follow us:
The Bank of Japan has sharply raised interest rates to curb rising inflation, with Governor Kazuo Ueda announcing a hike from 0.5% to 0.75%. This marks the first time since 1995 that rates have reached this level, signaling a shift in Japan’s monetary policy and reflecting efforts to stabilize the economy amid persistent inflationary pressures.
Railway authorities have reiterated that carrying flammable items such as firecrackers and gas cylinders in trains is strictly prohibited to ensure passenger safety. Violators face up to three years of imprisonment or fines under Sections 164 and 165 of Railway Act. However, passengers are permitted to carry ghee up to 20 kg if packed in […]
A key meeting of BRS legislators and party working groups will be held today under the chairmanship of former TG CM and BRS supremo KCR. The meeting will focus on the Congress govt’s alleged negligence toward irrigation projects. Discussions are also expected on launching future public movements and strengthening BRS party strategies across the state.
India’s South Africa tour ends today with the final T20 match. After winning the ODI series, India leads the T20 series 2–1 and looks to seal another victory. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the team will face South Africa in Ahmedabad. The match will begin at 7 PM tonight at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Fans can […]
To manage the heavy passenger rush during the Sankranti festival, South Central Railway has announced the operation of special trains on several key routes. Services will run between Secunderabad-Kakinada, Tirupati-Vikarabad, Lingampalli-Kakinada and Vikarabad-Kakinada. Officials confirmed that ticket bookings for these special trains have already commenced.
The Hyderabad Book Fair will begin today at NTR Stadium in Hyderabad. On this occasion, members of the Hyderabad Book Fair Association announced that they have created a special website with complete details. People can visit www.hyderabadbookfair.com to know all the information about the 38th Book Fair.
The police custody of iBOMMA administrator Immadi Ravi continues for the second day as cyber crime officials intensify questioning. Investigators are probing movie piracy operations and revenue earned through ads. Authorities are also focusing on identifying others involved in the network. More details are expected to emerge as the probe progresses today.
★1952: Nehru announces the formation of a separate Andhra State★1961: Liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule★1978: Indira Gandhi expelled from the Lok Sabha★1929: Birth of Gandhian Nirmala Desh Pandey★1935: Birth of former cricketer Raj Singh Dungarpur★1974: Birth of ex-Australian cricketer Ponting.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will visit Telangana today, arriving at Shamshabad airport in the afternoon. He will travel to Andhra Pradesh in the evening to visit Srisailam and offer prayers to Lord Mallikarjuna tomorrow morning. On Dec 21, he will tour the Salarjung Museum and later interact with Booth-Level Officers at Ravindra Bharathi.
The Winter Session of Parliament concludes today after days of intense exchanges between the ruling party and the opposition. On the final day, both Houses are likely to take up a debate on the worsening pollution levels across the country. It remains uncertain whether proceedings will run smoothly or witness further disruptions before the session […]
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Delhi today and hold a series of high-level meetings with six Union ministers. He will first meet Water Resources Minister CR Patil, followed by Home Minister Amit Shah. The CM will also meet the Finance, Ports, Petroleum, and Road Transport ministers to discuss key state-related issues and development priorities.
Temperatures continue to drop sharply in Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam district, creating chilling conditions. Snow-like frost in several areas has turned the region into a tourist attraction. Officials reported the lowest temperature of 3.8°C in Dumbriguda, followed by G. Madugula at 4.1°C, and Paderu 7.1°C.
President Murmu arrived in Hyderabad for her winter break and will attend the 26th National Conference of Public Service Commission Chairpersons as chief guest. PSC heads from across India are participating. The conference will focus on recruitment reforms and key challenges. In view of the visit, police have enforced tight security across the city.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, December 19, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84,908.44, up at 427.07 points or 0.51%, and the Nifty was at 25,938.05, up at 123.22 points or 0.47%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.12 against the dollar.
ISRO is set to achieve a historic big milestone with its 100th launch on December 24. The LVM3-M6 rocket will lift off from Sriharikota, carrying the American Blue Bird satellite into orbit. This mission holds major commercial significance for ISRO, with scientists completing all preparations for the landmark launch.