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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 […]
South Africa faced a major setback ahead of their India tour as young batting star Dewald Brevis sustained an injury, ruling him out of the ongoing three-match ODI series against Pakistan. With the first Test against India beginning on November 14, the South African team management remains hopeful of his recovery before the crucial series.
Devotees thronged Shiva temples across the Telugu states on the auspicious occasion of Karthika Pournami. Large crowds were seen at the Pancharamas, Srisailam, Kotappakonda, Yaganti, Yadadri, Vemulawada, and Keesara temples since early morning. Special arrangements were made by authorities to manage the heavy influx of devotees performing special rituals.
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet sub-committee is scheduled to meet today to discuss the re-division of districts in the state. The meeting will review proposed changes in the names and boundaries of new districts, revenue divisions, mandals, and villages. A final decision on the district re-division is expected to be taken at the Cabinet meeting on […]
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the results of the preliminary examination for clerk (Junior Associate) posts. A PDF containing the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the main examination is available on the official SBI website. The preliminary exams were conducted on September 20, 21, and 27 for a total of 6,589 […]
Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids that enhance blood flow to the brain, supporting better memory and cognitive performance. Eating about 30 grams a day may reduce stress and improve mood. For the most antioxidant benefits while keeping sugar low, select dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa and enjoy it in moderation as part […]
A bomb threat targeting a United Airlines flight from Houston led to a temporary halt of all flights at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. The plane was moved to a secure area and passengers evacuated. Operations later resumed. Nationwide delays have increased amid the US government shutdown, with average waits of 51 minutes and some exceeding […]
Meta Platforms has rejected a ruling by France’s Defender of Rights, which said Facebook’s job-ad algorithm indirectly discriminates based on gender. The watchdog ordered Meta to ensure non-discriminatory ads within three months. Meta disagrees, while advocacy groups welcomed the decision as a major step in enforcing accountability for tech platforms.