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UPSC is inviting applications for EO, Accounts Officer, and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts. Candidates must be below 35 years of age and hold a degree in any discipline. The selection process includes an objective test and an interview. Selected candidates will receive salaries as per Level-8 and Level-10 pay scales. Today is the last […]
RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav alleged that five powerful families conspired to ruin his political and personal life. Posting on X, he vowed to expose their faces and actions tomorrow. His claims come amid political and family turbulence, following his six-year expulsion from the Yadav family and party over a viral post involving Anushka Yadav.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is visiting Delhi today to meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking financial support for key state projects. He is scheduled to meet NITI Aayog Chairman Arvind Panagariya at 3 PM, followed by participation in the World Leaders Forum at 5 PM later this evening.
Koratala Siva and NTR have decided to delay “Devara 2,” effectively shelving the sequel. Koratala will now focus on multiple new projects, including a film with Naga Chaitanya. He has penned several scripts, aims to support young directors, and will produce and creatively guide these films under his Yuvasudha Arts banner, bouncing back after Acharya’s […]
The India Meteorological Department has forecasted that Chennai will witness heavy rainfall with thunderstorms today. It has also issued an orange alert for districts such as Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Cuddalore. Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning occurred in various parts of Chennai this morning.
★World Folklore Day, ★1922: The Manyam Revolution begins, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, ★1955: Birthday of Tollywood megastar and Padma Vibhushan Chiranjeevi, ★1989: Birthday of singer Rahul Simpligunj, ★1986: Death of Padma Shri recipient Shobha Singh, and ★2014: Death anniversary of Jnanpith awardee U. R. Ananthamurthy.
Megastar Chiranjeevi, Tollywood’s iconic matinee idol, celebrates his birthday today with fans and celebrities pouring in wishes. Among them, Allu Arjun’s stood out. The actor, who deeply admires his uncle, shared a picture on Instagram before dancing with Chiranjeevi at a party, captioning it, “Happy Birthday to our one and only Mega Star Chiranjeevi garu.”
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in top cities of India. ★ Chennai – ₹1,261, ★ Mumbai – ₹1,161, ★ Delhi – ₹1,161, ★ Kolkata – ₹1,161, ★HYD – ₹1,261, ★ Bangalore – ₹1,161, ★ Kerala – ₹1,261, ★ Pune – ₹1,161, ★ Ahmedabad – ₹1,161, ★ Jaipur – ₹1,161, ★ Lucknow […]
The Godavari river’s flood level has risen at Dhavaleswaram barrage in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district, prompting a second danger alert at 6 AM. Authorities are releasing 13,05,400 cusecs of water into the sea through 175 crest gates. With the water level reaching 13.9 feet, residents nearby have been advised to remain vigilant.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an increase in ex-gratia for subscribers who die while in service, raising the amount from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh. This new rule came into effect on April 1 this year. Also, from April 1, 2026, the ex-gratia amount will increase by 5% annually.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, August 22, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81951.48, down at 49.23 points or 0.06%, and the Nifty was at 25064.15, down at 19.60 points or 0.08%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.33 against the dollar.
An earthquake hit Gujarat’s Kutch district, with locals feeling two tremors within seven minutes. The first, a mild quake of 3.4 magnitude, struck at 10:12 PM last night, followed by an aftershock. Panic spread as residents rushed out of their homes fearing further quakes. Officials confirmed the seismic activity but reported no damage.
Amid widespread speculation about Shreyas Iyer being named ODI captain, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed such claims, stating no such discussion took place. BCCI sources confirmed that there is no consideration of appointing anyone else, with Shubman Gill firmly in line for the role, putting an end to all circulating rumors.
Ishant alias Ishu Gandhi, accused in the firing at YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram residence, was arrested after an encounter with police in Faridabad’s BPTP area on August 22. Gandhi was injured during the exchange. The firing took place Sunday morning, when two masked men sprayed over two dozen bullets outside Yadav’s Sector 57 residence.
A study on older adults revealed that proper hydration helps slow biological aging and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. Those who consumed enough water showed healthier hearts, kidneys, and skin. Doctors recommend drinking 2-3 liters daily, with adjustments for climate and activity, to promote vitality, longevity, and overall health.