Ram Temple Trust Names Nirmala Yadav First Woman Trustee
Dr Nirmala Yadav has become the first woman trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. She plans to improve darshan, safety and facilities for women devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Dr Nirmala Yadav has become the first woman appointed to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The educationist said she regarded her selection as God’s will and promised to carry out her responsibilities with dedication,
Bihar Flood Alert: Ganga Threatens Eight Districts
The rising Ganga has placed eight Bihar districts on high alert, with low-lying communities facing a growing flood threat. Authorities are preparing shelters, supplies and rescue teams as the opposition questions the government’s relief arrangements. Bihar has been placed on high alert as the rapidly rising Ganga threatens low-lying communities across eight districts. Authorities have intensified preparations amid fears that the river
Mumbai Ferry Breakdown: 38 Rescued Near Gateway of India
A ferry carrying 34 passengers and four crew members suffered an engine failure near Mumbai’s Gateway of India on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Police and a local boat operator towed the vessel ashore by 9:30 PM IST, rescuing all 38 people without injuries. A routine sea excursion near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India turned into a mid-sea emergency after a passenger ferry suffered an engine failure on Thursday night. Police personnel
Jagan Padayatra 2.0 Likely to Begin on YSR Birth Anniversary
YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is reportedly planning to begin a statewide padayatra on July 8, 2027, YSR’s birth anniversary. The proposed campaign would give Jagan an extended period to reconnect with voters and rebuild the party before the 2029 Andhra Pradesh election. YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is reportedly preparing to launch his next statewide
YSR Congress Faces Questions Over Polavaram Social Media Line
Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram Left Canal launch has sparked a political credit war between the ruling TDP and opposition YSR Congress. Questions are now being raised over whether YSRCP’s social media messaging on the project contains contradictory claims. Andhra Pradesh’s latest irrigation milestones have triggered a fresh political battle between the Telugu Desam Party and the YSR Congress Party, with both sides attempting to establish their contribution to
Can Japan’s Confidence in India Boost Amaravati Funding?
India’s improved JCR rating could strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to attract Japanese finance, technology and expertise for Amaravati. JCR Upgrade Strengthens India’s Investment Narrative The Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India’s foreign- and local-currency long-term issuer ratings from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook. The September 2 decision reflects the agency’s improved
Konda Surekha Vows to Stay in Congress After Cabinet Exit
Konda Surekha said she would remain in Congress and serve her constituency as an MLA despite being removed from the Telangana Cabinet. Konda Surekha Says She Will Remain in Congress Hyderabad: Konda Surekha has declared that she will remain with the Congress and continue working for the development of her constituency after her removal from the Telangana Cabinet triggered a fresh political controversy. The senior leader said she
Nobel Prize 2026 Schedule: Dates, India Times and Why It Matters
The official schedule for the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements has been released. The winners will be revealed in Stockholm and Oslo from October 5 to 12, beginning with Physiology or Medicine and ending with Economic Sciences. The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements will begin on Monday, October 5, with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and continue until Monday, October 12, when the prize in Economic Sciences is announ
Minneapolis Apartment Shooting Kills 2; Suspect Also Dead
Police responded to gunfire inside a downtown apartment building. Two victims and the suspected shooter died, while six others were injured, including three Minneapolis police officers who were reported stable. Two people were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. The suspected shooter was also found dead, bringing th
Raghav Chadha Marked Shifted in Punjab Draft Voter Roll
Raghav Chadha alleged that he was wrongly marked “shifted” in Punjab’s draft voter roll. AAP denied state government involvement and questioned his Punjab residence, while Chadha said he was using the claims-and-objections process. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has alleged political vendetta after his voter registration in Mohali was classified as “shifted” during the Special Intensive Revision of Punjab’s
CM Vijay Announces ₹1,200 Crore Tamil Nadu Secretariat Plan
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a new integrated Assembly-Secretariat complex. The ₹1,200-crore Chennai project will cover 20 lakh square feet, while its exact location and construction schedule are yet to be announced. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced plans to construct a new integrated Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex in Chennai at an estimated cost of ₹1,200 crore. The proposed complex will have a bui
Congress Reportedly Asks Konda Surekha to Resign as Minister
Reports said the Congress high command asked Telangana minister Konda Surekha to resign. Surekha, however, said she had not received such a demand, while the party disciplinary report and a possible Cabinet reshuffle fuelled speculation. The Congress high command has reportedly asked Telangana Endowments and Forest Minister Konda Surekha to resign amid escalating tensions within the state party unit. Reports said the leadership may consider removing her from th
Kharge Writes to Nadda, Seeks FIR in Haldwani Ritual Row
Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to JP Nadda seeking an FIR over the Haldwani purification incident. Kharge said no case had been registered against those allegedly involved, despite an assurance in the Rajya Sabha that the matter would be investigated. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Rajya Sabha Leader of the House JP Nadda, urging him to ensure police action over an alleged purification ritual conducted at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Kharge addr
Polavaram Left Canal Sends Godavari Water to North Andhra
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu released Godavari water through the Polavaram Left Main Canal. The milestone is expected to support irrigation across 2.87 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 5.23 lakh people in North Andhra. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu released Godavari water towards North Andhra through the Polavaram Project’s Left Main Canal on Wednesday, marking an important milestone in th
