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India has climbed to 9th position globally in total forest area in 2025, up from 10th in 2020, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav stated that India has retained its 3rd rank in annual forest area gain, highlighting the country’s continued commitment to green growth.
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani is making a comeback as the lead in ‘Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Thi 2’. In a surprising twist, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will appear in three episodes via video call with Smriti’s character, Tulsi. His cameo aims to raise awareness on key public issues through informative conversations.
BRS chief and former CM KCR has taken note of the Jubilee Hills by-election and will hold a special strategy meeting with party in-charges tomorrow. Senior leaders including KTR and Harish Rao will attend. KCR is expected to lead the campaign efforts and may announce key decisions to boost the party’s prospects.
With the US tightening restrictions on higher education under Trump, PM Modi is focusing on attracting talented Indian researchers and academics back to India. A key step is being drafted to offer them top jobs in major companies. The plan aims to utilize their expertise and strengthen India’s intellectual and innovation ecosystem.
The auspicious Karthika month celebrations begin today at the Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, AP, and will continue till November 21. Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit for the darshan of Goddess Bhramarambika and Lord Mallikarjuna. Authorities have made elaborate arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for all pilgrims during the festivities.
President Droupadi Murmu narrowly escaped a mishap while landing at Pramadham Stadium in Kochi. The helipad suddenly caved in, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The alert team quickly secured the area and ensured the President’s safety. Authorities successfully escorted her out without injury, averting what could have been a huge accident.
Australia and England will clash today at 3 PM in Indore in the ongoing ICC ODI Women’s World Cup 2025. Both teams are unbeaten after five matches and have already secured semifinal spots, sitting at second and third on the points table. Today’s match will decide who continues their winning streak and who faces their […]
After “Hanu-Man,” Teja Sajja struck again with “Mirai,” a box office and OTT hit on Jio Hotstar. Directed by Kartik Gattamneni, the team celebrated the film’s digital success. Producer TG Vishwa Prasad announced plans to turn “Mirai” into a pan-world franchise, expressing gratitude to fans for their support and praising the movie’s widespread accl...
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu will embark on a three-day visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi to attract investments and boost technological collaboration. He will invite UAE industrialists to a partnership summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14-15. Naidu will also attend a special meeting with the Indian diaspora during the visit.
Pakistan exited the ICC ODI Women’s World Cup 2025 after a crushing 150-run (DLS) defeat to South Africa in Colombo last night. South Africa posted 312 in 40 overs after a rain delay. Pakistan’s revised target was 234 in 20 overs due to further rain, but they managed only 83, ending their World Cup campaign.
Psychological Horror Thriller “Vash Level 2,” which received mixed to positive reviews, is now streaming on Netflix. Directed by Krishnadev Yagnik, the film stars Janki Bodiwala, Hitu Kanodia, Monal Gajjar, and Hiten Kumar in lead roles. The movie is now available in both Gujarati and Hindi, and OTT audience reception remains to be seen.
Prime Minister Modi thanked President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, emphasizing hope and unity in fighting terrorism. Highlighting the importance of joint efforts, PM Modi noted the festival of lights as a symbol of hope, urging both democracies to work together against terrorism, amid concerns over US-Pakistan ties and regional security challenges.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84426.34, up at 62.97 points or 0.07%, and the Nifty was at 25868.60, up at 25.45 points or 0.10%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.97 against the dollar.
Dhruv Vikram’s “Bison,” directed by Mari Selvaraj and starring Anupama Parameswaran, is performing well and releasing in Telugu this week. Asked why Tamil films often focus on casteism, Dhruv said directors draw from personal experiences, highlighting social issues. He added cinema is a powerful medium to educate and shed light on ongoing societal problems.
R. Chandru, director of 2023’s “Kabzaa,” claimed in a YouTube interview that Pawan Kalyan’s “They Call Him OG” was inspired by certain shots from his film. He called it creative inspiration, not plagiarism. His remarks went viral, sparking backlash on social media, with many criticizing Kabzaa’s average performance compared to the major hit OG.