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Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ to Mohanlal and Prithiviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa-The Ruler’. Movie lovers have several options to choose from this week, with a mix of Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil titles scheduled to arrive across theatres and streaming platforms. The lineup includes romantic comedies, family entertainers, action thrillers and political dramas, with most major releases scheduled for August 21, primarily from Malayalam cinema as it gears up for its Onam season.’Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ features Nivin Pauly and Mamitha BaijuGirish A D’s Malayalam movie ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ is scheduled to reach theatres on August 21, featuring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in…

A man aged 82 is facing a life sentence in prison in Germany, after going on trial and admitting to a murder that mystified the city of Koblenz for almost 32 years.Amy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994, heading for Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz while on a tour of Europe. Her body was found at the site two hours later.Hans S, who was 49 at the time, was arrested at a retirement home in the area last February after a DNA trace found on Lopez’s clothing was matched to saliva he had provided during a cold-case…

An Indian caregiver working for an elderly couple in Jerusalem was killed inside their residence after an alleged sharp-object attack, with Israeli prosecutors now pursuing murder charges against a suspect.Rajeev Acharya died on July 23, 2026, after suffering multiple injuries and severe blood loss, according to a communication from the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv sent to his family.Israeli authorities have indicted Avior Zaken, who has been identified in an appeal by Indian community workers as the grandson of the elderly couple Acharya was caring for. Zaken remains in custody while the case moves through the Israeli courts.The Indian…

The latest collapse comes after a series of deadly mining accidents along the Central African Republic-Cameroon border. At least 100 people have been killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic near the border with Cameroon on Tuesday, with rescue teams continuing to search for survivors and victims at the site.The collapse occurred at the Zamboye mining site, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the Central African town of Baboua, where hundreds of artisanal miners were working in the large open-pit operation. Several people were also injured and taken to hospital in Baboua.Local sources…

In 2019, the govt approved the creation of a Mounted Police Unit with 30 horses for the Mumbai Police Force Mumbai: The state govt approved Rs 1.27 crore for the mounted police unit of the Mumbai Police, and the money will be utilised to buy horses, saddlery, related equipment, veterinary and medical examination expenses for horses, remuneration of trainers and other such expenses.In 2019, the govt approved the creation of a Mounted Police Unit with 30 horses for the Mumbai Police Force.Subsequently, the govt approved the transfer of a sanctioned strength of 38 police officers and personnel to the Mounted…

New Delhi: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday alleged that the arrest of Satyendar Jain was carried out “under political pressure”.However, chief minister Rekha Gupta said Jain was involved in a “scam” in Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and that investigating agencies were doing their job.Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra said AAP functionaries were playing the political victim card when “when investigations and arrests are taking place in connection with their misdeeds in Delhi”. DJB was the “biggest centre of financial irregularities” under the erstwhile Kejriwal govt, he said, adding, “when the complete investigation report comes out, Kejriwal himself may possibly go…

Bengaluru: At a time when there is growing demand for a second airport for Bengaluru to be built in Tumakuru, including from DCM G Parameshwara and Union minister V Somanna, the govt Wednesday categorically said there is no proposal before it at present to set up a second airport in Tumakuru district.Industries minister MB Patil made the annoucement while replying to a question raised by MLA Jyoti Ganesh GB in the assembly.Govt referred to the Centre’s Greenfield Airport Policy, 2008, under which permission is generally not granted for establishing a new greenfield airport within an aerial distance of 150km from…

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu police on Wednesday informed the Madras high court that necessary permission will be provided to Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) to conduct a statewide two-wheeler campaign demanding abolition of NEET.Recording the submission, Justice V Lakshminarayanan adjourned hearing on the matter to Aug 19.According to DK, it had planned a two-wheeler campaign from July 30 to Aug 2, demanding the abolition of the NEET, which they said discriminated against poor, and students from rural areas. They also opposed the reservation provided for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and public service.On July 18, the organisation submitted an application…

Doctors received hands-on exposure to modern surgical techniques during a urogynecology workshop at SRN, on Wednesday. Prayagraj: Seven women with complex pelvic floor and urogynecological disorders underwent advanced surgeries at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital on Wednesday as more than 200 surgeons and doctors received hands-on exposure to modern surgical techniques during a urogynecology workshop.The workshop, organised by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Motilal Nehru Medical College in association with the Indian Menopause Society and Allahabad Menopause Society, focused on the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction and urogynecological conditions.Experts demonstrated the procedures through live surgeries, with participants…

Bhubaneswar: Former Lanjigarh MLA Shivaji Majhi passed away following a prolonged illness at his native Danariguda in Kalahandi district on Wednesday morning. He was 55.His death has cast a gloom on the region leaving scores of party supporters and locals mourning. A grassroots politician, he had risen from serving as a sarpanch to winning as MLA in very short time. He mostly espoused the cause of tribal rights and development of tribal-dominated Lanjigarh area.Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief over Majhi’s demise. “I am saddened to learn the demise of MLA Shivaji Majhi. I express my sympathy for the…