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Hindustan Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rashmika Mandanna 'promises to make Vijju proud' as rumoured boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda shares Mysaa first look
Jun 27, 2025 07:11 PM IST Rashmika Mandanna recently excited fans by sharing the intense first look of her upcoming film Mysaa. Taking to her social media handles, the actor revealed a powerful glimpse of her character, sparking a wave of anticipation among her followers. Adding a sweet twist to the reveal, Rashmika's rumoured boyfriend and actor Vijay Deverakonda gave her a special shoutout on Instagram. (Also read: Mysaa: Rashmika Mandanna unveils fierce warrior avatar in first look poster; Vicky Kaushal gives special shoutout) Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's dating rumours began after their first film Geetha Govindam Vijay took to his Instagram and shared the poster of Rashmika's upcoming film Mysaa in his story with a note that read, 'This one is going to be terrific.' Rashmika reshared the story with a caption that read, 'Vijjuu! I promise to make you proud with this one.' A screengrab of Rashmika Mandanna's Instragram stories. Rashmika's fierce look in Mysaa Earlier in the day, Rashmika took to her social media and posted the first look for her film with a long note. Rashmika wrote, 'I always try to give you something new… something different… something exciting… And this… This is one of those. A character I've never played before… a world I've never stepped into… and a version of me that even I hadn't met till now. It's fierce… It's intense and it's extremely raw. I am so nervous and super excited, I genuinely cannot wait for you to see what we're going to be creating. This is just the beginning…' Rashmika and Vijay's upcoming projects Rashmika is all set to headline several major projects this year. She is currently seen in Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, where she stars alongside Dhanush and Nagarjuna. The film had its theatrical release on June 20. Rashmika also has two other films in the pipeline—Thama and The Girlfriend—further showcasing her versatility across genres. On the other hand, Vijay Deverakonda is gearing up for his upcoming action-packed Telugu spy thriller Kingdom, written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The film, which also stars Bhagyashri Borse and Satyadev, is designed to be the first instalment in a two-part saga. Kingdom is scheduled to hit theatres on 4 July.
Arabian Business
15 hours ago
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia announces major visa update
Saudi Arabia has announced a major visa extension for visitors in the Kingdom. The General Directorate of Passports announced the launch of an initiative to extend all types and categories of expired visit visas for the purpose of final exit, effective from Muharram 1, 1447 AH (corresponding with June 26, 2025). The initiative provides a 30-day window for extension, contingent upon the payment of prescribed fees and penalties in accordance with regulations. Saudi visa extension The directorate stated that applicants may submit requests through the 'Tawasul Service' on the Ministry of Interior's Absher electronic platform during the specified period. The directorate also urged all eligible individuals to benefit from the initiative before the deadline.
Zawya
21 hours ago
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia grants 30-day grace period to extend expired visit visas for final departure
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced that it started implementing a new initiative allowing the extension of all expired visit visas—regardless of type or designation—for the purpose of final departure from Saudi Arabia. The grace period began on 1 Muharram 1447 AH, corresponding to June 26, 2025 and the visa holders will have 30 days to regularize their status after paying all applicable fees and penalties to facilitate their exit from the Kingdom. The initiative is accessible through the 'Tawasul' service on the Ministry of Interior's 'Absher' electronic platform. Jawazat urged all the concerned beneficiaries to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity before the expiry of the deadline. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Reuters
2 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Jamaica to take fight for slavery reparations to King Charles
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Jamaica will ask King Charles to request legal advice from the London-based Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the final court of appeal for UK overseas territories and some Commonwealth nations, on the issue of slavery reparations. Under the Judicial Committee Act of 1833, Charles, who remains Jamaica's head of state after the country gained independence from Britain in 1962, has the authority to refer matters to the council for consideration. Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were shipped to Jamaica, and many scholars and advocates say the legacy of that period has resulted in or played a role in today's inequities. Calls for reparations are longstanding and moves such as the appeal to Charles help to keep the topic in the public spotlight. A backlash against it has also been growing, and many of Europe's leaders have opposed even talking about it. Jamaica's culture minister, Olivia Grange, said her government was seeking the council to consider whether the forced transport of enslaved Africans to Jamaica and their subsequent enslavement was lawful, and if it constituted a crime against humanity. It is also calling on the council to examine whether Britain is "under an obligation to provide a remedy" to Jamaica, not only for slavery but also for its enduring consequences. "We will be submitting a petition to His Majesty King Charles III to refer to the Privy Council a set of questions that we want answered within his current position as head of state of Jamaica," Grange said in the Jamaican parliament on Tuesday. Nicola Diggle, an expert in Privy Council appeals at London law firm Blake Morgan, said the monarch could refer any matter to the council. Lower courts in countries such as Jamaica, where the council is the final court of appeal, can also refer cases. However, it may decide the matter is unsuitable for its opinion. The legal weight of the council's recommendations can vary. They could either be treated as a court judgment or non-enforceable legal opinions. Charles expressed deep sorrow over slavery in a speech to Commonwealth leaders in 2022 but Britain, like other former colonial powers, has so far rejected demands for reparations. The petition comes after Jamaica's government presented a bill in December last year to ditch the king as head of state.
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
A New Year
Congratulations to the Islamic nation, and all of humanity, on the new year whose sun has risen upon us. I extend my heartfelt greetings, especially to my brothers and sisters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and I pray that Almighty God will continue to bless us with faith in Him and in His Messenger (peace be upon him). Our sun has risen high, creating rays of love, peace, and harmony, radiating with the promise that our leader, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, made after ascending to the throne: "I ask God to help me serve the dear people and realize their dreams, and protect our country and security and stability, and protect it from all evil." He also added - may God support him: "Today, our Arab and Islamic nation is in dire need of unity and solidarity. We in this country, which God has honored by choosing it as the starting point of His message and the Qibla of Muslims, will continue to seek unity, bring hearts together, and, guided by the teachings of our noble Islamic faith, defend the causes of our nation. The Almighty has chosen this for us and instilled faith in peace, mercy, moderation, and balance." The King has indeed kept his word and fulfilled his promise. Now we see our Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, fulfilling his promises to our King. He is serving our people, consolidating security and stability, and striving for our nation's unity, with his conferences and statements reaffirming the Kingdom's solid support for our causes, especially the Palestinian cause. World leaders have come to admire His Highness, and many are now seeking his counsel and support. Our Crown Prince continues to follow through on his social and economic development commitments of Vision 2030. Meanwhile, our Foreign Minister has been flying around the world to foster unity and bring people together, and our other ministers are roaming the globe to draw the industries, technologies, and investments the country needs if the Kingdom is to fulfill its ultimate duty, empowering its citizens and transforming the Kingdom into a beacon of humanity, just as the martyr King Faisal bin Abdulaziz had hoped. Today, that vision has become reality. We now see our citizens providing priceless services, not only to the Muslims making pilgrimage but also to people across the world through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, which operates in 106 countries. We and our noble religion are blessed. We rejoice at our wise leadership. From King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman to this day, our leaders have fostered prosperity and raised our ambitions for the future as high as the heavens.
