The Congress highlighted major economic challenges impacting consumption patterns and pointed to the shrinking urban middle class, questioning when PM Modi will acknowledge this. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh noted that recent reports from top industry figures and Marcellus Investment Managers highlighted a significant slowdown in household consumption, including once-booming FMCG sector.
A rape case has been filed against Jeet Pabari, a cricketer’s relative, in Rajkot, Gujarat, after his ex-fiance accused him of sexual relations during their engagement and breaking off the marriage. The police registered an FIR under Sections 376(2)(N) and 506 of the IPC, but no arrest has been made due to insufficient evidence. Investigations […]
The cold intensity in both Telugu states has been increasing since the first week of November. As a result, night temperatures have dropped in Adilabad district of Telangana and Alluri Sitaramaraju district of Andhra Pradesh. Sirpur in Komuram Bhim district recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9°C, while Adilabad district recorded a minimum temperature of 9.2°C […]
Manipur police arrested six extortionists in two days, including four involved in the abduction of Dr. Kh Nabakeshore, a medical officer, on November 22. The victim was rescued from a farmhouse in Lamdeng. Authorities seized a 7.65 mm pistol, a .32 mm pistol with magazines, and 10 live rounds of ammunition from the suspects.
Delhi’s air quality improved slightly on Wednesday, with the AQI recorded at 301, nearing the ‘poor’ category, compared to 343 on Tuesday. The city remained covered by haze, though no stations reported ‘severe’ levels. On Tuesday, 17 stations recorded ‘severe’ AQI. The minimum temperature was 10.4°C, and the maximum is expected to be 27°C with [...
By-elections for six Rajya Sabha seats will be held on December 20 across four states. The vacancies include three seats in Andhra Pradesh, and one seat each in Odisha, West Bengal, and Haryana. The election schedule is as follows: notification on December 3, nomination acceptance until December 10, scrutiny on December 11, nomination withdrawal until […]
Rukmini Vasanth, one of the busiest actresses, made her Tollywood debut with “Appudo Ippudo Eppudo” alongside Nikhil Siddhartha. The film, directed by Sudheer Varma, was one of her 3-releases in 3-weeks. Despite a poor box-office performance, it is now available on Amazon Prime Video. The film’s quick three-week gap between theatrical and OTT release will […]
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, set to open in January 2025, will reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours. Spanning over 210 km, the expressway features an elevated wildlife corridor for animal safety and enhanced travel security. This development will improve regional connectivity, benefiting commuters, tourists, and freight transport while addressing migration issues.
AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will review the state maritime policy today, with a key discussion scheduled with senior government officials at 12:30 PM. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), an emergency review meeting on the electric vehicle policy will take place at 4:00 PM. Following the meetings, the TDP chief will depart for […]
On Day 2 of the Parliament Winter Session, discussions are expected to focus on the Waqf bill, Wayanad landslide, and Sambhal violence. The Congress, led by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, plans protests inside and outside Parliament, demanding central assistance for Wayanad landslide survivors. Kalpetta MLA T Siddique criticized the Centre’s refusal to provide financial aid, […]
The Election Commission announced by-elections for three vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh following the resignations of YSRCP members Mopidevi Venkataramana, Beeda Masthan Rao, and R Krishnaiah. The TDP-led NDA alliance, with a strong Assembly majority, is expected to win all three seats. The bypolls are scheduled for December 20, with vote counting on […]
All government and private-sector banks across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will observe 17 holidays in December 2024. These holidays include state-specific holidays, regular weekly offs, and special holidays for celebrations and festivities. The holidays will cover two Saturdays (December 14 and 28), five Sundays (December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29), along with additional festive […]
On the 10th anniversary of his death, family and teammates of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes paid tribute to the late player, who died from a brain hemorrhage after being struck on the neck during a 2014 domestic match. Hughes’ tragic passing at age 25 shocked the cricket world, prompting calls for greater safety in the […]
Pan-India star Prabhas and director Maruthi’s upcoming film Rajasaab has generated excitement with a recent update. According to movie circles, a romantic duet featuring Prabhas and Malavika Mohanan is set to be a highlight of the film. The makers are reportedly planning to shoot this song in Europe, though it’s yet to be confirmed. Fans […]
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi stated on Wednesday that Gautam Adani and his nephew have not been charged with violating the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the bribery case filed by US prosecutors. While the charges allege that the Adanis bribed Indian entities for solar power contracts, Rohatgi pointed out that the indictment does […]