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Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has cautioned the Central Govt against underestimating Pakistan, highlighting its evolving military strategies and missile development. He emphasized that democracy there is largely nominal, with the military maintaining substantial control. Tharoor urged India to remain vigilant and fully prepared to respond to any threats.
Malaysia’s top court has convicted former PM Najib Razak on corruption charges, ruling that he misappropriated $700 million from the 1MDB development fund for personal use. Najib has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined $2.8 billion. Failure to pay the fine could result in a amore 10-year jail term, marking a big […]
A review meeting on the formation of Greater Vijayawada and Greater Tirupati is scheduled at the AP Secretariat this afternoon, chaired by CM Chandrababu. The meeting will focus on development plans and administrative integration of 75 villages under Vijayawada. Afterward, the CM will depart for HYD to attend the NTR Educational Institution’s celebrations.
Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab”, directed by Maruthi, releases January 9, 2026, blending horror, romance, comedy, and fantasy. Tonight, a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad is underway, drawing all attention as a key promotional moment. A successful event could boost overseas advance bookings, though details of Maruthi’s plans for the evening remain under wraps.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will inaugurate the third agriculture expo-cum-seminar today, December 27, in Tiruvannamalai, organized by the TN Agriculture Department. The two-day event will showcase modern technologies, crop varieties, organic farming, livestock, and agro-industries. CM Stalin will distribute ₹669 crore in welfare benefits to 80,571 farmers.
The Central Govt has announced plans to double train capacities over the next 5 years, benefiting railway passengers nationwide. 48 cities, including Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, and Tirupati, have been selected for infrastructure upgrades. By 2030, new platforms and terminals will be constructed to ease congestion and expand rail facilities.
In the 4th Ashes Test, Australia were dismissed for 132 in their 2nd innings, with only Head making a notable 46. England, after scoring 110 in the first innings, now need 175 runs to secure win. Though seemingly modest, the pace-friendly pitch makes even small totals challenging. Fans await to see if Stokes’ side can […]
★International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, ★1911: ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was first sung at Kolkata Congress Session, ★1945: The World Bank was established, ★1956: Birthday of Tamil actor Prabhu Ganesan, ★1965: Birthday of Bollywood star Salman Khan, ★1992: The Centre decides to take over the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ★2007: Death of Benazir Bhutto, ex-PAK […]
The Election Commission has decided to remove 2.89 crore voters from Uttar Pradesh’s electoral rolls, with the updated list set for release on Dec 31. This includes 1.26 crore migrants. Citizens have been given until January 30, 2026, to raise objections. The final voter list is scheduled for publication on February 28, ensuring accuracy ahead […]
The Andhra Pradesh govt has announced that old-age pensions will be distributed on December 31, ahead of the New Year holiday on January 1. Village and ward secretariat staff have been instructed to arrange cash by Dec 30 and notify banks in advance. Any pending pensions will be disbursed on January 2 to ensure timely […]
Business magnate Kumar Mangalam Birla revealed he has long avoided appearing on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ due to fear of answering questions incorrectly. During a guest appearance on the Season 17 finale, host Amitabh Bachchan laughed as Birla admitted, “I was worried about what you’d think if I got answers wrong.” The episode is set to […]
Hyderabad police have stepped up enforcement ahead of New Year celebrations to achieve a drug-free city. A high-level review meeting was held at the ICCC under Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar. Authorities will intensify Hawk-Eye surveillance at pubs, hotels, and event venues, with close monitoring of individuals linked to drug cases.
Severe rainfall has caused widespread destruction across California, with flash floods from hilly regions sweeping away buildings in several hill resorts. The extreme weather turned fatal as a tree worker in San Diego and a police officer in Sacramento lost their lives. The state governor has declared a state of emergency to manage rescue operations.
Devotees visiting Tirumala for Lord Srivaru’s darshan have received some relief as arrangements improved. While SSD tokens were usually issued at 2 PM, authorities advanced the timing to 10 AM over the past three days due to heavy crowds. Notably, token distribution began at 7:30 AM yesterday, prompting devotees to urge officials to continue this […]
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has etched her name into the record books with a key bowling milestone. She now shares the record for most wickets in Women’s T20s at 151 alongside Megan Schutt and needs just one more to stand alone. Deepti has also claimed 333 wickets across all formats, placing her 3rd overall, and […]