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The second treasure bunker, Vault B, at Kerala’s Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple has never been opened. While other vaults were opened and inventoried, this chamber remains sealed amid objections from the Travancore royal family. They cite curse beliefs based on Ashta Mangala Devaprasnam, and a 2020 Supreme Court order barred opening it, so it remains shut.
With the ICC T20 World Cup approaching, Shubman Gill addressed his omission from India’s squad and the loss of his vice-captaincy after inconsistent short-format form. The opener said he fully respects the selectors’ call and remains focused on improving his T20 game. Gill extended his best wishes to team India, hoping they achieve success on […]
A small charter aircraft made an emergency crash landing near Rourkela in Odisha shortly after departing from Bhubaneswar. There were 9 people on board when the mishap occurred, leaving six passengers injured. Odisha Transport Minister BB Jena confirmed the site of the incident. Rescue teams swiftly reached the site, and the injured were rushed to […]
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said independent India is freer today than at any time in its history. Speaking at an event, he recalled ancestors who sacrificed greatly, endured humiliation, and fought relentlessly for freedom. Doval said this legacy challenges citizens to honor their rights and beliefs by building a stronger, greater nation.
Greenland’s five parliamentary parties jointly rejected Donald Trump’s renewed push to control the island, declaring they want to be Greenlanders, not Americans or Danes. They urged respect for self-determination. Trump cited Arctic security and warned of a “hard way.” Denmark dismissed any threat, stressing NATO unity, and postwar security.
Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy distanced himself from Tollywood, expressing deep anguish over permission being granted for the Pushpa-2 premiere despite a woman’s death. Hurt by the incident, he said he no longer wished to be approached on benefit shows. The minister clarified that he had no role in recent ticket price increases.
The Telangana govt plans to make internships compulsory in govt degree colleges from the 2026-27 academic year. Third-year degree students will be required to complete their internship as part of their curriculum. Universities are working with the State Council of Higher Education to arrange monthly stipends during internships for students.
Ahead of Sankranthi, Telugu films are witnessing strong North America pre-sales. After The Raja Saab and Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu, Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju crossed $100,000 in advance bookings and is expected to post his biggest premiere. Chiranjeevi’s film has already surpassed $600,000, eyeing $1 million premieres.
Ahead of Sankranti, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against buying banned Chinese manja, calling it deadly and illegal. Police arrested 143 sellers and seized goods worth Rs 1.24 crore. The warning follows incidents, including a four-year-old boy suffering serious neck injuries from the kite string.
Ahead of Sankranti, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against buying banned Chinese manja, calling it deadly and illegal. Police arrested 143 sellers and seized goods worth Rs 1.24 crore. The warning follows incidents, including a four-year-old boy suffering serious neck injuries from the kite string.
Mizoram has improved its national HIV prevention ranking to third but continues to record India’s highest adult HIV prevalence at 2.75 per cent. Officials report declining new infections since 2018, yet thousands remain affected. Most recent cases are sexually transmitted, prompting expanded treatment, awareness drives and possible church collaboration.
Britain Author JK Rowling famous for Harry Potter novels, reacted to Iran’s latest protests by sharing a video praising demonstrators. The unrest, sparked by economic hardship, has spread across cities with strikes and internet shutdowns. Activists claim Iranians reject the Islamic Republic, while state media blames US and Israeli “terrorist agents”.
UP Warriors set the tone early after winning the toss against Gujarat Giants in their WPL 2026 clash. Opting to bowl first, skipper Meg Lanning backed her balanced lineup featuring power hitters. The XI blends experience and youth, with Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone anchoring the middle while pace and spin options promise early breakthroughs.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 6 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Friday, 67,678 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 18,173 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.82 crore on the same day, Jan 9th.
Former TG Minister and BRS Working President KTR has been honored with a prestigious international invitation from Harvard University, USA. He is set to address the 23rd India Conference at the Harvard campus, scheduled for Feb 14-15. The conference, themed ‘The India We Imagine’, will bring together global leaders and policymakers to discuss India’s future.