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Amid Bangladesh’s request to shift the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 from India citing security concerns, a contrasting scenario has emerged on the field. Bangladeshi umpire Shahid Saikat is officiating in India during the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. He served as third umpire in the first match and handled TV umpire duties in […]
After the success of “They Call Him OG,” Power Star Pawan Kalyan is gearing up for “Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” his second collaboration with director Harish Shankar, set for April 2026. Netflix has secured OTT rights for all South Indian languages and Hindi. The big-budget film stars Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna, with the remaining cast to […]
On Kanuma, the final day of Sankranti, chicken, egg, fish, prawns, and mutton prices surged across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, dampening festive cheer for many families. Meat shops saw brisk sales as tradition drew crowds, yet buyers complained of steeper rates than last year’s Kanuma. Traders cited strong demand, while consumers worried about rising costs.
Counting of votes for Maharashtra’s civic polls is underway after elections on Jan 15 across 29 municipal corporations. Navi Mumbai’s 9.48 lakh voters elected 111 corporators from 499 candidates across 28 wards. A total of 1,148 polling stations were set at 185 locations, part of 39,000 stations statewide covering 2,869 seats, including major political parties.
Spiritual fervor fills Srisailam as the Makar Sankranti Brahmotsavams enter their fifth day in grand splendor today. Devotees are drawn to the divine spectacle of Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba blessing devotees atop the Ravana Vahanam. Echoes of auspicious music, rhythmic dances, and devotional chants create an atmosphere of sacred celebration.
Several important cases are listed in the Supreme Court today. The court will hear a plea seeking quota for women lawyers in state bar council executive committees. It will also hear lawyer Gautam Khaitan’s plea in a money laundering case. Additionally, the SC will take up a suo motu matter on the absence of CCTV […]
UP Warriors women celebrated a commanding first win in the WPL, stunning Mumbai Indians women with a confident chase. Pursuing 162, UP reached the target in 18.1 overs, losing only three wickets. Harleen Deol anchored the innings with an unbeaten 64, earning Player of the Match, while Litchfield, Lanning, and Tryon provided valuable support to […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, January 16, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 83536.72, up at 154.01 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 25699.15, up at 33.55 points or 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.42 against the dollar.
Kanuma honors the quiet strength of cattle that sustained village agriculture for generations. The tradition of avoiding travel was meant to grant animals rest, not to predict misfortune. Today, travel itself carries no inherent harm, intention and practicality matter more than fear. Respecting the spirit of Kanuma can mean gratitude, care, and mindfulness.
Maharashtra recorded around 50% voter turnout across 29 municipal corporations in Thursday’s elections. Mumbai takes the spotlight as the Thackeray brothers reunite to challenge the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. Exit polls by Axis My India, JVC, and Sakal predict a BJP-led Mahayuti sweep. Vote counting begins today at 10 AM, deciding key civic outcomes.
US President Trump unveiled the “Great Healthcare Plan” to cut drug prices, lower insurance premiums, and increase transparency. The plan sends government funds directly to individuals, bypassing insurers, locks in deep prescription discounts, ends Obamacare’s model, and emphasizes accountability, price visibility, and affordable patient-first healthcare.
Kollywood star Suriya is working on back-to-back films, including “Suriya46,” directed by Tollywood filmmaker Venky Atluri, currently in production and set for a Summer 2026 release. Targeting success in both Tamil and Telugu, the film has reportedly secured a massive OTT deal, with Netflix acquiring post-theatrical streaming rights for an impressive ₹85 crore.
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu” is enjoying a strong box office response, nearing ₹200 crore in four days. The Anil Ravipudi-directed entertainer, starring Nayanthara and featuring Venkatesh in a cameo, saw 424.1K BookMyShow tickets sold in 24 hours. With good occupancy and Sankranthi momentum, the film continues its robust run.
8-year-old Rehansh Borse died after a sharp kite string cut his throat while riding a bicycle in Anand Villa, causing him to fall in Surat, Gujarat. Police confirmed the fatal injuries. The tragedy follows other kite string-related deaths, including a family falling from a flyover in Surat and a motorcyclist’s death in Bidar, Karnataka, raising […]
Yemen’s presidential council accepted PM Salem bin Breik’s resignation, appointing Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the new PM. The move follows UAE-backed separatist advances in southern Yemen, later retaken by Saudi-backed forces, amid ongoing Saudi-UAE tensions over geopolitics, oil, and the civil war fueling one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.