Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was hit when the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed in Assam’s Hojai district this morning. The accident happened near Changjurai. Five coaches and the engine derailed, but no passengers were hurt. Rescue teams reached the site, and trains are being diverted safely.
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Assam today to inaugurate the new terminal at Guwahati airport. Touted as India’s first nature-themed airport terminal, it can accommodate 13 million passengers annually. Authorities have stepped up security arrangements ahead of the Prime Minister’s tour, ensuring smooth proceedings for the high-profile inauguration event.
Hyderabad is experiencing an intense cold wave, with chilly winds sweeping the city after sunset. Early morning temperatures hit a winter low, with Serilingampally recording 7.8°C, Malkajgiri 8.3°C, Rajendra Nagar 9.1°C, and Chandanagar 10.6°C. This marks the coldest spell in the city in the past decade, creating unusually chilly conditions.
Bangladesh is facing unrest following the death of student leader Sharif, triggering anti-India protests. Observers note a pattern of deliberate provocations toward India, including frequent intrusion of Bangladeshi fishing boats into Indian waters and heightened naval patrols in Bay of Bengal. These developments have raised concerns over escalating tensions.
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to tour Anakapalle district today. Departing from his Undavalli residence by helicopter at 10 am, he will attend ‘Swarnandhra-Swachhandhra’ event at Bangarayyapet in Tallapalem Panchayat at 11 am. The CM will later unveil the Atal Bihari Vajpayee statue at the Jalagalamadum junction, and officials have stepped up arrangements.
India achieved a key milestone with their T20 series victory over South Africa, becoming the most successful team in home T20I series wins. Between 2022 and 2025, India recorded nine consecutive home series triumphs, surpassing Australia’s previous record of eight set from 2006 to 2010. India’s previous best run stands at 7 series wins between […]
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Here are the prices of domestic LPG cylinders today in top cities in India. ★Delhi: ₹853, ★Kolkata: ₹879, ★Mumbai: ₹852.50,★Chennai: ₹868.50, ★Bangalore: ₹855.50, ★Bhubaneswar: ₹879, ★Chandigarh: ₹862.50, ★HYD: ₹905, ★Jaipur: ₹856.50, ★Lucknow: ₹890.50, ★Patna: ₹942.50, ★Trivandrum: ₹862, ★Nagpur: ₹904.50, ★Tirupati: ₹889, and ★Vizag: ₹861.
The Andhra Pradesh govt has launched the ‘Mustabu’ programme statewide from today to promote hygiene awareness among students. Earlier implemented in select districts, the initiative focuses on improving personal cleanliness, discipline, confidence, and healthy habits. It will brought the programme to schools across the state to strengthen student well-being.
Ahead of next year’s Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, the Election Commission released the draft electoral rolls under the first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The deletion of 97 lakh voters has drawn widespread attention. Officials clarified that names of deceased, duplicate, and ineligible voters were removed, sparking debate across political circles.
AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh is scheduled to visit Guntur district today. The Mangalagiri TDP MLA will travel to Atmakur village in Mangalagiri Mandal, where he will attend the re-consecration ceremony at premises near Akshayapatra on Tenali Road. Officials have completed all arrangements for the minister’s tour and the smooth conduct of the event.
A thick fog has engulfed much of north India, severely disrupting daily life across several states. Dense fog conditions are affecting Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, drastically reducing visibility on roads. The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi and orange alerts for Punjab, UP, and Uttarakhand, warning of hazardous travel conditions.
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed 7 people and injured 15 in Ukrain’s coastal Odesa region. Moscow has intensified attacks on the area’s ports, bridges, and energy facilities, disrupting electricity and heating during freezing conditions. Several foreign-flagged civilian vessels were damaged in regional ports, highlighting growing risks to shipping.
India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy starred in the final T20I against South Africa, claiming four wickets and finishing the series with 10 scalps. His match-winning performances earned him ‘Player of the Series’ award. India won the 5th T20I in Ahmedabad by 30 runs, sealing the 5-T20I series 3-1 with disciplined bowling and strong all-round team […]