Telangana BJP leaders are scheduled to meet the GHMC Commissioner today to discuss the re-division of GHMC wards. This comes after the state govt expanded GHMC’s jurisdiction, merging 27 municipalities and issuing orders to double the number of wards from 150 to 300. The meeting aims to address concerns and plan the new ward structure.
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to visit the TDP central office at NTR Bhavan in Mangalagiri this afternoon, following the cabinet meeting. During the visit, he will receive public petitions and review the ongoing training programs for TDP leaders, emphasizing party engagement and leadership development across the state.
Nissan announced it will integrate AI systems from autonomous driving startup Wayve into its vehicles, marking the British firm’s first mass-scale automotive deal. The AI software navigates in real time without preprogrammed maps. Both companies aim to test and develop autonomous driving systems, combining Wayve’s with Nissan’s sensors.
India and South Africa clash in the 2nd T20 today at Chandigarh, with the match beginning at 7 PM. India, buoyed by their dominant win in the opener, aims to extend their form, while South Africa is desperate to bounce back and level the series. With both teams chasing contrasting goals, the contest promises high […]
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss organizational strategies ahead of civic elections. He briefed Shah on recent state political developments following talks between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Ruling allies BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will contest polls together.
The new Narasapuram-Chennai Vande Bharat Express will begin operations on Dec 15, offering faster connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train leaves Narasapuram at 2:50 PM and reaches Chennai at 11:45 PM, covering stations including Bhimavaram, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore and Renigunta, significantly improving travel convenience.
Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled India after a deadly fire at their Arpora nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’, have been detained in Thailand, sources said. The Delhi-based brothers, owners of Romeo Lane outlets in 22 cities and four countries, face culpable homicide and negligence charges and MEA may revoke their passports.
The IOC aims to release a new policy on female sports eligibility by early 2026, affecting transgender athletes. IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized universal access to sport while reviewing protections for the female category. A clear decision is expected before the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, addressing transgender and DSD athlete participation.
US President Trump has launched the new Trump Gold Card visa, officially up for sale, with a freshly launched website accepting applications. For a fee of US $1 million (or US $2 million for corporate-sponsored visas), foreign nationals can secure a fast-tracked US permanent resident permit and a pathway to citizenship, replacing the older EB-5 […]
Singer Chinmayi Sripada filed a complaint after receiving a morphed photo and facing weeks of online abuse, which intensified following her husband Rahul Ravindran’s comment on mangalsutra. She revealed trolls issued death threats to her children and shared nude deepfakes. Chinmayi urged women to seek legal help, warning of growing deepfake-based harassment.
Former TDP Giddalur MLA Pidatala Rambhupal Reddy (90) passed away at his residence in Hyderabad, leaving party leaders and supporters deeply saddened. His final rites will be held in Giddalur on Friday. Many prominent figures mourned his demise, calling it a significant loss for the TDP. Giddalur is a key assembly constituency in AP’s Prakasam […]
The Indian rupee depreciated 17 paise to 90.11 against the US dollar in early trade due to risk-averse market sentiment and strong dollar demand from importers. Forex traders indicated that muted domestic markets and continued foreign fund outflows could keep the rupee under pressure. Negative bias is expected to persist in trading.
Karthi’s “Vaa Vaathiyaar” (Annagaru Vostaru), releasing this Friday, is being actively promoted by the team. In a recent interview, Karthi revealed the script initially scared him, calling it a “knife-edge” concept that could easily draw criticism if mishandled. However, a 2nd narration emotionally convinced him, and the COVID-era idea ultimately impressed him.
Gold prices dipped slightly in the Hyderabad bullion market, with 24-carat gold falling by ₹110 to ₹1,30,200 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold dropping by ₹100 to ₹1,19,350. In contrast, silver prices rose sharply, increasing by ₹2,000 to ₹2,07,000 per kg. Rates remain almost identical across both Telugu states.
Alphabet’s Google appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure, highlighting the company’s focus on scaling AI computing. Google is investing heavily in data centers, with capital expenditures expected to exceed $90 billion this year. The move underscores AI’s growing role in corporate strategy.