Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says MS Dhoni will bat at No. 3 for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. Dhoni has started training in Ranchi and looks fit. Ashwin praised CSK’s strong batting lineup, including Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, and Shivam Dube, saying it will be hard for opponents to stop them.
Nutritionists highlight sesame seeds as nutrient powerhouses rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, and antioxidants. They support bone strength, brain health, and heart function. One to two tablespoons daily can be added to salads, oatmeal, smoothies, or dips. Sesame seeds and oil offer easy, health-boosting dietary benefits.
As India marks its 77th Republic Day, digital tools are changing daily life. UPI enables fast, safe payments; Aadhaar ensures welfare reaches the right people; DigiLocker stores documents securely; UMANG provides access to government services in one app. These initiatives promote transparency, convenience, and citizen empowerment across India.
Telangana will soon conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During enumeration, no documents are needed, but during verification, voters may need ID, birth certificate, passport, or parental documents depending on age. SIR aims to include all eligible voters and remove ineligible entries.
The Koraput district administration in Odisha banned the sale of meat, fish, eggs, and other non-vegetarian foods on Republic Day, sparking criticism. Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka called it “arbitrary and unconstitutional.” The district, with over 50% tribal population, largely consumes non-vegetarian food. Similar bans have occurred earlier during national holidays.
In Narsingdi, Bangladesh, 25-year-old Hindu Chanchal Bhowmik was burned to death in a suspicious fire, raising arson concerns. Minority attacks have surged under interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus ahead of February 12 elections. Human rights groups and exiled Sheikh Hasina condemned the violence. Bangladesh braces for polls amid escalating communal tensions.
Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy made key remarks on upcoming municipal polls, stating they will be held in February with the schedule to be released within 3 days. He assured comprehensive development of all municipalities, expressed satisfaction over the fine rice scheme, and voiced confidence that Congress will return to power once again.
After years of tensions, BRS has announced a full boycott of ABN Andhra Jyothi. The decision follows a heated debate on the channel, where BRS MLC Takkallapalli Ravindra Rao clashed with anchor Venkata Krishna, who told him to “get out.” BRS leadership stated they will avoid all future coverage on ABN.
A film starring Allu Arjun and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, announced three years ago, was rumored shelved. T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar has confirmed the project is alive. Both are busy with other films—Vanga with ‘Spirit’ and ‘Animal’ projects, Allu Arjun with ‘Lokesh Kanagaraj’, Atlee, and ‘Pushpa 3’. The film will start when the timing is […]
Extreme weather is gripping the globe as contrasting climates unfold across hemispheres. While snowstorms and severe cold paralyze parts of the USA and Russia in the Northern Hemisphere, scorching heat waves torment Australia in the south. Also, devastating wildfires rage across Chile, highlighting the growing intensity of climate extremes worldwide.