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Rabih Alameddine claimed the fiction honor for ‘The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother),’ a work balancing humor and war’s weight. Nonfiction went to Omar El Akkad for ‘One Day.’ Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. Patricia Smith captured the poetry prize with ‘The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected […]
Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka announced that the Sarpanch poll notification will be issued on December 11. Speaking to the media in Bhikkanur, Kamareddy district, she said the Congress govt will implement 42 percent reservation. She added that the Telangana govt has completed all necessary arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of this polls.
The Supreme Court ruled that Presidents and Governors cannot be bound by timelines to approve Bills, calling such deadlines unconstitutional. A five-judge bench led by CJI BR Gavai said executive actions under Articles 200, 201, and 361 are not justiciable, striking down ‘deemed assent’ as judicial overreach and a violation of the Constitution.
The NDA govt has assumed office in Bihar, with JDU chief Nitish Kumar setting a record by taking oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time. Along with him, 27 ministers, including Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha as Deputy CMs, were sworn in. Prime Minister Modi, along with Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, and […]
Former Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali has resigned from the national selection committee and as head of youth development at the National Cricket Academy. A source confirmed he submitted his resignation to the Pakistan Cricket Board. The move comes after ex-captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was given full charge of the Pakistan Shaheens and under-19 squads.
Australia have announced their playing XI for the Ashes opener against England beginning tomorrow. Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett are set to make their Test debuts. The Australian lineup includes Smith (C), Khawaja, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Travis Head, Green, Alex Carey, Starc, Nathan, Doggett, and Boland. The team enters the series with a new talent.
Bihar CM’s swearing-in at Gandhi Maidan welcomed dignitaries, including PM Modi and Amit Shah, with traditional Bihari dishes like Litti-Chokha and Makhana Kheer, alongside cuisine from other states. With meticulous hospitality, security, and a cultural programme featuring folk performances, the event celebrated Bihar’s rich culinary, cultural, and social heritage.
Central Vietnam’s death toll from torrential rain, flooding, and landslides has climbed to 16, with water levels continuing to rise in already inundated areas. Several regions recorded over 1,500 millimeters of rainfall in three days. The storm-prone region, known for coffee production and popular beaches, faces repeated flooding risks.
The Srisailam Board of Trustees has decided to offer free laddu prasadam to devotees visiting the Srisailam temple in Nandyal district from December 1. Devotees purchasing a ₹500 ticket will receive two 100-gram laddus, while those with a ₹300 ticket will receive one. The decision was finalized in a recent meeting chaired by EO Srinivasa […]
Ravi Babu, known for films like “Allari” and “Avunu,” has released his new family entertainer “Yenugu Thondam Ghatikachalam” on ETV Win. During promotions, he stated that in Telugu cinema, heroes who overact and give exaggerated expressions are praised as great actors. Many believe he indirectly critiqued popular stars, though no names were mentioned.
Allari Naresh, known for his comedy, is back to frame with his statement. During the promotions of his latest film, ’12A Railway Colony,’ which releases tomorrow, he made a statement that “I won my flops more than my hits.” He also said that I saw both highs and lows in my life, and failure taught […]
Gold and silver prices have dropped compared to yesterday. In the Hyderabad bullion market, 10 grams of 24-carat gold fell by ₹170 to ₹1,24,690, while 22-carat gold declined by ₹150 to ₹1,14,300. Silver rates saw a sharper fall, dropping by ₹3,000 to ₹1,73,000 per kilo. Prices remain nearly the same across both Telugu states.
A rumour claiming Netflix added a “Skip Adult Scene” button went viral on social media, but it’s false. Screenshots circulating online are edited and misleading. While users have requested such a feature for easier family viewing, Netflix has not introduced it. The platform continues focusing on regional titles, like the Gujarati film “Vash Level 2.”
★World Children’s Rights Day, ★National Sovereignty Day in Argentina, ★Revolution Day in Mexico,★1750: Birth of Tipu Sultan, King of Mysore, ★1910: Death of writer Leo Tolstoy, ★1923: Bhogaraju Pattabhi Seetaramaiah establishes ‘Andhra Bank’, ★1925: Birth of educationist Chukka Ramaiah, known as ‘IIT Ramaiah’, and ★1994: Birth of heroine Priyanka Mohan.
The SC will soon deliver its advisory opinion on a presidential reference questioning its power to set timelines and procedures for governors and the president when handling state bills. The issue arose amid disputes over delayed assent to crucial legislation. Marathon hearings highlighted growing tensions between opposition-led states.