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Food lovers who order food online will soon be charged more. Food delivery apps such as Zomato and Swiggy have increased their platform fees ahead of the festive season. In addition to this, 18% GST will also be levied on delivery charges from September 22. As a result, consumers will be charged ₹2 on Zomato […]
The Bharat Petroleum petrol pump in Narayanpet district, operated by women self-help groups (SHGs), is turning a monthly profit of ₹2.5 lakh after expenses. Opened on February 21, it sells 4,000 liters of petrol and 6,000 liters of diesel daily. SERP conducted a study on this first-of-its-kind initiative and submitted a report to CM Revanth […]
The removal of Ganesh idols immersed in Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar has begun. GHMC sanitation workers are actively clearing waste and litter from the lake. Officials reported that over 4,800 tons of waste were removed by Sunday night, with an estimated 6,800 tons still remaining to be cleared in the ongoing cleanup effort.
★International Literacy Day, ★World Physical Therapy Day, ★1910: Birth of writer and director Tripuraneni Gopichand, ★1922: Birth of director and sportsperson Pamarthi Subbarao, ★1933: Birth of Hindi film singer Asha Bhosle, ★1986: Birth of badminton player Parupalli Kashyap, ★1999: Birth of cricketer Shubman Gill, and ★2020: Death of top actor Jaya Prakash Reddy.
International Literacy Day is celebrated annually today worldwide. This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of literacy for individuals and communities. Established by UNESCO in 1967, this day will focus on education, inclusivity, and digital learning. The theme for 2025 is “Promoting literacy in the digital era.”
The water level of the Yamuna River has reduced below the danger level today after the pause of the relentless rains in Delhi-NCR. Currently, the water level of the Yamuna River at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 205.22 metres. Earlier, authorities closed the movement on the Old Railway Bridge.
On the occasion of the eclipse, special pujas and Shanti Abhishekam for Rahu and Ketu were performed by scholars and priests at the Srikalahasti Temple in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the rituals. The temple witnessed a heavy turnout as spiritual activities continued throughout the auspicious event.
The BRS party has decided to abstain from the upcoming Vice Presidential election, citing the absence of the NOTA option. With current political dynamics sensitive, the party believes supporting either the NDA or Congress could invite criticism. As a result, BRS, which currently has four Rajya Sabha MPs, has chosen to remain neutral in the […]
In an anti-terror operation security forces killed one terrorist in the forest area of Gudar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam. The body of the terrorist was found lying in the apple orchards, and his identification is ongoing. Two terrorists were trapped in the forest area of Gudar in South Kashmir, and the operation is still […]
Following the lunar eclipse, Telangana government authorities reopened the Srilakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Yadagirigutta. Temple priests performed Samprokshan at 3:30 AM, followed by Suprabhata Seva, Binde Tirdham, Bala Bhogam, and Nizabhishekam. Regular pujas resumed, and devotees were allowed darshan from 8:30 AM as per tradition after the eclipse.
A large-scale Telangana Congress meeting will be held today at 11 AM at Gandhi Bhavan, chaired by TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud. The agenda includes reviewing the success of the BC Declaration victory rally held in Kamareddy on September 15. TPCC state affairs in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and several senior leaders are expected to participate.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, September 8, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 80846.55, up at 136.26 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 24775.15, up at 35.10 points or 0.12%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.01 against the dollar.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,09,140 ★Mumbai: ₹1,08,480 ★Delhi: ₹1,08,610 ★Kolkata: ₹1,08,480 ★Bangalore: ₹1,08,480 ★HYD: ₹1,08,480 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,08,510 ★Jaipur: ₹1,08,610 ★Lucknow: ₹1,08,610 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,08,480 ★Nagpur: ₹1,08,480 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,08,610 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,08,480.
England now holds the record for the biggest victory margin in ODI cricket, defeating South Africa by 342 runs. Previously, India led with a 317-run win over Sri Lanka. Other huge wins include New Zealand’s 290-run win over Ireland, Australia’s 275-run win over Afghanistan, and South Africa’s 272-run win against Zimbabwe in ODI history.
With the Vice Presidential election scheduled for tomorrow, both the NDA and INDIA blocs are focused on securing victory. A mock polling session will be held today at 2:30 PM after 15 MPs voted incorrectly in the previous election. The Election Commission aims to raise awareness and ensure error-free voting through this preparatory exercise.