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Konda Surekha issues clarification

Telangana Minister Konda Surekha issued a clarification on Thursday after she sparked a major controversy following her remark linking actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's divorce to Bharat Rashtra Samiti, working President KT Rama Rao.

Naidu to attend Brahmotsavam at Tirumala today, offer pattu vastra

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirumala on Friday to participate in the annual mega Brahmotsavam festival and offer Pattu vastras on behalf of the State government, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) official said.

ROOPA GANGULY ARRESTED FOR DHARNA OVER SCHOOLBOY'S DEATH, GRANTED BAIL

The Alipore Police Court on Thursday granted bail to BJP leader Roopa Ganguly on a bond of Rs 1,000 after she was arrested earlier in the day.

Trinamool student wing shows black flags to Bengal Governor

Days after West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for information regarding the utilization of Rs 1.17 lakh crores of Central funds allocated to the State for the 2023-24 under various schemes, he was shown black flags by the members of Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), the student wing of ruling Trinamool Congress, at the University of Calcutta here on Thursday.

Five more langauges get classical status

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved conferring the status of classical language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali.

Signs of thaw: Two Meitei youths exchanged for two Kukis in custody

Community members embrace and shake hands, after a long- standing conflict

Govt unveils Rs 1 lakh-cr schemes for agri, food security

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved rationalisation of various agri schemes into two umbrella programmes PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and Krishonnati Yojana -with an expenditure of over Rs 1 lakh crore to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure food security.

Drug cartel kingpin linked to Cong

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the kingpin arrested in the case of seizure of drugs worth Rs 5,600 crore is the chairman of the Delhi Youth Congress' RTI cell, a claim refuted by the opposition party as baseless to influence the Haryana Assembly polls.

Home coming: Ashok Tanwar returns to Cong

In a dramatic political turn, Ashok Tanwar, ex-MP from Sirsa, returned to the Congress fold on the final day of campaigning on Thursday.

SC scraps caste-based discrimination in prisons

The Supreme Court, in a path-breaking judgement on Thursday put an end to caste-based discrimination in prisons, calling it unconstitutional, and directed the Centre to make changes in jail manuals that perpetuate such practices.

Rahul promises wealth distribution among poor

On the concluding day of the election campaign in Haryana, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP, accusing the ruling party of bringing only drugs and unemployment to Haryana.

PM Modi confident of third term for BJP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence on Thursday that the BJP will make history by forming the government for a third consecutive term in Haryana.

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz hits double century, piles up pressure on Rest of India

The legend of Sarfaraz Khan as a domestic doyen is growing from strength to strength as his authoritative double hundred for Mumbai not only put Rest of India under immediate pressure in the ongoing Irani Cup but will also keep the seasoned KL Rahul on toes when the Indian team embarks on the Test tour of Australia next month.

Sabalenka wins 15th match in a row to reach Beijing quarters

Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka matched her career-best 15 straight wins after beating Madison Keys 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the China Open on Wednesday.

Alcaraz rallies past Sinner to win China Open title

Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat topranked Jannik Sinner 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3) and win the China Open on Wednesday, extending his recent mastery over his biggest rival who is dealing with an ongoing doping case.

BUMRAH REGAINS TOP SPOT IN ICC TEST BOWLING RANKINGS

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah regained his spot as the number one Test bowler, while young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal moved to third spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings issued on Wednesday.

India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup next year; 24 countries to participate

The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in association with the International Kho Kho Federation, announced on Wednesday that the first Kho Kho World Cup in 2025, will take place in India.

Kumar, Enaan shine as India U-19 beat Australia U-19 by 2 wickets

Nikhil Kumar showed excellent temperament on way to an unbeaten halfcentury under pressure and guided India U-19 to a nervy two-wicket win over Australia U-19 on the third day of the first unofficial Test here on Wednesday.

Inter Milan sweep past Red Star to claim first Champions League win

Inter Milan won their first match of this season’s revamped Champions League on Tuesday by sweeping aside Red Star Belgrade 4-0 at the San Siro.

AI-POWERED AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) AND VIRTUAL REALITY (VR)

Imagine a world where you can attend a concert on the other side of the globe, practice surgery without stepping foot in a hospital, or collaborate with co-workers in a virtual office — all without leaving your living room.

How AR and VR technologies are redefining architectural education to meet the demands of the future

Driven by technological advances and evolving societal needs, the profession of architecture is rapidly changing.

DANIEL DAY-LEWIS ENDS ACTING RETIREMENT AFTER 7 YEARS

Veteran actor Daniel DayLewis made an unexpected return to acting after seven years.

AFTER BOBBY DEOL, POOJA HEGDE JOINS 'THALAPATHY 69"

Actor Pooja Hegde has come on board for Thalapathy 69.

'TUMBBAD' DIRECTOR CAUTIONS FILMMAKERS ON IPR AND FEES AMID SEQUEL DISCUSSIONS

Intellectual property rights and a first-timer’s fees are often treated as a joke in the Hindi film The director’s comments come days after he said he won’t return for the “Tumbbad” sequel, which was announced by the film’s lead star and producer Sohum Shah following its September 13 rerelease.

SWACHH BHARAT 10: SAIF, KAREENA, ALIA ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN CLEANLINESS DRIVE

Actors Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt on Wednesday urged citizens to actively participate in the Swachh Bharat campaign as they marked the 10th anniversary of the cleanliness initiative.

HE IS HEALTHY AND HAPPY': GOVINDA'S DAUGHTER TINA AHUJA SHARES HIS HEALTH UPDATE

Actor Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja on Wednesday afternoon visited Criticare Hospital to check on her father, who sustained a bullet injury on the leg from his revolver.

AR RAHMAN JOINS TEAM 'GANDHI' DIRECTED BY HANSAL MEHTA

Music maestro AR Rahman has come on board to compose the music for Hansal Mehta’s directorial ‘Gandhi’.

Anushka Sharma playfully challenges Virat Kohli to cricket in funny video

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli never miss chance to set major couple goals and inspire their fans with humour.

Amid turmoil, Democrat VP candidate Walz calls for US presence in West Asia

Amid rising tension between Iran and Israel, Democrat vice presidential candidate and Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz on Tuesday (local time) stressed the need to continue to have the US presence in West Asia.

ASSESSING ATTACK ON ISRAEL, NO US PERSONNEL HARMED: PENTAGON

Pentagon press secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on Tuesday (local time) that Iran conducted a significant attack against Israel, adding that the US is still assessing it, and the numbers are subjected to change as per updates.