Navy Marathon-2025 commenced early this morning under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command as part of Navy Day celebrations in AP’s Vizag. Over 18,000 participants, including the district Collector and Police Commissioner, took part in the run from RK Beach to Bhimili. Races are being held in 41km, 21km, 10km, and5 km categories, with […]
A huge fire broke out early morning at Nehru Chowk in Gudivada, Krishna district of AP, gutting several clothing shops. No casualties were reported as the incident occurred during early hours. However, heavy property damage is feared as flames spread to nearby shops. Firefighters deployed four fire engines to control the blaze, while the cause […]
The second phase of Gram Panchayat elections began at 7 am today across Telangana. Polling is being held for 3,906 sarpanch and 29,903 ward member seats and will conclude this afternoon at 1 pm. A total of 57,22,565 voters are casting ballots at 38,337 polling stations, with official counting scheduled to start at 2 pm.
Student journalists at Loyola University Chicago are mapping sightings of federal immigration agents around campus and nearby neighborhoods. Moving beyond routine campus news, they verify reports to counter rumors and show targeted areas. College and legacy newsrooms across Chicago are collaborating and sharing information.
USCIS has tightened visa and immigration photo requirements to combat identity fraud. Under the new policy, photos older than three years or submitted directly by visa applicants will be rejected. Only images captured by USCIS or authorized providers are valid, ending pandemic-era flexibility that allowed reuse of decades-old photographs.
Kerala’s local body elections saw significant losses for the CPI(M)-led LDF, with the Congress-led UDF winning key municipalities and rural panchayats, while the BJP gained ground in urban areas like Thiruvananthapuram. Analysts see anti-incumbency and shifting voter preferences, suggesting a more competitive political landscape ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary on December 4, 2025, sharing unseen wedding glimpses. Rumours of Sobhita’s pregnancy arose after her appearance at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, but a family insider dismissed them. The couple has not publicly confirmed or addressed any pregnancy news.
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary filed his nomination for Uttar Pradesh BJP president in Lucknow, emerging as the only candidate. Supported by CM Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CMs, and senior leaders, his election is expected to be unopposed. Analysts say his leadership and Kurmi community influence could impact the 2027 Assembly elections.
Continuing his GOAT India tour after chaotic scenes in Kolkata, Argentina legend Lionel Messi arrived in Hyderabad. During his visit, Messi met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, marking another high-profile appearance on his three-city India tour, which has captured widespread attention among fans and media across the country.
Vikas, 17, nephew of former BJP MLA Sheetal Angural, was killed in Jalandhar after an argument turned violent. Family claims drug abuse played a role, alleging involvement of Kalu and two others. Police are investigating the motive and searching for the suspects. Angural described finding his nephew critically injured, later pronounced dead at the hospital.
During Lionel Messi’s Kolkata event at Salt Lake Stadium, fans rioted over poor security and mismanagement. The BJP criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for “zero planning” and called it a “total embarrassment.” Many attendees couldn’t see Messi despite paying high ticket prices. Banerjee has ordered a judicial inquiry.
The second phase of Telangana’s Panchayat polls is scheduled for tomorrow, Dec 14. Election Commission officials will deploy polling equipment to stations tonight. Voting will take place for 3,911 sarpanch posts, while 415 sarpanch positions and 8,304 ward seats have been unanimously decided in this phase, ensuring a smooth continuation of local body polls.
Bigg Boss 19 runner-up Farrhana Bhatt amused fans by jokingly saying she would “marry” Ayaan Lal, son of co-contestant Kunickaa Sadanand, during a post-show rapid-fire interview. She also revealed she’d date Baseer Ali and stay friends with Abhishek Bajaj. Fans reacted with excitement and humor, while eagerly anticipating her next professional moves.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is set to arrive in Delhi this evening amid speculation over a chief ministerial change in the state. He is expected to meet senior AICC leaders, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi. The tour has intensified buzz over a possible leadership reshuffle and Shivakumar’s chances of securing the […]
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