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Wine shops, bars, toddy shops, and clubs across TG will remain closed tomorrow for “Sri Ramanavami” celebrations. The excise department stated that this precautionary measure aims to ensure public safety, maintain law and order, and preserve peace. Officials also warned that strict action would be taken against anyone violating the closure rules.
Health specialists have raised alarms over worsening air pollution levels in Hyderabad, with AQI touching 199 in Gajularamaram today. Authorities attribute the decline in air quality mainly to vehicle emissions and open garbage burning, while the continued use of wood stoves adds to the problem. Experts caution that such conditions could increase the risk.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized LoP Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of not learning from experience and calling him the BJP’s ‘B-team.’ Vijayan responded to Rahul’s claim of LDF-BJP collusion over corruption, saying national leaders often fail to understand regional political dynamics, highlighting the gap between national and state-level politics.
Air India’s A350-900 flight AI111 from Delhi to London returned to the capital after nearly seven hours airborne due to a suspected technical issue. Noises were reported mid-air over Saudi Arabia, prompting a precautionary diversion. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing extensive checks. The same plane had faced a prior snag in this month.
The Buddhavanam Division of TG State Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) will host the World Peace-International Buddhist Conferences 2026 from March 27 to 29. The events will take place in Hyderabad and Nagarjunasagar, beginning at the Plaza Hotel, Begumpet. Around 150 prominent Buddhist scholars from 22 countries are also expected to attend.
The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of 285 inmate deaths in Chhattisgarh jails over 4 years, raising concerns about overcrowding, poor healthcare, and human rights violations. Notices were issued to the Chief Secretary and DG of Prisons, requiring a detailed report on deaths, vacant doctor posts, and measures to improve prison conditions within two weeks.
Amid the West Asian war, Tirumala is facing a commercial LPG shortage, forcing over 50 hilltop hotels to shut temporarily. This has intensified queues of devotees waiting for free Anna Prasad. With six tons of gas required daily to prepare meals for around one lakh pilgrims, the closure of hotels has put more pressure on […]
Vijay’s TVK will contest all 234 seats with Tamil Nadu polls nearing, marking an aggressive debut. Candidates will be unveiled at a Mamallapuram meet on March 27. Vijay may contest from Perambur. The campaign will begin on March 28 across Chennai, targeting youth voters, though permissions for several planned rallies were denied by the Election […]
PM Modi condoled the loss of lives in the AP bus accident and announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for victims’ families. The PMO termed the incident tragic and said the injured would receive ₹50,000 assistance from PMNRF. At least 14 people were burnt alive and 15 injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper […]
Top Indian metro cities, including Hyderabad, are grappling with a severe fuel crisis as West Asian tensions halt oil imports. Long queues and no stock signs dominate petrol stations, disrupting daily commutes. IT and other professionals struggle to reach offices amid transport challenges and are increasingly requesting work-from-home (WFH) arrangements.
EAM Jaishankar travelled to France for today’s G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, focusing on the West Asia crisis and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Invited as a partner, India joins G7 nations and others. Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks as ministers discuss de-escalation, maritime routes, and concerns over Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs.
A 4-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal’s Sudurpaschim province today, with tremors felt in Darchula, Baitadi, and Bajhang districts. The quake struck near Murai, and no damage or casualties were reported, officials said. Nepal lies in a highly active seismic zone and frequently experiences earthquakes, ranking among the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.
Banks in several parts of India will remain closed today on the occasion of Ram Navami, though the holiday is not uniform nationwide and varies by state. Closures are reported in cities including Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Belapur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Ranchi, and Shimla, affecting regular banking services.
Veteran actor-director E A Rajendran passed away in Pattathanam, Kollam, today at 71 after a prolonged illness. An alumnus of NSD and FTII, he began in theatre and acted in over 50 films since his 1981 debut Greeshman. His last film was Oru Perumkaliyattam (2023). He is survived by his wife Sandhya and son Divyadarshan. […]
EAM Jaishankar will visit France today and March 27 to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with partner countries, after an invitation from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. During the visit, Jaishankar is expected to hold bilateral talks with counterparts on the sidelines, strengthening diplomatic engagement and cooperation on key global issues.