Gold embellishments, Italian marble: What’s inside former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s ‘sheeshmahal’

The lavish palace is embroiled in controversy over accusations of wide-ranging violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. It is alleged that nearly half of the picturesque Rushikonda Hill was excavated to build the massive estate, raising serious environmental concerns.
5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Ladakh’s Kargil; tremors also felt in Jammu and Kashmir

Ladakh lies in the Seismic Zone-IV, which means it is very highly susceptible to the occurrence of earthquakes. Lying in the tectonically-active Himalayan region makes the region even more prone to frequent tremors.
India strongly rejects Pakistan’s allegation of hand in Balochistan train hijacking: ‘Whole world knows where epicenter of global terrorism…’

Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan claimed that the rebels involved in the attack on the Jaffar Express were in contact with ring leaders in Afghanistan.
‘The Diplomat’ actor John Abraham gifts custom jersey to EAM S Jaishankar, says, ‘Man who I so…’

The meeting took place just a day before the release of The Diplomat, in which Abraham plays the role of Indian diplomat JP Singh.
All about ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse 2025: Will it be visible in India?

The “blood moon” total lunar eclipse will coincide with the vibrant festival of Holi on March 14, 2025, marking the first-ever such phenomenon to be witnessed by the skies since 2022 (only if the weather allows so).
Holi celebrations in THIS town has a unique twist, it is played without…

There is a place in Rajasthan which does not allow men to play Holi, not just that, according to this 500-year old tradition, men have to leave the village to let only women stay and enjoy the festival of colours.
ISRO undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India’s lunar exploration

Union Minister Jitendra Singh extended his congratulations to the ISRO team after the “SPADEX satellites accomplished the unbelievable de-docking” and said that the event was “heartening for every Indian!”
North-South divide deepens, language war intensifies, Tamil Nadu govt takes THIS drastic action, details here

The DMK has argued that the BJP-led Union government wants to ‘impose’ the north Indian language on Tamil Nadu through the implementation of the 3-language formula in the National Education Policy.
‘How stupid can you become?’: BJP attacks Tamil Nadu govt as it drops rupee symbol from state budget

Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin government has replaced the Rupee symbol ‘?’ for the Indian currency with the Tamil alphabet ‘Ru’ in state Budget logo amid the raging language row between the State and the Central government.
Total lunar eclipse on Holi 2025: Know when, where to watch Chandra Grahan in India

The celestial event will unfold in the afternoon, with the total phase beginning at 11:57 AM, reaching its peak at 12:29 PM, and concluding by 01:01 PM.