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As thousands took to the streets to protest Khamenei’s killing, MHA asked States to watch protests by friends and foes of the Iranian regime, monitor radicals; says likely targets are embassies, tourist sites

Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, both of which are crucial maritime corridors.

Most of the rules prescribed by the two-member inquiry committee constituted by the government after the Konaseema firecracker accident in October last had reportedly not been followed by the ill-fated cracker unit in Kakinada

The new draft is only expected in 2027, which will be 12 years after the last Revised Master Plan was due. The master plan in force was drafted in 2005.

Preparations in full swing for Maha Kumbhabhishekam, a grand ritual held once every 12 years at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam; the three-day event is scheduled from March 6 to 8 this year

Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav recently addressed the media in Mumbai amid the ongoing Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, arriving at the press conference with his lawyer Bhaskar Upadhyay. During the interaction, he spoke about his legal battle, the support he has received and the scale of his upcoming work. Reacting to Sonu Sood’s recent comment about offering him work, Rajpal said, “Please get over the misconception that I need to keep asking for work."

He dismissed as uncivilised the attempts of YSRCP leader Bhumana Karnunakar Reddy to tarnish his image

Police make tight security arrangements in the city

It is gaining greater acceptance as an effective tool for dispute resolution, and the process has statutory backup in the Mediation Act of 2023, he observes; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu urges the CJI to consider establishing National Judicial Academy in Amaravati

YSRCP leader alleges sale of 40 acres of government land worth ₹100 crore; Sarvepalli MLA denies charge, says disputed land will be handed over to NUDA for NTR Township development

The 5.45% growth compared to February 2025 signals a robust economic trajectory despite significant tax cuts introduced under the GST 2.0, says official