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The Pentagon said Navy Secretary John Phelan has stepped down immediately, with Undersecretary Hung Cao named acting secretary. His exit follows a recent Navy conference address and comes amid US naval operations near Iran during a tense ceasefire. No reason was given. Phelan, a Trump nominee and donor, had no prior military service experience.
Students across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh will begin their summer holidays from April 24, with schools set to reopen on June 11 after a 48-day break. Today marks the final working day, during which report cards will be distributed. The Education Dept confirmed that the vacation schedule applies to all govt, private, and aided schools […]
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon wounded two journalists, Amal Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, while they were working near the border, their employer said. The strike targeted al-Tiri town, where two people were also killed. Rescue operations were launched amid heavy damage. Israel said it hit Hezbollah-linked targets posing an imminent threat.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin would meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy only to finalise agreements on the conflict. He emphasised that any meeting must have a clear purpose and be productive. Peskov added that Putin is ready for talks in Moscow at any time, but only if they lead to concrete outcomes.
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women faced a heavy defeat in the third T20 against South Africa Women despite posting 192/4 in 20 overs. Chasing 193, captain Lara Goodall smashed 115 while Anneke Bosch added an unbeaten 56, guiding the Proteas to a third straight win and sealing the five-match series with two games left.
11 people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Mirzapur’s Dramandganj area on Wednesday night, police said. A possible brake failure caused a truck to hit another, trapping a car and sparking a fire after another vehicle was struck. Rescue teams responded quickly. Authorities are identifying victims and investigating the cause of the accident.
Nepal’s new government under PM Balen Shah is facing early instability, with two ministerial resignations within 26 days over corruption allegations. Border customs rules with India and rising fuel prices have triggered public anger. Inflation and policy confusion are increasing pressure on the reformist leadership, raising doubts over its credibility and reforms.
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Islamic Republic will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while a US naval blockade remains in place. Calling it a “blatant violation of the ceasefire,” he stated that a complete ceasefire is meaningful only if no blockade exists, making reopening the strait impossible under current conditions.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in Match 32 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Rajasthan posted 159/6, while Lucknow were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs despite Mitchell Marsh’s 55. Disciplined bowling and timely wickets sealed a comprehensive victory.
Telangana aims to become India’s top state for road infrastructure by 2028 with a ₹98,000 crore investment. Key projects include an eight-lane highway to Vijayawada and the Regional Ring Road. The state is also focusing on safety through the “Arrive Alive” program to reduce accidents while hosting a major global road conference in 2026.
After the success of ‘Pushpa 2,’ Allu Arjun is moving into a new ₹100 crore home in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills with his family. The actor is also working on his next film, Raaka, directed by Atlee and co-starring Deepika Padukone. Additionally, he has projects with Lokesh Kanagaraj and the third installment of the Pushpa franchise […]
The Andhra Pradesh SSC (Class 10) results 2026 are expected to be announced soon, likely in the last week of April. While the official date is yet to be confirmed, students can check scores online using their hall ticket numbers. Results will be available on the board’s website, with options to download marksheets and apply […]
The Rajasthan Royals have scored 159 runs for 6 wickets against the Lucknow Super Giants today at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Except Ravindra Jadeja (43), remaining Rajasthan Royals batters did not perform well. Lucknow Super Giants bowlers Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan took 2 wickets each.
Tamil Nadu votes for 234 assembly seats on April 23. Voters must carry a valid photo ID, like a Voter ID or PAN card, and verify their choice on the VVPAT. Prohibited actions include carrying mobile phones, wearing party symbols, or taking photos. Priority is given to senior citizens and pregnant women to ensure smooth […]
India has amended aviation fuel rules to allow blending of ethanol and synthetic hydrocarbons in aviation turbine fuel. The move aims to reduce emissions and dependence on imported crude oil. While the definition of ATF has been expanded, no mandatory blending targets have been set yet, marking a gradual shift toward cleaner aviation energy.