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Telangana will allocate higher funds for Bathukamma 2025, announced Special CS Jayesh Ranjan. The festival aims for national and international recognition with celebrations across Hyderabad and districts. Officials discussed event plans, traditional practices, marketing community products, and cultural shows. Ranjan urged interdepartmental cooperation for impactful festivities.
Assam will stop issuing new Aadhaar cards to adults except Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and tea garden workers for a year. A September window allows others to apply. District Commissioners may grant exceptions after thorough verification, aiming to block illegal foreigners, especially Bangladeshi nationals, from obtaining Aadhaar and Indian citizenship.
Ormax Media’s July 2025 list reveals South Indian actors like Prabhas and Thalapathy Vijay leading India’s most popular male stars, while Samantha Ruth Prabhu tops the female list. Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt also feature, highlighting a pan-India fan base and a shift in the industry’s popularity dynamics.
A pigeon carrying a note threatening an IED blast at Jammu railway station was found near the India-Pakistan border. The note, written in English and Urdu, included slogans about Kashmir. BSF alerted Jammu police, who increased security and are investigating to ensure public safety and rule out any real threat.
Satish Golcha, a 1992-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner, replacing SBK Singh after 21 days in the role. Golcha was Director General (Prisons), Delhi, and previously served as DCP, Joint Commissioner, and Special Commissioner. Known for handling the 2020 Delhi riots, he also led Arunachal Pradesh Police until mid-2023.
In a fiery speech at TVK’s second State conference in Madurai, party chief Vijay tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Centre. He slammed them for ignoring Tamil Nadu’s issues, especially the plight of fishermen, and accused the government of turning a blind eye to the southern state’s struggles.
Opening his address at the TVK State conference, Vijay likened the lion to ideal leadership brave, bold, and respected. He then called his party cadre “lion cubs”, stirring pride among supporters. The symbolism emphasised strength and loyalty, as the actor-politician rallied his followers toward a powerful political movement.
US Supermarket Chain Meijer is under fire after a 19-year-old autistic employee, James Denison, was arrested for allegedly stealing $110 worth of food—mostly shift lunches he forgot to repay. Viral bodycam footage sparked outrage online, with calls for Meijer to apologize, improve policies, and support special needs workers instead of criminalizing them.
About 200 km from Hyderabad, Telangana’s Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) backwaters offer a peaceful escape with calm waters, scenic reflections, and migratory birds. Ideal during and after monsoons, this tranquil spot is perfect for nature lovers seeking solitude away from crowds. Accessible by road or train, it remains an uncommercialized retreat.
TTD released tickets today at 3 PM for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva, along with Virtual Seva tickets and darshan slots for November. Devotees are advised to book all darshan and seva tickets exclusively through official TTD website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, to avoid fraudulent platforms.
