After a temple was vandalised in Hyderabad’s Puranapul Darwaza on January 14, MLA T Raja Singh warned of retaliation for such incidents. The attack injured five, damaged a shrine and vehicles, and led to local protests. Police filed cases against the vandal and a mob, restored the idol, and deployed heavy security in the area.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against BRS MLAs Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Kale Yadaiah, ruling there’s no proof they defected to Congress. With this, seven of ten contested MLAs retain their BRS status. The Speaker is yet to decide on remaining cases, following prior Supreme Court directions to resolve the matter.
Reliance Digital has announced its latest sale called ‘Digital India Sale,’ which runs from January 17 to January 26. It is offering huge discounts on iPhones and electronics. The iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) is priced at ₹130,900. Double-door refrigerators start from ₹18,490. The MacBook Air M2 available is priced at ₹64,990.
In Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, a government office was vandalised on January 15 amid protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Residents blocked the Kahata area highway after receiving SIR notices. Police quickly intervened, restoring order, and a high alert was issued across the Islampur police district to prevent further unrest.
Tirumala will witness grand celebrations of Srivari Parveta Utsavam on Kanuma, Jan 16, alongside the sacred Godadevi Parinayotsavam. Goddess Andal will take her garlands in a ceremonial procession from Peddajiyar Math to Srivari temple early in the morning. Later at 1 pm, Malayappa Swamy and Sri Krishna Swamy will grace the Parveta Mandapam for festivities.
Balagam fame director Venu Yeldandi is coming up with a new film, ‘Yellama.’ Movie makers released a glimpse of the film on the occasion of the Sankranthi festival. Rock star DSP is debuting in a lead role in the film and also composing music. The movie was produced by Dilraju and Sirish under the banner […]
A viral Instagram video shows a street vendor making strawberry-infused sugarcane juice by juicing strawberries inside a sugarcane stalk. The pink fusion drink has crossed 20 million views, earning praise for its taste and creativity. Social media users applauded the unique twist, calling it refreshing, innovative and surprisingly delicious.
AP CM Chandrababu held a teleconference with senior TDP party activists, stating that a festive mood prevailed across the state from Ichchapuram to Kuppam. He noted that public needs were addressed in 2025 and urged leaders to focus on fulfilling people’s aspirations in 2026. He also recalled clearing 60 months of pending DAs and settling […]
An Air India Airbus A350 operating flight AI101 from Delhi to New York was damaged after its engine ingested a baggage container while taxiing in dense fog at Delhi Airport. The aircraft had earlier returned due to Iranian airspace closure. All passengers were safe, the plane was grounded for checks, and alternative travel arrangements were […]
Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remaining ODI series after picking up an injury in the first match against New Zealand. He will also miss the T20 series beginning Jan 21. With the T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled from Feb 7 in India and Sri Lanka, concerns remain over his […]
India has dominated against the USA in the opener match of the U19 World Cup 2026 today at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Indian bowlers bowled out the USA for 107 runs. Except for Nitish Sudini (36), all the remaining batters did not perform well. Indian bowlers Henil took 5 wickets, and Deepesh, Ambrish, Khilan […]
India has dominated against the USA in the opener match of the U19 World Cup 2026 today at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Indian bowlers bowled out the USA for 107 runs. Except for Nitish Sudini (36), all the remaining batters did not perform well. Indian bowlers Henil took 5 wickets, and Deepesh, Ambrish, Khilan […]
Every cup of coffee carries a fascinating history. In the 11th century, an Ethiopian goat herder from the Kaffa Mountains noticed his goats becoming unusually energetic after eating cherries. Boiling and drinking the seeds created the first coffee. Introduced to India by Arab traders, coffee later gained cultural prominence, even becoming a highlight at HYD.
Amazon and Flipkart are ready for Republic Day Sale 2026 with massive discounts across categories. Amazon’s sale starts January 16, while Flipkart goes live on January 17. Both platforms will offer smartphone deals, electronics discounts, bank card offers, exchange benefits, and no-cost EMI options for shoppers.
Actress Sai Pallavi continues her Bollywood journey with ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Ek Din’. The makers have confirmed ‘Ek Din’s’ release on May 1, 2026. The film’s teaser is set to drop on January 16. Produced by Aamir Khan, the project stars his son Junaid Khan in the lead and is helmed by director Sunil Pandey, promising […]