Rescue operations for three-year-old Chetna, who fell into a borewell in Rajasthan five days ago while playing were halted due to heavy rains. She was trapped at a depth of 150 feet without food or water. Her rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain on Friday. Rescuers are dug a parallel pit to reach her. […]
As President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches, US colleges are concerned about potential disruptions for international students. With 1.1 million international students, universities are advising early returns, fearing new travel bans. While India and China are not targeted, schools warn new countries could be added, affecting India’s growing student population in the US...
Telangana Minister Konda Surekha criticized the neglect of Telangana devotees at Tirumala, alleging it has continued since the previous YSRCP government. During her visit to the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam, she said TTD disregards recommendation letters from Telangana ministers and is in talks with the Andhra Pradesh government to address the issue.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu and her husband Venkata Sai Datta visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple today, following their wedding on December 22. Couple offered prayers during the temple’s VIP darshan. Sindhu, wearing a silk saree, and Venkata Sai Datta, in traditional salwar-style attire, were greeted by media outside the temple. They had hosted a […]
Eight people were killed when a bus fell off a bridge into a nullah in Bathinda, Punjab, on Friday amid heavy rain. The bridge lacked railings, which could have prevented the accident. The bus, carrying over 20 passengers, was traveling from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda. Local residents, along with police and administration teams, helped rescue […]
Stand-up comedian Sarat Uday, who gained fame for trolling Andhra Pradesh’s political leaders, faced backlash after his viral videos. In the clips, he mocked Lokesh, Pawan Kalyan, and Gudivada Amarnath. While YCP supporters shared his jokes targeting Lokesh and Pawan, NDA supporters circulated his criticism of YCP. His satire sparked political debates and drew significant […]
Kerala government and state police chief received NHRC notices over an “alarming increase in suicides” among tribals. Around 23 suicides were reported this year alone, NHRC said. As per NHRC, around 138 suicides were reported between 2011-2022, mostly in Peringammala Panchayat. “After a two years of silence, the suicide menace returned to haunt the tribal […]
A 26-year-old contractor committed suicide in Karnataka’s Bidar. He left a seven-page death note that stirred political and social controversy. He accused a man named Raju Kapanur of cheating him of ₹15 lakh. Raju is a rowdy-sheeter and a close associate of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge. The suicide note further alleged that Raju demanded ₹1 […]
A Mumbai court granted bail to Aditya Pandit, the boyfriend of Air India pilot Srishti Tuli, who allegedly committed suicide last month. Tuli, 25, was found dead on Nov 25 in her Marol flat, and Pandit, 27, was arrested the next day. He was charged with abetment of suicide under section 108 of the Bharatiya […]
Railway staff at Jabalpur station discovered a stowaway hiding between the wheels of an AC-4 coach of the Pune-Danapur Express on Friday. The man had traveled 250 km from Itarsi in this dangerous manner. He told officials he couldn’t afford a ticket, though his responses suggested he might be mentally challenged. The Railway Protection Force […]
Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple has closed after the Mandala Deeksha season, following the Mandala Puja. It will remain closed until December 29 and reopen on December 30 at 5 PM for the Makara Vilakku season. This year, 3,239,756 devotees visited the temple, an increase from last year’s 2,842,447, with large crowds expected during the Makara Vilakku […]
China defended its plan to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, stating it will not affect riparian states. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that decades of studies have addressed safety concerns. Despite the project’s cost of USD 137 billion and location in an earthquake-prone region, China assures responsible […]
YSR Congress leader Roja has issued a stern warning to the ruling NDA alliance, despite the recent completion of elections. Speaking at a public meeting, she challenged the India government’s threats of police cases and jail terms against YCP supporters. Roja declared, “Jagan will become CM again, and once our government is in power, we […]
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim paid tributes to Indian ex-PM Manmohan Singh and shared a deeply personal story. “The weight of grief bears down on me at the news of the passing of my honored and cherished friend,” Anwar wrote on X. He said that when he was jailed as part of a conspiracy, Singh offered […]
Manmohan Singh’s last rites are scheduled for tomorrow, awaiting the arrival of his daughter from the U.S. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit confirmed she has boarded a flight and will arrive late tonight. Singh’s body will be moved to the Congress Party office in Delhi for public viewing, with final arrangements to be made after her […]