Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, August 1, 2026. During the visit, he will also launch infrastructure, energy, road and semiconductor projects worth more than ₹17,900 crore.   Bhogapuram, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inspect the passenger terminal at around 11 a.m. before formally inaugurati

At least nine people were killed after a portion of a four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district late Thursday night. Rescue teams continued searching the debris on Friday as officials feared that more people could still be trapped beneath the concrete slabs. The building, comprising 48 rooms with 12 on each floor, reportedly collapsed at around 11:30 PM. Civic authorities had previously classified

Illinois tax holiday savings depend on how much a family spends on qualifying products from August 7-16, 2026. The state rate falls by five percentage points, producing savings of $5 per $100. Clothing and footwear must cost under $125 per item, while eligible school supplies have no price cap. Families save $5 for every $100 For the full schedule, reduced tax rate and shopping rules, read our

California wildfire home hardening can help limit damage from wind-driven embers that enter vents, collect in gutters or ignite nearby debris. CAL FIRE recommends a five-foot ember-resistant zone, regular maintenance and fire-resistant upgrades statewide. Wind-driven embers can ignite homes far from flames   California homeowners are being urged to strengthen properties ag

TTD posting controversy has triggered questions after a report alleged that an employee who celebrated Chandrababu Naidu’s 2023 arrest received an AEE-level assignment. With no official order or response publicly verified, the claims require an impartial review. TTD Posting Controversy Over Alleged Anti-Naidu Remarks A controversy has emerged around an alleged personnel decision at Tirumala Tirupat

A 16-year-old student in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district reportedly died by suicide after an alleged skin colour taunt by a classmate on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The case has raised concerns about school bullying, colour-based discrimination and student mental health. Rajasthan Teen Suicide Case A 16-year-old student identified as Rahul reportedly died by suicide in Rajasth

India’s first hydrogen train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind railway station in Haryana. The fuel-cell train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, generating electricity on board while emitting water vapour and heat at the point of use. Hydrogen Train Launch Marks Indian Railways Milestone Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 17, 2026, flagged off India’s first h

Tirupati temple donations reached a record Rs 96.98 crore in 24 hours as 2,460 devotees contributed before TTD’s revised donor policy took effect. The rush was driven by the end of lifetime privileges, shorter benefit periods and new digital darshan rules. Record Donations Before New Policy Deadline Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams collected a record Rs 96.98 crore in donations within 24 hours on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as devotees rushe

Wayanad landslide video shows tanker swept away, narrow escape Terrifying CCTV footage from Kerala’s Wayanad district has captured the dramatic moment a powerful landslide sent tonnes of mud, rocks and debris rushing downhill near the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project. The footage shows people running for their lives as a thick wave of slush crashes through the area near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi. W

The Tamil Nadu horse-trading row intensified after the DMK, AIADMK and BJP separately met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, seeking his intervention over allegations against the TVK government. The parties raised concerns over alleged attempts to poach legislators, misuse of police machinery and the participation of private individuals in official government meetings. Opposition Parties Raise TVK Horse-Trading Allega

Delhi govt ends work from home, restores normal office timings The Delhi government has withdrawn its work-from-home arrangement and staggered office timings for employees, citing an improvement in the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The decision brings an end to temporary fuel-saving measures introduced earlier this year amid concerns over global energy supplies and rising uncertainty linked to the conflict involving the United States and Iran. Chief

Chiranjeevi’s Wife Surekha Named In Yadagirigutta Temple Board The Telangana government has constituted a new board for the famous Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, also known as Yadadri Temple. The latest appointments have attracted public attention after Konidela Surekha, wife of Megastar Chiranjeevi, was named as one of the board members. Surekha Konidela’s Appointment Draws Attention Konidela Surekha’s i

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy in connection with the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Thef

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to launch the state’s biggest-ever road infrastructure programme on June 28, with a ₹19,300 crore investment to reconstruct and upgrade 13,541 km of roads under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). Mega Road Programme to Be Launched in Nalgonda on June 28 The Telangana government is gearing up to roll out its most ambitious

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has questioned Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the whereabouts of Gade Sai Krishna, a Vijayawada youth whose disappearance has triggered a major political row. Jagan Questions Naidu Over Sai Krishna Case Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded answers from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the Sai Krishna case, asking w

The Columbus gas prices summer outlook is improving as pump prices retreat from recent highs. Still, analysts say drivers may wait several months before prices return to levels seen before March. Columbus gas prices summer outlook points to gradual declines Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio, have fallen at several stations, giving motorists some relief after a sharp increase. Drivers said prices approached $5 per gallon during the surge. Zac Bruney

Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-narcotics campaign to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-drug awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Month-Long Drive To Focus On Awareness

The Laredo private jet crash on Loop 20 killed one person after a Cessna Citation Latitude carrying six people came down near Laredo International Airport and erupted in flames shortly after 10 p.m. local time. Officials had not determined whether the person who died was aboard the aircraft or on the ground. No injuries on the ground were immediately reported. Laredo private jet crash prompts roadside rescue Drivers found the a