Ticket bookings for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ have started in Andhra Pradesh ahead of tomorrow’s paid premieres, trending strongly on BookMyShow. Telangana ticket sales are expected to begin later today. With prices for premieres set at ₹600 and additional hikes for multiplexes and single screens, the film releases in 2D and 3D.
Congress leader Ragini Nayak posted an AI-generated video showing PM Narendra Modi selling tea, sparking outrage. The clip references Modi’s childhood helping at his father’s tea stall in Vadnagar, Gujarat. BJP leaders condemned the post as “shameful,” warning it could create chaos during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
US President Trump declared all documents signed by Joe Biden using an autopen “null, void, and of no legal effect.” He criticised Biden’s reliance on the device, claiming it showed a lack of control. Biden had issued preemptive pardons for family members, political figures, and officials, including Fauci and Milley, protecting them before Trump’s inauguration.
The Supreme Court is hearing bail pleas of Umar Khalid and others accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the 2020 Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case. The bench is reviewing rejoinder submissions from the accused. They argue that the chargesheet does not mention any alleged “regime change operation.”
US President Donald Trump is targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid rising US-Venezuela tensions. Trump alleged that Maduro leads powerful drug-trafficking networks and cartel-linked groups. He also rejects Maduro’s 2024 re-election as legitimate, arguing Washington must curb narcotics, restore regional influence, and check a regime Moscow support.
“Friends,” the beloved sitcom about six young adults in New York navigating life, love, and friendship, is leaving Netflix soon. After 10 seasons and 236 episodes, it will stream for the last time on December 30, 2025. The Big Bang Theory is also exiting. Both remain on Amazon Prime Video, so Netflix-only viewers should finish […]
A growing number of women on LinkedIn have changed their gender to “male” and posted photos with fake mustaches to protest alleged algorithmic bias. Many reported that adopting a male identity significantly increased their visibility on the platform. This trend has sparked a broader conversation about fairness and gender representation online.
Heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditva have battered several Andhra Pradesh districts this past week, and officials warn of potential flash floods in Chittoor district over the next 24 hours. Residents are urged to remain vigilant for the ongoing rain forecast, abide by directions from authorities, and avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary.
India’s e-challan system records traffic violations digitally, influencing drivers’ insurance premiums. Multiple violations can increase premiums, while timely payments and clean records may earn discounts. Drivers are encouraged to follow traffic rules, clear fines promptly, and use online portals to monitor violations, ensuring safer driving.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will visit Husnabad in Siddipet district this evening to lay foundation stones for multiple development projects and attend the Congress government’s ‘Prajapalana Vijayotsavam’. The event is part of statewide public-administration celebrations marking two years of Congress rule completed in December 2025.
A huge uproar has erupted after Sanchar Saathi was mandated to come pre-installed on all new smartphones sold in India. The Sanchar Saathi app, designed by the telecom ministry, helps users track or block lost and stolen phones using IMEI and verify if a handset is genuine. It also reports suspicious calls, SMS, or messages […]
Computer mogul Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, announced they are contributing $6.25 billion to children’s trust funds under the “Trump accounts” program. Each child born after January 1, 2025, will receive $1,000 through the initiative. The scheme was introduced as part of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July.
India’s upcoming key defense talks during Russian President Putin’s tour center on a deal for the advanced S-500 air defense system. Russia may offer India cutting-edge missile defense, tech transfer, and local production. It is a big move to reshape regional military balance and draw intense scrutiny from the Western countries over strategic implications.
The government will resume key legislative business in Lok Sabha on Day 3, today, of the Winter Session. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to move the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Rajya Sabha will consider the Water Pollution Amendment Act. Smooth proceedings are expected after disruptions over electoral roll revisions on Tuesday, December 2.
Rajinder Kumar, 32, who entered the US illegally three years ago, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment. The charges follow a collision in which Kumar’s semi-truck struck a car, killing William Micah Carter, 25, and Jennifer Lynn Lower, 24. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fatal accident.