Pope Leo told 15,000 US youth that AI can support learning but must not be used for homework, stressing responsible use during a live Vatican video Q&A. He answered questions on faith and friendship, warned against political divisions, and said the Church “builds bridges, not walls” and belongs to no party, guiding conscience with wisdom […]
Karnataka BJP MP Jagadish Shivappa Shettar’s comments that the Congress govt may collapse soon due to a power tussle between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for the CM post have sparked widespread political buzz. His comments have triggered fresh debate statewide and drawn strong reactions from Congress leaders.
Centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba are underway in Puttaparthi, AP, and President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Radhakrishnan will visit today to participate in the events. President Murmu is scheduled to arrive at 11 am, followed by the Vice President at 3:40 pm. Both dignitaries will be received by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu.
The second Test between India and South Africa begins today at 9 am in Guwahati. With Shubman Gill sidelined due to injury, Rishabh Pant will lead India in this crucial game. After losing the first Test, India will be determined to bounce back emphatically and level the series against the resilient South African side in […]
PM Modi is set to hold high-level meetings with global leaders today on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. This summit, hosted under South Africa’s presidency, offers Mr Modi a platform for bilateral talks aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, sustainable development, and global partnerships.
The IMD has forecast another cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, with a new low-pressure area forming near the Andamans today. It is expected to move west-northwest and intensify into a depression by Monday and a cyclonic storm by Wednesday. Several districts in Andhra Pradesh may receive light to moderate rainfall over the next three […]
US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to accept his peace plan requiring territorial concessions, saying Zelensky will “have to like it” or continue fighting. In the Oval Office, Trump insisted Ukraine must eventually agree. Zelensky rejected the 28-point proposal as a betrayal favoring Russia. Frustrated by stalled progress, Trump now seeks faster resolution.
Russian President Vladimir Putin cautiously welcomed a revised US proposal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine, saying it “could form the basis of a final peace settlement.” However, he noted the plan has not been substantively discussed with Moscow and claimed Washington cannot secure Kyiv’s consent, accusing Ukraine and its allies of seeking […]
A grizzly bear attacked schoolchildren and teachers on a walking trail in Bella Coola, British Columbia, injuring 11, including two critically. The aggressive bear remains at large as armed officers search the area. Some students were struck by bear spray during the struggle. The school will remain closed Friday, with counseling offered to students.
Tensions are escalating between China and Japan after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi warned that a Chinese military move on Taiwan could pose an existential threat to Japan and justify deployment of its Defense Forces. Beijing condemned her remarks as interference in its internal affairs and has responded with sharp diplomatic rebukes and travel advisories.
4 people, including the driver, were killed and three injured when a car lost control, hit multiple two-wheelers and overturned on a flyover in Ambarnath, Thane. The impact crushed the bikes and flung one rider off the bridge. The injured are stable in hospital, while efforts to identify the deceased continue and bodies were sent […]
PM Modi met Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Johannesburg and reviewed progress in defence, security, critical minerals, trade, investment, education and people-to-people ties. Marking five years of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, they vowed to boost cooperation, fight terrorism, and Albanese offered condolences for recent tragedies.
TG Minister Seethakka has invited President Droupadi Murmu to attend the Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara, scheduled for January 2026. She conveyed that the invitation is on behalf of the Telangana govt and the tribal community for the world’s largest tribal fair. The invitation was formally extended during her visit to the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bollaram.
The cruise service between Telangana’s Nagarjuna Sagar and Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Srisailam’, operated by Telangana Tourism, resumes today. One-way tickets cost ₹2,000 for adults and ₹1,600 for children, while round-trip fares are ₹3,250 for adults and ₹2,600 for kids. Bookings can be made via the official TG Tourism website.
Israeli PM Netanyahu met top security officials to address rising settler violence in the West Bank. The surge, criticized by rights groups, has escalated daily attacks. The UN reports record settler violence, and Singapore imposed sanctions on key extremists. The meeting follows Israel’s controversial land seizure plans in Sebastia.