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Union Minister of State for Finance and seven-time MP Pankaj Chaudhary has been named BJP’s new Uttar Pradesh president, succeeding Bhupendra Chaudhary. Announced in Lucknow, his appointment signals the party’s focus on strengthening its OBC outreach, especially among Kurmis, ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and upcoming panchayat polls.
A state-of-the-art G+5 building will be constructed for the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy in the capital Amaravati at an estimated cost of ₹165 crore. The CRDA has allotted 4.83 acres of land at Pichukalapalem on a 60-year lease. The academy is currently functioning from a rented building at Kaja between Vijayawada and Guntur.
On December 19th, a large-scale meeting of the BRS legislative wing and BRS executive committees will be held under the chairmanship of former Telangana CM and BRS supreme leader KCR. The Congress government’s negligent attitude towards irrigation projects will be discussed. There is also a possibility of discussing further public movements in the meeting.
Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar visited Munagapadu in the Guntur district of AP today. On this occasion, he laid the foundation stone for several development works. The Guntur TDP MP inaugurated the gram secretariat building, a farmer service center, and a village health center in Gundalapadu.
Ranveer Singh–starrer Dhurandhar is dominating the box office, especially in North America. The film earned $4.43 million in its first week and nearly $1 million on Day 8, setting a record for the highest second Friday, beating Baahubali 2. Strong word of mouth signals a long, successful run.
Loktak Lake in Manipur, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, is called the “Lake of Tears” due to its deep emotional link with local hardships and struggles. Famous for its floating islands or phumdis and the world’s only floating national park, the lake supports livelihoods but faces threats from pollution and human pressure.
In the rain-curtailed U-19 Asia Cup match against Pakistan, India were bowled out for 240 in 46.1 overs of the revised 49-over contest. Aaron George top-scored with 85, while Kanishk Chauhan (46) and Ayush Matre (38) made useful contributions. Suryavanshi managed just 5 runs. For Pakistan, Sayyam and Subhan claimed three wickets each, while Shafiq […]
A late-night argument at Bastian pub in Bengaluru, co-owned by actor Shilpa Shetty, has gone viral, prompting a police probe. CCTV footage shows customers arguing over a bill around 1:30 am. Businessman Satya Naidu denied wrongdoing. Police have taken suo motu cognisance and summoned those involved.
The application deadline for 362 Intelligence Bureau posts closes on December 14. Candidates aged 18-25 can apply, with selection based on Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams followed by a medical test. Selected applicants will receive a monthly salary between ₹18,000 and ₹56,900. Eligible youth are encouraged to apply through the official MHA website.
India has emerged as the world’s third most competitive AI nation, according to Stanford University’s AI Vibrancy Tool. With a score of 21.59, India ranks behind the US and China, surpassing several advanced economies. The ranking highlights India’s strong talent pool, growing investments, research output and expanding AI ecosystem.
The second phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana concluded peacefully. TG officials said that the polling was completed in a peaceful atmosphere without any untoward incident. Like the first phase, this time too people have shown some reluctance to come to the polling booths. However, those already in the queue will be given the […]
West Bengal Police sent Messi India Tour organiser Shatadru Dutta to 14-day custody after chaos erupted at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi’s brief appearance. Angry fans vandalised property over poor crowd management. A high-level probe was launched as authorities, AIFF and the state government seek accountability.
The 36th Book Festival in Andhra Pradesh will be held from January 2 for 11 days at Vijayawada Municipal Stadium, starting daily at 6 pm. The festival will feature millions of books, literary conferences, and book launches. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan have also been invited to inaugurate the book-fair event.
As fans eagerly anticipate seeing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the 2027 ODI World Cup, Indian spinner Rahul Chahar shared his thoughts. He stated that the Indian team needs the duo more than they need the team. According to Chahar, having both players in the lineup can significantly influence match outcomes and strengthen India’s […]
Hyderabad’s NTR Stadium is being prepared for the 38th Hyderabad Book Fair, scheduled from December 19 to 29, according to Yakub, president of the Book Fair Society. He confirmed that special arrangements have been made for the event. Meanwhile, the 36th Vijayawada Book Fair is also set to take place from January 2 to 12, […]