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Starting January 2, Indonesia will enforce a new law criminalizing premarital sex, with violators facing up to one year in prison. Adultery, defined as sexual ties outside one’s marriage, will be punishable. However, authorities will act only if a complaint is filed by someone personally affected. The move has sparked debate about personal freedoms.
Senior Congress leader and former Odisha MLA Akshay Kumar Acharya, 78, passed away today, January 2, after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son. Elected from Nilgiri constituency in 1980 and 1995, Acharya’s death was condoled by leaders including CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Naveen Patnaik. Cremation will be […]
Authorities at Kakinada Govt General Hospital reported 191 cases of scrub typhus in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district during 2025. Of these, 43 cases were confirmed in December alone, indicating a recent rise. Health officials urged residents to stay alert, maintain cleanliness around homes, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
IIT Guwahati announced that the release of the GATE 2026 admit card has been postponed. The hall ticket was earlier set for today, but a new date will be shared soon. The exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. Candidates can download the admit card from the official […]
Amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, reports indicate that all Bangladesh cricket players may be barred from participating in the 19th season of the IPL 2026. The ban comes as a precautionary measure, reflecting ongoing political sensitivities, and could impact team compositions and the league’s overall dynamics if confirmed by the authorities.
A Supreme Court-appointed panel will visit Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park today to review plans for reducing its eco-sensitive zone. The protected area was cut from 268.9 to 168.8 sq km in 2018. Activists warn this may expose the forest to mining and real estate threats. A petition challenging the move is under review.
AP CM Chandrababu’s overseas tour is still underway, with his family currently touring Bali in Indonesia. The Chief Minister is scheduled to return to the state capital Amaravati on Sunday, January 4. Following his return, he will participate in and deliver a speech at the World Telugu Conference, set to take place in Guntur on […]
Security forces safely defused 27 country-made bombs in Manipur’s Imphal East district near Monglham village. In another operation, they recovered weapons and ammunition from Nungjengbi area. Search operations continue amid ongoing ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands since 2023.
From today, Jan 2 to 8, TTD has opened Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan for general devotees without requiring online tokens. During this period, the Srivari Abhishekam Seva allowed darshan, a rare blessing for ordinary pilgrims visiting Tirumala. The initiative aimed to enable the maximum number of devotees to have the sacred Vaikuntha Dwara darshan.
Gantela Sumana, former MLA of Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, has passed away. She had been unwell and was admitted to Care Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where she breathed her last. Sumana was first elected as MLA from Payakaraopeta in 1983 and later contested the same constituency in 1989, 1994, and 1999 as a Congress […]
Gantela Sumana, former YSRCP MLA of Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, has passed away. She had been unwell and was admitted to Care Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where she breathed her last. Sumana was first elected as MLA from Payakaraopeta in 1983 and later contested the same constituency in 1989, 1994, and 1999 as a […]
China has removed a long-standing tax exemption on contraceptives, adding a 13% tax on condoms and birth control pills. The move comes as China struggles with falling birth rates and an aging population. The government hopes new policies will encourage marriage and childbirth, but critics say taxing contraception may send mixed signals.
Gold rates surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market today. The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,140 to reach ₹1,36,200, while 22-carat gold climbed ₹1,050 to ₹1,24,850. In contrast, silver prices dipped, with one kilogram falling by ₹100 to ₹2,55,900. Similar rates are reported across both Telugu states.
Residents in Delhi woke to very poor air quality and dense fog today, January 2, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert. Similar conditions are expected in Gurugram and Noida. Fog and smog may reduce visibility, disrupting road traffic and flights. Airlines warned of delays. Dense fog and cold day conditions prevailed. Overall AQI […]
Star tennis player Venus Williams will make history at the 2026 Australian Open as the oldest player in the main draw, surpassing Kimiko Date. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Venus last played the tournament in 2021. She will prepare at Auckland and Hobart events before the Open, aiming to add to her multiple doubles […]