PM Modi congratulated the Indian squash team for their historic maiden World Cup victory. India defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the final of the 2025 Squash World Cup, becoming the first Asian nation to win the prestigious mixed-team title. Modi lauded the team’s achievement, saying it will make the nation proud and inspire youth to […]
Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner today by President Droupadi Murmu. A 1990-batch AGMUT cadre officer, he retired as Secretary, Department of Justice. The PM-led panel also recommended eight Information Commissioners, restoring the Central Information Commission to full strength after over nine years.
Hyderabad metro passengers have expressed dissatisfaction after services were cut short to 11 pm, down from the earlier 11:45 pm schedule. The reduced hours are causing inconvenience for employees, business owners, and especially women. Commuters are urging the government to extend metro operations until midnight to support the night economy.
The Parliament session was adjourned shortly after it began following a ruckus over Congress leaders’ comments on Prime Minister Modi. BJP MPs protested and demanded an immediate apology, escalating tensions in the House. Amid the chaos, the Lok Sabha Speaker adjourned the session until noon, highlighting the rising political heat.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge after Congress workers allegedly raised slogans against PM Modi at the party’s ‘vote chori’ rally in Delhi. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he called the incident “extremely shameful” and urged the Congress leadership to apologise, emphasizing respect for elected representatives.
YSRCP leaders are holding statewide protests across Andhra Pradesh against the TDP govt’s decision to privatize medical colleges. Demonstrations are underway in all districts, with MPs, MLAs, senior leaders, and local party cadres actively participating. The opposition is demanding the withdrawal of the govt’s recent order, alleging it will affect students.
Kashmiri farmers have achieved a global rarity by producing lavender honey, typically found only in France and Bulgaria. Priced at Rs. 15,000 per kg, this ‘monofloral honey’ is cultivated under the guidance of young scientist Shahid Rasool, using a special method that aligns bee activity. The initiative is boosting farmers’ income significantly in Kashmir.
In a setback for television buyers, TV prices are set to rise from January 2026. Dealers say prices may increase by 3-4 percent due to higher memory chip costs and the rupee’s depreciation beyond 90 paisa against the dollar. The earlier GST cut on TVs from 28 percent to 18 percent has been largely offset […]
Senior Congress leader and the country’s oldest MLA, Shamanur Sivashankarappa (95), passed away on Wednesday evening. He represented the Davangere South constituency in Karnataka. Born on June 16, 1931, in Shamanur, Davangere, he entered politics in 1969 and went on to serve as an MLA six times, leaving behind a long legacy in public life.
Cold wave conditions have intensified across Telangana, with the Hyderabad Meteorological Centre warning that severe cold is likely to persist for the next two days. Minimum temperatures may fall 2 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal. In view of prevailing weather conditions, the RMC has issued a yellow alert for 6 districts, advising people to […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will visit Kanha Shanti Vanam at Shamshabad in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He will arrive at 11 am and meet Ashram President Kamlesh D. Patel, popularly known as Daji. During the visit, the CM will tour the yoga, wellness, meditation and biodiversity centers. He will later return to Amaravati and hold review […]
Akshaye Khanna has impressed audiences and critics with his powerful performance in “Dhurandhar,” led by Ranveer Singh. Despite delivering one of the film’s most talked-about acts, reports claim he was paid just ₹3 crore. The revelation has surprised many, as his character plays a key role, earning widespread praise and scene-stealing acclaim online.
AP Govt officials announced that an e-lottery will be conducted at the CRDA office in Rayapudi on Monday to allot returnable plots to capital farmers. The plots are for Anantavaram farmers who gave land to APCRDA for the N-17 road in Amaravati. Through the online random system, plots will be allotted to 24 Anantavaram farmers […]
It has been three days since Balakrishna’s “Akhanda 2: Thaandavam” released in theatres. Audience response has been decent, with collections showing steady growth. At the film’s Hyderabad success meet, director Boyapati Sreenu revealed that PM Modi will watch the film at a special screening. The film now enters a crucial sustainability phase box-office.
The heavy rush of Ayyappa devotees continues at Sabarimala, with around 80,000 pilgrims visiting the shrine daily during the ongoing season. So far, more than 24 lakh devotees have had darshan. In view of the huge turnout, temple authorities have strengthened security and crowd management measures, while monitoring the situation to ensure safe pilgrimage.