Dhootha trailer: Naga Chaitanya plays a journalist investigating accidents
The Vikram K Kumar directed web-series marks Naga Chaitanya’s streaming debut. The makers released the web-series’ trailer on his birthday. Key Points
Hindustan Times3 Naga, youngest Naga battalion, gets President’s Colour
Also called ‘Nishan’, presidential colours are a military tradition, and seen as the recognition of a battalion’s feats. ‘Colour’ symbolises ‘acts of valour’. Key Points
ThePrintThe bizarre story behind the ‘demolition’ of the Naga Club
The legendary Naga Club was revived after a century. Then its new members demolished its office in the dead of the night. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMiscreants vandalise Naga student body’s office building in Kohima
The incident took place in the wee hours of Saturday. Around five shops, an advocates chamber and three printing presses were also vandalized. NSF president K Tep said that the federations office was a house of all Nagas and that he was deeply saddened to see documents of Naga students and Nagas in general being destroyed. Key Points
Economic TimesDon’t harass Naga tribes in any manner: Insurgent group’s warning amid Manipur crisis
The NSCN-IM, in an official statement, called for protection of Naga tribes such as Aimol, Chiru, Chothe, Kharam, Koireng and Kom. “Our Meitei brothers and Kukis should not take them otherwise and harass them in any manner,” it said. Key Points
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Naga Chaitanya says he doesn’t like to remain friends with exes: ‘The part that irritates me the most’
Naga Chaitanya is said to be dating Ponniyin Selvan actor Sobhita Dhulipala. He was previously married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNaga Chaitanya on life’s ‘biggest regret’ post divorce from Samantha: ‘Everything is just a lesson’
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are said to be in a relationship for the past few months. Chaitanya was earlier married to Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNaga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala are engaged, first pics out; Nagarjuna blesses couple
Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala exchanged rings at 9.42 am, his dad Nagarjuna made the announcement on Twitter. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNaga Chaitanya's Custody earns less than ₹9 cr in opening weekend
Custody box office: Naga Chaitanya film, in which he plays a constable, has earned ₹8.6 crore in three days of its release. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNaga Chaitanya says he does not regret working on Laal Singh Chaddha
Naga Chaitanya starred with Aamir Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha. Despite high expectations, the film failed to perform well at the box office. | Bollywood Key Points
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Nagaland's Hornbill Festival attracts more than 78k visitors in first 5 days
The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland kickstarted on December 1. It is being held at the picturesque Naga heritage village Kisama. | Travel Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe demand for a Kuki homeland, its history and rationale
The demand for a separate “Kukiland” dates back to the late 1980s, when the first and largest of the Kuki-Zomi insurgent groups, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), came into being. The demand has surfaced periodically ever since. Key Points
The Indian ExpressThree Naga groups come together for negotiations with Centre for solution to decades-old political issue
The Naga Political Issue is considered the longest-running insurgency in the country. The Centre has been holding separate negotiations with NSCN-IM since 1997 and the WC NNPGs since 2017. Key Points
FirstpostVenkat Prabhu mimics producer Dil Raju while promoting Naga Chaitanya’s Custody, watch
Producer Dil Raju's statement at the audio launch of Varisu went viral. Talking about Varisu, he had said, "Dance venumaa dance irukku, fight venumaa fight irukku (If you want dance, you got it. If you want fight, you got it)." Key Points
The Indian ExpressNaga Chaitanya says being ‘good friends’ after break up irritates him
Naga Chaitanya recently said the idea of being friends with ex irritates him. While he didn't take any name, many fans agreed to his opinion. Key Points
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Naga Chaitanya not doing Telugu remake of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, his team confirms
Actor Naga Chaitanya's team dismissed reports about the actor starring in the Telugu remake of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Reportedly, Jyotika has been signed too. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNaga Chaitanya wraps up Custody; Venkat Prabhu says ‘You are now released from our custody’
Other than Naga Chaitanya, Custody also stars Keerthy Shetty, Arvind Swami, Sarathkumar, Priyamani, and Sampath Raj. The film has music by Ilaiyaraaja and Yuvan Shankar Raja. Key Points
The Indian Express‘Custody’ movie review: Venkat Prabhu’s mix of conflict and humour works for this Naga Chaitanya, Arvind Swami actioner
The Telugu-Tamil bilingual “Custody” starring Naga Chaitanya, Arvind Swami and Krithi Shetty also has several trademark Venkat Prabhu flourishes such as peppering the narrative with humour without diluting the tense moments. These segments work to the advantage of this action entertainer and help overlook some of the rough edges. Key Points
The HinduSamantha Ruth Prabhu reacts to Naga Chaitanya, Shobhita Dhulipala dating rumours
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has responded to Naga Chaitanya and Shobhita Dhulipala's dating rumours. Here's what she has said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMan slaps girlfriend in public, actor Naga Shaurya tells him to apologise
Telugu actor Naga Shaurya asked a man, who slapped his girlfriend on a busy road, to ‘say sorry’ to her. He refused to let go when the man said ‘she is my lover’. Key Points
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Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi movie review: A floundering tale of bland love
Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi never reaches the potential promised, always floundering about. You can wait for the film to release on an OTT platform. Key Points
The Indian ExpressThe violence in Manipur is a by-product of three interlocking processes
Communal violence in Manipur highlights the risk of majoritarian agendas in sensitive regions. The BJP has promised rectification of historical errors and economic empowerment for the Meitei community, but this has also led to tensions with other groups. The breakdown of equilibrium between the state?s licit and illicit political economies since the 2021 Myanmar coup has further fueled tensions. The state?s exploitation of strains in the Kuki-Naga relations, in tandem with dislocation of the Naga accord, has also contributed to the violence. The author warns against the BJP confusing electoral success with political hegemony. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSamantha flaunts Chay tattoo in new pics amid speculation of removing it
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya parted ways in 2021. Chaitanya is reportedly seeing Sobhita Dhulipala. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSobhita Dhulipala talks about 'simple' engagement to Naga Chaitanya, says she wants 'the whole motherhood experience'
Actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya got engaged in an intimate ceremony this August. In a recent interview, Sobhita spoke about it and her future. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNaga Chaitanya says why he worked in Laal Singh Chaddha, talks about Aamir Khan
Naga Chaitanya has revealed why he worked in Laal Singh Chaddha. He also talked about his experience of working with Aamir Khan. | Bollywood Key Points
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