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.
Dense fog blanketed the national capital Delhi, disrupting flight operations and causing delays at the airport. PM Modi’s flight, scheduled to take off at 8 am for a three-nation tour, was delayed due to poor visibility and finally departed at 9.40 am. IndiGo and other airlines issued advisories, asking passengers to stay updated on flight […]
Team India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav is facing a lean patch with the bat, raising concerns over his form. He scored just 12 runs in the previous match and has managed only 239 runs in his last 21 T20s at an average of 13.27, without a single half-century. Despite this, team management continues to back […]
Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium today, December 15, from 1-4 PM. Slow traffic, diversions and parking restrictions will apply around ITO, JLN Marg and Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. Commuters are advised to plan ahead, avoid key stretches, use public transport, and follow parking rules […]
The statue of legendary singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. SP Balasubrahmanyam will be unveiled today at 10 am at the Ravindra Bharathi campus in Hyderabad. TG CM Revanth Reddy and former Vice President Venkaiah will unveil it, with leading music directors MM Keeravani, SS Thaman, playback singers, and Balu’s family attending the commemorative event.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, December 15, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84891.75, down at 375.91 points or 0.44%, and the Nifty was at 25930.05, down at 116.90 points or 0.45%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.52 against the dollar.
Bhagyashri Borse, known for “Kaantha” and “Andhra King Taluka,” is set to headline a female-centric film produced by Priyanka and Swapna Dutt under Swapna Cinema. Directed by debutant Ramesh, the untitled project features a strong woman-centric narrative, offering Bhagyashri a refreshing, performance-driven role with ample scope to showcase her acting skills.
Lionel Messi visited India from December 13-15 with teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul during the GOAT India Tour 2025. Touring Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, he attended charity events, exhibitions, and fan meet-and-greets, meeting Shah Rukh Khan, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Chhetri, and concluding with a meeting with PM Modi today.
A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck California’s Sonoma County, centered near Glen Ellen, the US Geological Survey reported. Residents in nearby Santa Rosa felt light shaking. About 10 minutes later, a 3.1-magnitude aftershock was recorded. Authorities have not reported any damage or injuries. The tremors caused brief concern among local communities in the area.