The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced delays on the Blue Line due to a cable theft between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations on Thursday. The issue, which will only be resolved after operational hours, is expected to cause restricted train speeds throughout the day. The Blue Line serves a large number of daily […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, December 5, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 81182.74, up 226.41 points or 0.28%, and the Nifty was at 24539.15, up 71.70 points or 0.29%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.72 against the dollar.
The India women’s cricket team is all set to face Australia in the first match of a 3-match ODI series at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. This series is a crucial part of the Indian team’s preparation for the Women’s World Cup next year. Star batter Smriti Mandhana will be responsible for providing a solid […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun’s resignation and appointed Choi Byung-hyuk, ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as the new defence minister on Thursday. Yoon’s chief of staff praised Choi as a principled individual dedicated to his duties and committed to regulations.
Telangana food safety officials conducted surprise raids at several shops in the Alwal area of Hyderabad. They seized water bottles worth ₹2 lakh, with many bottles being sold under the brand name “Royal Challenge.” However, the officials discovered that these water bottles were being manufactured in violation of regulations. The officials have sent the water […]
The team behind Siva Karthikeyan’s recenlty sensational biopic “Amaran” is now streaming on Netflix after a huge waitover. The film, based on soldier Mukund Varadarajan, is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, with Sai Pallavi in a prominent role. With over ₹300 crores in worldwide earnings, it remains one of the highest-grossing Tamil films. Fans are hopeful […]
Babar Azam, the top-ranked ODI batter, is struggling to find his form, and ex-captain Shoaib Akhtar has given him an ultimatum. The new management will not consider him in T20s, even for the ODIs, he added. Akhtar said that with a new white-ball coach, Babar must prove himself, particularly by scoring match-winning centuries in the […]
Senior Telangana cadre IAS officer Burra Venkatesham to take charge as the new Chairman of the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on Thursday at 2 pm. Current TGPSC Chairman Mahender Reddy’s tenure was ended on December 3. The state government has issued the official orders. On the occasion, Venkatesham expressed his gratitude to the Telangana […]
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a ex-SEC commissioner, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a decision praised by the cryptocurrency industry. Atkins has worked with clients in banking, trading, and crypto. He also co-chairs the Digital Chamber of Commerce and is known for advocating for sensible regulations in capital markets.
The wife of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson revealed he had received death threats before being killed in a targeted shooting in mid-Manhattan. Thompson, who led the largest US health insurance company, was shot outside a Hilton hotel while heading to an investment conference. Police are investigating, with the shooter described as a light-skinned man […]
The AP Disaster Management Authority has issued a statement on recent earthquakes. It clarified that minor tremors were felt from NTR to Visakhapatnam districts at a very low intensity. The ground shook for 2 to 3 seconds in several areas. Officials stated that the magnitude of the earthquake was below 2.9 on the Richter scale […]
AAP MP Raghav Chadha urged the Union govt to confer the Bharat Ratna on freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, stating that future generations would celebrate the decision. Meanwhile, ex-PM HD Deve Gowda raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha about Bengaluru’s water shortage, requesting the govt to address the issue, as residents are forced to purchase water […]
“Pushpa 2: The Rule” delivers a gripping action drama. Allu Arjun shines with emotional and intense action, Fahadh Faasil adds depth, and Rashmika Mandanna impresses. Despite minor flaws like some unnecessary first-half scenes, the sequel surpasses its predecessor. With a perfect blend of performance and action, it’s a must-watch this weekend. #Rating: 3.5/5.
➢ World Soil Day, ➢ International Volunteer Day, ➢ 1970: Formation of Ongole district in AP, ➢ 1896: Birth anniversary of Swami Gnanananda, a nuclear physicist from AP, ➢ 1958: Birthday of Telangana Minister Damodara Rajanarsimha, ➢ 1992: Birthday of Heroine Payal Rajput, ➢ 2013: Death of Former South African President Nelson Mandela, and ➢ […]
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) head constable, Birendra Kumar Sori, was killed during an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Wednesday. The clash began around 1 PM in the Sonpur-Kohkameta forest during a joint anti-Naxal operation by DRG and Border Security Force personnel. The gunfight continued intermittently until late evening.