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The Amaravati Meteorological Center has issued a warning for heavy rains today in Eluru, NTR, Palnadu, Prakasam, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts of Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. Telangana districts including Nirmal, Nizamabad, Medak, Kamareddy, and others are also likely to receive heavy rainfall.
Demolition of Mumbai’s century-old Elphinstone Road Over Bridge began to make way for a modern double-decker structure under the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector project. The new bridge will feature 2+2 lanes on both levels, improving east-west connectivity. A traffic management plan was issued to minimise disruption in areas like Dadar, Lower Parel, and Curry Road.
India is gearing up for a key clash in the Asia Cup women’s hockey tournament and they will face Japan today with the aim of securing a final berth. Even if this match ends in a draw, Salima’s team will qualify for the final. India, which played aggressively in the beginning, lost 1-4 to China […]
India welcomed Nepal’s new interim government led by Sushila Karki, hoping it fosters peace and stability. Sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel, Karki becomes Nepal’s first woman interim PM. Chosen via youth-led consensus, she is praised for integrity and judicial experience, aiming to restore order, hold elections, and guide the country’s development.
The Vande Bharat Express running between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam via Warangal will undergo a schedule change from December 5, 2025. Currently not operating on Thursdays, the train will instead cancel services on Mondays. It will now run six days a week, except Mondays, according to the South Central Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO).
Former Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang passed away at 91 after battling age-related ailments. He died last night at Bethany Hospital in Shillong. A key figure in state politics, Lapang began his career in 1972 as an independent before joining Congress. He served as Chief Minister four times between 1992 and 2010.
A UN report says repression in North Korea has worsened since 2014, with stricter surveillance, forced labour, harsher punishments, and executions, including death for sharing foreign media. Minor improvements include less violence in detention and fair trial laws, but freedoms remain severely restricted, making it the world’s most controlled country.
“Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,” starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, became Mollywood’s first female-led superhero hit, earning over ₹200 crore. Writer-director Dominic Arun revealed Lokah is the saga’s weakest hero, surprising fans and heightening anticipation for stronger upcoming characters, including Chattan, Charlie, and the supreme Moothon.
Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs in their Asia Cup 2025 clash. Batting first, Pakistan posted 160 runs. In reply, Oman were bowled out for just 67, with Hamad Mirza top-scoring with 27. Pakistani bowlers Ashraf, Sufyan Mukem, and Sayeem Ayub took two wickets each, leading their team to a dominant victory.
The government may allow FMCG companies to increase grammage in low-unit packs, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, as a valid form of price reduction under GST 2.0 from Sept 22. Officials seemed open to this, letting companies offer more product at the same MRP, maintaining price points while technically raising value per gram or millilitre, with guidelines […]
Clinical trials reveal that regular yoga practice can significantly improve sleep quality in people with insomnia. Participants reported faster sleep onset, fewer night awakenings, and deeper rest. Experts attribute this to yoga’s relaxation and stress-reduction effects, recommending gentle evening routines for better sleep hygiene and long-term mental well-being.
The Defence Ministry received a proposal from the Indian Air Force to acquire 114 Made-in-India Rafale jets, potentially India’s largest defence deal worth over Rs 2 lakh crore with 60% indigenous content. Built by Dassault and Indian firms, the order would raise IAF Rafales to 176. Safran plans an MRO facility in Hyderabad for M88 […]
Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza, including 35 in Gaza City, as attacks intensified on Hamas strongholds. The UN warned the assault could worsen famine conditions. Britain, France, and Germany demanded a halt, while Israel vowed to continue targeting high-rise buildings used by Hamas to protect troops and disrupt operations.
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, issued her first public statement since his death, speaking directly to Donald Trump. She said, “Mr President, my husband loved you and he knew you loved him too. Your friendship was amazing.” She also shared Charlie’s wish to make reviving the American family his top political priority.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said India will soon surpass the US to become the world’s 2nd-largest metro rail network after China. Speaking at Kerala’s Urban Conclave, he noted India’s 1,065 km metro span across 24 cities, with 955 km more underway. He also highlighted urbanisation trends, e-mobility plans, road projects, and the new “Super […]