of intensive searching. The development has left the public unsettled, particularly after conflicting statements added to the confusion surrounding the investigation. Early in the day, reports suggested that the case had reached a breakthrough when FBI Director Kash Patel announced that a suspect was in custody. This statement briefly reass

Nepal was thrown into turmoil on Tuesday after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down following two days of deadly anti-corruption protests that shook the Himalayan nation. The violent demonstrations, largely led by Gen Z activists angry over corruption, nepotism, and a recent ban on social media, left at least 22 people dead and hundreds injured. Oli’s resignation came amid escalating unrest as protesters d

Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader, responded sharply to Amit Shah's remarks questioning the appropriateness of a chief minister running a government from jail. The Union Home Minister had earlier raised concerns over ministers or chief ministers holding office while incarcerated for serious criminal charges. Kejriwal, who was imprisoned in connection with the liquor policy scam case, fired back at Shah, claiming that the case

In a move that has ignited a political storm in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which has sparked widespread controversy and heated debates. The Bill proposes that any Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister who is arrested and remains in custody for more than 30 days due to charges carrying a jail term of five years or more should be removed from office. This legislation has led to

Authorities in Ocean City, Maryland, are investigating a serious incident involving carbon monoxide exposure at a hotel that left multiple guests requiring medical evaluation. The incident occurred at the Ashore Hotel on Coastal Highway on Friday morning after alarms detected the dangerous gas. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the location following the activation of the carbon monoxide alarm at approximately 11 a.m. Responders quickly began assessing the situation and evaluatin

The small temple town of Dharmasthala in Karnataka, known for its religious significance, has found itself at the center of shocking allegations involving mass burials, sexual assault, and murder. The case came to light when a 48-year-old Dalit man, who had worked as a sanitation worker at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Temple, emerged from hiding after 12 years. The man, burdened with guilt and fear, revealed disturbing details about the murders he wit