Vishwanath

Suriya's bilingual family entertainer, 'vishwanath And Sons,' is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film's release date was announced amid the success of his current film, 'Karuppu.' The movie features a strong ensemble cast and is expected to be a wholesome family entertainer.

South Indian cinema stars, including Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Kamal Haasan, and Suriya, extended warm Eid al-Adha wishes to fans globally. Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt also joined the festive greetings. Internet sensation Imanvi shared her celebratory message in multiple languages, adding to the widespread cheer for the special occasion.

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During a Tamil Nadu Cabinet expansion, Governor Arlekar cautioned Congress MLA S. Rajesh Kumar to adhere strictly to the written oath after he deviated to praise party leaders. Kumar, along with other new ministers, took their oaths at Lok Bhavan. Subsequently, other TVK legislators also added party-specific slogans to their affirmations.

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Karnataka faces a significant political shift as veteran leaders like Siddaramaiah, Deve Gowda, and Yediyurappa recede, leaving a void in statewide emotional trust. Decades of personality-driven, caste-centric, and family politics have hindered the rise of a strong second line of leadership, potentially ushering in an era of coalition-based governance.

Jharkhand's first Biodiversity Heritage Site, Canary Pahar, now has a draft management plan. The Jharkhand Biodiversity Board collaborated with local committees to develop this strategy for conserving the 2110.67-acre site. This notification marks a significant step for biodiversity conservation in the state, with 20 more proposals under government review.

N Marie Wilson of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), who secured a dominant victory in the Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency, has been appointed to key finance, planning, and development portfolios in Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's new cabinet. Wilson's win was significant, surpassing the combined vote share of DMK and AIADMK.

Kerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Centre and BJP, calling the full rendition of 'Vande Mataram' an RSS agenda. This follows a controversy where the BJP accused the Kerala Assembly of insulting the national song by not performing its complete version during the Governor's address.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.