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A beggar who died after a road accident in Alappuzha shocked locals when police found over Rs 4.5 lakh in cash, including banned Rs 2,000 notes and foreign currency, in his container. Known as Anil Kishore, he begged for food daily. The money, stored in plastic tins, will be handed over to the court.
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced up to a 25% price cut on nearly 10,000 unsold flats in Ghaziabad to boost sales. The decision covers Housing Board and GDA projects. A new pricing model lowers costs and offers extra discounts for quick payments, giving relief to homebuyers facing high property prices.
White bread, made from refined flour, spikes blood sugar and increases hunger. Brown bread isn’t always healthier unless it’s truly whole wheat. Proper multigrain bread, rich in fibre and protein, digests slowly, improves satiety and supports weight loss. Experts advise reading labels, controlling portions and pairing bread with protein and healthy fats.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protested an ED raid at I-PAC chief Prateek Jain’s Kolkata office and home, claiming her party’s data, hard disks, and candidate lists were seized unfairly. The raids target a fake jobs scam. BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari criticized her for interfering, while TMC alleges political vendetta by the Centre.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, letting users securely connect medical records and wellness apps like Apple Health. Designed with 260+ doctors, it helps decode test results, track health, and prepare for doctor visits. It supports but doesn’t replace medical care. Early rollout begins for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users outside the EEA, UK, and Switzerland.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 11 hours. On Wednesday, 85,752 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 19,443 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹4.69 crore on the same day, Jan 7th.
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced a new initiative for Sabarimala devotees, allowing them to play self-composed Ayyappa devotional songs through loudspeakers. Only original, copyright-free creations will be accepted. Devotees must submit their songs on a pen drive along with an affidavit. It will be broadcast for pilgrims during the temple season.
At a press conference, YSRCP chief Jagan accused CM Chandrababu of turning against the people of Rayalaseema. He alleged the govt was spreading misinformation about the Seema Lift Irrigation Project, recalling TG CM Revanth’s Assembly statement that Naidu halted the project, calling it evidence the state’s interests were being compromised by political claims.
England have embraced an ultra-attacking style under coach Brendon McCullum since June 2022. In 46 Test matches played with the Bazball mode, England have secured 26 wins and 8 draws. However, the strategy has struggled against India and Australia. From 21 Tests versus these rivals, England managed 7 victories and 2 draws, reflecting a 33.3% […]
Bihar’s Patna Civil Court was evacuated after bomb threat emails. Police, bomb disposal, and dog squads searched the premises but found nothing. Authorities are investigating the emails’ origins using CCTV and digital records. Security has been increased, and any attempts to create panic or disrupt court operations will face strict action.
Mumbai techie Ankita Gupta, whose iPhone was stolen, tracked it herself with friends and found it in a house in Varanasi. Police conducted raids and recovered her phone along with 12 others. A police officer was suspended for negligence in handling the case, highlighting the failure of authorities to act promptly.
Actress Sara Arjun, known for her recent film ‘Dhurandhar’, topped IMDB’s weekly list of most popular Indian celebrities, surpassing big names like Prabhas and Arjun Dutt. In the same ranking, Vijay is 8th, Agastya Nanda 12th, Bhagyashree Borse 15th, and Prabhas is at 19th position, highlighting Sara’s rising popularity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the death of Vedanta Group chairperson Anil Agarwal’s son, Agnivesh Agarwal, who passed away at 49 following a cardiac arrest. Taking to “X,” he described the news as “shocking and saddening,” prayed for strength and courage for the grieving family, and concluded his message with “Om Shanti.”
AP Ex-CM YS Jagan criticized CM Chandrababu Naidu, saying he has become a villain for the people of Rayalaseema. Jagan accused the government of misleading publicity about the Seema Lift Irrigation Project. He recalled Telangana CM Revanth reporting in the Assembly that Chandrababu stopped a vital irrigation project, calling it an example of selling the […]
Many people tend to reduce water intake during winter, which can be harmful to health. Renowned doctor L.H. Ghotekar warns that insufficient hydration increases the risk of kidney stones. Prolonged dehydration strains the kidneys and encourages bacterial growth in the urinary tract. Therefore, adequate water consumption is essential even colder months.