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Farmers who previously received Rythu Bandhu funds do not need to apply again. Only new farmers must submit applications. They should approach their Mandal Agriculture Officer or Cluster Officer, fill out the application form, and attach copies of their Passbook, Aadhaar card, and bank account to apply for the Rythu Bharosa scheme.
Mumbai’s Western Railway will soon test 18-coach local trains to ease crowding. Safety trials, including emergency braking and coupler force tests, will be held on the Virar–Dahanu section in mid-January. Two train sets will be tested. If successful and infrastructure permits, longer trains could carry more passengers on the busy suburban route.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has arrived in Delhi. He is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The discussion may focus on budget allocations for Andhra Pradesh and funding for various state projects. After completing his meetings, the Chief Minister will return to Amaravati from Delhi at 10:55 pm.
India’s economy is expected to grow 7.4 percent in FY26, up from 6.5 percent last year, according to government data. Growth will be driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors. Services may grow 9.1 percent, manufacturing 7 percent, while agriculture growth may slow to 3.1 percent. India will remain the fastest-growing major economy.
Salim Malik, one of the 11 accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, has filed a fresh bail application citing parity with others. He faces similar criminal conspiracy charges related to the anti-CAA/NRC meeting. The plea was submitted before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai after the Supreme Court granted bail to five accused.
Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal authorities have issued a 15-day notice to remove a mosque and shrine built on land officially recorded as a graveyard in Chaudhary Sarai. Tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh warned of legal action if not removed. Friday market organizers must now get permission. The mosque committee wants the structures to remain.
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ is facing censor issues, preventing advance bookings in India. The Madras High Court reserved its order, to be announced on January 9, and even if favorable, the censor certificate may take time, which may postpone the release. Overseas premieres and dubbed versions may also be delayed.
The Election Commission held a crucial meeting with district collectors and senior municipal officials in Telangana to discuss municipal elections. Officials were instructed to publish the final voter list by January 12 and release polling station drafts by January 13. Preparations for ballot boxes, polling staff, and flying squads were also directed.
Bera village in Rajasthan is famous for its leopards. The Rabari tribes living here respect and worship the big cats as gods. Over a hundred leopards roam freely among homes, but no attacks have occurred. Villagers name and honor the leopards, attracting tourists to witness this rare example of humans and wildlife coexisting.
Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal shared the first photo of their baby boy on social media, announcing his name as Vihaan Kaushal. The couple expressed their joy, calling him their “Ray of Light” and saying their prayers were answered. Fans responded warmly to the announcement, celebrating the new addition to their family.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin and Anjali, is set to marry Saaniya Chandok in March 2026. The couple got engaged in August 2025 and have been close friends for years. Saaniya, from a prominent Mumbai business family, runs a pet care venture, while Arjun plays domestic cricket and was recently traded to Lucknow Super Giants.
By 2026, the Indian rupee is expected to weaken nearly 4% against the US dollar, reaching around 94, according to Rohit Arora, Head of Asia FX & Rates Strategy at UBS. The delay in India-US trade agreements and changes in capital flows are cited as major reasons. In December, the rupee had already crossed 91 […]
TTD authorities have announced that Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will close at midnight tomorrow. Regular special darshans will resume thereafter. The Uttara Dwara Darshan, which started on Dec 30 to mark Vaikuntha Ekadashi, will continue until Jan 8 as part of the 10-day celebration. Lakhs of devotees have already visited the temple, seeking blessings.
In Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, a 10-year-old boy tragically died while watching reels on his mobile phone. Sitting on his bed, he suddenly fell off. Rushed to the hospital, doctors confirmed he had passed away, attributing the cause to a heart attack. The incident has left his family and local community shocked.
The Flamingo Festival is scheduled to take place at Sullurpet in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district on January 10 and 11, celebrating migratory birds visiting Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. AP Tourism Dept is organizing special bus package tours from Tirupati. The buses will depart at 8 am and return by 7 pm, encouraging tourists […]