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UP Warriors set the tone early after winning the toss against Gujarat Giants in their WPL 2026 clash. Opting to bowl first, skipper Meg Lanning backed her balanced lineup featuring power hitters. The XI blends experience and youth, with Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone anchoring the middle while pace and spin options promise early breakthroughs.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 6 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 7 hours. On Friday, 67,678 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 18,173 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.82 crore on the same day, Jan 9th.
Former TG Minister and BRS Working President KTR has been honored with a prestigious international invitation from Harvard University, USA. He is set to address the 23rd India Conference at the Harvard campus, scheduled for Feb 14-15. The conference, themed ‘The India We Imagine’, will bring together global leaders and policymakers to discuss India’s future.
The ONGC blowout fire in Irusumanda, Konaseema district, AP, which had raged for five days, has finally been brought under control. Personnel cleared debris from the burnt heavy machinery using cranes, ensuring the site’s safety. Also, a water umbrella was prepared for installation at the gas well along with a blowout preventer to lower temperatures.
The US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft landed at Los Angeles International Airport amid rising global tensions. The plane serves as a flying command center. In war or nuclear emergencies, when ground communications fail, military leaders can control operations from the aircraft to ensure national security and emergency response.
➢League of Nations Day, ➢National Save the Eagles Day, ➢1894: Birth of renowned Telugu poet Pingali Lakshmikantam, ➢1920: India becomes a member of the International League, ➢1940: Birth of renowned singer and musician K.J. Yesudas, ➢1973: President’s rule imposed for the first time in the united AP, ➢1982: Death of top Telugu director Mukkamala Krishnamurthy.
In Pune municipal elections, candidates are using high-tech methods to attract voters. Robo-dogs roam the streets, distributing pamphlets and greeting people on behalf of candidates, surprising the public. Activists also wear LED bags with candidates’ photos and slogans, creating innovative and eye-catching election campaigns across the city.
Thousands of devotees thronged Medaram in Telangana’s Mulugu district to seek darshan of Sammakka and Saralamma during the annual fair. TG Minister Seethakka’s camp office will operate in Medaram, while CM Revanth is scheduled to visit on January 18 and inaugurate the fair with oblations on January 19. This year, Ippapuvvu laddu will be distributed […]
Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar gifted a custom bat-shaped guitar to Indian women’s star Jemimah Rodrigues and jammed with her, singing “Yeh Dosti.” The duet went viral online. Rodrigues will captain Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026, starting against Mumbai Indians on January 10, hoping to break their streak of three final losses.
NCP factions led by Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule released a joint manifesto for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad ahead of the 2026 Pune civic polls. The leaders highlighted promises including a regular clean drinking water supply, making Pune pollution-free, and improving connectivity by linking major roads with inner-city routes, aiming to address key civic issues.
AP CM Chandrababu highlighted key points for the upcoming Sankranti celebrations. Acknowledging cockfighting as a traditional practice in Godavari districts, he urged citizens to celebrate the festival responsibly, without gambling. The CM encouraged joyful festivities that honor traditions while promoting community well-being and ethical practices.
The Telangana High Court had expressed strong disapproval of the govt over rising movie ticket prices. Yet, less than a day after the court’s ruling, the govt permitted higher prices for Chiranjeevi’s ‘Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu’ film. It has raised questions about compliance, leaving the public curious about how the court will respond to […]
Today, January 10th, marks the final day to apply for 1,146 Specialist Cadre Officer posts at the State Bank of India (SBI). Eligible candidates aged 20 to 42 years with the required degree and relevant experience can submit applications. The application fee is ₹750. For full details and application submission, candidates can visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers.
The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has warned the public to stop using Almont-Kid Syrup, a children’s allergy medicine, after it was found contaminated with toxic Ethylene Glycol. The alert followed a CDSCO lab report. People are advised to stop using the syrup, report it to drug authorities, and contact the Telangana DCA helpline.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, according to reports. Prosecutors are seeking a severe sentence in a high-profile rebellion case related to his brief imposition of martial law in 2024. A special prosecutor has officially requested that the court impose strict punishment in connection with this case.