Bathing in sacred rivers like the Ganges, Godavari, Kaveri, and Tungabhadra during the holy month of Kartik is considered highly auspicious. Those unable to bathe in rivers may use ponds or canals before sunrise. After bathing, devotees should remember God, apply sacred ash, perform evening prayers, worship the deity, and recite ‘Kartika Purana’ with devotion.
Former AP CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit Krishna district today to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Montha. He will focus on the areas most affected, particularly inspecting crop damage in Gudur mandal of Pedana constituency. YSRCP Pedana constituency in-charge Uppala Ramu stated that Jagan will meet with distressed farmers impacted by the […]
The Telangana govt’s recent ordinance permitting individuals with more than two children to contest local body polls has received the approval of TG Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The Law Dept is set to publish the official gazette today, bringing the new provision into effect and officially amending the previous restriction on eligibility for local polls.
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Former AP Minister Ambati Rambabu accused AP CM Chandrababu of engaging in revenge politics over the arrest of ex-minister Jogi Ramesh. He alleged that illegal arrests are being made as part of diversionary tactics and claimed that the people of the state are observing everything. Jogi Ramesh was arrested earlier today in the liquor case.
Former Andhra Pradesh Minister and YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh was arrested this morning by the AP Excise Police in connection with a liquor scam. Along with him, two others were also detained. His arrest was reportedly based on statements given by Nandapalli Ramesh. Jogi Ramesh was later taken to the SIT office in Vijayawada for […]
AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh announced financial aid for victims of the Kasibugga stampede in Srikakulam district. He stated that ₹15 lakh will be given to the families of the deceased and ₹3 lakh to those injured. He also visited the injured undergoing treatment at Palasa Hospital and assured all possible government support.
Tamil Nadu BJP leader Tamil Sai has commented that the DMK is responsible for the defeat of the India Alliance in the North. She added that Patel worked hard to keep the country united, but the DMK is discriminating against Biharis and North Indians. She believed that the alliance would lose, as the DMK says […]
★Introduce fixed timings and a token system to manage crowds.★Ensure separate entry and exit routes within temple premises.★Install CCTV camera system for monitoring.★Deploy adequate security personnel and volunteers.★Keep a quick response team ready for emergencies.★Devotees must cooperate with temple authorities.
During his visit to Chhattisgarh, PM Modi made strong remarks against Maoists, stating that Maoist violence has hindered the state’s progress for years. He asserted that security forces have recently crushed the backbone of extremists, freeing Chhattisgarh from their grip. Modi affirmed that nothing can now stop state’s journey toward prosperity.
AP Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu confirmed that nine people lost their lives in the Kasibugga temple stampede. He said the tragedy occurred when a railing collapsed amid a huge rush of devotees gathered for Karthika Ekadashi. The temple, managed privately, was overwhelmed by the unexpected crowd, and even organizers were unprepared.
The Indian Air Force officials revealed that the ‘AstraShakti’ drill is currently underway as a validation of long-range precision artillery firepower. As part of this, Northern Army Commander LG Pratik Sharma recently witnessed ‘Exercise AstraShakti’ in Ladakh. These drills can collaborate with the ITBP in the high-altitude areas of Ladakh.
The ongoing US govt shutdown, which began on October 1, has severely impacted the country’s economy. As per the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the shutdown has already cost around $7 billion (Rs. 58,000 crore). The CBO has warned that if the shutdown continues, the economic losses could escalate further, threatening growth and public services.
AP CM Chandrababu and Minister Lokesh expressed shock over the tragic deaths in the Srikakulam Kashi Bugga stampede and extended their deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The CM directed officials to ensure prompt treatment for the injured, while Lokesh confirmed speaking with local TDP MLA Gouthu Sirisha to coordinate relief efforts.
Bilateral talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan are scheduled for November 6th to address border disputes, security concerns, and other key issues. The meeting gains importance amid rising tensions between the two nations. While the venue is yet to be announced, officials are expected to reveal the location soon as preparations continue.