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Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam will be observed tomorrow at Tiruchanur’s Padmavati Ammavari Temple ahead of Rath Saptami celebrations on Jan 25. As per tradition, the goddess will be awakened with auspicious chants, followed by ritual purification from 6:30 am to 9 am. Sanctum, temple corridors, ceilings, and sacred articles will be cleansed with holy water.
Indian equities closed lower on Monday amid stock-specific pressure and cautious global cues. Sensex fell 324 points to 83,246, while Nifty settled at 25,586. Reliance, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank dragged markets after Q3 results. Realty, oil and gas, and media stocks declined, while FMCG and auto offered limited support. Midcaps and smallcaps also ended […]
An Indian Army Special Forces paratrooper, Havildar Gajendra Singh, succumbed to injuries sustained during an encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The gunfight erupted after intelligence inputs about Jaish-e-Mohammed militants. Eight soldiers were injured in a grenade attack, as challenging terrain slowed operations.
Singer Neha Kakkar shared alarming Instagram posts announcing a break from responsibilities, relationships and work, saying she is unsure about returning. She also requested paparazzi and fans to respect her privacy. The posts come weeks after backlash over her song Candy Shop, though no reason was confirmed for her decision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the NDA’s Tamil Nadu election campaign with a big rally in Maduranthakam on January 23. The event may announce new alliance partners. BJP and AIADMK aim to strengthen their front against the DMK, while actor Vijay’s TVK remains neutral. Modi will tour the state actively.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka announced that four lakh houses have been sanctioned in one phase across the state. Highlighting welfare initiatives, he said women are receiving free bus travel and farmers free electricity. The govt has waived farmer loans, stating that state resources are being shared with citizens, defining the true spirit of welfare.
An unverified viral quote attributed to Pooja Hegde alleging an incident with a co-star has triggered online debate. With no official confirmation, social media users are linking it to old Radhe Shyam rumours, causing Prabhas to trend. Speculation has also dragged in other actors, despite lack of evidence.
With cricket set to return to the Olympics in 2028 after more than a century, sprint legend Usain Bolt added a touch of humor to the excitement. The Jamaican Olympic icon joked that he would happily play cricket if selected by the national team. Bolt has often revealed that before ruling the track, his childhood […]
Hair transplants are a safe and effective solution for hair loss but are often misunderstood. Both men and women can benefit, age is not a barrier, and the procedure is not very painful. Post-transplant care remains essential, and donor hair choice affects results. Understanding facts helps patients make informed, confident decisions.
The Election Commission of India said West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision flagged about 94 lakh “logical discrepancy” cases due to implausible family links in voter data. Officials cited fake voters falsely attaching themselves to genuine voters as relatives. Despite criticism over hearings, ECI said scrutiny is essential to protect genuine voters.
Team India lost the ODI series to New Zealand, but Pacer Harshit Rana impressed with the bat. In the third ODI, Rana scored 52 runs off 43 balls. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised his fearless lower-order batting and calm mindset. He also highlighted Rana’s valuable partnership with Virat Kohli, who scored 124.
The ICC has initiated visa procedures for 42 Pakistani players and officials expected to travel to India for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Players of Pakistani origin representing other nations are also in focus, including England cricketers Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, and Shakib Mahmood, USA’s Ali Khan, and Netherlands’ Shayan Jahangir.
Telangana Jagruti chief Kavitha launched a sharp attack on TG CM Revanth Reddy over his Davos tour, terming it a mere ‘fly-and-return’ tour with no tangible outcomes. Questioning the benefits gained for Telangana over the past two years, she demanded clarity on the huge investment claims and urged the govt to release a white paper […]
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to TG Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad in the MLAs defection case, after the BJP challenged the Speaker’s clean chit to the defecting MLAs. The BJP’s plea has now been tagged with an already pending matter before the court. After preliminary hearing, the court adjourned the case and scheduled […]
India have made several changes for the New Zealand T20I series. Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Ishan Kishan and Ravi Bishnoi return to the squad. Tilak Varma joins later due to injury. Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed and Jitesh Sharma miss out. This is their final series before the T20 World Cup in India soon.