In a piece of great news for interested pilgrims, the IRCTC Tourism will unveil a 10-night, 11-day Char Dham tour package from Hyderabad from May 17, 2026. The spiritual long journey covers Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple, offering devotees a seamless and enriching Himalayan pilgrimage and travel experience.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will visit Guntur district today to attend the ‘Grameena Dak Sevak’ conference as chief guest. He will felicitate outstanding postal employees for their service. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is also set to participate in the event, highlighting the government’s recognition of grassroots postal workers.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rainfall across parts of AP over the next three days. Districts including Eluru, East and West Godavari, NTR, Krishna, Guntur, Chittoor, Annamaya, and Tirupati may see showers, with chances of heavy thundershowers in isolated areas, prompting people to stay alert for changing weather conditions.
After the World Cup triumphs of India’s men’s and women’s blind cricket teams, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced key support steps. The board will fund overseas travel for two international tournaments, provide accommodation for bilateral series at home, and ensure improved facilities for domestic and international matches.
Rain disrupted the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand team at Premadasa Stadium, forcing abandonment without a ball bowled. Persistent showers after the toss left umpires with no choice. With key fixtures scheduled in Sri Lanka, concerns grow over further weather interruptions impacting the tournament’s key Super 8 stage.
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority has cleared key Cabinet Sub-Committee proposals. AP Minister Ponguru Narayana said that land has been allotted for a BJP office in Amaravati, alongside allocations for banks. Approvals were granted for High Court works, and for transferring projects to AGICL. Infrastructure designs were also reviewed.
After a rebuke from the US Supreme Court over his tariff rule, President Trump escalated trade tensions by rising global duties from 10 to 15%. The move, said on Truth Social, signals defiance amid controversy and uncertainty for international markets, sparking fresh debate over executive power. Allies and critics alike brace for widening global trade […]
BLACKPINK made history on February 20, becoming the first artist channel to reach 100 million YouTube subscribers, earning the Red Diamond Creator Award. Launched in 2016, their channel hosts 648 videos, including nine billion-view hits. The group thanked fans, BLINKs, ahead of their third mini-album, DEADLINE, releasing February 27.
The T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain in Colombo, with no ball bowled. Both teams earned one point each. The 2009 champions now face a double-header tomorrow, while other Super 8 matches include Sri Lanka vs England and India vs South Africa.
The Election Commission has released Madhya Pradesh’s final electoral roll after a four-month Special Intensive Revision. The updated list records over 5.39 crore voters, reflecting additions and deletions from the draft roll. Nearly 72,000 booth-level officers participated, and 5.74 crore entries were digitised. The final roll is available online.
India face an injury scare ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa after Mohammed Siraj was struck on the knee by Hardik Pandya during training in Ahmedabad. Siraj left the nets in pain. Bowling coach Morne Morkel backed Varun Chakaravarthy as a key strike option.
Brazilian footballer Kathleen Souza, Al Nassr Women’s captain, performed Umrah in Makkah after converting to Islam. Sharing heartfelt posts on Instagram, she expressed gratitude for her spiritual journey. Fans and teammates praised her courage. Souza, 29, previously played for Brazil’s national team and clubs including Internacional, and U.S. university teams.
Accenture has begun monitoring senior staff’s use of AI tools, making regular adoption a key factor for leadership promotions. Employees are tracked via weekly AI log-ins, focusing on tools like AI Refinery and SynOps. Those unwilling to adapt may risk career growth, though the policy excludes certain European countries and U.S. federal contract units.
Thousands of Indian women like Monsumi Murmu endure watching disturbing violent and explicit content to help train AI systems. This emotionally taxing work causes lasting psychological harm, with little support or recognition. Despite the trauma, many fear job loss and isolation, coping alone while the tech industry benefits from their hidden labor.