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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Visakhapatnam on September 17. Arriving tonight, she will stay at a private resort. Tomorrow, she will attend a GST reforms outreach program at 10 AM, deliver a speech at the Swasthani program at 12 PM. Later, she will also participate in the GCC Business Summit in Vizag.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced interest-free education loans under the Student Credit Card Scheme, ahead of assembly elections. The repayment period for loans up to ₹2 lakh has been extended to seven years, and for amounts above ₹2 lakh, up to 10 years. Launched in 2016, the scheme helps students pursue higher education after class […]
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former cricketer Robin Uthappa on Sept 22 in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to online betting. Uthappa joins a growing list of sports personalities questioned for promoting betting apps, including Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina. He will face ED officials for questioning in the ongoing investigation.
AP Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, along with officials, is visiting London starting today to conduct in-depth research for the upcoming Partnership Summit in Vizag on November 14-15. The visit will primarily focus on the education, health, and pharma sectors, with discussions also covering key issues related to industrial development in the state.
Central Railway has announced 1,126 special trains to handle festive rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja 2025. This includes 182 newly added trains, supplementing 944 previously announced services. Introduced on busy routes, the move aims to ease passenger travel during the festive season, according to a joint press release from Central and Southern Railway.
The ICC has rejected Pakistan’s demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the handshake issue. Pakistan had threatened to withdraw from the Asia Cup if Pycroft wasn’t replaced, following reports that Indian players didn’t shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts. PCB also suspended Director Usman Wahla and warned of series boycott.
TG Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the newly modernized passport service center at MGBS Metro Station in HYD today. GHMC Mayor Vijayalakshmi, MPs Anil Kumar Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, other MLAs, and senior officials attended the event. Following the inauguration, the dignitaries inspected the facilities at the passport office.
Brendan Lynch, US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, reached Delhi’s Commerce Ministry to restart stalled talks on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. He met chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, with discussions paving the way for the sixth negotiation round. Talks follow Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, including penalties for Russian oil imports.
Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, killing a family of three in Mandi as debris collapsed their house. Vehicles, buses, and shops were damaged, with visuals showing destruction at Jal Shakti and HRTC offices. In Shimla, dozens of vehicles were buried under debris as landslides struck amid torrential overnight rainfall.
Pooja Khedkar, who recently lost her IAS job, is now caught in another controversy. A kidnapping case has been registered against her parents after a truck driver went missing following a collision at Airoli Signal in Navi Mumbai. Police later found the missing driver, Prahlad Kumar, at Pooja Khedkar’s residence, raising serious legal concerns.
Many motorists tend to fill their fuel tanks completely at petrol stations, but the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas advises against it. Keeping some space in the tank is recommended, as fuel expands with rising temperatures, increasing the risk of accidents. Similar to LPG, petrol can expand, making overfilling potentially dangerous.
Popular video streaming app TikTok may return to the United States, as the Trump administration is reportedly planning to lift the ban. Former President Donald Trump said he would discuss the matter with Chinese President Xi Jinping and shared the update on Truth Social, adding that American youth would be very happy if TikTok comes […]
Pawan Kalyan’s “They Call Him OG” is generating massive excitement, with fans eagerly following every teaser and song update. The buzz isn’t limited to India, Melbourne IMAX tickets sold out instantly, prompting extra shows. The Telugu film’s international demand highlights Pawan Kalyan’s star power. “They Call Him OG” releases September 25, 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently visiting Purnia, Bihar, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. During a public meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made notable remarks, urging the people of Bihar to stand up and thank Modi for his contributions to the state. His comments have since gone viral on social media.
US President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times in Florida, calling it “a virtual mouthpiece” for Democrats. Exceeding the paper’s $9.65 billion market value, Trump accused the NYT of smearing him, endorsing Kamala Harris, and lying about his family, business, and the MAGA movement for decades.