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Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh’s 2017 murder, won Jalna Municipal Corporation Ward 13 as an Independent by 2,621 votes. The victory came amid an ongoing trial, with Pangarkar citing no conviction. His win sparked debate on accused candidates in politics. He is out on bail and has past Shiv Sena links previously.
Despite a poor Mumbai show in BMC polls, Congress proved its relevance in Maharashtra, leading in 171 wards across 29 civic bodies. It ranks third after BJP and Shinde Sena, outperforming Thackerays and Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction. Congress topped or placed second in several cities, strengthening its grassroots base statewide, despite continued urban setbacks.
A huge influx of devotees was witnessed today at the Goddess Kanaka Durgamma shrine atop Indrakiladri in Vijayawada, AP, today. Pilgrims arrived in large numbers to seek the deity’s blessings, creating heavy rush across the temple premises. Temple Chairman Radhakrishna personally reviewed the arrangements put in place to prevent any inconvenience for devotees.
India’s CCPA fined major e-commerce platforms for selling illegal walkie-talkies. Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta were fined ₹10 lakh each, while others faced smaller penalties, totaling ₹44 lakh. Probes found unauthorized PMR devices, misleading listings and missing certifications. CCPA rejected intermediary excuses and issued stricter 2025 rules.
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of hurting democracy, calling vote theft anti-national during BMC vote counting. Meanwhile, early results show the BJP–Shiv Sena Mahayuti leading many wards. Postal ballots give BJP an edge, while UBT Sena, MNS, and Congress trail. Voter turnout was 52.94% in Mumbai’s long-delayed civic election.
India’s CERT-In has warned Windows 10 and 11 users of a new Desktop Window Manager vulnerability that can leak sensitive system information. Attackers with local access could exploit memory handling flaws, aiding privilege escalation. Multiple Windows and Server versions are affected. Users and businesses should immediately install latest Windows updates.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh’s spy action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ continues its dream run at the box office. The film has crossed ₹1300 crore in worldwide collections so far. Trade reports reveal it earned a net ₹3 crore even on its 42nd day, surpassing the previous record held by ‘Chavaa’ at ₹1.35 crore, setting a new benchmark […]
Sankranthi 2026 box office is buzzing as five major releases hit theaters. Chiru’s Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu leads with packed shows, while Anaganaga Oka Raju, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, and Nari Nari Naduma Murari enjoy positive talk. Only Raja Saab underperformed. Holidays are sustaining strong momentum with rankings to settle soon nationwide.
Chinese manja is made by coating nylon or polyester threads with a mixture of glue or resin and fine particles of glass, aluminum, steel, or tungsten carbide. This process makes the thread extremely sharp. During kite-flying contests, its use has caused serious injuries, including cut fingers and fatal neck accidents for people and animals alike.
Ahead of the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Indore on Sunday, former cricketer Ashwin has backed Arshdeep Singh for inclusion in the playing XI. Arshdeep, who sat out the first two matches, deserves an opportunity as he fights for a permanent spot, Ashwin said. He also noted that Harshit Rana and Prasidh […]
A key moment from Payakaraopet in AP’s Anakapalli district has gone viral, where in-laws hosted a lavish feast for their new son-in-law during Sankranti. Recently married Satish received a grand welcome with flower showers and aarti at Kotipalli Ramana and Ammaji’s home. The highlight was an astonishing spread of 122 special dishes and festive generosity.
IMDb released a list of the most awaited films in India for 2026. Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ topped the chart. It is followed by ‘Ramayana Part 1,’ Jana Nayagan, Spirit, Toxic, Galwan War, Alpha, Dhurandhar 2, ‘Border 2,’ and ‘LIC: Love Insurance Company.’ ‘King’ also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in leading roles toge...
AP IT Minister Lokesh announced that Andhra Pradesh aims to become a global green energy hub, with renewable power from Kakinada set to be exported to Germany, Singapore, and Japan. The project, involving a $10 billion investment, is expected to generate 8,000 jobs. The minister also indicated that a key update related to it will […]
The 4th season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is steadily gaining momentum, capturing fans’ attention much like the men’s IPL. With high-octane matches and nail-biting finishes, the league is boosting popularity for women’s cricket across India. Packed stadiums, social media buzz, and growing viewership indicate that WPL is becoming a spectacle event.
AP’s Bhimavaram town in West Godavari district is witnessing a lively cockfighting spectacle as part of Kanuma. Crowds have gathered since morning to watch the traditional fights, leading to long queues at betting booths and heavy traffic visible in drone footage. Locals estimate that while ₹300 crores were exchanged during Bhogi and Sankranti.