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Gantela Sumana, former MLA of Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, has passed away. She had been unwell and was admitted to Care Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where she breathed her last. Sumana was first elected as MLA from Payakaraopeta in 1983 and later contested the same constituency in 1989, 1994, and 1999 as a Congress […]
Gantela Sumana, former YSRCP MLA of Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, has passed away. She had been unwell and was admitted to Care Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where she breathed her last. Sumana was first elected as MLA from Payakaraopeta in 1983 and later contested the same constituency in 1989, 1994, and 1999 as a […]
China has removed a long-standing tax exemption on contraceptives, adding a 13% tax on condoms and birth control pills. The move comes as China struggles with falling birth rates and an aging population. The government hopes new policies will encourage marriage and childbirth, but critics say taxing contraception may send mixed signals.
Gold rates surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market today. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,140 to reach ₹1,36,200, while 22-carat gold climbed ₹1,050 to ₹1,24,850. In contrast, silver prices dipped, with one kilogram falling by ₹100 to ₹2,55,900. Similar rates are reported across both Telugu states.
Residents in Delhi woke to very poor air quality and dense fog today, January 2, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert. Similar conditions are expected in Gurugram and Noida. Fog and smog may reduce visibility, disrupting road traffic and flights. Airlines warned of delays. Dense fog and cold day conditions prevailed. Overall AQI […]
Star tennis player Venus Williams will make history at the 2026 Australian Open as the oldest player in the main draw, surpassing Kimiko Date. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Venus last played the tournament in 2021. She will prepare at Auckland and Hobart events before the Open, aiming to add to her multiple doubles […]
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is closing in on three significant landmarks heading into 2026. He requires 339 more runs to enter the elite 9,000-run club in the IPL. In ODIs, Kohli needs 443 runs to complete 15,000, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar. He is also chasing the second-highest run tally in […]
Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu announced the Moosi development project from Usman Sagar to Bapu Ghat. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) on planning, analysis, and design will be submitted in 18 months. Proposals include blue, green, and land master plans, developing Gandhi Sarovar, and sending recommendations to defense authorities for land use.
Telangana Assembly proceedings restarted after a 3-day recess, with the Congress-led govt set to table 5 key bills. Meanwhile, BRS MLAs raised objections on the Assembly premises, staging a protest with placards over the alleged urea shortage. Simultaneously, the Legislative Council commenced its sitting with Question Hour.
An IndiGo flight bound for Hyderabad from Renigunta faced delays after dense fog disrupted operations at Hyderabad airport. Airport authorities denied landing clearance due to poor visibility, forcing the airline to postpone departure. The flight, originally scheduled to take off at 8:20 am, remains grounded, leaving passengers waiting at Renigunta airport.
Introverts often hear things like talk more or just be confident, which make them feel pressured. They think deeply, feel privately, and speak when needed. Silence isn’t a flaw, and shyness isn’t weakness. World Introvert Day reminds us that quiet people aren’t broken—they just express themselves differently and deserve understanding.
Several areas in Hyderabad will face an 18-hour drinking water disruption starting at 10 am tomorrow due to leak repairs and maintenance on the Krishna Phase-III pipeline and 132 kV Peddapur feeder. Affected areas include Madhapur, Kondapur, Balanagar, Miyapur, and more. Normal supply is expected to resume by 4 am on January 4.
India batter Shubman Gill called 2025 a landmark year for his career in a latest social media post. His statement comes amid disappointment after being left out of the T20 World Cup squad, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from Febr 7 to March 8. Selectors felt his recent T20 performances failed […]
An Air India pilot, Captain Saurabh Kumar, was stopped from flying AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23 after failing a breathalyser test. Authorities raised concerns about his fitness to fly. He has been suspended during the investigation. The airline apologized to passengers and is cooperating fully with Canadian authorities.
Sudden floods hit Afghanistan, killing 17 people and injuring 11. In the Kahkan district, a house roof collapsed, killing five family members, including two children. Central, northern, southern, and western regions suffered heavy damage. The floods also killed livestock, adding to the destruction across affected areas.