An explosion at the Ganapati Grand fireworks factory in Rayavaram, BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, has claimed seven lives. Several others were seriously injured, with four in critical condition. Around 40 workers were present during the blast. CM Chandrababu and Home Minister Anita have directed officials to ensure medical care for the injured.
California has officially declared Deepavali a state holiday, becoming the third US state to do so as a landmark move. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra. The decision marks a significant recognition of the Indian diaspora and the cultural importance of the festival of lights.
Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh confirmed Nitish Kumar as the NDA’s chief ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He dismissed any rift among alliance partners regarding seat-sharing. Talks are ongoing, and a final agreement will be reached soon, ensuring a united front for the crucial state polls.
Pakistan Women have won the toss and have opted to field first against Australia in the 9th match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, starting at 3 PM IST. Australia began their campaign with a dominant 89-run win over New Zealand and sit third on the points table, while […]
Karthi’s long-delayed action-comedy ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar,’ directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, will hit screens on December 5, 2025. He plays a quirky cop opposite Krithi Shetty, with music by Santhosh Narayanan. The film, produced by Studio Green, will compete with Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2’ in Telugu states.
‘Kannappa’, starring Manchu Vishnu in the lead role, was released on June 27 and is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Sun TV Network has acquired its satellite rights, and the film will soon be telecast on Gemini TV. The movie features key roles by Prabhas, Kajal Aggarwal, Manchu Mohan Babu, Akshay Kumar, and others.
SpiceJet has launched direct flights to Udaipur and Port Blair from major metro cities ahead of the winter season. Daily flights to Port Blair will operate from Delhi and Kolkata, while Udaipur will be connected with Delhi and Mumbai. The move aims to boost connectivity to two of India’s most popular winter tourist destinations.
India Mobile Congress 2025 plays a key role in driving the country’s digital transformation by showcasing innovations in 5G, AI, IoT, and emerging technologies. It provides a global platform for industry leaders, startups, and policymakers to collaborate on digital inclusion, and future-ready solutions, marking a key step toward a digital economy.
India faced challenges in the first two matches of the ICC Women’s World Cup due to difficult pitch conditions. However, the third match at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam is expected to favor batters. Known for being batting-friendly, the pitch has reportedly been further improved, raising expectations of high scores in the upcoming game.
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 93rd Foundation Day today. Established on October 8, 1932, it was originally called the Royal Indian Air Force during British rule, with ‘Royal’ dropped after India became a Republic in 1950. Its motto, “Touch the Sky with Glory,” is inspired by Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will visit his Pithapuram Assembly constituency tomorrow to personally address the concerns of fishermen in the Uppada area, particularly regarding sea water pollution. He is expected to inspect the affected areas by boat. Also, he will lay the foundation stone for various development works in the Pithapuram constituency.
The Central Govt has responded to the ongoing dispute among Tata Group board trustees over appointments and governance issues. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and FM Sitharaman held discussions with Tata Group leaders. The govt has reportedly advised the group to resolve the matter internally, without allowing external interference in corporate affairs.
‘Pournami’, directed by Prabhu Deva and starring Pan-India star Prabhas, is all set for grand re-release on October 23, 2025, to mark Prabhas’ birthday. Originally released in 2006, this spiritual action film also features Trisha and Charmi Kaur in female lead roles. A new poster has been unveiled to announce the film’s special re-release.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has defended US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, stating it won’t affect Nvidia’s commitment to hiring global talent. “Nvidia is built on talent from around the world, which is why we continue to bring in talent globally,” Huang said, reaffirming the company’s stance.
The Telangana High Court began hearing the case on BC reservations in the upcoming local body elections today. Tension surrounds the proposal to provide 42% reservation for BCs. Although the hearing was scheduled to start at 10:30 AM, it was adjourned to 12:30 PM, adding to the anticipation surrounding this significant issue.