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ISRO Chairman V Narayanan hailed the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, calling it the heaviest satellite ever lifted from Indian soil by an Indian launcher. He said the spacecraft was injected into its intended orbit with extreme precision, marking a pivotal milestone for India’s growing commercial space capabilities sector today.
Three new airlines will soon enter Indian airspace. Shankh Air, A1 Hind Air, and Fly Express have received approvals from the Civil Aviation Ministry. Union Minister Rammohan Naidu held talks with airline officials, saying that they aim to promote rivalry, boost links, scale capacity, and support growth in the airspace across the country.
Devotees are informed that darshans at Medaram are suspended today due to the reinstallation of the new thrones of Pagiddaraja and Govindaraja. Officials confirmed that Sammakka-Saralamma darshan will not be available. The EO requested devotees to postpone their visit to tomorrow. While the goddess cannot be seen today, devotees can observe the ceremonies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised ISRO’s LVM3-M6 launch as a proud milestone for India’s space journey. The Baahubali rocket placed the USA’s 6,100-kg BlueBird Block-2, the heaviest satellite launched from Indian soil, into orbit. He said it strengthens heavy-lift capability, boosts India’s global commercial launch role and reflects Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The AP govt has formed a ministerial sub-committee to supervise the creation of the Sr. NTR statue and memorial in Amaravati. The panel will advise on statue design, site selection, DPR evaluation, and commercial development around the lake. Members include ministers from municipal administration, finance, tourism, revenue, and health departments.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will visit the Kodangal constituency today. He will hold an intimate meeting with the recently elected sarpanches and interact with them directly. Officials are making extensive arrangements for the CM’s visit. During this visit, CM Revanth Reddy will also have lunch with the newly elected sarpanches.
Virat Kohli is on the verge of yet another record, needing just one run to reach 16,000 runs in List-A cricket, currently standing at 15,999. Playing for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as preparation for the upcoming New Zealand series, Kohli is poised to become only the second Indian, after Sachin Tendulkar, to achieve […]
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has shared an important update for devotees planning a visit. The ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for March 2026 were released online at 10 AM. Booking for accommodation in Tirumala and Tirupati will open later today at 3 PM, exclusively through the official TTD website at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
Andhra Pradesh Ex-CM Jagan’s Idupulapaya visit has been cancelled. Party sources revealed that he will not attend the semi-Christmas celebrations due to fever. Jagan is currently resting at his residence in Pulivendula. It is yet to be clarified whether he will participate in the Christmas celebrations to be held at the Pulivendula CSI Church tomorrow […]
Delhi-NCR saw marginal relief today as air quality improved to ‘very poor,’ with AQI at 349, CPCB data showed. Smog eased slightly, though several stations neared severe levels. Noida recorded 355, Greater Noida 344, Gurugram 316 and Ghaziabad 309. IMD forecast fog and cooler days ahead, with temperatures expected to dip further soon.
National Consumer Rights Day is observed annually today across India. The day is observed to raise the awareness of consumer rights and protect consumers and promote fair trade practices. The day marks the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The 2025 theme is ‘Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice.’
The Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) team, headed by the CEO, is scheduled to visit the Polavaram project today. Their inspection will cover the upper cofferdam, ECRF dam, Gap-1 and Gap-2 works, and the diaphragm wall. Officials will also review the quality control lab and assess amenities in the resettlement colonies for displaced residents.
Former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan praised the ISRO team after the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite. He commended the scientists for their dedication, technical expertise, and contribution to India’s growing space capabilities. Narayanan highlighted that such achievements reinforce India’s position in global space research.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85396.65, down at 128.19 points or 0.15%, and the Nifty was at 26152.25, down at 24.90 points or 0.10%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.61 against the dollar.
Investors should keep an eye on key stocks as markets open on Dec 24. Reliance Industries may see movement due to energy and telecom updates, while TCS and Infosys could react to IT sector trends. HDFC Bank’s performance might reflect banking sector sentiment, and Larsen & Toubro could be influenced by infrastructure developments and govt […]