Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League has rejected Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, calling the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government a “killer fascist” clique and its election commission “illegal.” Alleging bias and lack of transparency, the party demanded withdrawal of cases against Hasina, release of political prisoners, and elections under a neutral administrat...
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Hokkaido and Tohoku regions, prompting a tsunami advisory for the northern Pacific coastline. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of possible aftershocks and a slight increase in the risk of a magnitude 8-level quake. Residents in 182 municipalities have been urged to review emergency preparedness measures.
AP CM Chandrababu will lay the foundation stone today for Cognizant’s permanent campus in Vizag. The state has allotted 21.31 acres at Kapuluppada IT Hills, where the company plans to develop a three-phase IT and digital transformation campus worth ₹1,583 crore. The project is expected to generate employment for nearly 8,000 people.
Akhil is currently shooting “Lenin” in Hyderabad under director Murali Kishor Abburu, with Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead. The film made news after a technical shift, as the cinematographer from the recent schedule was replaced by Tamil DOP Leon Britto of “Fight Club” and “NEEK” fame. He took charge on Monday, with the team […]
AP CM Chandrababu and Education Minister Lokesh expressed deep shock over the tragic bus accident in Alluri Sitaramaraju district. Extending condolences to the bereaved families, the CM directed officials from all depts to rush to the spot and ensure top-quality treatment for the injured, assuring that the govt will fully support the affected families.
A beach shack in Vagator, Goa, owned by the Luthra brothers, is under investigation after Mumbai resident Vaibhav Chandel alleged staff assaulted her and her family. She claimed security chased them, hit her siblings, and blocked exits. The FIR states Chandel was slapped, and her t-shirt was pulled while trying to protect her brother.
“Sasivadane,” the Telugu romantic drama starring Rakshit Atluri and Komalee Prasad and directed by Sai Mohan Ubbana, is back in the news with its arrival on another OTT platform. Already streaming on Sun NXT, the film is now on Amazon Prime Video. After a modest theatrical run, its Prime Video debut will reveal if it […]
PM Modi wished superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday, praising his remarkable five-decade journey in Tamil cinema. Modi said Rajinikanth’s performances have inspired generations and earned him immense admiration. Extending warm wishes, the Prime Minister prayed for the legendary actor’s long, healthy and fulfilling life.
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking, highlighting improved math and science reasoning as steps toward general intelligence. The release follows Google’s Gemini 3 Pro outperforming earlier ChatGPT in multimodal tasks. While the new models show early sophistication, it remains uncertain whether OpenAI can surpass Google’s AI dominance.
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal may remove 58.8 lakh names from the electoral roll ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. Deceased, missing, duplicate, and fraudulent voters are included. CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the exercise, while the BJP accused her of creating disruptions.
Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away this morning at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra, aged 90. Born in Chakur in 1935, he served in key roles, including 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister (2004-08), and later as Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, marking a […]
A tragic bus accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitaramaraju district claimed 15 lives when a private bus from Chittoor lost control on the Ghat Road and plunged into a valley. The vehicle was travelling from Chintur to Maredumilli and was headed toward Annavaram after a temple visit in Bhadrachalam when the mishap occurred, leaving the […]
A severe cold wave is gripping many parts of Telangana, with temperatures plunging to single digits. Adilabad registered the lowest at 6.2°C, while Patancheru saw 6.4°C. Medak recorded 7.2°C, Hanamkonda and Ramagundam 8.6°C, Hayathnagar 10°C, and Hyderabad 12.2°C as officials urged residents to take precautions.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, December 12, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85225.00, up at 406.87 points or 0.48%, and the Nifty was at 26023.75, up at 125.20 points or 0.48%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.42 against the dollar.
Telangana DGP Shivdhar Reddy has reviewed and strengthened security for Lionel Messi’s December 13 match at Uppal Stadium, dividing the venue into four sectors. Authorities will display safety rules across metro trains and key junctions, while traffic diversion plans will be announced early to ensure smooth movement and crowd management.