Deccan Chronicle

How mid-budget films are rewriting the box-office rulebook while big-ticket spectacles struggle

The proposal is currently under consideration by the Ministry of Home Affairs, CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan said.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued an Orange Alert for parts of the state over the next few hours

She accused the party of undermining democratic institutions for electoral advantage

Acting on the tipoff, the Child Protection Unit Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care), along with another Protection Officer and the sector supervisor from the Brahmavar Child Development Project Office, visited the couple's residence on June 19. At the house, officials found Poornima, Prakash, the one-month-old baby girl, and Poornima's sister. During questioning, the accused allegedly gave suspicious and inconsistent statements

Taking their views into consideration, Kumaraswamy said I committed on the floor of the Assembly that no works will proceed without the permission of farmers to be affected. Everything is on records.

According to Gangarao, sheet-metal fencing has been erected on municipal land.

On Sunday, Goyal had announced that his US counterpart would be arriving in New Delhi for negotiations on the trade agreement

Match Day 13 of the FIFA world cup has games between Argentina and Austria, France vs Iraq tonight and Norway vs Senegal, Jordan vs Algeria tomorrow morning

The Election Commission will conduct the SIR through a household survey from June 25 to July 24 across the state.

This year, the tournament starts with a lot of controversies from the payout disputes to the absence of the world number 2 and injury updates to unpack. For the first time in its 149-year history, the tournament has introduced video review technology.

Reddy listed funds extended by the Union government for schemes in the state. He contested the state governments claim that the Centre was not supporting Telangana in welfare and development programmes, and said the highest quantity of urea was being supplied to the state compared to others

Responding to the allegations, Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the use of water cannons was a standard police response when protestors breached barricades

The probe will also include recommendations on field enforcement protocols, safety equipment, and standard operating procedures for vehicle interception and seizure operations on public roads.

Defection reduces Uddhav Thackeray-led party's Lok Sabha strength as Eknath Shinde declares 'Operation Tiger' a success.

Massive blaze triggers rescue operation as authorities recover multiple bodies; Chief Minister orders relief measures and probe.

Fourteen fire tenders, including a hydraulic platform vehicle, were deployed to control the blaze that was reported at around 3 pm from the building located at Usha Mehta Marg in Aliganj area

The minister said concerns had been raised that local clubs, and residents' associations are required to pay a hefty licence fee to screen World Cup matches

A rally in prices of gold and non-ferrous metals boosted revenues of jewellery retailers and non-ferrous metal producers, while the capital goods sector contributed to the growth on the back of healthy order execution. However, geopolitical tensions and the emergence of El Nio conditions may dampen revenue growth of a large section of the corporate sector in Q1 FY2027

Marius Borg Hoiby found guilty on 34 charges, including rape and abuse, in a case that has shaken Norways royal family.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother was injured after being allegedly attacked with an axe over a land dispute in their ancestral village in Bihar's Gopalganj district,

Under the revised structure, the next of kin of an advocate with up to five years of practice will receive financial assistance of Rs 1.05 lakh in case of the advocate's death. The amount will increase progressively with every additional year of practice

The Chief Minister said officials should address complaints by placing themselves in the position of petitioners and ensure citizens are treated courteously

Bhatti Vikramarka called upon party cadres to make the massive public meeting, planned with two lakh attendees at Chintakani on June 30 for the release of Rythu Bharosa funds

CAW&CW ADG S. Shyni says the high-priority probe will be closely monitored to ensure strict action against those responsible for attacking two NGO workers over child-lifting rumours.

Annual festival marking Goddess Kamakhya's symbolic menstruation cycle starts at Nilachal Hills amid elaborate security and crowd-management arrangements.

The incident occurred on June 21 during routine operations at the seafood processing facility when workers were exposed to ammonia fumes. According to Tamil Nadu authorities, at least 74 workers were affected by the leak. While two deaths were reported on Saturday night, three more workers succumbed to their injuries by Sunday morning, taking the toll to five

Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits gather at the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine on Jyeshtha Ashtami, celebrating faith, heritage and communal harmony amid tight security.

The BIS officials found gold jewellery articles being offered for sale without mandatory BIS hallmark and also detected jewellery articles bearing old hallmark markings

US Vice President says first round of Switzerland negotiations created a positive foundation for efforts to end the Middle East conflict.

Presenting the achievements of the Endowments Department in the past two years, the Minister said the funds for developing these temples were sanctioned under the 'Sarvasreyonidhi' scheme.

Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said he had only called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and had not had the opportunity to meet other sections of society or listen to wider public opinion

The migrant workers met officials from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) after being identified as employees of KPA Engineering.

India's defence exports surged to over $4 billion in the year ending March 2026, from just $7.26 million in 2013-14, according to the Indian government

Bandi Sanjay also inaugurated three completed infrastructure projects: the Subordinate Officers' Mess (Aditya) at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA), Hyderabad, built at a cost of Rs.34.22 crore; the Advanced Training Building (Abhyas) at NISA, Hyderabad

United Nations report attributes at least 702 civilian deaths between August and January to Myanmar's military amid ongoing conflict and election-related violence.

India has also extended the levy of anti-dumping duty on 'Aluminium Foil imported from China, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

The timely intervention drew appreciation from senior officers, with Kochi City Police issuing a statement on Monday highlighting the efforts of the personnel involved

With CSR funds from Telangana GenCo (VYTPS), Rs.1.60 crore will be spent on the conservation of Phanigiri Buddhist structures, and Rs 23 lakh for the protection of Gajulabanda structures

Bern says roadmap agreed at Burgenstock creates conditions for immediate technical negotiations.

The petitioner had approached the apex court alleging that names of officers junior to him were recommended for appointment as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court

Around 10 people, belonging to Velpuru village in Saavalyapuram mandal, boarded an auto to Sankuratripadu in Nadendla mandal, to attend the last rites of one of their relatives

Trump had earlier threatened to strike Iran if it did not immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today and expressed gratitude for transferring defence lands to develop Gandhi Sarovar project

Reported annual rural wage growth jumped from 6% to 17-18% between June 2025 and March 2026, with average daily wages spiking 12.7% in a single month, he pointed out.

The two Gen Z-directed films that are storming the world have a lot to say about the current cinema scene.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the white metal for July delivery increased by Rs 5,146, or 2.21 per cent, to Rs 2,38,331 per kg in a business turnover of 10,463 lots

The industrial accident occurred on Sunday at the factory in the Kannigaipair-Manjangaranai area near Periyapalayam, according to a statement issued by the Tamil Nadu government

Twentythree-year-old Darsi Subhash alias Nandu earned a livelihood as a dance master at events. Darsi, belonging to Chenchuvanipalem in Kavali mandal, Nellore district, had friendship with a woman of Arundalpet in Guntur, which soon blossomed into love

Vijayan alleged that the functioning of the health department had gone off track and grassroots-level disease prevention activities had come to a standstill