Since October 9, 2023, these offices have also accepted ₹2000 notes for direct deposit into bank accounts. Additionally, the public can send ₹2000 notes via India Post from any post office to an RBI Issue Office for credit to their accounts.
During the State Formation Day celebrations at Parade Grounds, the Chief Minister personally handed over the awards to several recipients. Among those honored were Ekka Yadagiri Rao, Ande Sri, Suddala Ashok Teja, Jayaraju, and Pasham Yadagiri, all of whom contributed significantly through their artistic and literary works.
Reflecting on the decade since Telangana’s formation, Reddy acknowledged that the aspirations of the people, rooted in demands for emancipation, freedom, and equal opportunities, remained unfulfilled under the previous regime’s “dictatorial rule.” He highlighted the public’s mandate in 2023, which brought his progressive People’s Government to power to address these shortcomings.
In Kodaikanal’s Palani Hills, firefly sightings have become rarer over the past few decades due to increased urbanization and light pollution. Conservation efforts in ATR, supported by the Forest Department and researchers, aim to protect these insects by studying their ecology and reducing human-induced disturbances like night tourism and vehicle movement.
Nationwide, 32 deaths have been reported in 2025, primarily among individuals with comorbidities, with a total of 1,170 recoveries. Symptoms remain mild, linked to the new variants’ higher transmissibility but low severity, as per the World Health Organization (WHO).
Singh, who represents the Goshamahal constituency, was seen visiting multiple high-risk zones- Talabkatta, Bhavani Nagar, Injanboli, Baba Nagar, Bahadurpura, Santosh Nagar, Yakutpura, Golkonda, and Jirra between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm on May 31—all areas flagged as high-risk zones. Authorities stress that following security protocols is essential to avoid any untoward incidents.
ohnny’s lack of engagement-having abandoned his studies and without occupation-left him vulnerable to fixation on symbols of wealth and status, far removed from his family’s reality. His parents’ refusal to sell their land, their only source of livelihood, reflects a grounded perspective that clashed with Johnny’s uncompromising dreams.
A childhood dream fueled Nandini’s aspirations. Inspired by Priyanka Chopra at age 10, she cultivated her passion through local modeling contests, including a campaign for Orra Jewellery. In 2023, she won the Miss Rajasthan title and secured a spot in the prestigious Femina Miss India pageant. On April 15, 2023, she triumphed over 29 contestants to claim the national crown, proving that persistence pays off.
The 72nd Miss World pageant, hosted in India for the second year running, united 108 contestants from around the world in a three-week journey celebrating culture, talent, and meaningful beauty. Co-hosted by former Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle and Indian host Sachiin Kumbhar, the event sparkled with performances by Bollywood stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Ishaan Khatter, infusing the night with star-studded allure.
Nandini Gupta’s, Miss India is among the top 40 contentants qualified for the final round for the crown. Who ever is the winner, it will earn her a grand prize of $1 million (approximately ₹8.5 crore), sponsored by the Miss World Organization and its partners, along with exclusive gifts and honors from the Telangana government.
