The United States Embassy, Islamabad, has cancelled all visa appointments through March 6, citing security concerns amid nationwide protests over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Clashes across Pakistan left several dead, prompting road closures, Section 144 in Sindh, and heightened security in multiple cities.
AP DCM Pawan Kalyan attended the World Wildlife Day celebrations in Mangalagiri, where he explored a special exhibition by the state Forest Depart. During the event, the Hanuman Foundation was launched to safeguard wildlife and reduce human-animal conflicts. Pawan described the initiative as a landmark moment in the history of Andhra Pradesh’s forestry efforts.
Critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful, “Tanvi The Great” has returned to headlines amid Oscar buzz. Directed by Anupam Kher and starring Shubhangi Dutt, the film hit theaters in July 2025. After nearly eight months, it has premiered on Amazon Prime Video, giving the emotional drama a renewed chance to connect with wider audiences online.
Starting tonight, Tirumala Srivari Temple will offer Sarvadarshanam from 8:30 pm due to the lunar eclipse, as per Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. On Monday, 75,174 devotees visited, with 17,734 participating in tonsuring rituals. The temple also recorded a hundi collection of ₹4.29 crore, reflecting strong devotion and faith among pilgrims.
“Toxic,” starring Yash and directed by Geethu Mohandas, is slated for March 19, 2026. Its first single “Tabaahi,” composed and sung by Vishal Mishra, drew a lukewarm response after only an audio release. Kiara Advani’s cryptic Instagram story sparked speculation about a surprise video drop, but neither 10:10 PM nor 10:10 AM saw any update, […]
➢World Wildlife Day, ➢World Hearing Day, ➢Bulgarian Liberation Day, ➢1839: Birth of Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata Group. ➢1847: Birth of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone. ➢ 1938: Birth of Telugu comedian Dasari Girija, ➢ 1967: Birth of singer Shankar Mahadevan, and ➢2002: Death of GMC Balayogi, the first Dalit Lok Sabha […]
6 people, including three women, were killed and six injured after a double-decker sleeper bus hit a van on the Yamuna Expressway in Hathras around 4:20 AM. The van, carrying 13 passengers from Delhi to Dholpur, was struck from behind. Injured victims were admitted to SN Medical College, where two children are out of danger. […]
Yamaha Motor India has introduced the XSR155 in a striking Metallic Black variant, priced at ₹1.59 lakh. The bike features Golden USD front forks for enhanced performance and style. Other colour options and prices include Metallic Blue ₹1.50 lakh, Vivid Red ₹1.53 lakh, Metallic Grey ₹1.57 lakh, Greyish Green Metallic ₹1.59 lakh, and Metallic Black […]
President Donald Trump will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House today for bilateral talks and a closed-door lunch. Discussions come amid escalating West Asia and Ukraine tensions. Merz reiterated Germany’s support for the US and Israel while acknowledging legal and geopolitical risks surrounding recent strikes on Iran.
Odisha Governor Kambhampati Haribabu is scheduled to visit Kothavalasa Mandal in AP’s Vizianagaram tomorrow, March 4. During the visit, he will tour the Sri Gurudeva Charitable Trust and Hospital. District Collector Ramsunder Reddy has directed officials across departments to ensure all arrangements are in place for the Governor’s visit.
The Andhra Pradesh’s Srisailam Temple is all set to host grand Ugadi Brahmastovams from March 16 to 20. Lakhs of devotees from Karnataka and Maharashtra traditionally arrive on foot a week prior. Meanwhile, touch-and-feel darshan will be available for devotees from March 6 to 15, allowing early participation in the festivities.
Tomato prices have plummeted to a record low of just ₹4-6 per kg in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Farmers are facing difficulties as they are not getting even ₹4 per kg due to heavy imports from neighboring states. In AP’s Madanapalle, some growers are giving tomatoes away for free, while others leave them rotting […]
Skywatchers are in for a spectacular sight as the lunar eclipse ushers in the blood moon this evening. While the phenomenon begins at 3:20 pm IST globally, it will be visible in Hyderabad after 6 pm IST. The moon will also glow a striking red during this rare special celestial event, with the next similar […]
The Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will remain closed today in observance of Holi. Upcoming market holidays include Shri Ram Navami on March 26 and Shri Mahavir Jayanti on March 31. Similarly, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange will suspend trading for both sessions, affecting equity and commodity markets nationwide.
AP Governor Abdul Nazeer and CM Chandrababu extended festive greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh on Holi today, highlighting the festival’s role in fostering unity and goodwill. They emphasized that celebrating with vibrant colors not only spreads joy but also strengthens social harmony, peace, and faith in national solidarity across communities.