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England held the upper hand at stumps on Day 4 of the fifth Ashes Test after reaching 302 for eight in their 2nd innings, gaining a 119-run lead over Australia. Earlier, England were dismissed for 384 before Australia piled up 567, powered by centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head. In the second innings, Bethell […]
Ranjan Kumar, a 30-year-old entrepreneur from Bihar, is bringing a fresh innovation to tea enthusiasts. After discovering bael tea during his time in Thailand, he decided to open a stall along the route to the main entrance of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. His unique beverage has captured the hearts of customers and has […]
Indian stock markets ended in the red for a third consecutive session as cautious sentiment prevailed. The BSE Sensex slipped 102.20 points to close at 84,961.14, while the NSE Nifty-50 declined 37.95 points to 26,140.75. The rupee weakened further, settling at 89.86 against the US dollar, amid mixed global signals and renewed worries over tariffs.
Tamil star actor Vijay Thalapathy’s final film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ has received censor approval in the UK with a 15 rating ahead of its January 9 release. However, the movie is still waiting for CBFC clearance in India. The makers have approached the Madras High Court as the delay continues, creating uncertainty just days before release.
Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss has joined hands with AIADMK and BJP to form an NDA alliance. AIADMK chief Edappadi Palaniswami said more parties may join soon. The alliance aims to challenge the ruling DMK and regain power after recent electoral setbacks.
Srisailam temple authorities have announced that the Makar Sankranti Brahmotsavam will be celebrated in a grand manner from January 12 to 18. The festivities will commence with Yagasala Pravesham on January 12, followed by various Vahana Sevas starting January 13. A key highlight, the Bhramarambha Mallikharjuna Kalyanam, is scheduled for January 15, 2026.
Indian women cricketers made a big impact in the latest ICC Women’s T20 rankings. Shafali Verma, after scoring three successive half-centuries against Sri Lanka, held on to 6th place. Team captain Harmanpreet Kaur climbed two spots to reach 13th, while Telugu all-rounder Arundhati Reddy made a big jump of 44 places to secure 21st in […]
Oxford University Press has apologized for incorrect information published in the book ‘Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India’ by James Laine. Released in 2003, the book hurt the sentiments of Shivaji Maharaj’s followers, including his 13th descendant Udayanraje Bhosale. The controversy earlier led to protests and attacks on a research institute in Pune.
Instamart has partnered with Young India Skills University (YISU) to train over 5,000 youth in Telangana for careers in quick commerce. The collaboration will offer a 3-month skill-based programme focused on dark store operations and logistics. Students will gain practical training and may get job opportunities with Instamart and other companies in the sector.
India’s top shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the next round of the Malaysia Open 2026, winning a hard-fought men’s singles opener against Singapore’s Jia Hong Jason Teh 21-16, 15-21, 21-14. The day also saw a big upset as young Indian Ayush Shetty stunned Olympic bronze medalist Li Ji Jia with a straight-games victory, 21-12, 21-17.
Google engineer Vaibhav shared a viral post claiming Bengaluru compensation offers better overall value than London salaries. He explained that high rent, taxes, and daily expenses in London make meaningful savings extremely difficult. In contrast, Bengaluru provides lower costs, modern comforts, and access to luxury, improving quality of life.
The Bureau of Indian Standards plans new rules to protect buyers as silver prices rise sharply. Hallmarking, now optional, will soon become mandatory. Every silver item will get a unique ID. This will help customers verify purity easily and ensure a clear quality guarantee while buying silver jewelry, coins, and other products across markets nationwide.
Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati has been beautifully decorated with bamboo-inspired architecture. Around 140 metric tons of bamboo were used to reflect Assam’s culture through a foxtail orchid theme with natural materials. Nearly one lakh local plants form a sky forest, a nature-integrated airport environment for travelers.
APSRTC is set to operate special buses to mark the Sankranti festival, anticipating a surge in passenger traffic. Alongside its ‘Stree Shakti’ free bus initiative, the RTC plans to run 8,432 additional services, 6,000 within the state and 2,432 on interstate routes. All arrangements are being made to ensure smooth travel and a hassle-free journey.
The Andhra Pradesh government, with support from the central government, will provide financial help to pregnant women. Under the PM Matru Vandana Yojana, first-time mothers will get up to ₹5,000. If a second child is a girl, an extra ₹6,000 will be given. The money will be deposited in stages into bank accounts of beneficiaries.