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Allu Arjun faces renewed scrutiny as father of injured boy says he’s still struggling a year after Pushpa 2 stampede, confirms ex gratia deposited | Telugu Movie News

Allu Arjun is once again at the centre of debate a year after the Pushpa 2: The Rule stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre left an eight-year-old boy critically injured and claimed the life of his mother. The incident occurred on December 4 last year when the actor visited the theatre, triggering a massive crowd surge….

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US sanctions: Washington eases curbs on Lukoil outlets outside Russia; exemption valid till April 2026

A dispatch rider passes in front empty building of the Lukoil headquarter in Sofia, Bulgaria (Picture credit: AP) The United States has temporarily lifted some restrictions on Lukoil-branded fuel stations operating outside Russia, allowing them to continue running despite sanctions placed on the parent company. The treasury department confirmed on Thursday that these stations —…

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Smriti Mandhana wedding postponed: Palash Muchhal’s sister Palak breaks silence on ‘tough times’ | Cricket News

Palesh Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana (left), and Palak Muchhal Singer Palak Muchhal has spoken for the first time about the postponement of her brother Palash Muchhal and India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, saying both families are trying to stay positive after unexpected health emergencies forced a delay in the ceremony. The wedding, scheduled…

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Exclusive | From ‘dying from spice’ to ‘iPhone revolt’ and ‘Gukesh mode’: Dutch No.1 Anish Giri opens box of not-quite-chess tales | Chess News

Anish Giri at the Global Chess League (GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: Coming into the second edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) last year in October, the current Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri had a turbulent time. In the span of one month, his ratings dropped drastically from 2746 to 2724.To put things into perspective,…

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Rajendra Gupta says actors are expected to be ‘darbaari’ to filmmakers, lies are sold and work has no value, ‘Maybe that’s why I didn’t become a star’ |

Veteran actor Rajendra Gupta, celebrated for his powerful character roles across television and films for several decades, has opened up about the harsh realities of the Hindi film industry. In a recent conversation, the 78-year-old spoke about the “camp culture” that often decides the fate of actors who wish to rise to stardom.Gupta revealed that…

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