Salman Khan’s ₹10,000 Crore Bet Could Transform Telangana’s Film Industry

Hyderabad: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to make a landmark investment of nearly ₹10,000 crore in Telangana, with plans to develop a 500-acre integrated township and a world-class film studio complex, according to sources aware of the development.

The proposed project is expected to significantly strengthen Telangana’s position as a leading destination for film production and media infrastructure in India. The large-scale development will include cutting-edge film studios, sound stages, post-production and VFX facilities, along with residential, commercial, hospitality, and recreational zones within a self-sustained township.

Sources indicate that discussions between Salman Khan’s team and Telangana government officials have been progressing, with the project aligning closely with the state’s vision to attract high-value investments in the media and entertainment sector. Telangana has been actively promoting itself as a global filmmaking hub through policy support, infrastructure development, and investor-friendly initiatives.

Industry experts believe the project could create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities, boost local businesses, and draw international film productions to the region. The planned film studio is expected to meet global standards, making it competitive with international film cities.

For Salman Khan, the investment marks a major expansion beyond his on-screen career, reinforcing his role as a key stakeholder in India’s evolving entertainment ecosystem. Once completed, the project is likely to emerge as one of the largest private film infrastructure ventures in the country, further enhancing Telangana’s growing reputation as a cinema and creative industry powerhouse.

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Indian Railways Enhances AI System for Wildlife Protection on Tracks

Indian Railways has introduced an AI-powered Intrusion Detection System (IDS) using Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) to protect wildlife, including elephants, lions, and tigers, on railway tracks. This technology alerts loco pilots and control rooms 0.5 km in advance of animal presence, potentially saving lives.

The AI-driven system provides real-time alerts to loco pilots, station masters, and control rooms, facilitating prompt preventive measures. Initially deployed across 141 RKms on the Northeast Frontier Railway, the system has shown effective performance, leading to the awarding of further contracts for 981 RKms across Indian Railways. This will expand the total coverage to 1,122 RKms. This initiative highlights Indian Railways' dedication to wildlife protection and safe train operations. By utilizing AI and DAS, the railways are actively working to prevent animal casualties, aligning with broader conservation objectives. It also sets a new standard for balancing railway operations with wildlife conservation. With AI monitoring, elephants, lions, and tigers are provided safer passage. This follows an unfortunate incident in the Jamunamukh - Kampur section under the Lumding Division of N.F. Railway, where Train no. 20507 DN Sairang - New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with elephants, causing the derailment of the locomotive and five train coaches. Seven elephants were reported dead, though no passengers were harmed. Following the crash, senior railway officials, including the General Manager of N.F. Railway and the Divisional Railway Manager of Lumding, along with Accident Relief trains, arrived at the scene to conduct restoration work. It was noted that the incident site is about 126 km from Guwahati and is not an official elephant corridor. The loco pilot, upon spotting the elephant herd, applied emergency brakes, but the elephants collided with the train. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep sorrow and ordered an investigation into the deaths of seven elephants—three adults and four calves—in a tragic train collision.

The Chief Minister stated, "We are deeply saddened by the death of seven elephants—three adults and four calves—in a tragic train collision earlier today. I have directed the Forest Department to conduct a detailed enquiry on this deeply disturbing accident and take steps to further secure our wildlife corridors, particularly during low visibility seasons." Additionally, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhedu Sekhar Roy, in a letter to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the incident, noting that such occurrences continue due to trains exceeding speed limits in designated elephant corridors. He described these deaths not as accidents but as the result of human negligence, emphasizing that speeding trains pose an ongoing threat to elephants and other wildlife.

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Dalai Lama Unveils 'Forest Resources in India' Initiative for Climate and Conservation

On Friday, the Dalai Lama, a highly respected spiritual leader, presented the National Book Trust's publication titled 'Forest Resources in India: Integrative Governance and Community Participation for Sustainable Future' at McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala. The authors of the book are Sushil Kumar Singla, Rakesh B. Sinha, and Krishan Kumar Raina.

At the launch event, the Dalai Lama signed a copy of the book. Author Sushil Kumar Singla provided him with an overview of the book's themes, structure, and research findings.

The book offers an in-depth analysis of sustainable forest management in India, emphasizing the cultural traditions of nature conservation embedded in Indian heritage. It highlights the crucial roles of women and local communities, as well as the governance frameworks that influence forest policies. The book stresses the interconnectedness of sectors such as agriculture, environment, tribal development, and climate change, and underscores the collective responsibility of States and Union Territories to harmonize development with conservation.

The book's epilogue states that "India is making significant progress towards achieving the national forest policy goal of covering one-third of its land area with forests and tree cover by adhering to the principles of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas. Our collective efforts must be aligned to bring about meaningful change for everyone, especially the most disadvantaged. Forestry should focus on creating livelihoods, achieving self-sufficiency, and increasing its contribution to the country's GDP and the Agriculture Sector." It also notes that "while constitutional provisions and regulations have effectively supported sustainable forest management, the current pressures on forests and natural resources should not deter us from pursuing deregulation, simplification, and comprehensive reforms in the forest sector. These reforms aim to ensure not only the Ease of Doing Business but also the Speed of Doing Business, ultimately leading to the Ease of Living." The publication advocates for a balanced approach between regulation and development, promoting strategic partnerships between public and private sectors to achieve both "Ease of Doing Business" and "Ease of Living." India is committed to expanding its forest and tree cover through collaborative principles, focusing on forestry's role in livelihoods, self-sufficiency, and GDP growth. The book calls for collaboration across related sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, tribal affairs, environment, rural development, Panchayati Raj institutions, and tourism. It stresses the importance of stakeholder and local community involvement in governance and monitoring.

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