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The celestial wedding of Sita and Rama at the Kodandarama Temple in AP’s Kadapa is regarded as the most sacred event of the Brahmotsavams, drawing devotees from multiple states. To manage crowds smoothly, TTD has arranged queue lines stretching to the Kalyana Vedika, ensuring orderly movement while also protecting pilgrims from heat and traffic inconvenience.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay will begin his Tamil Nadu election campaign from Perambur on Wednesday. With voting on April 23, parties like DMK, AIADMK, NTK, and Vijay’s TVK are finalizing candidates and alliances. His campaign from Kannadasan Nagar bungalow includes voter outreach, rallies, and public interactions ahead of the polls.
Kumar Mangalam Birla expressed delight after his Aditya Birla Group acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), pledging to strengthen its championship legacy. He noted that the Indian Premier League has grown into a global sporting powerhouse over two decades, and affirmed the team’s commitment as it gears up to defend its title in the upcoming season.
A group led by Aditya Birla Group has reportedly bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion. Partners include Times of India Group and others. The deal covers both men’s and women’s teams, pending approval. Diageo plc is selling its full stake after owning the franchise for years, according to reports.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy concluded his two-day Delhi tour and returned to Hyderabad last night after engaging in key meetings with top Congress leaders. During the trip, he joined AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi at a dinner hosted by Congress top leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, held to mark the occasion of Rajya […]
Here are the diesel prices per litre in top cities. ★Delhi – ₹87.67, ★Kolkata – ₹92.02, ★Mumbai – ₹90.03, ★ Chennai – ₹92.61, ★Bangalore – ₹90.99, Bhubaneswar – ₹92.51, ★Chandigarh – ₹82.45, ★HYD – ₹95.70, ★Jaipur – ₹90.21, ★Lucknow – ₹87.81, ★ Patna – ₹91.82, ★Trivandrum – ₹96.18. ★Tirupati – ₹97.20, and ★ Vizag R...
Disgruntled supporters of former CM V Narayanasamy protested against Puducherry Congress president V Vaithalingam after he was denied a ticket for the April 9 Assembly polls. Though Narayanasamy aimed to contest from Nellithope, the seat was allocated to DMK’s V. Karthikeyan, triggering unrest among loyalists and raising questions ahead of elections.
A man in Secunderabad, Telangana, was arrested for practising dentistry illegally for over 20 years without even passing Class‑10. He ran a clinic and treated patients despite lacking any medical or dental qualifications, putting public health at risk. Police booked him after complaints surfaced, and authorities warned citizens to verify credentials before seeking treatment.
TMC chief G K Vasan said the AIADMK-led NDA will “comfortably win” the April 23 TN Assembly polls. After meeting Edappadi K. Palaniswami, he claimed a positive wave for the alliance, expressing confidence in its prospects and calling the NDA a strong, winning coalition, boosted by widespread public support across key constituencies in the state.
The Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening legal protections for transgender persons in India. The bill revises identity certification, allowing individuals to apply to a district magistrate. Certificates will be issued based on recommendations of a designated medical board, aiming to streamline recognition.
Bollywood Star Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” earned about Rs 60 crore nett in Hindi on its first Monday, matching big openers like Jawan and Pathaan. With strong Telugu numbers, the film grossed nearly Rs 100 crore globally in a day, pushing worldwide collections past Rs 860 crore, racing toward the Rs 1000 crore mark.
Harish Rana, India’s first court-approved passive euthanasia patient, died at AIIMS Delhi. The 31-year-old had been in a vegetative state since 2013 after a fall. The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of life support. Doctors followed strict protocols, marking a milestone in India’s approach to end-of-life care, dignity, and medical ethics.
An RTI filing has revealed official fuel‑efficiency figures for the new Tata Sierra SUV, showing much lower numbers than the 29.9 kmpl achieved on the NATRAX test track. The real ARAI ratings indicate more typical mileage figures rather than record‑setting efficiency, reshaping expectations for daily use compared with earlier laboratory or controlled‑track claims.
BJP has begun preparations for Uttarakhand’s elections, highlighting achievements like development schemes. Congress, meanwhile, is targeting the government over jobs, health, and governance failures. Both parties are ramping up outreach through rallies and grassroots campaigns, aiming to influence voters as the state prepares for a close battle.
LoP Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi, calling his handling of the West Asia war a “structural blunder” and alleging US influence. Amid the crisis, an all-party meeting is scheduled in Parliament, chaired by Rajnath Singh, but Rahul will skip it due to prior commitments in Kerala, drawing further attention to opposition tensions.