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Heavy traffic continues on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway as vehicles travel to Andhra Pradesh for Sankranti. Slow movement is reported near Pantangi toll plaza. To ease congestion, authorities opened all 10 toll booths for vehicles heading to Vijayawada. Delays are also reported at Pedakaparthi, Chityal, Kodad, and Ramapuram Cross due to high traffic volumes.
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad faced a landing scare when a bird was spotted on the runway. Alerted in time, the pilot chose to circle the aircraft safely in the air for about five minutes, ensuring no risk to passengers or crew. He successfully landed the plane, earning widespread praise for his calm […]
ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C62 mission today from Sriharikota, carrying DRDO’s advanced reconnaissance satellite, ‘ANVESHA’. The launch marks a key milestone in India’s space, with the satellite designed for high-resolution surveillance and strategic applications. The mission strengthens India’s position in space-based defense technologies.
India’s Harshit Rana played a key role in the opening ODI win over New Zealand, taking early wickets and scoring 29. He revealed the team management, led by coach Gautam Gambhir, is grooming him as an all-rounder. Rana focuses on batting in nets, aiming to contribute lower down the order consistently.
US President Donald Trump posted on ‘Truth Social’ declaring himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela.’ He shared a pic suggesting such a title after a US strike captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife. This provocative post comes amid heightened tensions after U.S. operations in Venezuela, drawing global attention and controversy.
Director Anil Ravipudi said he declined “Jana Nayagan” as he was not keen on remaking “Bhagavanth Kesari.” He explained that he preferred narrating a fresh subject instead of retelling the same story in another language. Vijay reportedly insisted on the remake, and differing creative views led the project to another director. The film is yet […]
Gold and silver prices surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market, impacting buyers across the city. 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,690 to ₹1,42,150, while 22-carat gold increased by ₹1,550 to ₹1,30,300. Silver also saw a significant hike, with a kg reaching ₹2,87,000, up ₹12,000 from yesterday. Prices remain largely consistent across TG […]
The Telangana govt plans to establish 37 ‘Pranam’ daycare centers for senior citizens across the state, with 18 centers being virtually inaugurated today by CM Revanth at Praja Bhavan. These centers will offer health checkups and yoga. Alongside this, the govt will also launch the ‘Bala Bharosa’ scheme to support the welfare of kids.
UPSC has announced the NDA and NA Exam I, 2026 schedule. The exam will be held on April 12 in two shifts: Mathematics from 10–12:30 and GAT from 2–4:30. CDS Exam I will also be conducted the same day. Admit cards will be released online before the examination. Candidates must check instructions and reporting time.
TVK Chief Vijay Thalapathy will appear before the CBI in Delhi today at 11 AM in connection with the Karur stampede case. Complying with the summons, he will face questioning at the CBI headquarters. Party sources said police in Delhi have been requested to provide full security for the founder-leader, the actor-turned-politician, during his scheduled […]
➢India achieved a 300+ score for the 20th time in ODIs, leading the record charts ahead of England (15).➢India secured its 8th consecutive win over New Zealand since 2023.➢The 301-run chase marks India’s second-highest successful run chase against Kiwis.➢New Zealand suffered their first ODI loss in 10 matches since the 2025 Champions Trophy.
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI at Vadodara after chasing 300. Virat Kohli made 93, Shubman Gill 56, while KL Rahul finished unbeaten on 29 batting at six. Irfan Pathan defended Rahul’s position, citing reverse swing and his control, and praised Shreyas Iyer’s solid No.4 return in middle-order role comeback.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, January 12, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83435.31, down at 140.93 points or 0.17%, and the Nifty was at 25669.05, down at 14.25 points or 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.21 against the dollar.
The 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, begins on February 7. Amid rising India-Bangladesh tensions, Bangladesh sought venue changes, citing security concerns. Though matches may stay in India, reports say Chennai and Tiruvananthapuram could replace Kolkata, pending an ICC decision, with zero response still from officials.
The Makar Sankranti Brahmotsavams are set to commence today at Srisailam temple in Nandyal, AP, continuing for seven days with a five-day initiation concluding on January 18. Beginning today at 9 am, priests and deacons will perform the Brahmotsava Sankalpa, invoking Lord Shiva’s entry into the Yagasala and offering special prayers to Lord Chandishwar.