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Afghanistan’s Health Minister, Mawlawi Nur Jalal, is scheduled to visit India next week to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector. This will be the third visit by a Taliban minister to India in the past three months. Jalal’s tour is considered significant amid expanding partnerships between the two countries in the medical field.
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced financial assistance for DWACRA women groups across the state. A revolving fund of ₹3 crore has been released for newly formed DWACRA associations, under which ₹15,000 will be provided to each of 2,000 new groups. Officials clarified that beneficiaries are not required to repay the amount.
Navy Marathon-2025 commenced early this morning under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command as part of Navy Day celebrations in AP’s Vizag. Over 18,000 participants, including the district Collector and Police Commissioner, took part in the run from RK Beach to Bhimili. Races are being held in 41km, 21km, 10km, and5 km categories, with […]
A huge fire broke out early morning at Nehru Chowk in Gudivada, Krishna district of AP, gutting several clothing shops. No casualties were reported as the incident occurred during early hours. However, heavy property damage is feared as flames spread to nearby shops. Firefighters deployed four fire engines to control the blaze, while the cause […]
Student journalists at Loyola University Chicago are mapping sightings of federal immigration agents around campus and nearby neighborhoods. Moving beyond routine campus news, they verify reports to counter rumors and show targeted areas. College and legacy newsrooms across Chicago are collaborating and sharing information.
USCIS has tightened visa and immigration photo requirements to combat identity fraud. Under the new policy, photos older than three years or submitted directly by visa applicants will be rejected. Only images captured by USCIS or authorized providers are valid, ending pandemic-era flexibility that allowed reuse of decades-old photographs.
The second phase of Telangana’s Panchayat polls is scheduled for tomorrow, Dec 14. Election Commission officials will deploy polling equipment to stations tonight. Voting will take place for 3,911 sarpanch posts, while 415 sarpanch positions and 8,304 ward seats have been unanimously decided in this phase, ensuring a smooth continuation of local body polls.
In view of the severe cold wave affecting several parts of Bihar, the state govt has revised the timings of all govt schools. Primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary schools will now function from 9:30 am to 4 pm. The schedule includes a prayer session from 9:30 to 10 am, 8 periods, and a 40-minute […]
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department will grandly organize Visakha Utsav, a beach festival, along the Visakhapatnam coast from January 23 to 31, 2026. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu released the event poster today. The festival aims to attract domestic and international tourists with food festivals, cultural performances, and adventure sports.
A young man experienced a shocking revelation while attempting to marry his beloved. During the registration process, he found out that his girlfriend was already married, a fact she had kept hidden from him. Devastated by the betrayal, the man broke down in tears right at the court, overwhelmed by the unexpected turn of events.
After chaotic scenes at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, where fans damaged seats and threw water bottles at Lionel Messi, he left without playing the match and is now headed to Hyderabad. With the match scheduled in Uppal this evening, police and stadium staff are on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure […]
Thousands of fans at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata expressed anger after Lionel Messi’s scheduled match was cancelled. Frustrated spectators threw bottles and removed barricades in protest. The cancellation left the crowd disappointed, leading to tense scenes at the venue, as authorities struggled to manage the situation and ensure safety for everyone present.
The NMUA said Andhra Pradesh’s Stri Shakti free bus scheme has significantly increased RTC passenger traffic, especially among women. Due to heavy rush, conductors are struggling to verify Aadhaar details during travel. To ease operations, the union urged the government to revise the ticketing system and issue tickets only to male passengers.
Popular astrologer Venu Swamy, known for celebrity horoscopes, had earlier announced he would stop making such predictions after controversy over his comments on Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita. In a twist, Tollywood actress Pragati claimed she performed special pujas with him, stating those rituals helped her win four medals in weightlifting.
Kusuma Krishnamurthy, former AP’s Amalapuram MP passed away in the early hours of today following a heart attack at a hospital in Delhi. A three-time Congress MP from the Amalapuram Lok Sabha constituency, he also served as Union Minister for Petroleum, Chemicals, and Fertilizers. Krishnamurthy was widely recognized as an outstanding Parliamentarian.