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Good news for the people of Telangana. ‘Udyan Utsav–2026’ will be held at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolaram, Hyderabad. It is India’s top agriculture and horticulture festival. The exhibition will run from January 3 to 11, 2026. Visitors are allowed daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Entry is completely free.
The Telangana Assembly’s winter session begins today amid a sharp Revanth Reddy, KCR showdown. After a brief recess till Jan 1, key bills include Maha GHMC expansion, a pioneering gig workers law, a 3rd power DISCOM, and BC reservations. Heated debates on river water sharing and attacks over Congress guarantees are expected to dominate the […]
Andhra Pradesh Former Chief Minister Jagan said the Yelamanchili train accident was deeply shocking. He said it was painful that one person lost their life and expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. He thanked the fire service and railway staff for responding immediately after learning about the fire and preventing a major disaster.
The Supreme Court will hear today, December 29, a suo motu case on the Centre’s controversial redefinition of the Aravalli hills, amid fears it could allow mining in fragile zones. A three-judge bench will take up the matter. The court has stayed new mining leases, while the government asked ICFRE to identify additional no-mining areas […]
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Susanville, Northern California, close to the Nevada border. The epicenter, 9 miles northwest of Susanville in Lassen County, was at a shallow depth of 3.3 miles. Strong shaking affected Susanville and Johnstonville, while lighter tremors reached Chico, Redding, and Reno. ShakeAlert issued early warnings to mobile phones.
Two compartments of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire, killing Chandrasekhar Sundaram in Andhra Pradesh’s Yalamanchili. The fire, reported around 12:45 AM, involved coaches carrying 82 and 76 passengers. Police detached the compartments, sent forensic teams to investigate, and are arranging safe transport for the remaining passengers.
At least 13 people died and 98 were injured after an Interoceanic Train derailed near Nizanda, Oaxaca. Of 250 onboard, 193 are safe. 5 remain in critical condition. President Sheinbaum sent officials to assist families. Mexico’s Attorney General launched an investigation. The train, part of the Interoceanic Corridor, aims to boost trade and regional development.
An archaeological discovery in Baramulla’s Zehanpora village has revealed a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site with stupas and monastic remains from the Kushan period. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a proud moment, saying the find highlights Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage, ancient trade links, and long-overlooked Buddhist legacy of the region.
The Telangana High Court upheld a divorce after 17 years of separation, ending a nearly two-decade legal battle, citing irretrievable breakdown of marriage. The bench ordered the husband to pay ₹50 lakh as permanent alimony and maintenance. The court said prolonged litigation and deep mistrust ruled out reconciliation, finalizing the divorce.
Bengaluru authorities have issued New Year guidelines, enforcing a 1 AM deadline for liquor service at bars and restaurants. About 20,000 police personnel will be deployed as over 10 lakh people are expected. Measures include capacity limits, women’s safety focus, drones, CCTV, heatmap technology, checkpoints, ambulances, and emergency helplines 100/112.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United States on Sunday and will meet Donald Trump in Florida today, marking his fifth US visit in 2025. The talks are expected to cover Gaza ceasefire progress, Israel-Hamas negotiations, Iran, Hezbollah, and regional security issues, as efforts continue toward the second phase of the fragile Gaza truce.
French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91, her foundation confirmed. She became a global star in the 1950s, best known for ‘And God Created Woman’. Bardot retired from films in the 1970s and devoted her life to animal welfare, founding the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. She is survived by her […]
UIDAI has issued new guidelines to help people protect their Aadhaar details from scams. Users are advised not to share OTPs, use Masked Aadhaar, lock biometrics, avoid posting Aadhaar online, and contact official helplines if needed. These steps can prevent identity theft, financial fraud, and misuse of personal data.
A 3-year-old tigress, PN-224, was translocated from Madhya Pradesh’s Pench Tiger Reserve to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. After acclimatization in a soft-release enclosure, she was freed into the forest today. Forest officials will monitor her movements, health, and adaptation using radio collars and field tracking under NTCA guidelines.
President Droupadi Murmu became the first head of state to undertake a sortie on a Kalvari-class submarine, INS Vagsheer, from Karwar Naval Base, Karnataka. She was accompanied by Navy officials. INS Vagsheer, India’s sixth Kalvari-class submarine, can carry 18 weapons. Murmu previously undertook historic sorties in Sukhoi Su-30 and Rafale jets.