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Hey Aditya Dhar, Badla Prep Wasn’t Well, The Eendhan Failed & My Hausla Surrendered To The Chaos On The 1st Show! [Opinion]

Hey Aditya Dhar, Badla Prep Wasn’t Well, The Eendhan Failed & My Hausla Surrendered To The Chaos On The 1st Show! [Opinion]

Dhurandhar 2 Paid Previews Opened To Chaos & Confusions! (Photo Credit –Facebook) Okay, so it has been more than a day, and finally, now, I am over the Dhurandhar 2 fever. I mean, the excitement is far from over! However, to be specific, my excitement died with the paid preview itself because it was such a hassle to watch the film! When the trailer for the film dropped, the nation was chanting one thing: Revenge. As a cinema buff, I was very excited to watch Ranveer Singh unleash his fury as the king of Lyari! Aditya Dhar promised us a cinematic explosion, and he delivered. But the only thing that killed the buzz was the paid previews! While the advance booking numbers soared high, I am not sure why and how the prep was underwhelming. Here is my personal journal of what exactly happened when I reached the venue for my paid preview on March 18. So, I booked a show, for 5 PM on March 7 itself! In fact, my whole team did the …

Surrendered not due to fear of death, but to work for people in legal framework. Maoist Devuji| India News

Surrendered not due to fear of death, but to work for people in legal framework. Maoist Devuji| India News

Hyderabad, Top CPI commander and key “strategist” of the banned outfit, Thippiri Tirupati, also known as Devuji, has claimed that police arrested him and others before their surrender to the Telangana police on February 24. Surrendered not due to fear of death, but to work for people in legal framework. Maoist Devuji He vowed to continue fighting for people’s problems within the legal framework. Devuji, who led an underground life for over four decades in the armed struggle, also said that he and other members did not surrender to the police due to fear of death, but to work for the public carrying their ideology Marxism, Leninism and Maoism within the legal framework. He said on Friday that he never feared death, and if that were the case, he would have surrendered like key Maoist leaders Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu and Ashanna alias Satish before the Maharashtra government in October last year. Devuji had no plans to leave the Maoist path, police sources earlier said. “When Operation Kagar was going on in full fledge, …

Surrendered not due to fear of death, but to work for people in legal framework. Maoist Devuji| India News

Surrendered Maoist leaders urge Telangana govt to enhance rehab package| India News

Hyderabad, The CPI leaders, who recently surrendered before the Telangana police, on Friday urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to enhance the relief and rehabilitation packages to surrendered cadres on par with the neighbouring states. Surrendered Maoist leaders urge Telangana govt to enhance rehab package Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji, Malla Raji Reddy, Pulluri Prasad Rao, Pothula Padmavati, all former Central Committee Members of CPI , Bade Chokka Rao and Nune Narasimha Reddy, ex member of SCM met Chief Minister Revanth Reddy here. CM Revanth Reddy congratulated the Maoist leaders for choosing the democratic path after spending years in the forests, an official release said. He said violence cannot provide a permanent solution to any problem and that people’s aspirations can be fulfilled only through democratic means. The Maoists thanked the Chief Minister and the government for enabling them to join the mainstream. “They also made a representation to the CM to enhance the relief and the rehabilitation packages to cadres who joined the mainstream on par with the existing policies in neighboring states,” the release …

‘Proud Of Killing Mahendra Karma’: Surrendered Maoist Kabir On Jhiram Ghati Massacre | Exclusive | India News

‘Proud Of Killing Mahendra Karma’: Surrendered Maoist Kabir On Jhiram Ghati Massacre | Exclusive | India News

Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 10:03 IST Kabir alias Sodi Soma said that while the killing of Karma was celebrated by Maoist supporters, the scale of the massacre triggered internal debate. In Madhya Pradesh, Kabir was carrying nearly Rs 22 lakh in reward money announced for any information leading to his arrest. (AI generated image) Kabir alias Surinder alias Sodi Soma, one of the 19 most-wanted Maoists in the Jhiram Ghati massacre, has spoken exclusively with News18. A native of Sukma, Kabir dominated the Bastar region for decades, leading a powerful Maoist squad and orchestrating multiple deadly ambushes, including the brutal attack on the Congress Parivartan Yatra in Chhattisgarh. He surrendered before the Balaghat police in Madhya Pradesh on December 17. In 2024, the Central Committee (CC) of the CPI-Maoist elevated him as the commander of Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh (MMC) zone. Before that, Kabir operated as the commander of the Bastar region. News18 secured exclusive access to the surrendered Maoist leader. During the course of the interview, Kabir gave a chilling account of the meticulous …

Dhanush looks serene in pictures from Varanasi; says ‘surrendered myself to Mahadev’

Dhanush looks serene in pictures from Varanasi; says ‘surrendered myself to Mahadev’

Updated on: Nov 26, 2025 09:53 pm IST Dhanush, who is promoting his upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, took to social media to post pictures from his trip to Banaras. Take a look. Actor Dhanush took to social media on Wednesday to post pictures of his trip to Varanasi, following his promotion of his upcoming film, Tere Ishk Mein, there. The actor shared pictures of himself looking devout as he sat by the Ganges and looked at the sunset. He also spoke to the press about surrendering himself to Mahadev. Take a look. Dhanush posted pictures from Varanasi after promoting Tere Ishk Mein there. Dhanush on his love for Banaras, Mahadev One picture Dhanush posted shows him sitting by the riverbank with his eyes closed. Another shows him looking out at the view as the sun sets. One sweet picture shows director Aanand L Rai pulling his cheeks while another shows him and co-star Kriti Sanon posing for pictures together. Sharing the pictures, he wrote, “BANARAS. The world is a better place when you are …

Surprise visit: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM meets surrendered Naxalites at rehab centre

Surprise visit: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM meets surrendered Naxalites at rehab centre

Sukma, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma has met surrendered Naxalites at a rehabilitation centre in Sukma district and asked officials to arrange their visit to the state assembly during the winter session to help them understand democratic processes. Surprise visit: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM meets surrendered Naxalites at rehab centre Sukma, once considered a Maoist stronghold, is now witnessing significant progress in counter-insurgency efforts, with the central government aiming to make Chhattisgarh as well as the country free of the Naxal menace by March 2026. More than 2,100 Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh in the last 23 months, while senior Naxal leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi laid down arms along with 60 other cadres in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district last month. Sharma, who also holds the Home portfolio, paid a surprise visit late Saturday evening to the rehabilitation centre in Sukma town, which houses 94 surrendered Naxalites, comprising 54 men and 40 women, as per officials. He held a ‘choupal’ with the youth who have surrendered arms and joined the mainstream, an official statement said. …

‘Work according to Constitution’: After Hidma encounter, surrendered Maoist leader Bhupati appeals to cadre | Mumbai News

‘Work according to Constitution’: After Hidma encounter, surrendered Maoist leader Bhupati appeals to cadre | Mumbai News

A day after top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma was killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh, the Gadchiroli police in Maharashtra on Wednesday released a video featuring surrendered leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu alias Bhupati, in which he appealed to the cadre to leave the movement and surrender before the security forces. In the video, Bhupati, 70, a senior Maoist leader who surrendered in October along with 60 cadres, says that he has been receiving news of encounters. “Since this morning, I have been receiving news of an encounter, in which six comrades, including Hidma, have lost their lives. This is a cause for concern. On this occasion, I want to inform all of you that we put down our weapons nearly 1.5 months ago. As you all know, we realised that in these changed circumstances, we cannot continue the struggle with weapons, and with this thought, we came amongst the common people,” Bhupati says, stressing that “we can work to solve the issues of the people according to the Constitution.” The video comes …

“93,000 Pakistan Soldiers Surrendered…”: Shahid Afridi Blasted By World Boxing Medallist Gaurav Bidhuri Over Pahalgam

“93,000 Pakistan Soldiers Surrendered…”: Shahid Afridi Blasted By World Boxing Medallist Gaurav Bidhuri Over Pahalgam

World championship medallist boxer Gaurav Bidhuri gave a fiery reply to former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi, whose comments on the Pahalgam terrorist attack have left many Indians infuriated. After the attack, in which 26 civilians lost their lives, Afridi appeared on Pakistani television and blamed India’s security forces, questioning their efficiency while also throwing negative light on India’s sportsmanship. Bidhuri, who won a bronze medal at the 2017 World Boxing Championships in Germany, defended the Indian forces and drew comparison between the state of sporting affairs in both countries while taking the example of the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League. “The entire country is still in shock over the attacks in Pahalgam and the steps taken by the Indian government have driven Pakistanis crazy. The interview by Shahid Afridi in which he talked about how eight lakh Indian soldiers could not do anything to stop the attack, I would like to remind you that in 1971, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to our army so please don’t try to teach …

Chhattisgarh: Surrendered Maoists, victims to get govt aid

Chhattisgarh: Surrendered Maoists, victims to get govt aid

Land to civilian victims of Maoist violence and increased compensation for the kin of those killed while assisting in anti-Maoist operations are part of the new rehabilitation policy recently cleared by the Chhattisgarh cabinet, an official said. The ‘Chhattisgarh Maoist Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025’ aims at providing higher compensation, free education, healthcare facilities and job opportunities to victims of Maoist violence. Also, surrendered Maoists will receive rehabilitation and legal support to start a new life, the official said on Saturday. The primary objective of the new policy is to support those affected by Maoist violence and reintegrate surrendered maoist into the society. The Chhattisgarh government believes a balance between strict action and rehabilitation is essential to eliminate Maoism, the official added. Compensation given in the case of death of ‘gopniya sainik’ (informers) specially assisting police in anti-Maoist operations has been increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh (over and above the compensation payable under central schemes). A surrendered Moaist will receive a cash assistance of Rs 50,000. A Maoist who is unmarried, or …

Chhattisgarh govt approves new rehabilitation policy for surrendered Naxalites

Chhattisgarh govt approves new rehabilitation policy for surrendered Naxalites

The Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday approved a new rehabilitation policy for surrendered Naxalites, which assures financial aid, education, employment and security to them, officials said. The decision in this regard was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at his official residence here this evening, they said. The cabinet also decided to get the complaints pertaining to alleged corruption in the implementation of Bharatmala road project in the state probed by the state police`s Economic Offence Wing (EOW). Taking a concrete initiative to address the Naxal menace in the state, the cabinet approved the Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025 in place of Chhattisgarh Naxalism Eradication Policy-2023 (which was introduced during the previous Congress dispensation in the state), a government official here said. Under the new policy, facilities like financial assistance, rehabilitation, education, employment and security will be provided to the surrendered Maoists, he added. CM Sai emphasized that the state government was committed to eradicating Naxalism completely, and this policy was a crucial step in that direction. The …