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The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 17 Tamil Nadu fishermen and seized 2 boats for crossing the maritime border near Talaimannar. CM MK Stalin urged Dr. S Jaishankar to address escalating arrests, with 2024 marking the highest in seven years. Fishermen often cross into disputed waters for better catches, raising longstanding diplomatic concerns.
A cold wave is sweeping North India, with temperatures dropping in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi recorded a minimum of 7°C, while parts of Jammu and Kashmir saw temperatures below zero. Snowfall and cold wave alerts have been issued for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, affecting daily life across the region.
China is in discussions to supply its advanced J-35A stealth fighter jets to Pakistan. With China becoming the fifth country to possess fifth-generation military fighter jets after the United States, reports suggest Pakistan plans to replace its French Mirage and US F-16 fighter jets with these advanced Chinese warplanes.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized that the Intelligence Bureau (IB) should be prepared to identify and address future challenges in advance. He called for the IB to evolve into a state-of-the-art agency and ensure officers are properly trained. He also directed the establishment of a robust system to detect false information.
The police have sent another notice to Allu Arjun regarding the Sandhya Theater incident, directing him to appear for an investigation at 11 AM as per the High Court’s orders. While Allu Arjun has consulted his legal team, it remains unclear whether he will attend the trial. The situation is still under debate, with no […]
The NDA govt is working to implement the free bus travel scheme for women as part of the Super Six initiative. The govt estimates that an additional 11,500 staff members and 2,000 buses will be required, in addition to the existing fleet, to roll out this scheme. The govt expects a monthly burden of Rs. […]
Sritej, the 13-yr-old Allu Arjun fan injured in the Sandhya 70mm stampede during “Pushpa 2” premiere, is stable at KIMS Cuddles, Secunderabad. Doctors report improved vital signs, reduced fever, and better blood test results. Tragically, Sritej lost his mother. Allu Arjun’s team and officials are in constant touch with Sritej’s father.
➢ International Biodiversity Day, ➢ Libya Independence Day, ➢ National Consumer Rights Day, ➢ 1907: Birth of Telugu poet Bulusu Venkata Ramanaiah, ➢ 1924: Birth of Telugu film actress C. Krishnaveni, ➢ 1924: Death of Musician Garikiparthi Kotaiah Devara and ➢ 1987: Death of Former CM of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported “some progress” in talks for releasing hostages held in Gaza. His comments came after Palestinian groups discussed progress on a ceasefire and hostage release. Netanyahu assured families that efforts would continue, but critics accuse him of stalling truce talks to appease his far-right coalition.
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu is set to visit Delhi once again, departing from Gannavaram Airport today at 5:30 PM. The TDP chief will participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday. Following the event, he will meet with several Union Ministers to discuss issues concerning the state.
Kilauea volcano erupted again on Monday, sending lava columns 80 meters high above Hawaii. The eruption began in the southwestern caldera, with molten rock and lava bombs ejected. The plume reached 6,000-8,000 feet, causing concerns about vog, volcanic smog. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting regularly since 1983.
Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali left around 1,000 vehicles stranded between Solang and Atal Tunnel. Police launched a rescue operation, helping 700 tourists to safety. The snowfall, coupled with a surge of tourists for the Christmas and New Year season, is boosting the local tourism industry, revitalizing businesses affected by the pandemic.
A series of earthquakes in Andhra Pradesh have caused growing panic among residents. In Mundlamur of Prakasam district, mild tremors have been occurring for the past 3 days. Adding to the concern, 3 consecutive quakes were felt on Monday night at 8:15 PM, 8:16 PM, and 8:19 PM. The tremors prompted people to rush out […]
Former AP CM YS Jagan will visit Pulivendla from Dec 24 to 27. He will arrive at Idupulapaya from Bangalore and pay his respects to his father, Dr. YSR, at YSR Ghat. Later, he will meet with leaders of the Kadapa constituency. He will attend Christmas celebrations at the CSI Church, and a Prajadarbar will […]
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, confirmed on Monday that Israel had killed former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year. Katz warned of further strikes on Yemen’s Huthi rebels, vowing to “decapitate” their leadership, as Israel had done with Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Hassan Nasrallah in Tehran, Gaza, and Lebanon.