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The Indian Postal Service will resume all postal services to the US starting today. Services were suspended on August 22 after the US Customs imposed a 50% duty on couriers. The suspension allowed for adjustments to comply with new regulations. With necessary changes made, all categories of postal delivery to the US will now continue.
Three Pro Kabaddi Season 12 matches are scheduled in Delhi today. The action begins with Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan at 8:30 AM, followed by Tamil Thalaivas vs Gujarat Giants at 9:30 AM. The final match will see Telugu Titans take on Bengal Warriors at 7:30 PM in an exciting triple-header.
The nomination process for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election is underway. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha will file her first set of nominations today, followed by the second set on October 19, with senior BRS leaders expected to attend. Candidates can submit nominations until October 21, as per the election schedule.
The Andhra Pradesh govt has sanctioned ₹212 crore for constructing the Raj Bhavan in the state capital, Amaravati. The complex will include the Governor’s residence, office, conference hall, two guest houses, and staff quarters. This decision was approved during the 53rd CRDA meeting held on October 8, marking a key step in capital development.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhna during his tour to India, holding key discussions on enhancing defence cooperation. The Mongolian President thanked India for its support in cyber security and military strengthening. He expressed hope that bilateral defence ties would grow stronger through continued collaboration.
The PMO has announced PM Narendra Modi’s tour to Kurnool tomorrow, where he will lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth ₹13,430 crore. Key initiatives include ₹4,920 crore for works in the Orvakal and Kopparthi industrial corridors, a bridge over the Papaghni River, and the Gundlapalli-Kanigiri bypass project.
The Indian team, which won the Test series against the West Indies, will leave for Australia today. During this tour, India will play 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is against Australia. Star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be in the squad in this series. This will be Gill’s first series as an ODI captain. […]
Mountaineer Bharat Tammineni from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has achieved a remarkable milestone by climbing Mount Cho Oyu in China, one of the world’s 14 highest peaks. With this, he becomes the first Indian to summit nine of the highest mountains globally. Tammineni has already conquered eight other towering peaks in his extraordinary journey.
Several Tamil people and the TVK party have demanded an immediate ban on Bigg Boss Tamil, accusing it of insulting Tamil culture. TVK MLA Velmurugan criticized the ruling party and warned of mass protests if action isn’t taken. He claimed the show promotes vulgarity and goes against traditional Tamil values.
BRS working president KTR accused Congress of “massive electoral fraud” in Telangana’s Jubilee Hills by-election, alleging 23,000 suspicious votes, mass registrations, and unauthorised voter IDs. Claiming misuse of official machinery and collusion with officials, he said BRS will approach the Telangana High Court to rectify voter rolls before the by-poll.
US State Department employee Ashley Tellis is accused of removing classified documents and meeting Chinese officials since 2023. A South Asia expert with top-secret clearance, he advised the State and Defense Departments. Authorities recovered over 1,000 “TOP SECRET” and “SECRET” pages from his Vienna, Virginia residence.
The UN’s humanitarian convoy was struck by Russian drones while delivering aid to southern Ukraine, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. Coordinator Matthias Schmale condemned the attack, noting two World Food Programme trucks were damaged, though no injuries occurred. He called the strike a grave breach of international humanitarian law.
At IIT Dharwad’s ‘dhaRti BioNEST’ launch, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged young innovators to focus on innovation over profit. She said profitability follows commercialisation and scaling. Sitharaman called for investor, mentor, and regulatory support to help innovators develop transformative solutions before achieving commercial success.
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has been granted Mini Ratna status, marking a historic milestone. The company, with an annual net profit exceeding ₹100 crore, has secured a major defence contract to build five large warships worth ₹19,048 crore. This achievement strengthens HSL’s role in transforming Vizag into a key shipbuilding hub in India.
Start with light stretching, wear comfortable shoes, and maintain a steady pace. Walk on safe, open paths with good posture. Breathe deeply, stay hydrated, and avoid distractions like phones. Aim for 30 minutes daily. Walking at sunrise boosts mood, metabolism, and mental clarity. End with a cool-down and gratitude for a refreshing start.