TRAI has reaffirmed its satcom spectrum recommendations, rejecting DoT’s proposed fee changes affecting players like Starlink, OneWeb, and Jio SES. It upheld a 4% spectrum charge and a ₹500 annual urban fee to promote rural expansion. DoT must now decide on approval, while government schemes may still support remote-area connectivity.
The BRS party is set to observe Vijay Diwas across Telangana today, marking the announcement of the separate state. As part of the celebrations, BRS leaders will offer floral tributes and perform a milk abhishekam to the TG Thalli statue at Telangana Bhavan. They will also release Vijay Diwas balloons and distribute fruits to patients […]
PhysicsWallah reported a 62% YoY rise in Q2 net profit to ₹72.3 crore, with revenue up 26% to ₹1,051 crore. Strong FY23-25 topline growth and improved EBITDA reflect expansion across digital and offline platforms, now spanning 303 centers and 4.13 million online users. Shares trade slightly above the ₹109 issue price.
On Day 2 of the Rising TG Global Summit, the state is set to formalize MoUs across the IT, film and pharma sectors after securing ₹2.43 lakh crore in investments on Day 1. TG CM Revanth Reddy will unveil the Telangana Vision Document in the evening, followed by a spectacular 7 pm drone show highlighting […]
Lok Sabha will hold a crucial debate today on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and wider reforms, ending a prolonged impasse. An all-party agreement enabled the discussion after Opposition demands. They allege SIR has caused voter disenfranchisement, leading to repeated disruptions in the Winter Session since December 1.
Amid tight security, Phase 1 of the Kerala local body elections began on Tuesday in 11,168 wards. A total of 36,630 candidates are contesting, including 17,056 men, 19,573 women and one transgender candidate. The phase covers gram, block and district panchayats, municipal and corporation wards. Phase 2 is on December 11, with counting on December […]
Manchester United rose to sixth after Bruno Fernandes scored twice in a commanding 4-1 win over struggling Wolves. Despite Wolves briefly equalizing through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, United regained control with goals from Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, and a Fernandes penalty. Wolves’ eighth straight league loss left fans protesting.
The Tirupati-Sainagar Shirdi Special Express will be officially launched in Tirupati today. Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V. Somanna and Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister BC Janardhan Reddy will flag off the service. Local leaders and TDP supporters are expected to attend the inaugural event, marking a new convenient rail […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84742.87, down at 359.82 points or 0.42%, and the Nifty was at 25867.10, down at 93.45 points or 0.36%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.08 against the dollar.
AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh is engaging with global tech leaders during his US tour aimed at attracting investments to Andhra Pradesh. In San Francisco, he met Selecta VC Managing Partner Arun Kumar, Canva Chief Customer Success Officer Rob Giglio, and Jason Willmott, Head of Education and Public Sector, exploring collaborations to boost industry partnerships.
‘Padayappa’ was rereleasing on December 12, 2025, celebrating 25 years of Thalaiva stardom. Superstar Rajinikanth revealed in a special video that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first choice for the Neelambari role but declined due to date issues, leading to Ramya Krishnan’s standout. Later we collaborated successfully in ‘Robo.’
Violence erupted in Machala Prison, southwestern Ecuador, after an explosive device detonated outside, leaving 13 inmates dead. The clashes highlight ongoing issues with drug violence and narcotics operations run from inside prisons. Authorities said investigations are underway, with forensic teams examining the deceased to determine the exact causes of death.
Balakrishna’s “Akhanda 2” missed its December 5 release due to financial issues, but the team has now cleared the pending roadblocks. Industry sources suggest a fresh release-date announcement is expected today, with December 12, 2025, as the likely target. Fans eagerly await official confirmation, hoping the film launches smoothly this time.
Megapower Star Ram Charan, popular in Japan, recently met fans who traveled from the country to see him, spending quality time and winning hearts. He is currently shooting his upcoming sports action drama Peddi, starring Janhvi Kapoor. The film’s team will soon move to Delhi for key sequences, with AR Rahman composing music.
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of breaching a US-brokered peace agreement days after signing it in Washington. Clashes between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces killed at least 36 people in Sange and disrupted implementation efforts. The US urged Rwanda to prevent further escalation along the eastern Congo border.