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Sex Assault-Accused Kerala Actor, MLA Dropped From Film Body Panel

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday August 28, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The #MeToo scandal that has engulfed the Malayalam film industry since the Justice Hema Committee report was released - has its first political fallout - actor M Mukesh, also a CPI(M) MLA, has been dropped from a state panel for the movie industry.

Mollywood #MeToo: 17 Cases So Far, Actor Flags Threats After Speaking Out

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday August 28, 2024, New Delhi

A total of 17 cases have been registered in connection with sexual harassment allegations that have shaken the Malayalam film industry and led to the dissolution of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists or AMMA

"Wait And See": MK Stalin Hints At Tamil Nadu Cabinet Reshuffle

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin , Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Wednesday August 28, 2024, Chennai

There has been intense speculation that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin would elevate his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, as his deputy.

"Truth Must Come Out...": Kerala Actor Accused Of Sex Assault Claims Blackmail

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Malayalam actor and CPIM MLA M Mukesh - one of many Kerala film personalities accused of sexual assault after the Justice Hema Committee report release - hit back Tuesday saying he had been "blackmailed" by his accuser, fellow actor Minu Muneer.

BJP Alleges "Nepotism" As Another Land Row Hits Congress In Karnataka

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Bengaluru

Another controversy involving land allotment has hit the Karnataka Congress after the alleged MUDA scam case. After Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the earlier row, this time a trust run by Mallikarjun Kharge's family finds itself in the line of fire.

Union Minister's "Congratulations" Post On K Kavitha's Bail, KTR's Reply

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday August 27, 2024, New Delhi

A senior BJP leader's sarcastic post on the Supreme Court's bail relief to Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha drew a sharp response from her brother and former Telangana minister KT Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR.

"Hoping For Justice...": Young Kerala Actor Claims Rape By Actor Baburaj

Reported by Ishika Verma, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 26, 2024, New Delhi

A junior artiste in the Malayalam film industry has accused award-winning actor and director Baburaj of rape, adding to the flood of sexual abuse complaints against senior figures, details of which were revealed in a report made public last week.

"DK Shivakumar Responsible...": BJP On VIP Treatment For Murder-Accused Actor

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 26, 2024, Bengaluru

Images of Kannada actor Darshan - accused in the Renukaswamy murder case - enjoying what looks like special treatment while in a Bengaluru jail - has triggered a storm, with BJP leader R Ashoka holding Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar responsible.

"Old Friends...": Rajinikanth, Tamil Nadu Minister Make Up After Spat

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 26, 2024, Chennai

Superstar actor Rajinikanth and Tamil Nadu Minister Durai Murugan patched up Monday - declaring each other "old friends" - after a spat over the former's praise for Chief Minister MK Stalin's handling "senior students who refuse to leave class".

Special Team To Probe Atrocities Allegations In Kerala Film Industry

NDTV News Desk | Sunday August 25, 2024

The Kerala government has formed a seven-member special police team to investigate the atrocities faced by women in movie industry.

Revanth Reddy Cites Lord Krishna, Backs Razing Actor Nagarjuna's Building

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Sunday August 25, 2024, Hyderabad:

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said the demolition of the convention centre co-owned by actor Nagarjuna is proper under the teachings of Bhagwad Gita of Lord Krishna.

11 Indian Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lanka, MK Stalin Writes To S Jaishankar

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Chennai

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu for alleged maritime violation, and Chief Minister MK Stalin flagged the matter with the Centre on Saturday, seeking immediate steps for their release.

Explained: Why Actor Nagarjuna's N-Convention Centre Is Being Demolished

Edited by Anushka De | Saturday August 24, 2024, New Delhi

Popular actor Nagarjuna's N-Convention centre is being demolished by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRA), owing to allegations of encroaching the Full Tank Level (FTL) area of the Thammidikunta Lake.

No Mpox Infection Reported In India, No Cause For Worry: Karnataka Minister

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 24, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has asked people not to worry about the mpox outbreak reported in some African countries as no infection has been detected in India till now.

Karnataka Woman Wanted Rs 6.16 Lakh In Alimony Per Month. Court Said...

Reported by Pratiba Raman | Friday August 23, 2024, Bengaluru

A woman's demand for Rs 6.16 lakh per month in alimony - including Rs 50,000 every month to buy clothes - was reportedly knocked back Wednesday by a single-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court.