US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that economic ties between Washington and Beijing have strengthened despite tariff hikes, emphasizing cooperation on financial stability. She acknowledged intensifying competition but noted that both countries are addressing mutual challenges. She also called for robust regulations to enhance the resilience of the US financial system, crucial for economic growth.
43 people, including 37 children, drowned in Bihar during the ‘Jivitputrika’ festival while taking holy dips in rivers and ponds. Incidents occurred across 15 districts, with searches ongoing for three missing individuals. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief and announced a ₹4 lakh ex-gratia for victims’ families, with some payments already disbursed.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has once again addressed the Tirumala laddu controversy. He stated that the previous TTD board, which permitted the use of adulterated ghee, should be held accountable. He also pointed out that those who appointed the TTD board share responsibility for the incident. Kalyan urged YSRCP leaders YV Subbareddy, and Karunakar […]
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Muhammad Hussein Srour, Commander of Hezbollah’s Aerial Command, in a precision airstrike in Beirut. Amid rising tensions, the U.S. called for a 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent escalation. Pentagon officials emphasized Israel’s right to defend itself amid ongoing Hezbollah attacks since October 2023.
The central government has taken strong action against websites disclosing sensitive information about citizens, including Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN numbers, passports, driving licenses, and more. As a result, the government has blacklisted these websites following a statement from the Central IT Department highlighting security vulnerabilities in them.
The Kremlin’s updated nuclear doctrine allows Russia to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states if they are supported by nuclear powers, warning the West. President Putin cited potential nuclear responses to massive air attacks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described this as a signal of consequences for countries participating in attacks on Russia, raising concerns among […]
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued an official government order (GO) to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for the Tirumala ghee case. Guntur Range IG Sarvashrestha Tripathi will serve as the SIT Chief, while Visakha Range DIG Gopinath and Kadapa SP Harshavardhan will be members of the team. The govt has instructed the TTD […]
Arulnithi’s “Demonte Colony 2” is now streaming on ZEE5. The horror thriller, directed by Ajay R. Gnanamuthu and released in theaters on August 15, received mixed reviews. The film stars Priya Bhavani Shankar and Antti Jaaskelainen, with music by Sam CS and cinematography by Harish Kannan. It is produced by Raj Varma Entertainment, Shree Balaji […]
The Israeli army reported intercepting a missile fired from Yemen early Friday after sirens and explosions were heard in central Israel. The missile, launched by Yemen’s Houthi militants in solidarity with Palestinians, was intercepted outside Israeli territory using an “Arrow” interceptor. This follows a series of Houthi attacks on Israel since the Gaza conflict began […]
President Joe Biden signed a three-month government funding bill, preventing a shutdown and postponing budget discussions until after the November elections. The bill extends funding until December 20 and allocates $231 million for the Secret Service amid heightened security concerns. Biden emphasized the importance of passing full-year funding bills to address key national priorities.