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Severe rainfall has caused widespread destruction across California, with flash floods from hilly regions sweeping away buildings in several hill resorts. The extreme weather turned fatal as a tree worker in San Diego and a police officer in Sacramento lost their lives. The state governor has declared a state of emergency to manage rescue operations.
Devotees visiting Tirumala for Lord Srivaru’s darshan have received some relief as arrangements improved. While SSD tokens were usually issued at 2 PM, authorities advanced the timing to 10 AM over the past three days due to heavy crowds. Notably, token distribution began at 7:30 AM yesterday, prompting devotees to urge officials to continue this […]
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has etched her name into the record books with a key bowling milestone. She now shares the record for most wickets in Women’s T20s at 151 alongside Megan Schutt and needs just one more to stand alone. Deepti has also claimed 333 wickets across all formats, placing her 3rd overall, and […]
A fresh cold wave has tightened its grip on Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with night temperatures plunging sharply and residents feeling the chill. The RMC has issued an orange alert for 13 districts in Telangana, warning of severe cold over the next two days. In Hyderabad, minimum temperatures are expected to dip to around 12 […]
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh govt has introduced a new initiative in schools, making newspaper reading compulsory for students. The move aims to encourage reading habits and reduce excessive screen time. As per this, primary and upper primary students will read newspapers for 10 minutes, with Hindi and English dailies stocked in school libraries.
TG CM Revanth Reddy arrived in Delhi late last night to attend the key Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled today. The high-level gathering will focus on key national political strategies and recent developments in various states. Senior leaders are expected to take part, and the meeting has generated significant interest within political circles.
A fire broke out at a shop in north Delhi’s Chandni Chowk on Friday, prompting authorities to rush five fire tenders to the area, a Delhi Fire Services official said. The DFS received information about the blaze and immediately swung into action. Firefighting operations are underway, with teams working to control the fire, the official […]
Kerala State Beverages Corporation recorded liquor sales of ₹332.62 crore in the first four days of the Christmas-New Year season beginning December 22, officials said. Sales rose 18.99 per cent from last year. The highest single-day sale was ₹114.45 crore on December 24, with sales expected to rise further ahead of New Year celebrations.
India sealed the five-match T20 series against Sri Lanka with two games to spare after an emphatic eight-wicket win in the third match at Thiruvananthapuram. Fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur starred with four wickets to earn Player of the Match. Opener Shafali Verma’s unbeaten 79 powered India to chase 112 in just 13.2 overs.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has directed municipal commissioners to publish polling station-wise voters’ lists, including duplicate names, by January 3, extending the deadline again. The update date is December 27. Elections to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, will be held on January 15, with vote counting scheduled for January 16.
The four-member panel probing IndiGo’s massive flight disruptions has submitted its report to aviation regulator DGCA. Headed by DGCA Joint Director General Sanjay K Bramhane, the committee was formed on December 5. Copies were shared with the Civil Aviation Minister and secretary. Details were not immediately available, officially confirmed.
After a recent TTD board resolution, higher authorities have directed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to process voluntary retirement for 33 non-Hindu employees. Staff have been asked to submit consent within 10 days. While nine employees have already opted for VRS, 33 are pending. Reports also suggest some employees identify as Hindu but attend church prayer.
Several powerful explosions shook Kyiv today, a source reported, as authorities warned of an incoming missile threat. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said air defense systems were operating and urged residents to stay in shelters. Ukraine’s air force also issued a nationwide air alert in the early hours, and sirens echoed across the city overnight Saturday.
An explosion tore through the Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs’ Alawite district, killing eight and injuring 18 during Friday prayers. Authorities launched an investigation and imposed a security cordon, while residents fear further attacks. Sectarian violence has risen since Assad’s fall, with minority communities increasingly under threat.
The Madras High Court, while hearing a public interest petition, highlighted easy access to adult content by children on the internet. It suggested that India could consider a policy like Australia’s to restrict social media use for children under 16. The court emphasized the need for careful consideration to ensure children’s safety online.