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Shreyas Iyer will play for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Himachal Pradesh on January 6. He is recovering from a spleen injury suffered in Australia. His participation in India’s ODI series vs New Zealand from January 11 depends on completing fitness tests. Iyer has been training at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
Sydney Police have increased security for the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, starting January 4, in the wake of the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach. Armed officers will patrol the stadium throughout the match to ensure spectator safety. Authorities emphasized that these heightened measures aim to prevent any untoward incidents.
The management of Goddess KanakaDurga Temple at Indrakiladri, Vijayawada, has announced that VIPs and VVIPs will now need to purchase tickets for darshan. Officials noted that 200-300 privileged visitors were entering daily using recommendation letters, bypassing payment, resulting in revenue losses for the temple. This new rule aims to ensure fairness.
Tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 and Beating Retreat events go on sale from January 5 to 14. Events include the January 26 parade, January 28 rehearsal, and January 29 ceremony. Tickets can be booked online at aamantran.mod.gov.in or offline at counters with valid photo ID. Sales run 10 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm.
India has faced its highest unemployment levels from 2014 to 2025 due to multiple factors. Limited industrial expansion, slow job creation in the manufacturing sector and an over-reliance on informal employment have contributed significantly. Policy changes like GST implementation also disrupted small businesses, leading to a persistent unemployment challenge.
BCCI asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, forcing the franchise to seek a replacement. Three possible options are Richard Gleeson, a strong death bowler; Afghanistan left-armer Fazalhaq Farooqi; and former KKR pacer Spencer Johnson. All went unsold at auction and could fill the gap after his sudden exit from the squad officially.
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Dept is gearing up for the ‘Avakai – Amaravati’ festival, scheduled from Jan 8 to Feb 10 at Punnami Ghat and Bhavani Island. Entry to the celebrations will be free for all. Authorities are making detailed arrangements for smooth coordination of cultural, literary, and cinema events, along with effective traffic management.
The BJP plans a nationwide awareness campaign on ‘VB-G Ram G Act’, with a key strategy meeting scheduled today at 7:30 pm under the leadership of BJP chief JP Nadda. Conducted via video conference, the meeting will include CMs of BJP-ruled states and state BJP presidents. Officials will outline the roadmap to educate citizens about […]
The Telangana government has prepared a DPR for 21 km of the Musi River rejuvenation from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar to Bapughat and sent it to the Centre for approval. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said phase one works will start by March 31. The project will be guided by six master plans as planned […]
The Kerala government today announced it will file a Supreme Court review petition against the K-TET judgment, affecting teachers appointed before April 1, 2010. Education Minister V. Sivankutty assured no pre-2010 teacher will lose their job, stressing that retaining experienced teachers is vital for maintaining Kerala’s high education and literacy standards.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan visited the renowned Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Kondagattu in Jagityal district, receiving a warm reception from the temple authorities. Telangana Minister Adluri Lakshman accompanied him during the visit. Special rituals were performed by the chief priests on his behalf, marking the occasion as a significant spiritual event.
India Under-19 begin a three-match Youth ODI series against South Africa today in Benoni. Captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi leads as India aim to rebound after Asia Cup defeat. Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra miss out injured. The first match starts 1:30 pm IST, streaming on JioHotstar. Young squad eyes confidence before Under-19 World Cup.
Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, praising her role in education and social reform. He said she believed education drives equality and justice. Leaders including Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also honoured Phule, calling her a pioneer of education and empowerment whose legacy endures.
AP CM Chandrababu paid homage to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, recognizing her as India’s first woman teacher. He highlighted her courage in promoting learning for women, which laid the foundation for today’s educated female generation. Naidu emphasized that modern women owe a debt of gratitude to her efforts that challenged societal norms.
More than 12 Naxalites were killed in separate encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region today, police said. Over 10 ultras were gunned down in Sukma, while two were eliminated in adjoining Bijapur. A fierce exchange of fire broke out in Sukma forests, and officials confirmed the anti-Naxalite operation is still underway.