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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun’s resignation and appointed Choi Byung-hyuk, ambassador to Saudi Arabia, as the new defence minister on Thursday. Yoon’s chief of staff praised Choi as a principled individual dedicated to his duties and committed to regulations.
Telangana food safety officials conducted surprise raids at several shops in the Alwal area of Hyderabad. They seized water bottles worth ₹2 lakh, with many bottles being sold under the brand name “Royal Challenge.” However, the officials discovered that these water bottles were being manufactured in violation of regulations. The officials have sent the water […]
Senior Telangana cadre IAS officer Burra Venkatesham to take charge as the new Chairman of the Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on Thursday at 2 pm. Current TGPSC Chairman Mahender Reddy’s tenure was ended on December 3. The state government has issued the official orders. On the occasion, Venkatesham expressed his gratitude to the Telangana […]
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a ex-SEC commissioner, to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a decision praised by the cryptocurrency industry. Atkins has worked with clients in banking, trading, and crypto. He also co-chairs the Digital Chamber of Commerce and is known for advocating for sensible regulations in capital markets.
The wife of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson revealed he had received death threats before being killed in a targeted shooting in mid-Manhattan. Thompson, who led the largest US health insurance company, was shot outside a Hilton hotel while heading to an investment conference. Police are investigating, with the shooter described as a light-skinned man […]
The AP Disaster Management Authority has issued a statement on recent earthquakes. It clarified that minor tremors were felt from NTR to Visakhapatnam districts at a very low intensity. The ground shook for 2 to 3 seconds in several areas. Officials stated that the magnitude of the earthquake was below 2.9 on the Richter scale […]
A District Reserve Guard (DRG) head constable, Birendra Kumar Sori, was killed during an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Wednesday. The clash began around 1 PM in the Sonpur-Kohkameta forest during a joint anti-Naxal operation by DRG and Border Security Force personnel. The gunfight continued intermittently until late evening.
NASA is offering up to $20,000 for a Lunar Rescue System design to safely transport astronauts stranded on the Moon. The challenge, part of the Artemis mission, seeks solutions to move a fully suited astronaut over rugged terrain, including sharp rocks and steep slopes. Submissions for the South Pole Safety Challenge are open until January […]
Hyderabad Police recruited 44 transgenders as traffic assistants after physical tests, including running, long jump, and shot put, at Goshamahal Police Ground. Out of 58 participants, 29 female and 15 male transgenders were selected. This first-of-its-kind recruitment follows CM Revanth Reddy’s directive to include transgenders in the Hyd Traffic Police Department.
ICICI Bank confirmed GST authorities conducted searches at three offices on December 4 under the Maharashtra GST Act, 2017, and the bank is fully cooperating. ICICI recently posted ₹11,745.9 crore Q2 FY25 profit (14.5% y-o-y growth) with improved asset quality (gross NPAs at 1.97%) and a 15.7% y-o-y domestic loan portfolio growth, reflecting strong financial […]
The Indiramma House Scheme app is ready in Telangana and application details have already been collected through it. As part of a pilot project, full details of applicants were gathered in Mahabubnagar, Nizamabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Medak districts. The app will be officially launched by CM Revanth Reddy and Housing Minister Ponguleti on Thursday, December […]
The BJP-led Chhattisgarh government launched the Mahatari Shakti Loan Yojana, offering loans of ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 to women beneficiaries of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana with State Rural Bank accounts. Targeting self-employment, the scheme benefits 17.5 lakh women, aiming to economically empower them. Applicants need Aadhaar, address proof, and a village sarpanch recommendation to qualify.
Tollywood iconic star Allu Arjun’s arrival at the Sandhya Theater in RTC Cross Road, Hyderabad, during the premiere of Pushpa 2 attracted a massive crowd of fans. In the ensuing chaos, a stampede occurred, resulting in the death of a woman named Revathi (39) from Dilsukhnagar. Additionally, her son Sritej and daughter are currently undergoing […]
South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun resigned today after the turmoil caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law. The president’s office confirmed that Kim’s resignation was accepted, and his dismissal was approved. Choi Byung-hyuk, South Korea’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has been nominated as the new defence minister, according to the [...
In a major political development, Eknath Shinde will take oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy CM today at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan. BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis will continue as the Chief Minister, leading the state government. Additionally, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar will also be sworn in as the second Deputy Chief Minister, marking a significant shift […]