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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed PM Modi over US tariffs, calling his “MAGA+MIGA=MEGA” pitch a failure. He said the “Trump double tariff” will severely impact India’s labor-intensive exports, textiles, leather, and engineering. It turns Modi’s so-called economic success into a massive burden for exporters.
★ Moldova Independence Day, ★ National Petroleum Day, ★ 1908: Birth of Australian cricket legend Donald Bradman, ★ 1928: Birth of music scholar Voleti Venkateswarlu, ★ 1955: First edition of Guinness Book of World Records published, ★ 1963: Birth of star actress Sumalatha, and ★ 1972: Birth of wrestler and actor The Great Khali.
Megastar Chiranjeevi is teaming up with director Anil Ravipudi for the upcoming film ‘Mana Shankaravara Prasad Garu… Pandagaki Vastunnaru’. On the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi, a striking poster was released, featuring Chiru in a traditional panchekattu look on a boat. Co-starring Nayanthara, the film is set for a Sankranti 2026 release.
Rajnath Singh reaffirmed that India never seeks war or initiates aggression but will respond decisively if challenged. Speaking at the ‘Ran-Samwad 2025’ seminar in Mhow, he highlighted the need for continuous defence preparedness, training, technological advancement, and dialogue, as the three services discussed modern warfare and emerging security challenges.
The ten-armed Maha Ganapati idol in Rayadurgam, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, is a unique monolithic statue unlike any other in India. Installed during Bhupathi Raya’s reign in the 14th century, the massive idol measures 15 feet in height and 12 feet in width, drawing devotees and history enthusiasts alike.
President Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods in response to India’s continued crude oil trade with Russia. The move raises the total tariff burden to 50%. PM Modi, standing firm, said he won’t sacrifice the interests of farmers, small businesses, or cattle-rearers, even as international pressure mounts.
“Sundarakanda” is a watchable romantic comedy, driven by strong performances from Nara Rohith, Virti Vaghani, and Sridevi Vijaykumar, with Satya’s humor adding charm. Though the predictable plot and a few over-the-top scenes lessen its impact, the film offers clean, family-friendly entertainment, making it a light, enjoyable festive-season watch. #Rating: 3/5.
UPSC has released the NDA 2 and NA 2 exam schedule for 2025. The exam will be held on September 14 in two shifts: Mathematics (10:00 am–12:30 pm) and General Ability Test (2:00 pm–4:30 pm). The written test carries 900 marks. Admit cards will be available a week before the exam at upsconline.nic.in.
Maharashtra Governor and NDA Vice Presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan received a grand welcome at Renigunta airport. TUDA Chairman Diwakar Reddy, AP Municipal Minister Ponguru Narayana, Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani, and TTD Chairman BR Naidu greeted him. He was honored with bouquets and shawls as part of the warm reception.
Guinness World Records unveiled 70 unclaimed titles for its 70th anniversary, inviting global innovators to attempt them. The records, including fastest 400m sack race and farthest bottle flip, aim to encourage broad participation. GWR also introduced a Record Selector tool to match challengers with records suited to their interests and personality.
‘Bigg Boss 9’ Telugu builds momentum with its pre-show ‘Agnipariksha’ on Jio Hotstar, judge Navdeep is earning applause for his bold take and comic flair. His confident handling of contestants and sharp commentary have made him a fan favorite. He is proving once again why he remains a standout in the ‘Bigg Boss’ universe.
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu will visit Visakhapatnam on August 29th, arriving at the Naval Coastal Battery at 11 am. He will attend the India Food Manufacturing Summit at Novotel from 12 pm, followed by participation in the Griffin Foundation Network Meeting at the Radisson Blu Resort later that day.
CM Revanth Reddy has instructed all depts to remain on high alert in view of the heavy rains in Telangana, including Hyderabad. He directed Transco staff to take strict precautions near Ganesh mandaps to prevent accidents involving electric poles and transformers. He also instructed GHMC officials, police, fire services, and SDRF to closely monitor the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed shock over the deaths of 30 pilgrims in a landslide at the Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Kashmir. He spoke with CM Omar and Lt. Governor Sinha, assuring them of full assistance. Rescue and relief efforts are underway to support the affected families.
A tropical storm swept through parts of Southeast Asia, causing deadly floods and landslides. In Vietnam, 7 people were killed, one remains missing, and dozens were injured across northern provinces. In Thailand’s Chiang Mai region, a landslide claimed one life, with another person still missing. Authorities are continuing rescue operations.