Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to lower the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections from 25 to 21. Revanth Reddy Election Age Proposal Targets Gen Z Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called for reducing the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections from 25 to 21, positioning the proposal as a major opportunity to bring Gen Z into mainstream politics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Bhogapuram international airport near Visakhapatnam on Saturday, August 1.   PM Modi to Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport on August 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama

Mirabai Chanu tricolour tribute added an emotional touch to India’s first CWG gold. Her women’s 48kg weightlifting victory and emotional podium moment during the national anthem became a proud moment for the country. Mirabai Chanu gave India a memorable sporting moment after winning the country’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. Her victory was made even more special by a personal patriotic gesture tha

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a ¥370 trillion investment strategy targeting artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology and energy by 2040. The ambitious plan aims to strengthen Japan's economic competitiveness, reduce reliance on China and accelerate long-term industrial growth, but it has also raised concerns about fiscal sustainability and rising government debt.

The Cockroach Janata Party emerged from a satirical youth campaign and gained attention during protests over the NEET controversy and education accountability. Its leaders deny immediate electoral plans, but questions remain over whether the movement can build the organisation and wider agenda needed to survive in Indian politics. Cockroach Janata Party rises from youth agitation What began as

A 26-year-old Telangana techie died after suffering severe injuries in a July 18 road accident in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and developing cerebral fat embolism. Nithyanand Reddy Gannu died on July 22 as a fundraiser collected over $67,000 for medical bills and the repatriation of his body to India. Telangana Techie Injured in Michigan Road Accident A 26-year-old technology professional from Telangana died in the United States after sustai

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms Beyond Ordinary Fatigue Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy nerves, normal brain function, red blood cell production and DNA synthesis. It also helps maintain the myelin sheath, the protective covering around nerves that allows signals to travel efficiently throughout the body. When vitamin B12 levels become too low, nerve communication may weaken. This can produce neurological symp

Ekadashi Calendar 2026 Ekadashi is observed twice in most lunar months and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The supplied 2026 calendar begins with Papmochani Ekadashi in March and ends with Mokshada or Vaikuntha Ekadashi in December. Each fast falls in either Krishna Paksha or Shukla Paksha and follows a defined Tithi window.

Dates: Yogini Ekadashi was observed on Friday, July 10, 2026, while Devshayani Ekadashi falls on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Ekadashi in July 2026 Dates and Timings July 2026 includes two major Ekadashi observances dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Yogini Ekadashi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Ashadha month, while Devshayani Ekadashi is observed during Ashadha Shukla Paksha. Yogini Ekadashi 2026 timings:

A nationwide cetirizine recall covers four lots of 5 mg allergy tablets distributed by Rising Pharma after red dots and discoloration suggested possible ranitidine contamination. Consumers should check lot numbers, watch for severe allergic reactions and report problems. Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories has voluntarily recalled four lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg at the consumer level because of potent

  A 529 plan for NRI families can provide tax-advantaged savings for U.S. education and certain eligible foreign colleges. Indian-American parents should verify qualified expenses, FAFSA treatment, state tax benefits and cross-border tax consequences. A 529 plan can help NRI and Indian-American families save for college without immediately sacrificing retirement funds. Contributions are made with after-tax

FAFSA for NRI families can involve Indian tax returns, foreign income, bank balances and investments. Parents living abroad may participate without a Social Security number, but the student’s citizenship or eligible-noncitizen status determines access to federal aid. FAFSA can be confusing for NRI families whose income, tax records and assets are divided between India and the United States. The form remains relevant when

  Canada’s C$47 million Pakistan aid package combines security funding with support for education, climate resilience and reproductive health. Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s Islamabad visit also advanced talks on trade, investment, renewable energy and agricultural cooperation. Canada Details C$47 Million Pakistan Aid Package Canada announced more than C$47.2 million in

Indian-origin Labour politician Kanishka Narayan has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new government. The promotion expands Narayan’s UK AI role and places him at the centre of Britain’s plans for artificial intelligence, online safety, technology investment and economic growth. Kanishka Narayan UK AI role

Mark Carney responds to US 50% tariffs by reaffirming Canada's commitment to free and fair trade while expressing readiness for negotiations with Washington. The Canadian prime minister says Ottawa will continue supporting workers, businesses and families as trade tensions escalate over dairy, automobiles and alcoholic beverages. Mark Carney Responds to US 50% Tariff

US imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods as the Trump administration escalates trade tensions with its northern neighbour. The new duties target products including hockey sticks, wine and cement, while Washington cites unfair trade practices and retaliatory Canadian policies as the reason for the move. US Imposes 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Amid Trade Dispute &n

Jana Sena has used a Trivikram dialogue to criticise YS Jagan over his remarks on the fatal Palasa road accident involving former minister Seediri Appalaraju’s son. The case has also raised questions about police conduct and support for the victim’s family. Janasena Video Turns Film Dialogue Into Political Attack The Jana Sena Party has stepped up its criticism of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Mini

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance. The announcement, shared by Vance on X, marks a historic milestone as he becomes the first sitting US vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a child while in office. JD Vance fourth child announced on X US Vic

Trump blames Canada wildfire smoke for unhealthy air across the United States and says the economic cost could be added to existing tariffs on Canadian goods. His remarks come as hundreds of active wildfires continue to spread smoke across North America, triggering widespread air quality alerts. Trump Blames Canada Wildfire Smoke, Warns of New Tariffs

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed on Friday, July 17, that it had launched ballistic missiles and drones at US military aircraft stationed in Jordan, marking another dangerous expansion of the US-Iran conflict across the Middle East. The IRGC said several American fighter jets and aerial refuelling aircraft were destroyed, while other planes suffered serious damage. However, neither the United States nor Jordan had indepen