Day: May 19, 2025
Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre has taken measures to prevent registered PACS from becoming financially sick and will soon bring a policy for their quick settlement in case they have gone into liquidation and for registration of new PACS in their place.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has suspended all agreements with Turkish universities, following Turkey’s support to Pakistan amid heightened tensions with India.
Describing the new Waqf law as “unconstitutional”, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that it is aimed at “destroying” Waqf properties and expressed hope of getting justice from the Supreme Court in the matter.
ACE, a high-budget commercial entertainer starring Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi, is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release on May 23. Directed, written, and produced by Arumugakumar under the 7Cs Entertainment banner, the film is set against the vibrant backdrop of Malaysia and promises a gripping cinematic experience packed with action, comedy, and drama.
Veteran film producer Sujatha Vijaykumar has publicly addressed and refuted serious allegations made by her estranged son-in-law, actor Jayam Ravi (also known as Ravi Mohan), amidst his ongoing divorce proceedings with her daughter, Aarti Ravi. In a detailed statement released on May 17, 2025, Sujatha categorically denied claims that she coerced Ravi into signing as a surety for substantial loans and misused his earnings for personal gain.
The much-anticipated trailer for Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, has been released, marking a powerful reunion between Ratnam and veteran actor Kamal Haasan after 38 years since their iconic collaboration in Nayakan (1987). The film, set to premiere in theaters on June 5, 2025, promises an intense gangster saga that delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and power dynamics.
Chennai-based rapper Paal Dabba is set to make his acting debut in an upcoming bilingual film directed by Vijay Milton, starring Raj Tarun. The film, to be made in both Tamil and Telugu, marks Vijay Milton’s first Telugu directorial venture.
Carlos Alcaraz extended his ‘Big Titles’ lead over Jannik Sinner by defeating the Italian on Sunday in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia final.