'Laapataa Ladies' director Kiran Rao expressed her excitement over the film being selected as India's official entry to the Oscars, stating that it addresses the issues, expectations, and aspirations of women. Rao believes this recognition is a step toward solving many challenges faced by women. She also acknowledged the audience's appreciation for the introduction of new faces in the film and thanked the team for their 4-5 years of effort in bringing the project to life.

In a recent development in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Sessions Court has granted bail to two accused, Nikhil Naik and Karthik. Earlier today, the High Court also granted bail to Keshava Murthy, another accused in the case.

Former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman YV Subba Reddy has approached the Supreme Court, requesting the establishment of an independent committee led by a retired apex court judge. This committee is sought to investigate allegations regarding the use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in the ghee used for making Laddu Prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala.

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai emphasized his commitment to continuing the work initiated by Arvind Kejriwal. As the Environment Minister, he acknowledged the significant challenge of controlling pollution levels during winter. Rai noted that his team has been actively preparing the Winter Action Plan through consultations with experts and relevant departments. He also mentioned that he will meet with the Chief Secretary to discuss the plan’s implementation, which is set to be released on September 25.