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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan warned the CPI(M) against intensifying demonstrations in response to Rahul Mamkootathil, a suspended Congress MLA who has been charged with sexual misconduct. Speaking in Kozhikode, Satheesan cautioned the ruling party against going too far and shocking revelations regarding CPI(M) that he intends to make shortly.
A cloudburst in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, triggered flash floods, killing 4 and damaging over 10 houses. Schools shut across the region amid heavy rain alerts. Landslides blocked the Jammu-Srinagar highway. With record rainfall and more expected until August 27, officials have placed rescue teams on alert and advised the public to avoid vulnerable areas.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in 9 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 9 hours. On Monday, August 25, 67,767 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 25,852 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.07 crore on the same day.
A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has triggered flash floods, washing away several vehicles in Bhalesa. Continuous rainfall has caused landslides, blocking parts of NH-44 in Ramban. Authorities urge caution, advising limited travel. IMD has issued rain alerts for several districts, as rising river levels increase the threat of flooding across the region.
Born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to serving others from an early age. An Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, she founded the Missionaries of Charity and became a global symbol of compassion. Her unwavering commitment to the poor and marginalized earned her immense respect and admiration worldwide.
Teja Sajja’s “Mirai” release has shifted from September 5 to September 12, 2025, amid industry-wide date changes. Similarly, Ravi Teja’s “Mass Jathara” has been officially postponed. The makers cited recent strikes and unforeseen delays on social media as reasons, with a new release date to be announced soon for the action-packed film.
Southern Railway’s directive to promote Hindi in official work has sparked controversy in Tamil Nadu. Issued as part of a national language policy, the move has been criticized as Hindi imposition. Political parties and civil society groups oppose the push, warning it may marginalize non-Hindi speakers and undermine Tamil language rights.
The Ministry of Railways and Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a notification to fill 368 Section Controller posts across various railway zones in India. Interested and Eligible candidates can apply online at https://www.rrbapply.gov.infrom September 15 to October 14. Applicants must be between 18 and 33 years of age.
The certificate verification process for AP DSC candidates has been postponed again. AP Mega DSC Convener Venkata Krishna Reddy announced that verification will now begin on August 28. Candidates are advised to download their call letters from this afternoon, follow the instructions carefully, and ensure all documents are ready for the process.
Weather officials said that eastern Telangana districts, from Komaram Bheem Asifabad to Khammam, will experience heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms today. Light showers and a cloudy sky are expected in Hyderabad. Southern districts may receive light rain, while northern and western districts could see moderate rainfall today.
