Ex-Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi praised Rahul Gandhi’s “positive mindset” while criticizing India’s BJP-led government for using religion in politics. BJP leaders reacted sharply, calling Congress pro-Pakistan. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawala and Amit Malviya accused Congress of echoing anti-India sentiments.
Jaish-e-Mohammad has confirmed that 10 of Masood Azhar’s family members were killed in India’s May 7 Bahawalpur strike under Operation Sindoor. Jaish commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri admitted the loss in a viral video. The strike was retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. Azhar was last spotted in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Visakhapatnam tomorrow, arriving by helicopter at 11:15 AM. He will attend the Women and Child Health Screening Camp on RK Beach Road and address the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ at 12 noon. Later, he will participate in the Global Capability Center Business Summit before departing at 5 PM.
In a major development ahead of the cabinet reshuffle in Meghalaya, eight state ministers have resigned from their posts. These changes mark a significant shift in the MDA govt led by NCP and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. New ministers are expected to be sworn in at the Raj Bhavan this evening as part of a […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Visakhapatnam on September 17. Arriving tonight, she will stay at a private resort. Tomorrow, she will attend a GST reforms outreach program at 10 AM, deliver a speech at the Swasthani program at 12 PM. Later, she will also participate in the GCC Business Summit in Vizag.
AP Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, along with officials, is visiting London starting today to conduct in-depth research for the upcoming Partnership Summit in Vizag on November 14-15. The visit will primarily focus on the education, health, and pharma sectors, with discussions also covering key issues related to industrial development in the state.
TG Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the newly modernized passport service center at MGBS Metro Station in HYD today. GHMC Mayor Vijayalakshmi, MPs Anil Kumar Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, other MLAs, and senior officials attended the event. Following the inauguration, the dignitaries inspected the facilities at the passport office.
Pooja Khedkar, who recently lost her IAS job, is now caught in another controversy. A kidnapping case has been registered against her parents after a truck driver went missing following a collision at Airoli Signal in Navi Mumbai. Police later found the missing driver, Prahlad Kumar, at Pooja Khedkar’s residence, raising serious legal concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently visiting Purnia, Bihar, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. During a public meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made notable remarks, urging the people of Bihar to stand up and thank Modi for his contributions to the state. His comments have since gone viral on social media.
‘Ramayana’ is an ambitious film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. It will be released in two parts, the first in 2026 and the second in 2027. The producers also clarified that all official updates will be shared only via @worldoframayana, urging fans and movie lovers not to believe rumors.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil a statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Picket Park tomorrow, September 17. He is visiting Hyderabad to attend the BJP’s Telangana Liberation Day celebrations at the Parade Ground. The statue unveiling will take place following the conclusion of the official event.
Pakistani hackers launched cyberattacks on India’s defence sector using a fake PDF titled “Op Sindoor Lessons For Action.” The malware-laced file installs a remote access tool, compromising Linux-based systems like Maya OS. Linked to APT36, the attack aimed to steal sensitive data post Operation Sindoor, exposing risks in internet-connected defence systems.
US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal allowing TikTok to continue in the US, amid ongoing trade talks with China. Without naming TikTok directly, he suggested on Truth Social that a company popular with youth had been “saved.” Trump also confirmed he would speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
PM Narendra Modi slammed Congress and RJD for insulting Bihar with the recent “bidi-Bihar” remark. At a Purnea rally, he said the opposition mocks Bihar’s progress, despite its development like exporting rail engines. He defended GST cuts as festival relief and accused Congress-RJD of prioritising family over public welfare.
BJP spokesperson Dr. Syed Zafar Islam said in Vijayawada that GST reforms will uplift MSMEs and ease the middle class burden. By placing essentials under 0% and 5% slabs, the move aims to boost consumption, strengthen small businesses, and accelerate economic growth across key sectors of the Indian economy, driving inclusive national progress.