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At the recent Nagoba Jatra, Kova Laxmi embraced an old Adivasi practice by getting a Trishul tattoo on her right hand.

New Delhi: India on Friday indicated that it was taking up with the United States the presence of pro-Khalistan extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun at one of the US presidential events where he was found sloganeering in support of Khalistan. India also said it envisages a bolder, bigger and more ambitious relationship with the US and reiterated its stand that India has been willing to take back Indian illegal immigrants in the US provided New Delhi is given documents by the American side to verif

In his first address after being sworn in on Monday, President Donald Trump repeated several false and misleading statements that he made during his campaign. They included claims about immigration, the economy, electric vehicles, and the Panama Canal. In remarks later at the Capitol's Emancipation Hall, he issued a number of other false claims, including one that distorts pardons made by President Joe Biden as he left office. Heres a look at the facts. Biden did not pardon 33 murderers Claim: T

Visakhapatnam: North Andhra region wrapped up the three-day Sankranti celebrations with the traditional Kanuma, featuring a rich tapestry of cultural events, sports activities and festivities. Sankranti festivities kicked off with an eco-friendly Bhogi festival on Monday, with the Goadharita Prakruti Rytula Sangam organising a mass bonfire of one lakh cow dung cakes along the Beach Road in Visakhapatnam. Colourful kite flying dominated the skies on the second day of the Sankranti festival, where

Tirupati: At least six people were killed and several others injured late on Wednesday in a stampede after thousands of devotees queued to collect tokens. Authorities had set up counters at a school to issue tokens from Thursday for devotees to visit the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple during January 10-19, a period considered auspicious by the locals. Timeline of events leading to the stampede 10:00 AM : Devotees reached the counter set up at Ramanaidu School. They were allowed inside Sri Padmava

Vijayawada: Non-Resident Affairs Minister Kondapalli Srinivas will represent the state government at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas events in Bhubaneswar on January 9 and 10. The event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Centre had sent an invitation to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who, however, deputed Srinivas for the events. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas aims to unite people of Indian origin residing in various countries around the globe and facilitates discussions o

From the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to the abrupt collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assads regime, heres a look back at the defining events of 2024. The Death of Alexei Navalny In February, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison, according to a statement from Russias state prison service. Navalny, who had been imprisoned since 2021 following a near-fatal poisoning attempt, lost consciousness and could not be revived. The Kremlins claim that Navalny die

Kakinada: Many hotels and resorts are making arrangements to celebrate the arrival of the New Year fete in a grand fashion. Though some of the hotels are campaigning to arrange DJ shows in the celebrations, it is said that they don't have qualified DJ shows. They are only engaging event organisers and selling tickets in the name of DJ Shows. A resort in Gollaprolu mandal has announced three ticket categories for its celebration. For Rs 1,500, unlimited meals will be provided, while Rs 2,500 tick

Hyderabad: Actor Ram Charan has assured fans of director Shankar that Game Changer will be one of his (Shankars) best works. The political action thriller, produced by Dil Raju, is slated for release on January 10, 2025. A pre-release event was held in Dallas, where Ram Charan expressed his confidence in the film's success. The event here feels like I'm back in India, remarked Charan. People appreciate good cinema, but they're equally discerning. I promise you a memorable cinematic experience. T

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court faulted the revenue officials of Kukatpally mandal for distributing the cheques of government schemes to the beneficiaries without inviting the local MLA of the Kukatpally assembly constituency to the events. The court also questioned authorities on how they had invited the defeated MLA candidate to distribute the cheques to the beneficiaries. The court directed authorities not to commence the distribution without the participation of the elected MLA till Dece

Hyderabad: In solidarity and hope for peace in Manipur, Mourning and Forgiveness for Manipur events were organised in the city and several other places across the country. People conducted multi-faith prayers and meditation sessions, sang peace songs, exhibited paintings and appealed for normalcy in the violence-ridden state. According to a statement, in Imphal, the capital of Manipur, over a hundred people representing Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and spiritual groups like

Actor Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday in connection with the death of a woman during a benefit show of the film on December 4. A stampede-like situation took place at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, while the actor was present. The chaos resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman and caused injuries to a child. Heres a timeline of events. The Stampede Incident On December 4, Allu Arjun attended a special screening of Pushpa 2 at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The victim was identified a

December 2024 Brings an Exciting Lineup of Musical Performances Across Various Genres for the first time in East India

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has reached a consensus to conduct next year's Champions Trophy in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing in principle to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027. According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new President Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday. I

Belagavi: The Congress party has announced a series of events to mark the centenary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Congress session, the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. A Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting will be held on December 26, followed by a public meeting on December 27, as part of the commemorative activities. The Karnataka government has unveiled a year-long celebration under the theme Gandhi Bharata to honor this milestone. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a meeting

Visakhapatnam : Visakhapatnam's Beach Road was a hub of activity on Sunday, hosting two major events that attracted thousands of participants and onlookers. One rally marked World HIV/AIDS Day, while the other was the third edition of the Sandhya Marines Vizag Marathon. The HIV/AIDS awareness rally was organised by the department of community medicine at Andhra Medical College, led by Dr A. Krishna Veni. The event drew over 500 participants, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, int

Bhubaneswar: Preparations are in full swing for the Navy Day 2024 celebrations, set to take place at Puri's Blue Flag Beach on December 4. The Indian Navy is readying a spectacular showcase in Odishas iconic pilgrim city, marking the first-ever Navy Day event held in Puri. During a rehearsal for the grand Operational Demonstration, a potential mishap was narrowly averted on Saturday thanks to the sharp reflexes of a helicopter pilot. While practicing a special formation involving five helicopter

Karanam Sravan Kumar was appointed as standing counsel in the apex court for a three-year period. (Image: DC) Karanam Sravan Kumar was appointed as standing counsel in the apex court for a three-year period. (Image: DC) Mumbai: The Supreme Court on Friday stopped Aakash Educational Services, a subsidiary of beleaguered edtech firm Byjus, not to implement a resolution to amend its Articles of Association (AoA) that was passed at its extraordinary general meeting. The proposed AoA sought to dilute

Mancherial: The state government is taking proactive steps to popularise Jaya Jayahe Telangana Janani Jaya Kethanam, the official state song, and bring it closer to the people, said minister Damodhar Rajanarasimha. The song, which reflects the aspirations of Telangana's people, will be sung at the beginning of all government programmes, including the ongoing one-year Vijayotsavulu celebrations. Minister Rajanarasimha stated that honouring the state song is a priority, as it holds deep cultural a

Hyderabad: Not just a night. Not just a costume. Not just a performance. During this years Halloween week, the drag events lined up across the city are becoming a medium to reclaim a night meant for disguise and fantasy into one of honest, unfiltered self-expression for artists who might otherwise remain unseen. Halloween is celebrated on October 31. Drag events involve men dressing women's clothing. The term originated as British theatre slang in the 19th century to describe male artists wearin