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The real estate market is slowing in Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal dists. Official registration data shows home registrations fell from 76,613 in 2024 to 75,222 in 2025. This drop of 1,391 registrations signals fewer buyers and weaker demand. The slowdown has sparked public interest about how the real estate sector may perform during 2026 in […]
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died when a chartered Learjet 45 crashed while landing at Baramati airport, killing all five on board, including him, his personal security officer Vidip Jadhav, cabin crew Pinky Mali, and pilots Sumit Kapoor and Shambhavi Patak. The aircraft was flying from Mumbai for local election engagements; investigation is underway.
Kollywood director Lokesh Kanagaraj stayed composed during a press Q&A when a reporter asked intrusive questions about his alleged relationship with an actress. Lokesh calmly dismissed the rumours, saying he already has a family, and ignored further provocation. The reporter’s behaviour sparked backlash online, while Lokesh’s response earned praise.
The AP state cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu, wrapped up its session with approval of 35 agenda items, including a key decision to develop Piduguralla Medical College on a Public-Private Partnership and discussions on transferring 33 acres of SC University land to the Agricultural Market Committee, advancing health and agricultural education infrastructure.
A lawsuit filed in a US court claims WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is only for name’s sake. International users allege that Meta secretly accesses private chats. The 51-page case filed in San Francisco says Meta engineers can easily read users’ personal messages, raising serious concerns about WhatsApp’s privacy and data security.
A controversy erupted in Madhya Pradesh after school children were served food on paper during Republic Day celebrations. Opposition parties criticized the BJP government for not providing plates or leaf plates. People on social media questioned whether this is the respect given to children by the double-engine government.
NIA conducted coordinated raids on about 20 Popular Front of India centres across Kerala to trace six absconding militants linked to unlawful activities and the murder of RSS worker Sreenivasan. Searches in Ernakulam, Palakkad and Thrissur seized digital devices and financial records, as the agency targets sleeper cells, funding networks and cross-border escape routes.
The Jana Sena Party has ordered an inquiry against Railway Koduru MLA Arava Sridhar after a woman made sexual allegations against him. A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The party asked Sridhar to give an explanation within one week and stay away from party activities until the probe ends.
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The black box will be crucial in uncovering the exact cause of the recent Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s plane crash. The device records around 80 technical parameters, including aircraft speed, fuel levels, and other operational data. It also captures cockpit audio, pilot communications, and control center instructions.
The helicopter carrying Ajit Pawar crashed at Baramati airport, with low visibility cited as a probable cause. The airstrip lacks night-landing infrastructure and navigation aids essential for safe operations in foggy conditions. Preliminary reports indicate the chopper attempted to land as visibility dropped to 800 metres, resulting in the aircraft crashing.
January 28 marks the final day to apply for 82 vacant posts at the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Resident posts. Eligible candidates aged 45-55 with MBBS, or DNB qualifications can apply. Selected applicants will receive a salary ranging from ₹67,000 to ₹1,23,000.
APPSC has announced the final results for the Group-2 exams, listing 891 candidates selected for 905 posts. The full list is available on the official website. Sports quota positions have been reserved in compliance with court orders. The commission noted that, after a High Court ruling, adjustments may be made to 25 posts due to […]
Bollywood war blockbuster “Border 2,” starring Sunny Deol and directed by Anurag Singh, has crossed a major box office milestone. Within five days of release, the film collected an impressive ₹216.79 crore nett. The makers have also announced “Border 3,” extending the popular franchise, while industry eyes remain on its long-term box office performance.
England secured a 2-1 victory over Sri Lanka in the 3-match ODI series, marking their first series win under coach Brendon McCullum, who took charge in January 2025. This triumph comes after four overseas series, making it England’s second series win in six attempts under McCullum. The victory against Sri Lanka reflects the team’s growing […]