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‘BRS Extorted Crores Of Money, Grabbed Land’: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy On Phone-Tapping Row | India News

‘BRS Extorted Crores Of Money, Grabbed Land’: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy On Phone-Tapping Row | India News

Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 07:08 IST Revanth Reddy accused the BRS govt of using illegal phone-tapping to blackmail businessmen and political rivals, claiming Rs 1,500 crore was collected through unethical practices. A file photo of Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday launched a fresh political offensive against the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accusing the previous regime of using illegal phone-tapping to blackmail businessmen, intimidate rivals and amass hundreds of crores of rupees through what he described as unethical practices. Speaking at public meetings in Mulugu and later at Chelpur in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district ahead of the February 11 municipal elections, Reddy repeatedly referred to the BRS as the “Blackmail Rajakeeya Samiti”, alleging that surveillance during the earlier government had become a tool for political and financial gain. “BRS stands for ‘Blackmail Rajakeeya Samiti’. Phone tapping incidents in the KCR government are enough to prove how the BRS leadership blackmailed others for money and grabbed lands,” he said. “Rs 1,500 crore was deposited into the BRS party account …

‘I thought he grabbed the opportunity really well’ : Sunil Gavaskar hails Shivam Dube’s record knock against New Zealand | Cricket News

‘I thought he grabbed the opportunity really well’ : Sunil Gavaskar hails Shivam Dube’s record knock against New Zealand | Cricket News

4 min readJan 30, 2026 06:13 PM IST Days after Abhishek Sharma scored the second fastest fifty by an Indian batter in T20Is with his 14-ball fifty against New Zealand in the third T20I against New Zealand at Guwahati, all-rounder Shivam Dube smashed the third-fastest half-century by an Indian batsman with his 15-ball fifty against New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Dube had come to bat at the number six spot and played a 23-ball knock of 65 runs with the knock being his fifth half-century in T20Is in his career. Even though India lost the match by 50 runs, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar hailed Dube’s knock and termed his record as ‘remarkable’. “I thought he grabbed the opportunity really well. As you said, when you bat at six or seven, you’re probably getting three or four overs with a strong Indian batting line-up. But this time India lost early wickets, and he had to come in sooner. He showed intent from the very first ball — that first-ball six …

Most VIRAL moments of 2025 that GRABBED eyeballs

Most VIRAL moments of 2025 that GRABBED eyeballs

The India’s Got Latent controversy Monalisa Mahakumbh One little girl named Monalisa suddenly gained national recognition at the magnificent Mahakumbh. In the middle of the enormous crowd, her innocent smile, expressive eyes, and composed demeanour stood out and quickly won hearts on social media. Prashant Croissant trend One of the most hilarious viral phenomena of 2025 was the Prashant Croissant trend. With others making amusing videos, edits, and captions around it, what began as a strange moniker swiftly became a meme craze. The idea quickly gained popularity on social media, demonstrating once more how the internet can make even the most ordinary situations viral. Labubu dolls The Labubu dolls were one of 2025’s most talked-about trends. Everyone was drawn to these dolls because they were both adorable and a little unsettling. It seems like almost everyone was purchasing them. Coldplay kisscam scandal A brief glimpse on the huge screen during a Coldplay performance went viral in 2025. Everyone got hooked by the couple’s reaction to the kiss cam. 19-minute viral video Several videos in the …

Singer Kanika Kapoor grabbed by man on stage during live show in Meghalaya; netizens call it ‘shameful’. Watch | Music News

Singer Kanika Kapoor grabbed by man on stage during live show in Meghalaya; netizens call it ‘shameful’. Watch | Music News

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Singer Kanika Kapoor’s recent appearance at the Me’gong Festival in Meghalaya took an unexpected turn when a man grabbed her on stage during her live performance. A video of the incident has since gone viral, leaving netizens stunned, with many condemning the act as “shameful.” The video shows an unidentified man suddenly rushing onto the stage and grabbing her legs, seemingly attempting to lift her during the public event. Despite the intrusion, Kanika remained calm and continued singing as security personnel quickly intervened and pulled the man away. He had managed to cross the barricades and reach her on stage within seconds. The shocking incident triggered several reactions from netizens, with many people questioning how such a privacy breach was even possible at a live show. “Had Hai Logo Ki..,” a fan wrote. Another person commented, “Dubai me karta to 10 saal ki saja hoti.” “In India, woman are not safe even on stage in front of several people with such a limelight,” a third comment read. ALSO READ | Kanika …

‘How To Contact You?’: NGO Founder Says Delhi Women’s Helpline Failed As Uber Driver Grabbed Her | Viral News

‘How To Contact You?’: NGO Founder Says Delhi Women’s Helpline Failed As Uber Driver Grabbed Her | Viral News

Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 00:04 IST In a post on X, Chaturvedi alleged that when she tried to stop the driver by opening the cab door, he allegedly grabbed and twisted her arm. Bharati Chaturvedi, founder of the nonprofit Chintan. (Image via X/@Bharati09) Environmental activist Bharati Chaturvedi, founder of the nonprofit Chintan, on Wednesday revealed a frightening incident involving an Uber ride in Delhi, saying that the city’s women’s helpline did not respond when she called for help. In a post on X, Chaturvedi alleged that when she tried to stop the driver by opening the cab door, he allegedly grabbed and twisted her arm. She added that she called the women’s helpline, number 100, but received no response. “Dear women of Delhi I took an @Uber_India from Vasant Vihar to sarvodaya enclave to the doc. The pin stopped near Essex farms, driver agreed to drop me minus pin. But began getting irritated and yelling and suddenly turned while i asked him to go straight for a u turn. Asked him to stop and he …

Dharmendra took THIS extreme step while filming…, grabbed his father by…

Dharmendra took THIS extreme step while filming…, grabbed his father by…

Dharmendra’s journey Dharmendra’s journey in the Indian cinema has been nothing short of inspiring. He was one of the most iconic actors in the Indian landscape. His career, which started out with him playing romantic heroes and eventually transforming into the “He-Man” of India, was beloved by many. Dharmendra’s career Dharmendra had a career that spanned over 6 decades, and a legendary one at that. He acted in more than 300 films, including iconic blockbusters like Sholay. Some of his most notable awards include the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and the National Film Award for Best Popular Film for Ghayal. Dharmendra’s struggles However, it is rightly said that everything that shines is not always gold. Behind this glamorous and sparkling life, Dharmendra had a lot of battles. These struggles shaped him and turned him into the man he eventually became. Dharmendra struggled with alcoholism One struggle among those was his battle with alcoholism; he had a very long and complex relationship with his alcohol addiction. Even later in his life, his actions under the influence …

Was Tom Selleck The Original Choice For Indiana Jones Before Harrison Ford Grabbed The Role?

Was Tom Selleck The Original Choice For Indiana Jones Before Harrison Ford Grabbed The Role?

Was Tom Selleck supposed to be Indiana Jones? ( Photo Credit – Flickr; Instagram ) For most movie lovers, Harrison Ford is the signature face of Indiana Jones – whip, rugged and charismatic. But believe it or not, Ford wasn’t the first pick to play the now-iconic adventurer. In fact, had things gone slightly differently in the early ’80s, Tom Selleck might’ve been outrunning boulders and chasing down ancient relics in the blockbuster film franchise. Yes, the moustachioed TV heartthrob of Magnum, P.I. fame was actually the original choice to play Indiana Jones. The surprising reveal recently came from Karen Allen, who played Marion Ravenwood opposite Ford in the film. In a candid conversation reflecting on her career, Allen confirmed that Selleck was the maker’s first choice to play the titular character and was even approached for the same. However, Tom Selleck couldn’t take up the role because of his commitments to the hit American crime drama television series, Magnum, P.I. “Tom had done a pilot for Magnum, P.I. before being asked to play Indiana …

TV actress files FIR against co-star for touching inappropriately during Holi party, ‘He forcefully grabbed…’

TV actress files FIR against co-star for touching inappropriately during Holi party, ‘He forcefully grabbed…’

In a shocking incident, a TV actress has filed a complaint against her co-star for alleged molestation at a Holi party in Mumbai. The Holi party was held on March 14th in the western suburbs, where the actress revealed that her co-star touched her inappropriately. The actress immediately filed an FIR against the actor with the Mumbai Police, accusing him of applying colour to her without her consent. The identities of the actor and the actress have not been out yet. As per the reports, the actress has worked in several TV shows and also a mini-series. She has recorded a statement with the police. In the statement, the actress confessed that when her co-actor touched her inappropriately, she was quite shocked. In a statement, the actress told the police, “He was trying to put colours on me and other women in the party. I did not want to play Holi with him; hence, I objected and went away from him. I went and hid myself behind the panipuri stall at the terrace, but he …

Varun Aaron, who once grabbed headlines for breaking Stuart Broad’s nose with bouncer, retires from ‘representative cricket’ | Cricket News

Varun Aaron, who once grabbed headlines for breaking Stuart Broad’s nose with bouncer, retires from ‘representative cricket’ | Cricket News

Once regarded as one of India’s fastest bowler before injuries curbed his promise, Varun Aaron on Friday announced his retirement from ‘representative cricket’. “For the past 20 years, I have lived, breathed, and thrived on the rush of bowling fast. Today, with immense gratitude, I officially announce my retirement from representative cricket,” Aaron posted on Instagram. “Over the years, I’ve had to push both my physical and mental limits to recover from numerous career-threatening injuries, having to come back time and again, this was only possible thanks to the relentless dedication of the physios, trainers, and coaches at the National Cricket Academy,” he continued. “As I bid farewell to a pursuit that has consumed me completely, I now look forward to savouring the smaller joys in life while staying deeply connected to the game that has given me everything.“Fast Bowling has been my first love, and though I step off the field, it will always be a part of who I am,” he concluded. Aaron made his international debut in an ODI against England in …

HT Rewind 2024: South films beyond Pushpa 2, Maharaja, Bhairathi Ranagal, Manjummel Boys that grabbed eyeballs

HT Rewind 2024: South films beyond Pushpa 2, Maharaja, Bhairathi Ranagal, Manjummel Boys that grabbed eyeballs

Dec 29, 2024 06:18 AM IST South Indian cinema had a good year, with Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam releasing some critically acclaimed films beyond the commercial hits. It’s been a stellar year for south Indian cinema, with the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries churning out hits such as Pushpa 2: The Rule, Kalki 2898 AD, The GOAT, Amaran, Bhairathi Ranagal, UI, Premalu and Manjummel Boys. But looking beyond the numbers these films churned out, south cinema also made some critically acclaimed films that celebrated the best of cinema. (Also Read: HT Rewind: From Kanguva to Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, big-budget Indian films that failed at the box office in 2024) A still from the Malayalam film All We Imagine As Light. Telugu cinema Sure, films like HanuMan, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Tillu Square, and Mathu Vadalara 2 grabbed the most attention, but some heartfelt films were also released in Tollywood this year. Rohit-Sasi’s indie film Double Engine, a story about friends looking for a double-headed snake, got a limited release but got good reviews. …