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The Election Commission has completed all arrangements for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, scheduled for Thursday, Nov 6. Intense campaigning between the NDA and INDIA bloc parties concluded yesterday evening. In this phase, voters will decide contests across 121 assembly constituencies, marking the start of a crucial poll battle in the state.
Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” claims in Haryana, EC sources questioned why Congress polling agents didn’t object during voting. They asked, “If someone allegedly voted over 200 times at two booths, why wasn’t it flagged?” Sources stressed such issues should be raised immediately at polling stations rather than later as allegations.
“Mithra Mandali,” a Diwali Telugu release, stars Priyadarshi, Rag Mayur, Prasad Behara, Vishnu Oi, and introduces Niharika NM in her Tollywood debut. Directed by Vijayender S, the comedy drama flopped at the box office. It will stream exclusively in Telugu on Amazon Prime Video from November 6, 2025, hoping for a better reception on OTT.
Karthik Pournami is being celebrated with grandeur at Srisailam in Nandyal district, AP. Lakhs of devotees from across Telugu states and India flocked to Srigiri, taking holy dips in the Patalaganga early morning. Devotees lit lamps at Gangadhara Mandapam and Uttara Madaveedhi and performed pujas, creating a vibrant atmosphere throughout the temple premises.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is facing legal trouble over his endorsement of Rajshree Pan Masala. BJP leader Inder Mohan Singh filed a complaint in the Kota Consumer Court, alleging that the ads are misleading to the public. The court has issued a notice to Salman, directing him to appear for a hearing scheduled on Nov […]
AP CM Chandrababu said his focus is on building a safe and developed world for future generations. Speaking at the IOD Awards ceremony in London, he emphasized that good governance requires planning with foresight in a changing world and leveraging technology as a powerful tool to enhance citizens’ lives and drive sustainable development.
An encounter broke out in Chhatru, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, between security forces and terrorists. Based on intelligence inputs that militants were hiding in the area, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army launched a joint search operation. The exchange of fire is ongoing, and full details about casualties or arrests are yet to […]
★World Tsunami Awareness Day, ★National Stress Awareness Day, on every first Wednesday in November, ★1892: Birth of British geneticist JBS Haldane, ★1925: Birth of Sahitya Akademi Award winner Aluri Bairagi, ★1952: Birth of environmental activist Vandana Sivan, ★1988: Birth of Virat Kohli, and ★1993: Death of Telangana armed struggle activist Nalla Narasimhulu.
US President Trump’s aggressive policies faced a setback as Republican candidate Trump lost in the Virginia poll, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger winning the governorship. Despite this big blow, Trump continues to pursue his trade agenda, having imposed retaliatory tariffs on several countries, reflecting his ongoing focus on economic and foreign policy.
The success of the ICC Women’s World Cup has boosted the brand value of Indian women cricketers by 40-100%. Leading brands in beauty, fashion and banking are keen to collaborate with players. Top stars like Harmanpreet, Smriti, and Jemimah, as well as young talents Shafali Verma, Charani, Pratika, and Richa, are attracting strong endorsement interest.
Gold prices have fallen for the past two days in the Telugu states. In Hyderabad, 10 grams of 24-carat gold is down by ₹980 to ₹1,21,480, while 10 grams of 22-carat gold has dropped by ₹900 to ₹1,11,350. Silver also declined, with a kilogram falling ₹2,000 to ₹1,63,000.
On the occasion of Karthika Pournami, Shiva temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are bustling with devotees. Since early morning, devotees have taken holy baths, lit lamps, and performed abhishekam on Shivalingas. The temple premises are aglow with lamps, while bhajans and aartis create a devotional atmosphere, attracting large crowds.
Annabhishekam will be performed today at the Kanipakam Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district to mark the auspicious occasion of Kartika Pournami. In view of the special rituals, temple authorities announced that all Arjitha services scheduled between 4 am and 5 pm have been canceled to facilitate smooth conduct of the ceremony.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announced that a new indigenous warship is being inducted into the fleet every 40 days. India currently operates 145 warships and submarines, with a goal of expanding the fleet to over 200 by 2035. He emphasized that the Navy’s focus is on strengthening maritime capabilities to effectively tackle emerging […]
PM Modi will host the Indian women’s cricket team, winners of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, at his official residence this evening. The team arrived in Delhi yesterday after their historic victory over South Africa in the final. Modi will felicitate captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team for fulfilling the dream of millions of […]