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The vice presidential elections have started today. NDA pick VP candidate and India Block VP candidate Sudershan Reddy are competing in these elections. Both houses of Parliament are voting today to elect the Vice President of India. The polling will end at 5 pm, and counting starts at 6 pm. The results will be declared […]
A fire broke out at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, originating from the raw material handling area, causing coal reserves to catch fire. Firefighting teams reached the scene promptly and are working to bring the blaze under control. The situation is being closely monitored, and further details about the cause and extent of damage are awaited.
Donald Trump’s advisor Peter Navarro has made sharp remarks against India over its continued oil imports from Russia. He claimed India may eventually abandon trade talks with the U.S., insisting India wants things its way. Navarro warned that any attempt by India to align with Russia and China would not end well for the country.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81036.15, up at 251.16 points or 0.31%, and the Nifty was at 24848.15, up at 75.10 points or 0.29%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.11 against the dollar.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,08,760 ★Mumbai: ₹1,08,370 ★Delhi: ₹1,08,520 ★Kolkata: ₹1,08,370 ★Bangalore: ₹1,08,370 ★HYD: ₹1,08,370 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,08,400 ★Jaipur: ₹1,08,520 ★Lucknow: ₹1,08,520 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,08,370 ★Nagpur: ₹1,08,370 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,08,520 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,08,370.
A drone attack targeted a ship carrying environmental activist Greta Thunberg and humanitarian aid to Gaza. The vessel, with citizens from 44 countries aboard, was struck off the coast of Tunisia. Fortunately, all crew and passengers are reported safe. The Global Samud Flotilla, which held the mission, confirmed the attack and is monitoring the situation.
PM Modi will visit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh today to conduct an aerial survey of flood-affected areas. He will later meet Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh. Meanwhile, over 500 people have lost their lives across several states due to recent heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides, prompting urgent relief and rehabilitation measures.
Here are the prices of CNG cylinders per kg today in the top cities in India. ★New Delhi: ₹76, ★Rewari: ₹79.70, ★Sonipat: ₹87.60, ★Bangalore: ₹89.00, ★Bharatpur: ₹92.50, ★Dewas: ₹97, ★Firozabad: ₹95.60, ★HYD: ₹96, ★Mathura: ₹95.60, ★Meerut: ₹86.50, ★Mumbai: ₹77, ★NCR: ₹76.09, ★Vijayawada: ₹90, ★Ranchi: ₹87.15, and ★Thiruvananthapuram: ₹88.
Before the imposition of additional US tariffs by Trump, the RBI had gradually reduced its holdings in US Treasuries while increasing gold purchases. In this context, the US Treasury Department reported that India’s investments in US Treasuries fell to $227.4 billion in June, down from $235.3 billion in May, reflecting a strategic portfolio shift.
The Telangana High Court will pronounce its verdict today on petitions related to the Group-1 examination evaluation. Several candidates challenged the process, and Justice Namavarapu Rajeswara Rao heard arguments on July 7. Although the selection process is complete, the commission has withheld appointment orders pending the court’s decision on the matter.
Eating dry fruits before breakfast daily can boost energy, improve digestion, and enhance brain function. Rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, they help regulate metabolism, support heart health, and strengthen immunity. Soaking them overnight can further improve nutrient absorption. However, this simple habit can contribute to better overall health.
Tollywood’s young hero Teja Sajja is set to play a super warrior in the much-anticipated pan-India superhero film ‘Mirai’, directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni. The film releases worldwide on September 12. Rocking star Manoj Manchu plays a powerful role. A grand pre-release event was held in Vizag last night to mark the occasion.
EVMs are not used in presidential and vice-presidential elections as they function only as vote aggregators. These elections follow a proportional representation system, requiring vote counting based on preferences. Officials clarify that a different technology is needed for such polls, making the existing EVMs unsuitable for these elections.
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty are aiming for the Hong Kong Open World Tour Super 500 title, entering the tournament as strong favorites. In the men’s doubles first round, they will face Chew Siang and Wang Lin of Chinese Taipei. Meanwhile, in women’s singles, PV Sindhu will take on Denmark’s Line Kristoffersen.
Former TG CM KCR paid tribute to people’s poet Kaloji Narayan Rao on his birth anniversary today. Recalling his association with Kaloji, KCR described his life of struggle and defiance as deeply inspiring. He noted that Kaloji’s unique literary contributions played a significant role in motivating the people of TG during their self-determination movement.