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An appeals court ruled Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor, blocking Trump’s unprecedented effort to remove her before a key interest rate vote. Trump may appeal to the Supreme Court. The case, including disputed mortgage claims, raises concerns over political interference in the Fed’s historically independent monetary policy.
Good news for devotees visiting Kedarnath, as Adani Enterprises has secured the contract to build a 12.9 km ropeway between Sonprayag and Kedarnath. The project, estimated at ₹4,081 crore, will significantly ease the pilgrimage. Once completed, the current 16 km trek will be reduced to a 36-minute ropeway ride, enhancing accessibility and comfort.
A controversy erupted after Team India players reportedly did not shake hands with Pakistani players during the Asia Cup. The PCB suspended its Director of Cricket, Usman Wahla, for failing to act promptly. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, via social media, warned of boycotting the tournament if the ICC doesn’t act against the match referee.
A key meeting of the TTD governing council will be held today at 12 noon in Tirumala, chaired by TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu. The meeting will focus on preparations for the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara, scheduled from September 24 to October 2, including arrangements to manage the expected influx of devotees.
Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram criticized the Pakistani batsmen for their poor approach against India, particularly against Kuldeep Yadav. He slammed them for attempting sweep shots without judging the ball’s length. Referring to Sunil Gavaskar, Akram stressed that Kuldeep can only be tackled by closely watching the ball, which the batters failed to do.
Many in India are criticizing the decision to avoid playing cricket matches against Pakistan. With cricket included in the 2028 Olympics and India aiming to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics, such boycotts could harm India’s chances of securing hosting rights for these global events, where sportsmanship and inclusivity are key considerations.
Teja Sajja’s action-adventure fantasy “Mirai” is dominating the box office. Rumors suggested AI recreated Prabhas’ voice for the film’s prelude, but director Kartik Gattamneni clarified he recorded every line personally. The slightly different tone comes from speed adjustments for narration. “Mirai” is poised for a strong run until “They Call Him ...
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced Dussehra holidays for schools from September 24 to October 2, totaling nine days. Schools will reopen on October 3. Separate holiday schedules will apply to junior colleges and Christian minority schools, with dates to be notified accordingly. These decisions were issued through key govt orders released recently.
UAE captain Muhammad Wasim set a new world record in T20 Internationals by becoming the fastest to score 3,000 runs in terms of balls faced. He achieved the milestone in just 1,947 balls, surpassing former England captain Jos Buttler’s record of 2,068 balls. Wasim reached the landmark during last night’s match against Oman.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive at Begumpet Airport this evening. He will participate as the chief guest in the Telangana Liberation Day celebrations to be held at the Secunderabad Parade Ground tomorrow, Sept 17. The event, organized by the Union Ministry of Culture, will feature the unfurling of the national flag and a […]
Team India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, has qualified for the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup T20 2025 from the Group A category, thanks to UAE’s recent win over Oman. With victories over UAE and Pakistan and a superior net run rate of 4.793, India advances with one match remaining. Pakistan and UAE […]
Haryana has given in-principle approval for Delhi to take over the ITO barrage to strengthen Yamuna flood management. The 1960s-built barrage faced scrutiny during the July 2023 floods when five gates jammed. Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma confirmed the handover, adding the city will also maintain the Munak canal’s Delhi portion.
Delhi’s sex ratio dropped to 920 females per 1,000 males in 2024 from 922 in 2023, while the birth rate declined to 14 per 1,000 population, according to an official report. The death rate rose to 6.37, though infant and maternal mortality fell slightly. Delhi registered 3.06 lakh births, mostly institutional, with mothers mainly aged […]
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami sharpened his attack on dissident KA Sengottaiyan and expelled leaders O Panneerselvam, Sasikala, and TTV Dhinakaran, calling them “betrayers.” Warning they would be “isolated,” EPS recalled the 2017 crisis, defended ties with the BJP, and credited the Centre with safeguarding AIADMK post-Jayalalithaa’s death.
In a major boost for Hyderabad residents, two new passport service centers will be operational from today, September 16. The centers are located at Rayadurgam Metro and MGBS Metro Rail Station. These facilities aim to ease passport services in the city and will be inaugurated by Union Minister Kishan Reddy.