At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 14 hours. On Saturday, 88,662 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 24,417 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹5.05 crore on the same day, Jan 3rd.
The All India Bank Officers Confederation has proposed a five-day work week for bank employees, citing rising work stress. With the Indian Banks Association supporting the move, the confederation has urged the central govt to approve it promptly. Implementation of this policy is expected to ease workload pressures and improve the overall work-life balance.
Delta Force is a highly secret and elite unit of the US military, created in 1977. Inspired by Britain’s SAS, it has handled major missions involving global threats. Recently, it was in the news for an operation in Venezuela. Its members work quietly, often blending in as civilians, and use advanced technology for fast, precise […]
With Sankranti travel season underway, private bus operators are sharply hiking fares on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada route. While the usual ticket costs ₹700, some agencies are now charging between ₹3k and ₹4k per seat. The surge is driven by high demand and limited train availability. Passengers struggling to secure train tickets are turning to bus services.
Nivin Pauly’s horror comedy ‘Sarvam Maya’ has become a big box office hit. Released on Christmas Day, the film crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in just 10 days. Audiences responded strongly, giving Pauly a much-needed success. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film features Riya Shibu, Aju Varghese, Janardhanan, and Preity Mukhundhan in key supporting roles.
Actress Renu Desai expressed her thoughts on her son Akira Nandan may entering films as a hero. She said, as his mother, she deeply wishes to see him succeed on screen and even prays fervently for it. However, she emphasized that the ultimate choice lies with Akira, and whether he pursues a career in acting […]
Elon Musk criticized users making illegal or offensive content on X’s AI platform, Grok. He stated rule-breakers will face consequences, and the responsibility lies with the user, not the platform. Following India’s IT Ministry order to submit a 72-hour report, Musk advised all users to use AI responsibly, ethically, and within the law.
Puri’s coastline in Odisha witnessed the first supermoon of 2026, popularly called the Wolf Moon, drawing crowds of tourists. The celestial phenomenon made the full moon appear 30 percent brighter and larger than usual. The striking lunar display over the pilgrimage town created a captivating visual spectacle, with many gathering along the shore to watch […]
A man who created a disturbance in Tirupati after climbing the Govindarajaswamy temple tower has been remanded to judicial custody. Police revealed that the individual, from Telangana’s Nizamabad district, was intoxicated and had arrived in Tirupati following a family dispute. The TTD has also ordered action against on-duty staff, citing lapses in security.
The Election Commission has invited public participation to enhance the functionality of its ECINET mobile app. In a move aimed at strengthening digital services, the EC has asked citizens to share feedback and ideas for new features. It seeks to better leverage technology for efficient services to contribute insights to make the app more user-friendly.
Six individuals arrested for vandalising Christmas decorations at Raipur’s Magneto Mall in Chhattisgarh were released on bail. After their release, Bajrang Dal supporters welcomed them with garlands, raised slogans, and lifted them on their shoulders while chanting religious verses. The accused were taken into custody on December 27 for damaging Santa Claus.
The AP Special Investigation Team’s custody of former AP minister and senior YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh, along with his brother Ramulu, concludes today in the spurious liquor case. The SIT is probing the liquor racket linked to Vijayawada East Excise Station and Mulakalacheruvu and obtained details from the duo during questioning as part of its […]
Telugu actress Nupur Sanon, who starred with Raviteja in ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’, is engaged to singer Stebin Ben. The couple, in a three-year relationship, recently shared engagement photos on social media. They are set to marry on January 11 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, celebrating the start of a new chapter in their lives.
India’s ODI skipper Shubman Gill, who returned from an injury layoff, has faced a fresh setback after falling ill. Gill was sidelined from his Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim due to food poisoning. With the ODI series approaching, uncertainty surrounds his recovery timeline, sparking speculation over whether he will regain full fitness in time.