Naidu’s Life-Saving Leadership
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu deserves a pat on the back for placing the protection of human lives at the centre of the state’s response to Cyclone Arnab. With the severe weather system making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, the administration’s advance preparations, evacuation of vulnerable communities and mobilisation of emergency services…
Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery during mid-air attack
Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and fellow flydubai crew members in recognition of their courageous efforts to ensure passenger safety during an attempted mid-air attack aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The medals were presented by…
Tata Group being criminally destroyed, will ensure justice for these crimes: Rahul
New Delhi: Tata Group is being criminally destroyed, and no business leader dares say a word, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Wednesday, asserting that “we will ensure justice for these crimes”. Gandhi’s remarks come amid Tata Group’s bitter dispute over Tata Sons’ leadership. The conflict has already split trustees and spilled into the Tata…
Grand debut for Jio Platforms: Shares surge over 21 pc; market valuation tops Rs 12.50 lakh cr
Mumbai: Shares of Jio Platforms, the Reliance Industries-backed digital services company, listed on the stock exchanges with a premium of over 21 per cent on Wednesday against the issue price of Rs 1,119, becoming the second most valuable firm by market capitalisation. The stock started trading at Rs 1,358, registering a jump of 21.36 per…
Andhra: Cyclone Arnab likely to make landfall early on Wednesday, says Met dept
Amaravati: Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is likely to make landfall early on Wednesday, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. It will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam between 2 am and 4 am, a Met department update said. The very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal…
Rohit Sharma sets post-2027 T20I return, stays focused on ODIs
Online Sports Desk Rohit Sharma humorously suggested that any T20I comeback would be after the 2027 World Cup, clarifying his current priorities. By late 2026, Rohit had stepped away from T20Is and Tests, maintaining his focus on ODIs for future campaigns. His continued ODI presence secures a reliable top-order performer for India’s 2027 World Cup…
You still can’t get 50 off 12: Yuvraj Singh teases Abhishek Sharma as record remains intact
Online Sports Desk Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh pulled his mentee Abhishek Sharma’s leg on Tuesday, after the latter smacked a 15-ball 50 and eventually a 35-ball 100 against New Zealand in the third T20I, as Yuvraj’s 12-ball 50 against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup remained on top of the record books. Abhishek…
Israel exit polls show no clear winner, Netanyahu’s Likud largest party
Tel Aviv: Israel’s parliamentary election may not produce any clear winner, with exit polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud emerging as the largest party, but the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot projected to win more seats than the ruling coalition in estimates by three major broadcasters. The projections for Tuesday’s…
MLC Polls: BJP candidates win Meerut graduates and teachers constituencies
Lucknow: BJP candidates Dinesh Kumar Goyal and Shri Chand Sharma have won the biennial Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council election in Meerut, an official said on Tuesday. “Both the victorious BJP candidates Dinesh Kumar Goyal (Meerut Graduates’ constituency) and Shri Chand Sharma (Meerut Teachers’ constituency) emerged victorious. Certificates have also been handed over to the winners,”…
Cyclone Arnab: Aiming to avoid even single loss of life, says Andhra CM
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said the government aims to avoid the loss of even a single life in the face of very severe cyclonic storm Arnab threatening major damage to the state. The weather system is likely to cross the coast between 2 am-4 am on Wednesday, the Met…

