follow us:
Victory Venkatesh and director Anil Ravipudi’s latest movie is titled Sankranti Ki Vastunnam. The first single from the movie has already impressed the audience. The promo for the second song, “Menu,” was released on Venkatesh’s birthday, and the makers shared a poster announcing that the full song will be released on Thursday, Dec 19.
No new registrations have been accepted under MP’s Ladli Behna scheme since August 20, 2023, despite earlier promises to increase monthly payments from ₹1,250 to ₹3,000. Congress MLA Mahesh Parmar raised questions on restarting registrations, adjusting eligibility criteria, and revising the budget to fulfill these promises, but the govt confirmed no immediate changes.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal reviewed preparations for the Congress Working Committee meeting in Belagavi on December 26-27. Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, will attend. Shivakumar highlighted Belagavi’s historical significance, recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s presidency and the 39th Congress session there.
➢World Arabic Language Day, ➢International Migrants Day, ➢Minority Rights Day, ➢1971: Bangladesh separated from Pakistan and became a separate country, ➢1824: Birth of Bengal journalist Lal Behari Dey, ➢1970: Birth of Famous producer Dil Raju, ➢1948: Death of Marxist Katragadda Balakrishna, and ➢1952: Death of freedom fighter Garimella Satyanarayana.
Streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, and Warner Bros, along with industry groups such as MPA, AVIA, and BIF, opposed TRAI’s bid to regulate them, arguing they are not telecom operators. CDNs, they asserted, only cache and deliver content without providing end-to-end communication or bandwidth. Industry leaders emphasized that CDNs function as telecom service customers, not […]
Donald Trump met TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago as the app faces a US ban over its Chinese ownership. TikTok has filed for a delay to allow review by the incoming administration. Trump, who initially supported the ban, now opposes it, citing concerns about Facebook benefiting. He acknowledged TikTok’s influence, especially among young […]
Delhi-NCR woke to severe air quality for the third day, with an AQI of 442 and dense smog reducing visibility to 300 meters at Delhi airport, prompting low-visibility procedures. Minimum temperatures ranged from 5.4°C to 8.4°C, with humidity between 100% and 66%. IMD predicts worsening cold waves and shallow fog.
A new ROR Act is set to be introduced before the Telangana Legislative Assembly. I&B Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy will present the ROR-2024 Bill in the House. The government has decided to transform the Dharani portal into ‘Bhumata’. The new law will grant rights to Land Tribunals and provide rights to Gram Kantham areas.
Drinking juices in winter can be healthy if chosen wisely. Opt for fresh, seasonal fruits like oranges, pomegranates, or carrots, which are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Avoid sugary, processed juices as they may weaken immunity. Fresh juices provide hydration and nutrients, boosting energy and preventing winter illnesses, making them a beneficial addition to your […]
Here are the diesel prices per liter in the top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.62, ★ Kolkata – ₹91.76, ★ Mumbai – ₹89.97, ★ Chennai – ₹92.34, ★ Noida – ₹87.86, ★ Bangalore – ₹88.94, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.62, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.40, ★ HYD – ₹95.65, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.36, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.76, […]
China is ready to work with India to implement common understandings between their leaders and restore stable bilateral relations, focusing on mutual respect and dialogue. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold high-level talks today on the border issue, the first since 2019. The discussions aim to manage peace […]
Mysore Sandal Soaps are manufactured by Soaps and Detergents Ltd, a Govt of Karnataka company. The company contributes a portion of its profits as dividends to the govt every year. For the financial year 2023-24, it handed over a dividend of ₹108.62 crores to CM Siddaramaiah. The total profit for the year stood at ₹362.07 […]
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, killing at least 14 people and injuring over 200. Aftershocks, including a 5.5-magnitude tremor, followed. Australia’s aid efforts are hindered by road damage, limiting access to the airport and seaport. The death toll is expected to rise, with communication disruptions complicating rescue efforts in the disaster-prone reg...
Tulsigowda, a renowned plant lover, passed away in Karnataka due to age-related health issues. A native of Hunnalli in Ankola taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Tulsigowda worked as a daily laborer for 17 years. She is credited with planting around 30,000 trees and was honored with the Padma Shri by the central govt for her contributions.
Donald Trump’s transition team proposes rolling back Biden-era EV policies, cutting support for electric vehicles, charging stations, and the $7,500 EV tax credit. The plan focuses on boosting US battery production, imposing global battery material tariffs, and prioritizing national defense over EV incentives. These changes could impact US EV sales as automakers expand electric offerings.