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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his willingness to end the war with Ukraine, stating he is open to discussions without preconditions. However, he emphasized that he does not see the need to engage directly with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Instead, Putin expressed readiness to hold talks exclusively with Ukraine’s Parliament.
The US government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana’s plea to avoid extradition to India. Wanted for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Rana, a Canadian of Pakistani origin, filed a final petition after losing in lower and federal courts. This marks his last legal attempt to block extradition.
The World Bank management has approved a loan of ₹6,750 crore for the construction of Amaravati’s capital. The govt was informed on Thursday that the World Bank has sanctioned the loan. The Asian Development Bank has already approved a loan of ₹6,850 crore. Together, both banks have agreed to provide a total of ₹15,000 crore.
A third soldier, Ishwar Talia, succumbed to injuries from a Mahajan field firing range incident in Bikaner, where a tank charger exploded during a training exercise. Airlifted to Chandimandir’s Command Hospital, he passed away, said officials. The Army’s Rising Star Corps paid tribute, honoring his sacrifice and extending condolences to his family in their loss.
➢ International Human Solidarity Day, ➢ National Sangria Day, ➢ 1934: Birth of Edupuganti Venkata Subbarao, agronomist. ➢ 1940: Birth of classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy, ➢ 1817: Death of Tulsibai Holkar, Maharani of Indore, ➢ 1988: Silent film protagonist B. Jayamma, and ➢ 1990: India & Pakistan agreed not to carry out nuclear attacks on […]
Certain fruits are best to avoid on an empty stomach as they may cause discomfort or digestion issues. Citrus fruits, like oranges and lemons, can irritate the stomach lining. Bananas might lead to a sugar spike. High-fiber fruits like pears could cause bloating. Opt for easily digestible options like watermelon or papaya to start your […]
Here are the diesel prices per liter in the top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.62, ★ Kolkata – ₹91.76, ★ Mumbai – ₹89.97, ★ Chennai – ₹92.34, ★ Bangalore – ₹88.94, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.62, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.40, ★ HYD – ₹95.65, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.36, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.76, ★ Patna – ₹92.04, […]
AP CM Chandrababu will visit the Penamalur constituency in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, today. He will attend the revenue conference organized at Ganguru and Edupugallu villages within the constituency. Top govt officials have made all arrangements, including setting up a large shed to accommodate for the possibility of moderate rainfall.
New Zealand is facing a serious financial crisis, with its GDP slipping into recession in the latest third quarter. Leading economists attribute this economic downturn to high inflation. However, they remain optimistic, predicting an economic recovery in the next quarter and expecting stronger growth by 2025. Notably, New Zealand is part of Oceania.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is set to visit Salur constituency in the Parvathipuram Manyam district of AP today. He will lay the foundation stone for the construction of the Bagujola-to-Sirivara road with an allocation of ₹9 crores and attend a photo exhibition. Also, he will inspect roads in nearby villages and interact with locals.
Here are the prices of CNG cylinders per kg today in the top cities in India. ★New Delhi: ₹75.09, ★Rewari: ₹79.70, ★Sonipat: ₹85.10, ★Bangalore: ₹86.85, ★Bharatpur: ₹93.60, ★Dewas: ₹96, ★Firozabad: ₹93, ★Hyderabad: ₹96, ★Mathura: ₹93.60, ★Meerut: ₹83, ★Mumbai: ₹77, ★NCR: ₹75.09, ★Vijayawada: ₹89, ★Ranchi: ₹87.15, and ★Thiruvananthapuram: ₹88.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials have forecast rainfall in Andhra Pradesh over the next two days. Moderate to heavy rains are expected in districts including Nellore, Prakasam, Krishna, West Godavari, Kakinada, Anakapalli, Konaseema, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram. Officials have issued a warning for residents to stay alert.
Afghanistan has made history in ODI cricket. In the second ODI held in Harare on Thursday, Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 232 runs. With this victory, Afghanistan set a new record for the largest margin of victory in ODI cricket, surpassing the previous record held by India.
The report of the Parliament Standing Committee on the helicopter crash that killed former Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat has been submitted. Rawat’s death was attributed to human error, with the accident occurring due to pilot error. On Dec 8, 2021, Rawat was traveling in a helicopter that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.
Telecom giant Bharti Airtel has cleared significant spectrum dues. On Thursday, the company announced that it paid ₹3,626 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the 2016 spectrum, settling all related dues. This payment is expected to freeing up funds to accelerate the expansion of the 5G network across the country.