On Day 3 of the opening Test against New Zealand, India showcased a determined fight back, ending the day at 231 for 3, largely thanks to the efforts of Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli, both of whom scored half-centuries. This comes after a challenging first innings for India, where they were bowled out for just 46 runs. New Zealand resumed the day on 180 for 3, ultimately posting a formidable total of 402, led by Rachin Ravindra's impressive century (134 runs). The Kiwis establis

Telangana politics has found a new focal point with the Musi River beautification project, igniting a clash between the Congress government and the BRS camp. While Congress aims to clear illegal establishments around the river, BRS leaders, including KTR and Harish Rao, are staunchly opposing this initiative. In the midst of this political tug-of-war, a humorous incident between KTR and Congress leader Revanth Reddy has gone viral on social media. KTR publicly challenged Revanth to

Byju Raveendran, the founder of the beleaguered edtech company Byju's, announced on Thursday his willingness to repay all outstanding debts to lenders, contingent upon their cooperation. During a lengthy media call lasting two and a half hours, Raveendran highlighted the critical nature of the ongoing insolvency proceedings, which were triggered after the BCCI sought to recover ₹158.9 crore in dues from the company. "If they are willing to work with me, I am willing to gi

In a recent press conference, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took a firm stance against BRS leader KTR, emphasizing the Musi Riverfront Development Program's goal of rejuvenating the river rather than merely beautifying it. He criticized the opposition for obstructing this crucial initiative, which aims to improve the living conditions of those affected by the Musi River's pollution. Revanth Reddy issued a bold challenge to his opponents, inviting them to live along

Minister Konda Surekha has become a focal point of controversy in Telangana politics due to her recent remarks involving BRS working president KTR, actress Samantha, and the Akkineni family. Her statements, which she made after facing social media trolling, included a provocative claim that KTR was responsible for Samantha’s divorce, unnecessarily dragging the Akkineni family into the fray. This has led to defamation cases against her and considerable backlash from both political circle

Ahead of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed strong confidence in the Rohit Sharma-led side's ability to triumph over any opponent in the longest format of the game. Since New Zealand defeated India in the 2021 World Test Championship final, India has rebounded impressively, reaching another final in 2023 and currently holding the top rank in Test cricket. The team is also coming off a dominant 2-0 series win over Ban

In a stunning display of skill and determination, India's wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson achieved a monumental milestone by scoring his maiden T20I century in the third and final T20I match against Bangladesh on Saturday. Samson reached the three-digit mark in the second-fastest time for an Indian, maintaining an aggressive approach throughout his innings. As he approached his hundred, Samson refused to slow down, hitting big shots even while

In a surprising turn of events, Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, the GHMC Mayor, has found herself in a precarious situation following a new rule enforced by GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata. The recent regulation bans the use of high-decibel speaker systems and DJ music in Hyderabad, putting an end to a long-standing tradition of loud celebrations during festivals and public gatherings. Just days after this ban was instituted, Mayor Vijayalaks

Telangana has a vibrant culture that sees liquor sales soar during the Dasara season, and this year has been no exception—setting an unprecedented record. From October 1st to 11th, a staggering 10.4 lakh cases of liquor and 17.5 lakh cases of beer were sold, accumulating sales worth ₹1,057.42 crore. By October 10th, the figures had already reached 836,000 cases of li

In a concerning incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods rake at Kavaraipettai around 8:50 PM. The collision resulted in at least two coaches of the passenger train catching fire and derailing. Immediate Response: Emergency rescue teams and ambulances have been swiftly dispatched to the scene to assist passengers and assess the situation. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualtie

In a shocking turn of events, the Pakistan cricket team scored a formidable 556 runs in their first innings during the Multan Test, only to suffer a crushing defeat by an innings and 47 runs against England. The visitors responded with a staggering 823/7 before declaring, marking a record-breaking innings in Test cricket history. This defeat made Pakistan the first team ever to lose a Test match by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in the first innings. The match was characteri

In a significant administrative decision, the central government has denied GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata's request to remain in the Telangana cadre. A 2010-batch IAS officer, Amrapali was originally assigned to the Andhra Pradesh cadre during the bifurcation of the state. The Ministry has now directed her to report to the Andhra cadre, dismissing her plea to be recognized as a Telangana-native officer. The decision is rooted in the recommendations of the Khandekar Committee,

The Haryana election results are generating significant buzz nationwide, particularly with the notable victory of Olympian and former wrestler Vinesh Phogat in the Julana assembly segment. Running as a Congress candidate, Phogat triumphed over BJP's Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Army officer, and Kavita Dalal from the Aam Aadmi Party, also a wrestler, securing her win by a remarkable margin of over 6,000 votes. Despite Phogat's standout performance, the broader picture in

India's benchmark equity indices, the Nifty 50 and the Sensex, snapped their six-session losing streak on Tuesday, posting gains despite a downturn in most global markets. This rally was primarily driven by heavyweight stocks, including HDFC Bank Ltd., Infosys Ltd., and Reliance Industries Ltd., as investors await the outcome of the upcoming monetary policy committee meeting set for Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index closed up by 0.88%, or 217.40 points, ending the day at 25,013.15,

In a surprising political development, several individuals associated with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) met with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu at his residence in Hyderabad. The notable attendees included Malla Reddy, his son-in-law Marri Rajasekhar Reddy, and ex-MLA Teegala Krishna Reddy. While Malla Reddy and Rajasekhar Reddy's visit was primarily a social call, extending an invitation to Naidu for Rajasekhar Reddy’s daughter’s wedding, Teega

Income Tax Return (ITR) filing is a critical component of financial compliance for individuals, especially for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). This process involves reporting income, disclosing taxes paid, and claiming any potential refunds from the Indian tax department. For NRIs, understanding and complying with India's ITR filing requirements can be complex, given varied income sources and intricate tax laws. They often face the challenge of potential double taxation, necessitat

In a touching gesture, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli gifted a signed bat to Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan following the second Test match in Kanpur, which also marked Shakib's final appearance on Indian soil. This moment was particularly poignant as Shakib announced his retirement ahead of the match, and uncertainties loom regarding his participation in future Test matches due to ongoing political tensions in Bangladesh. After India's comprehensive victory over Banglade

The Telangana High Court has strongly criticized HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath for conducting property demolitions without following legal procedures. During a hearing on Monday regarding a petition from affected parties, Ranganath appeared virtually to explain the demolitions. The court expressed frustration over the timing of the demolitions, questioning why they took place on a Sunday. Judges demanded to know if Ranganath was acting based on medi

The Kerala health department announced on Friday the emergence of another Mpox case in the state, prompting officials to encourage anyone exhibiting symptoms to seek immediate medical care. This follows the report of India’s first confirmed case of the new Clade 1b strain earlier in the week. State Health Minister Veena George stated that a high-level evaluation meeting was convened to assess the ongoing situation. The contact list of the confirmed patient has been compiled, a

US stocks experienced a lower opening on Friday as investors took a moment to reassess following a robust rally spurred by the Federal Reserve's significant interest rate cut earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 120 points, or 0.3%, landing at 41,906.55. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.2%, settling at 17,950.7. The S&P 500 also saw a dip, declining by as much as 0.26% to 5,698.93. Despite the overall market downturn, nine of t