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Released in the month of July, Ekka—starring Yuvarajkumar, Sanjana Anand, Sampada Hulivana and Atul Kulkarni—was a hit. Jointly produced by KRG Studios, Jayanna Films and PRK Productions, the film was directed by Rohit Padaki. Among its highlights, the song ‘Bangle Bangari’ composed by Charan Raj went viral and created quite a buzz. Now, those who missed watching the movie have got a golden opportunity. On South India’s leading OTT platform Sun NXT, Ekka has been available for streaming since November 13 and is quickly rising to become the No.1 trending title.The film, packed with action, brought significant recognition to Yuvarajkumar.…

Prime plots across multiple districts open for bidding; registrations begin today at 11 AM.The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has opened online registrations for a major round of e-auctions offering residential and commercial plots across several districts in the state. The initiative covers fully developed sites in multiple layouts, giving homebuyers and investors an opportunity to secure properties directly from the government.The auction includes a variety of plot categories such as standard residential sites, corner sites, intermediate sites, and commercial plots. These sites are located in different neighbourhoods developed by the Housing Board, making them suitable for both housing needs and…

Thiruvananthapuram: With 35 councillors out of 100 in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hopes to gain big and wrest power from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the Kerala local body polls in the district.The party, which has put all its chips in a city that has been its biggest source of strength in Kerala, is hoping to cross 52 seats this time. After delimitation, the corporation has a total of 101 wards. Currently, the LDF holds 52 seats and the Congress has 10. Notably, this will mark the first election under Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Union Home…

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump held the upper hand as Chile headed to a polarizing presidential runoff against a member of Chile’s Communist Party representing the incumbent government. José Antonio Kast, an ultraconservative lawyer opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage, appears to be in pole position after nearly 70% of votes went to right-wing candidates in Sunday’s first round, as many Chileans worry about organized crime, illegal immigration and unemployment in one of Latin America’s safest and most prosperous nations.Kast is a surprise front-runner who speaks fondly of aspects of…

KolkataNovember 17, 2025 12:11 PM IST First published on: Nov 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM IST Once seen as a key strategist of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and even dubbed as the “Chanakya of Bengal politics,” Mukul Roy now finds himself disqualified as an MLA. Roy has been ailing and bedridden in a private hospital in Kolkata for the last one-and-a-half years. In a ruling last Thursday, the Calcutta High Court disqualified Roy as a member of the West Bengal Assembly under the anti-defection law. He had won from the Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly seat in Nadia district in the 2021…

A 57-year-old IT professional from Bengaluru has allegedly lost Rs 31.83 crore to a ‘digital arrest’ fraud over six months, said to be the highest amount lost by a single victim in Karnataka to this kind of scam. The Bengaluru East Cyber Crime, Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) police filed an FIR based on her complaint on November 14.According to the FIR, the woman received a call on September 15, 2024, from someone claiming to represent the DHL courier service. The caller informed her that a suspicious package addressed to her, containing three credit cards, four passports, and prohibited MDMA…

KSPCB plans a coordinated enforcement system to monitor every STP in real time as dysfunctional plants continue to pollute rivers and lakes across Karnataka.The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has raised a serious alarm over the state’s collapsing sewage treatment infrastructure, revealing that more than 90% of sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Karnataka are currently dysfunctional. The failure of these facilities, officials warn, has led to the widespread pollution of rivers, lakes, and waterbodies across Bengaluru and other parts of the state.Also Read:KSPCB plans air purifiers at key junctions as Bengaluru’s pollution levels surgeKSPCB chairman P.M. Narendraswamy said that…

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri assistant of Red fort bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi in its first arrest in the Delhi bomb investigation. According to the agency, Amir Rashid Ali was the registered owner of the Hyundai i20 that was used in the assault. A few hours after the explosion, he was taken into custody by the Jammu & Kashmir police from his Pampore residence. A spokesperson informed, “The arrested person has been identified as Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the Hyundai i20 involved in the attack was registered. He was arrested from Delhi (where…

Children today are exposed to longer screen time, poor dietary habits, and limited outdoor play, a combination that’s quietly reshaping their eye health. While many parents assume vision checks are needed only when problems arise, experts warn that several childhood eye conditions develop without obvious symptoms. With vision playing a major role in learning, behavior, and overall development, knowing when to start regular eye check-ups can make the difference between healthy sight and preventable lifelong impairment. How early should parents begin regular eye check-ups for their children, and why is early detection so crucial? Dr Mubashir Parkar, Cataract and LASIK…

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — With Hungary’s parliamentary elections still five months away, the country is already immersed in an intense political campaign between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his challenger, Péter Magyar, that promises to be the biggest challenge of the nationalist leader’s career. Elected for a first term in 1998 and then for four more terms beginning in 2010, Orbán has stood at Hungary’s helm for 20 years. Beloved by his supporters but accused by his critics of corruption and authoritarian tactics, he has overseen a political system in which his far-right Fidesz party has exercised nearly unchecked power.…