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Devotees have flocked to Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, AP, ahead of New Year and Makara Sankranti celebrations. Long queues have formed, with darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna and Goddess Bhramaramba taking up to 5 hours. Due to the rush, arjitha sevas and abhishekams were temporarily halted. Authorities confirmed that all arrangements have been made.
The Telangana govt is planning to introduce smart cards statewide, starting with the TGSRTC. Women availing free bus travel under the Mahalaxmi scheme will receive these cards, aimed at streamlining the scheme’s efficiency. A deal has been signed with the Center for Good Governance to provide tech support for smooth implementation of the program.
★Kolkata in March: Festival crowd surge leads to 18 deaths.★★Varanasi in June: Temple rush results in 12 casualties during prayers.★Mumbai in August: Stadium exit chaos injures over 30 fans.★Ahmedabad in October: Religious gathering stampede leaves 10 dead.★Delhi in December: Market crowding, several injuries reported.
Russian President Putin revealed a big rise in the country’s weapons production after the war with Ukraine. He stated that overall production has hiked 22-fold, with tank output rising 2.2 times and military aircraft production 4.6 times. Putin credited the defense sector’s growth to steady economic development, emphasizing its vital role.
Soaring ticket prices of Telugu big films are driven more by inflated star remunerations than grandeur. Fans celebrating massive paychecks ignore the impact on audiences. With heroes and directors quoting ₹140 crore and ₹100 crore even before filming, project budgets touch ₹250 crore, forcing producers to raise ticket rates and straining the industry.
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has cautioned the Central Govt against underestimating Pakistan, highlighting its evolving military strategies and missile development. He emphasized that democracy there is largely nominal, with the military maintaining substantial control. Tharoor urged India to remain vigilant and fully prepared to respond to any threats.
Malaysia’s top court has convicted former PM Najib Razak on corruption charges, ruling that he misappropriated $700 million from the 1MDB development fund for personal use. Najib has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined $2.8 billion. Failure to pay the fine could result in a amore 10-year jail term, marking a big […]
A review meeting on the formation of Greater Vijayawada and Greater Tirupati is scheduled at the AP Secretariat this afternoon, chaired by CM Chandrababu. The meeting will focus on development plans and administrative integration of 75 villages under Vijayawada. Afterward, the CM will depart for HYD to attend the NTR Educational Institution’s celebrations.
Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab”, directed by Maruthi, releases January 9, 2026, blending horror, romance, comedy, and fantasy. Tonight, a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad is underway, drawing all attention as a key promotional moment. A successful event could boost overseas advance bookings, though details of Maruthi’s plans for the evening remain under wraps.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will inaugurate the third agriculture expo-cum-seminar today, December 27, in Tiruvannamalai, organized by the TN Agriculture Department. The two-day event will showcase modern technologies, crop varieties, organic farming, livestock, and agro-industries. CM Stalin will distribute ₹669 crore in welfare benefits to 80,571 farmers.
The Central Govt has announced plans to double train capacities over the next 5 years, benefiting railway passengers nationwide. 48 cities, including Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, and Tirupati, have been selected for infrastructure upgrades. By 2030, new platforms and terminals will be constructed to ease congestion and expand rail facilities.
In the 4th Ashes Test, Australia were dismissed for 132 in their 2nd innings, with only Head making a notable 46. England, after scoring 110 in the first innings, now need 175 runs to secure win. Though seemingly modest, the pace-friendly pitch makes even small totals challenging. Fans await to see if Stokes’ side can […]
★International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, ★1911: ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was first sung at Kolkata Congress Session, ★1945: The World Bank was established, ★1956: Birthday of Tamil actor Prabhu Ganesan, ★1965: Birthday of Bollywood star Salman Khan, ★1992: The Centre decides to take over the disputed site in Ayodhya, and ★2007: Death of Benazir Bhutto, ex-PAK […]
The Election Commission has decided to remove 2.89 crore voters from Uttar Pradesh’s electoral rolls, with the updated list set for release on Dec 31. This includes 1.26 crore migrants. Citizens have been given until January 30, 2026, to raise objections. The final voter list is scheduled for publication on February 28, ensuring accuracy ahead […]
The Andhra Pradesh govt has announced that old-age pensions will be distributed on December 31, ahead of the New Year holiday on January 1. Village and ward secretariat staff have been instructed to arrange cash by Dec 30 and notify banks in advance. Any pending pensions will be disbursed on January 2 to ensure timely […]