A steady influx of pilgrims continues at Tirumala Temple, with devotees experiencing 5 hours of waiting for Sarva Darshan without SSD tokens. Currently, around 9 compartments are occupied by waiting pilgrims. On the previous day, 73,324 devotees had darshan, while 22,955 tonsured their heads as offerings. The temple recorded hundi collections of ₹3.89 crore.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will cancel around 20,000 short-haul flights from its European summer schedule as jet fuel prices surge amid the Iran conflict. The cuts equal nearly 1% of seat capacity and aim to save about 40,000 tonnes of fuel. Costs have doubled, with initial cancellations already underway through May. Further reductions are expected soon.
Former Telangana CM KCR and former TG minister Harish Rao received big relief from the Telangana High Court. The court directed that no action be taken based on Justice PC Ghosh Commission panel, noting lapses. It observed that allegations without issuing notice under Section 8 are improper. The duo had approached the court challenging findings […]
Kerala Revenue Minister K. Rajan said the Mundathicode fireworks blast, which killed at least 13 people, has been declared a state-specific disaster after a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The government announced ₹14 lakh compensation per deceased, medical aid for injured, and a judicial probe led by Justice C. N. Ramachandran Nair.
After 31 matches in IPL 2026, Punjab Kings lead the table with 11 points. RCB sit second with 8 points. Sunrisers Hyderabad, boosted by a win over Delhi Capitals, rise to third with +0.820 NRR, while Rajasthan Royals follow fourth with +0.599. RCB holds highest NRR +1.171. DC and GT have 6 points each, MI, […]
“Love Insurance Kompany,” starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, is a futuristic romantic drama directed by Vignesh Shivan. Despite expectations, it underperformed at the box office. Reports suggest it may stream on Amazon Prime Video from May 15, 2026. The OTT release is yet to be confirmed, but a multilingual rollout is expected.
Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, former Chief Minister of joint Andhra Pradesh, was born on June 23, 1936 in Guntur. An Osmania graduate, he entered politics through Congress and became MLA in 1978. He served in cabinets of Marri Chenna Reddy and Anjaiah, and later as Finance Minister under NTR. In 1984, he held the CM post […]
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has set new box office benchmarks with its record-breaking run. Makers now plan an OTT surprise, with BTS content of Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar reportedly set to stream. Featuring unseen footage and candid moments, it aims to sustain buzz. The sequel will stream on Jio Hotstar, while the first film is […]
Tamil Nadu CEO Archana Patnaik said the EC seized cash, gold, liquor, and drugs worth ₹1,262 crore ahead of April 23 polls, including ₹543 crore in cash. Authorities filed 163 FIRs and removed 2,180 URLs. The state has 5.73 crore voters, over 75,000 polling stations, and tight security with CAPF and police to ensure smooth, […]
Hyderabad commuters are set to benefit from a unified transport system where a single ticket will soon allow travel across TGSRTC buses, metro rail, MMTS trains, and even cab services like Ola and Uber. The Unified Metropolitan Development Authority is developing a Common Mobility App to enable this integration, while GHMC has floated tenders to […]
In major relief, the Telangana High Court barred action against KCR, Harish Rao, and two others based on the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram. The court said due procedure was not followed and directed no coercive steps. However, it upheld the government’s power to form a commission while hearing petitions challenging the report and its […]
Tamil Nadu is ready for Assembly polls tomorrow, April 23, as voting begins for all 234 constituencies. Around 5.73 crore voters will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates across 75,064 polling stations. The EC has carried out extensive awareness drives to encourage maximum participation and aims for higher turnout, targeting near 100% voting across the […]
Former AP CM Nadendla Bhaskara Rao has passed away. He served as CM for 31 days in 1984 and played a key role in founding the Telugu Desam Party in 1982 alongside NT Rama Rao. A lawyer by profession, he graduated from Osmania University. His son Nadendla Manohar is a Jana Sena MLA and current […]
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has extended the online application deadline for 827 constable posts to May 4. Earlier, closing date was April 20, and candidates will receive a salary between Rs.21k and Rs.69k per month. Application fee is Rs.100 for UR, EWS and OBC, while others are exempted. Apply at ssb.gov.in/recruitment, and open website for […]
After gaining attention in “Dhurandhar,” Akshaye Khanna is set to enter Telugu cinema with “Mahakali,” playing Shukracharya in the ‘PVCU.’ The role marks a shift toward mythological superhero films. Meanwhile, buzz suggests he may feature in “Adhira,” starring Kalyan Dasari. Though unconfirmed, this could be his second project, with clarity expect...