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Delhi grappled with heavy smog today, as the AQI hit 332 (‘very poor’), with Jahangirpuri recording 405 (‘severe’). 30 stations reported ‘very poor’ air, while forecasts suggest this trend may continue for the next six days. The city recorded 8°C, 0.6°C below normal, with 100% humidity. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 25°C, said the [&h...
India’s benchmark indices opened higher, continuing gains from the previous session amid positive global trends and a US Federal Reserve rate cut. The BSE Sensex rose 402.99 points to 85,221.12, while the NSE Nifty gained 115.3 points to 26,013.85. Investors responded positively to signals of easing monetary conditions worldwide.
In the first phase of Telangana’s gram panchayat polls, the ruling Congress demonstrated strong rural support by winning 2,383 seats unopposed. BRS secured 1,146 seats amid stiff competition, while BJP won 181 and others claimed 455. The second phase of polling is scheduled for December 14, followed by the third phase on the 17th.
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 […]