Andhra Pradesh CM went missing

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy went missing while on his way from Karnool to Chittoor. Reddy was accompanied by his Principal Secretary S Subramanyam and Chief Security Officer ASC Wesley. There were two pilots also on board the twin-engined Bell 430 helicopter that lost contact at 0935 hrs IST with the Air Traffic Controller at the Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad when it was headed for Chittoor district, about 600 kilometres from Hyderabad.

Army, Indian Air Force (IAF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, Andhra Police Greyhound commandos along with local police and district officials have launched a massive search and rescue operation for Rajasekhara Reddy in the densely forested area which is also a Naxal-stronghold.

CNN-IBN spoke to National Security Advisor MK Narayanan to know about the latest developments in the search opearation.

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Party goers arrested in Bangalore

For the teenagers in Bangalore, a fun Saturday took an ugly turn on after they were arrested from a party at the 'beach restaurant' of Indiranagar, Bangalore city. around 100 teenagers arrested by the Bangalore police. Local peoples rushed to restaurant and smashed the furnitures.

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Padmapriya shows her talent in Pokkisham

'Pokkisham' - the film narrates the story of a couple who strengthened their bonding with love letters. In this modern age, No doubt it is a daring attempt by Cheran. 'Pokkisham' movie's technical team -- Vairabalan's art work is excellent as manages to recreate the busy Kolkata roads of 1970s. Cinematographer Rajesh Yadav skilfully captures varied regions of Nagore, Kolkata, Chennai and Malaysia.
Eventhough many songs in this movie, only one song - 'Nila...nee kadhal' - stands out. Though the musical duo has done reasonably well in the climax, the overall background score is below average. As an actor too Cheran fails to impress. It is Padmapriya who steals the show with her expressive eyes and strong facial expressions. Padmapriya has done a fabulous, marvelous, brilliant, lovable job. Body language, the speaking eyes which showcase the fear, the anticipation and the smile....

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Sandhya as Red Indian Girl in

Is Sandhya feeling the competition heating up with other heroines wearing bikinis? Nayantara set the trend in the Tamil Billa and Anushka followed suit in the Telugu version. Priyamani too quickly slipped into that mode in Dhrona. Sandhya is playing as Red Indian girl let loose in the forests, in new tamil movie Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam. The costume for the Red Indian girl will be much less, but not like bikini. This Tamil film directed by Simbudevan, who earlier directed the comedy film Imsai Arasan Pulikesi and Arai Enn. There will be three lead actresses in thi movie. Sandhya, Lakshmi Rai and Padmapriya in lead roles. Lawrance Raghavendra will be the lead actor in this movie. This tamil movie's shooting will be completed on october, and expected for release in the end of this year.

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Vikram's next film with Selvaraghavan

After Kanthaswamy's fantastic Box office opening. Vikram says, he would like to work with talented young director. Evne though there is nothing new in 'kanthaswamy', the film has reached openig BO, thanks to the tune by Devi sri prasad and two years publicity made by movie's team.Tamil supter star vikram's next movie will be with Selvaraghavan. This is the first time boath are joining in a venure. This movies entire shooting will be held in Europe.Selvaraghavan , known for his well known films such as 'Kadhal Kondein' and '7G Rainbow Colony'.

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Akshara entered in to film industry

Kamal Hasan’s daughter Shruthi Haasan has already debuted in films with 'Luck', directed by Soham Shah. Casts includes Sanjay dutt, Imran Khan, Danny. Shruthi Hassan played opposite Imran Khan.And now, her younger sibling Akshara makes her entry into films as a choreographer.She will be composing the dance for the song in kamal hasan's Hindi remake of ‘A Wednesday’, in tamil this film is remaked in the name of 'Unnai Pol Oruvan'. And in Telugu remade in the name of ‘Eanadu’

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VS Acharya addressed wrong election rally.

VS Acharya, the home minister of the southern state and a Bharatiya Janata Party member, saw an opportunity to address a rally in Udupi district.

Observers said he seemed oblivious as he denounced the Congress government - in front of Congress supporters.

A sheepish Mr Acharya later said he was just paying a "courtesy visit".

In a separate incident the BJP suffered another embarrassment when a top leader called for the repeal of a law that had already been scrapped.

Restless

Police at the rally on Sunday in the coastal district of Udupi, 390km (243 miles) from Bangalore, said the senior BJP leader beat a speedy retreat when he realised his mistake.

Mr Acharya had been on his way to meet a fellow BJP activist when he noticed the rally.

The Times of India said the Congress supporters extended the courtesy expected to be afforded to a minister and offered him a seat.



It said when he rose to speak Mr Acharya was still unaware of his surroundings and began by praising the achievements of the BJP government in Karnataka.

Witnesses said the Congress supporters seemed to be giving him a fair hearing until they became restless at his criticism of the Congress-led federal government.

One of the Congress workers also took exception to the bicycles being given out by the BJP as part of its election campaign.

Observers said a visibly embarrassed Mr Acharya then cut short his speech.

VS Ugrappa, a Congress leader, said Mr Acharya fled when he realised he was addressing Congress workers and not his own party men.

Mr Ugrappa said the BJP was damaging the communal atmosphere in the coastal districts of Mangalore, Udupi and Karwar.

The districts were rocked by a series of attacks on churches last October and an attack by hardline Hindu activists on women for drinking at a pub in Mangalore.

Meanwhile in Assam, top BJP leader Uma Bharati promised to do away with the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) law only to be told it had been scrapped.

The BBC's Subir Bhaumik in Calcutta says Ms Bharati promised to go on a road march to demand its removal until journalists informed her it was shelved in July 2005.

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Snakes escape on Qantas flight

The snakes, just six inches long, were among 12 Stimson's pythons being flown from Alice Springs to Melbourne.

At first it was thought the reptiles may have been eaten by the other snakes, but this was discounted after they were weighed on landing.

Passengers were transferred to other aircraft. The jet was fumigated but the snakes' bodies are yet to be found.

"They're not endangered so a decision was made to fumigate...if these snakes turn up they will be very much dead snakes," David Epstein of Qantas said.

It is not known how the snakes - which can grow up to a metre in length - escaped from their container.

They were being transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft in a bag inside a plastic foam box with air holes.

The passenger aircraft returned to service on Wednesday

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