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Authorities in Telangana have ordered the closure of bars and liquor outlets in several areas as counting for 116 municipalities and 7 corporations begins at 8 am today. The shutdown will be enforced from 6 am until the entire counting process concludes. Officials cautioned that strict action will follow any violations, stressing compliance to maintain […]
The Karnataka High Court allowed limited Hindu devotees to perform Mahashivratri puja at the Raghav Chaitanya Shivalinga inside a Kalaburagi dargah. The site, linked to both a Sufi saint and Hindu saint Raghav Chaitanya, has seen past disputes. Strict security and restrictions will be enforced during February 15 celebrations.
Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Syed Iqbal was elected Parbhani Mayor on February 12, defeating BJP’s Tirumala Khillare by 13 votes with Congress support. Congress’s Ganesh Deshmukh became Deputy Mayor. Iqbal is the first Shiv Sena (UBT) Mayor in Parbhani. BJP criticised the choice, while MNS defended it, highlighting governance over religion.
Despite the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash generating media buzz, ex-broadcaster Harish Thawani says it won’t make or break subscriptions. With half of revenues now from subscriptions, overall Indian progression in the tournament matters more. Ad sales are spread across league, Super 8, and knockout stages, reducing dependency on a single high-profile match.
Investigators reportedly believe the June 2025 Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad was caused not by a technical fault but by one pilot manually turning off the engine fuel switches in an “intentional act,” according to an Italian newspaper report. The final DGCA probe still hasn’t been officially released, and conclusions remain unverified.
Nithiin is reuniting with AAY director Anji for a Shresht Movies production, eyeing a Sankranthi 2027 release titled Sankranthi Subhakankshalu. The festive slot promises visibility, but heavyweights like Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, and Nagarjuna may crowd the season. Choosing to compete or shift could define Nithiin’s career momentum.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, February 12, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83941.20, down at 292.44 points or 0.35%, and the Nifty was at 25871.30, down at 82.55 points or 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.50 against the dollar.
Stock markets to open flat with Sensex/Nifty wobbling as global cues and earnings drive sentiment. SBI gains after strong Q3, Lenskart and Federal Bank in focus, metals & PSUs active, IT slips while MSCI inclusion boosts Aditya Birla Capital & L&T Finance, Hindalco, Vedanta and LG Electronics eyed, FII flows and Q3 results across key […]
Mahashivratri Brahmotsavams entered 5th day at Srisailam temple with thousands of devotees thronging the shrine for Lord Shiva’s darshan. Authorities arranged a special queue system, allowing only pilgrims carrying Irumudi to have touch darshan. Heavy rush caused delays for general devotees. Meanwhile, several donors stepped forward to distribute free meals.
Threat letters sent to AP ministers Kandula Durgesh, Satyakumar, Satya Prasad, and Kollu Ravindra have triggered concern. Kandula said the message has frightened his family, while asserting he heads a minor dept and has committed no wrongdoing, either personally or officially. He voiced suspicion that the letters were deliberately crafted to create unrest.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane crossed Greece, Italy, France, and Canada en route to the US on February 10, despite an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The flight faced no restrictions. Netanyahu met President Trump to discuss Iran and regional security amid ongoing tensions and reconstruction challenges in Gaza.
The US Trade Representative removed a social media post featuring a map that showed all of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including PoK and Aksai Chin, as Indian territory. The depiction departed from past US practice of marking disputed areas, sparking debate before the post was quietly deleted.
In one of the most thrilling T20 World Cup matches, South Africa finally defeated Afghanistan in a double Super Over showdown. Batting first in the second Super Over, Stubbs and Miller scored a brilliant 23 runs, setting a challenging target. Afghanistan could only manage 19 runs before being bowled out, giving South Africa a hard-fought […]
Afghanistan face a stern test chasing 188 against South Africa in the T20 World Cup, with history favoring the Proteas in previous tournament meetings. Despite possessing explosive batters, Rashid Khan’s side must overcome both scoreboard pressure. To keep Super 8 hopes alive, Afghanistan need a composed, fearless chase against a confident South African unit.
Netflix’s crime thriller “Kohrra” returns with its second season today, following a fresh murder investigation in a new location. Season 2 introduces Mona Singh and other new characters. Originally expected at midnight, it premieres at 1:30 PM, with both seasons available in multiple languages. Created by Sudip Sharma, Gunjit Chopra, and Diggi Sisodia.