On this morning, during the Lord’s Naivedya break at Tirumala Temple, comedian Brahmanandam, actor Srikanth and his wife, and singers Mangli and Vasuki received the divine blessings. The temple authorities ensured smooth arrangements for their visit. Vedic scholars conducted sacred rituals at the Ranganayakula Mandapam after the darshan.
The Supreme Court will continue hearing the stray dog case, focusing on rising dog bites and poor rule implementation by states. The court warned of strict action against non-compliance and said stray animals cause accidents and deaths. Authorities shared updates on highway safety, while animal welfare groups stressed sterilization as the only long-term solution.
The Andhra Pradesh govt has announced that the 77th Republic Day celebrations will take place in the state capital, Amaravati. AP CS Vijayanand has instructed officials to ensure arrangements for the event. Emphasizing a grand celebration, he highlighted that the festivities on the morning of Jan 26 should reflect the state’s cultural pride.
India batter Tilak Varma has suffered an abdomen injury and may miss the T20I series against New Zealand. Doctors have advised surgery, which could rule him out of the T20 World Cup starting next month. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer is declared fit, and Hardik Pandya will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy but skip the New […]
TTD authorities announced that Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will conclude at midnight today, after which regular special darshans will resume. Uttara Dwara Darshan, which began on December 30 for Vaikuntha Ekadashi, will continue until today as part of the 10-day celebrations. Lakhs of devotees have already thronged the temple seeking divine blessings.
South Central Railway will run about 150 special trains for Sankranti 2026 to handle heavy travel. Over 600 trains will operate overall. Some trains are shifted from Secunderabad due to redevelopment. Telangana officials are also preparing highways, expecting 1 lakh vehicles daily, and planning steps to reduce congestion and toll delays during festival season.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, January 8, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84778.02, down at 183.12 points or 0.22%, and the Nifty was at 26106.50, down at 34.25 points or 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.97 against the dollar.
After leading India to glory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit announced his retirement from Tests, leaving fans in awe. Known for his dedication to fitness, he astonishingly shed over 10 kg, transforming his look completely. In this, Rohit appears stylish than ever, prompting fans to gush, Bhai, he’s even leaner than Kohli… absolute […]
Australia beat England in the final Ashes Test in Sydney to win the series 4-1. Chasing 160, they won easily. Australia now lead the WTC table with seven wins and a strong PCT. England stay seventh after another loss, while New Zealand and South Africa follow Australia. India remain sixth, struggling for consistency this season.
Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi praised Victory Venkatesh for his ability to balance professional and personal life while discussing their upcoming film. Speaking at the pre-release event of ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ in Hyderabad, he highlighted the thrilling climax, Nayanthara’s role as a family member, and director Anil’s meticulous editing approach.
After a long gap, Naveen Polishetty returns to the big screen with the romantic comedy “Anaganaga Oka Raju,” directed by Maari, set to release on January 14, 2025. Meenakshi Chaudhary stars opposite him. The theatrical trailer, initially scheduled for January 7, will now release today, January 8, at 10 AM at Sree Ramulu 70 MM […]
AP CM Chandrababu has directed officials to complete the first phase of the Polavaram project by March 2027. He emphasized regular monitoring of the rehabilitation package, with monthly targets to ensure timely progress. The CM also instructed that the surrounding area be developed into a combined spiritual and eco-tourism hub, highlighting the iconic bridge.
“Border 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 war blockbuster “Border,” has cleared censor formalities with a U/A certificate. Set for a grand release on January 23, the film runs 3 hours 20 minutes. Sunny Deol returns, joined by Ahan Shetty, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh in a pivotal role, promising an intense, emotionally […]
Mohanlal’s “Drishyam 3,” directed by Jeethu Joseph, will conclude the popular crime franchise. Shooting is complete, and the director announced the release for the first week of April 2026, likely April 2. He said the film can be enjoyed without high expectations, noting its lasting impact. The Malayalam release precedes the Hindi version by six […]
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to tour Vijayawada today as part of a packed itinerary. He will depart from Undavalli at 11 am and proceed to the AP Secretariat before flying by helicopter to Guntur. After inaugurating the ‘Saras Mela’ near Nallapadu, the CM will attend the ‘Avakaya-Amaravati’ program in Vijayawada during the evening.