Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for the 10th time, joining India’s long-serving leaders. Pawan Kumar Chamling (Sikkim), Naveen Patnaik (Odisha), Jyoti Basu (West Bengal), and Gegong Apang (Arunachal Pradesh) each served over two decades, shaping their states with stability and experience. Their extended tenures reflect enduring public trust.
Jr. NTR and Prashanth Neel’s action drama “Dragon” began filming recently and is gearing up for a busy schedule. The next shoot starts in early December with a three-week nonstop schedule at Ramoji Film City. After a Christmas-New Year break, the team is expected to resume work from June 25, 2026, continuing major production activities.
Pan-India star Prabhas will be seen in the romantic horror comedy ‘The Raja Saab,’ releasing on January 9, 2026, during Sankranthi. The first single from the film will be revealed very soon, building excitement among fans. North America bookings open December 4, 2025, with Prathyangira Cinemas handling the release.
“Raju Weds Rambai,” releasing this Friday, marks director Venu Udugula’s debut as producer, with newcomers Akhil Raj Uddemari and Tejaswini Rao. At the pre-release event, director Saailu Kaampati vowed to stand in Ameerpet in just underwear if the film gets negative talk. With sharply reduced ticket prices, the real-incident love story hopes to attract audiences.
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President Donald Trump has signed legislation requiring his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He faced intense political pressure from members of his own party after initially resisting the move. Though he could have voluntarily released many documents months ago, the law now compels him to act.
Trump said the US needs skilled foreign workers to train Americans in advanced industries, despite backlash from some MAGA supporters. He argued specialised factories cannot hire people “straight from an unemployment line.” With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump insisted supporting skilled immigration aligns with his MAGA principles.
Sundar Pichai praised immigrants’ “phenomenal” contributions to America’s tech industry, noting efforts to improve the H-1B system. He said the US still offers pathways for skilled talent. Pichai, once an international student and H-1B holder, reaffirmed his long-standing support for immigration’s role in driving innovation.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed 27 people, as both Israel and Hamas accused each other of breaching the fragile ceasefire. Fourteen died in Gaza City and 13 in Khan Yunis, making it one of the deadliest attacks since last month’s truce. Israel cited militant fire, and Hamas denied it, calling the strikes a dangerous […]
The US Justice Dept will release its Jeffrey Epstein investigation files within 30 days, Attorney General Pam Bondi said, following Congress’ push for disclosure. The documents may reveal more about Epstein’s associations but could exclude material tied to ongoing probes. Bondi said victim identities will be protected and transparency upheld as required by law.
The Supreme Court said it may transfer the RG Kar trainee doctor rape-murder case to Delhi or the Calcutta High Court, noting multiple related matters were already pending there. Hearing submissions on alleged police harassment of protesting doctors, the bench refused blanket protection, saying it would examine the issue after winter vacations.
The US Commerce Department authorized exporting advanced AI hardware equal to about 35,000 NVIDIA Blackwell chips to AI firms in Saudi Arabia. Recipients include Abu Dhabi’s state-backed G42. Washington’s approval signals expanding technological ties with both Gulf nations while maintaining oversight of high-end semiconductor distribution.
Elon Musk’s foundation donated a record $474 million in 2024, mostly to entities he controls. About $370 million went to his STEM-focused school foundation, and $35 million to a Fidelity Charitable donor-advised fund. With assets rising to $14.7 billion, the foundation also supported various nonprofits, including a $2.1 million gift to the Scroll Prize.
Three men were arrested in Gujarat for defrauding Kolkata’s Deepanwita Dhar of ₹78.3 lakh. Posing as Mumbai Police, they falsely claimed her parcel contained drugs and warned her Aadhaar and bank accounts were at risk. She transferred the money as instructed. Police traced the funds, caught the suspects, and are probing the wider network.
The UK issued a sharp warning after Russia’s Yantar spy ship was tracked near Scotland mapping undersea cables and allegedly directing lasers at British pilots. Closely monitored by the Royal Navy and RAF, it marked the year’s second incident. Defense Secretary John Healey said British forces stand fully prepared if the vessel moves south.