Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ukraine on Friday, according to officials, following Kyiv's criticism of him for embracing President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to Russia, a traditional ally of India. The Indian foreign ministry announced on Monday that Modi will first travel to Poland on Thursday before heading to Ukraine the following day. Modi has carefully navigated between upholding India's historically strong relationship with R

The Union Health Ministry has instructed all airports and border authorities at land ports with Bangladesh and Pakistan to monitor incoming international passengers for Mpox symptoms, according to official sources on Sunday. In response, the ministry has designated three Centre-run hospitals in Delhi—Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital, and Lady Hardinge Medical College—as nodal centers for the isolation, management, and treatment of Mpox patients. Additional

Following US Presidential candidate Donald Trump's suggestion that he might consider appointing Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to an advisory role in his administration, Musk responded with a social media post indicating his willingness to serve. The post features Musk in front of a podium marked "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)," a nod to Dogecoin, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency. This response came after Trump, the leading Republican contender in the upco

On Sunday night, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose announced that he had convened an emergency meeting with a diverse group from Bengal society. The purpose of this meeting was to update them on the actions taken in response to the rape and murder case at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital and to gather their feedback on the matter. This development follows a letter from former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who urged both West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Ba

Today, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu embarked on a significant trip to Delhi, where he engaged in a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. Accompanied by TDP MPs Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Rammohan Naidu, Lavu Krishna Devarayulu, and BJP’s Srinivasa Varma, Naidu's visit is centered on a critical appeal to accelerate the disbursement of Rs 15,00

India celebrated Independence Day on the 15th of this month with traditional festivities, including the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hosting an “At Home” event at his residence. This event featured flag hoisting, a parade, and high tea, and is a customary celebration on both Independence Day and Republic Day. Despite receiving an invitation, Jagan Mohan Reddy, the leader of the Yuvajana Sramik

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following allegations of an anti-doping violation. The suspension, announced with immediate effect on Friday, relates to an incident during the recently concluded Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, where Dickwella captained the Galle Marvels. The Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) conducted the test as part of SLC's ongoing efforts to uphold the integrity of cricket and ensure the sport remains

The Virendra Kumar Dhall Scholarship for Sporting Excellence has been introduced by Indian entrepreneur Aman Dhall at Loughborough University to honor his late father and support emerging athletes. This new initiative is a five-year program valued at GBP 12,500, designed to assist Indian students who are either competing at or aspiring to compete at the international level in sports. By

In Andhra Pradesh, a significant shift has occurred in the state's police department following the transition from YCP to TDP government. Over 16 IPS officers, who were previously known for their allegiance to the YCP, have been stripped of their posts and are now waiting for new assignments. This move, seen as a demotion, underscores the changing dynamics of political loyalty within the state’s law enforcement agencies. Key officers affected by this reshuffle include PSR

Hockey India has honored PR Sreejesh, the revered goalkeeper who played a pivotal role in India's back-to-back Olympic bronze victories, by retiring his jersey number 16 at the senior level. This gesture is a testament to his extraordinary contributions and remarkable career spanning nearly two decades. The decision to retire the number 16 jersey, while allowing it to remain in circulation at the junior level, underscores Sreejesh's lasting legacy in Indian hockey. During a

Neeraj Chopra, India’s celebrated javelin thrower, has shared a heartfelt and emotional update following his silver medal win at the Paris Olympics. The 26-year-old revealed that his journey to the podium was marred by significant injury concerns, and he may soon need surgery due to a persistent adductor niggle—a muscle issue in his thigh that has plagued him in recent months. Despite these challenges, Chopra achieved a season's best throw of 89.45 meters, securing t

Indian wrestling champion Vinesh Phogat has made a surprising decision to retire from the sport, following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 wrestling final. Phogat shared her decision on social media, expressing her profound disappointment and announcing her retirement with a heartfelt message: “Motherly wrestling won over me. I lost. I’m sorry. Your dream and my courage are broken. I no longer have the strength to fight. I will forever be indebted to yo

In a challenging turn of events for Vinesh Phogat, the talented wrestler faces disqualification from the Paris Olympics in her 50 kg gold medal bout due to a slight weight discrepancy. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) issued a statement saying, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. Despite the team’s best efforts th

The Democratic primary that many hoped to avoid has unfolded, largely behind the scenes, with intense competition for the role of Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. The final phase of the selection process has taken an unpleasant turn, with donors, interest groups, and political factions within the party debating their preferred candidates and highlighting the weaknesses of others. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, considered a top contender, has faced significant opp

USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Visa Lottery for FY 2025 The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced plans for a second round of random selection for H-1B visa applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2025. This follows the initial lottery held in March, which included both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap. Selected individuals from the first lottery were able to file their H-1B petitions between A

It is very much evident that CM Revanth Reddy has been going particularly hard against the drug peddling and consumption activity in Hyderabad. The Telangana government recently introduced rapid drug tests that would detect drugs from samples in just 10 minutes.  Now, in a new enforcement, the Telangana government has enforced a new measure at the pubs in Hyderabad which are otherwise seen as breeding grounds for drug abusers.  Hyderabad police have reportedly de

While it is an established fact that Nandamuri Balakrishna has the bloodline of the legendary Sr NTR, his political connections have hit a new peak now. In fact, Balayya can be called the most "connected" politician in the Telugu land.  Firstly, Balayya's father Sr NTR is the late chief minister of erstwhile AP and founder of Telugu Desam which has been relevant in Telugu politics for the last 4 decades and is one of the oldest regional parties in the country.&nbs

In his first major Delhi tour after fully assuming his duties as the CM of AP, Chandrababu Naidu is bound to discuss several relevant topics with PM Modi. Naidu, along with Payyavula Keshav, Narayana, and others is set to meet the BJP bosses and union ministers to discuss the underlying issues related to AP. It is heard that a very important yet grossly ignored topic is likely to be presented by Chandrababu at the center. This is regarding the control of prices of essential commodit

Back in 2021, Pawan Kalyan made a strong statement against the then Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy saying he will put an end to the YCP MLAs's Goonda Raj. When this happened, Dwarampudi was in power, and moreover the support of the YCP government so he disregarded Pawan's aggressive statement.  But today, the roles have absolutely reversed with Dwarampudi losing MLA post and Pawan becoming the deputy CM of AP. Incidentally, a property belonging to

One of the main complaints against the former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan was his fascination with "Paradhas" and the culture of halting the traffic for extended periods.  Reportedly, there were instances when the traffic used to be halted for nearly an hour or more if Jagan was going to public events. It is seen that this anti-public stance also contributed to his downfall.  It appears, Chandrababu Naidu has taken a cue or two from this m