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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US operations against alleged drug-trafficking boats have “only just begun.” The administration faces backlash over a follow-up strike on a previously targeted vessel, which reportedly killed two survivors. Critics argue these actions resemble raising concerns over US military conduct.
“Akhanda 2-Thaandavam,” starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Sreenu, releases on Dec 5 with Samyuktha in the lead. Boyapati’s younger son, Varshith, plays Bhakta Prahlada. Aadhi Pinisetty is the antagonist, joined by Harshaali Malhotra, Poorna, and Kabir Duhan Singh. Produced by 14 Reels Plus with Thaman’s music, it will also release in 3D.
Ram Gopal Varma’s upcoming horror film, “Police Station Mein Bhoot,” stars Manoj Bajpayee and marks his first collaboration with versatile actor Rao Ramesh. Ramya Krishnan and Genelia Deshmukh also feature. Produced by Vauve Emirates Media and Karma Media, the film has generated buzz for its unexpected cast pairing and is slated for a 2026 release.
Mollywood superstar Mohanlal, fresh from wrapping up ‘Drishyam 3,’ has joined the Chennai sets of Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2,’ directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. He reprises his role as Mathew, now with greater significance. Produced by Sun Pictures, the film also stars Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa Menon, and Vinayakan and is slated for a June 2026 release.
US President Donald Trump said he will announce his choice to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “early next year.” Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he confirmed he has already decided on a candidate but did not reveal the name. Trump also declined to comment on speculation that National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett might […]
Russia President Putin held five hours of closed-door talks in the Kremlin with US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to discuss a potential peace plan for Ukraine. The meeting came amid growing European concerns over Moscow’s stance. Witkoff described their stroll through central Moscow, including Red Square, as “magnificent.”
The results of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi bypolls for 12 Delhi wards will be declared today, testing BJP, AAP, and Congress strength. 9 wards were previously BJP-held, 3 AAP. Counting will occur at 10 centers with 700 staff, 1,800 police, paramilitary security, strong room surveillance, and controlled entry, ensuring a secure and transparent process.
A newborn abandoned outside a railway colony bathroom in West Bengal’s Nadia district was miraculously protected by a pack of stray dogs that formed a circle around the infant through the cold night. Residents rescued the baby at dawn and rushed it to hospital. Police and Child Help authorities are investigating, as locals hail the […]
Peruvian presidential hopeful Rafael Belaunde escaped unharmed after gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on his SUV south of Lima. Police said the 50-year-old suffered minor cuts but is safe and recovering well. Authorities are investigating the attackers’ motives and believe the ambush was an attempt meant to intimidate rather than injure him.
Google is developing a “UX 2.0” upgrade for the Gemini app to fix clutter, navigation issues, and user complaints. Logan Kilpatrick of Google DeepMind confirmed major improvements and revealed that a macOS version is also being built, marking Google’s first AI desktop app. No timeline has been announced, but both projects aim to enhance usability.
A 3rd-party system outage disrupted check-in services at several airports, causing delays for multiple airlines, including Air India. The issue lasted around 45 minutes before being fully restored. Air India said all flights are now on schedule and urged passengers to check status updates earlier. Other carriers like IndiGo and Akasa Air did not comment […]
Trump said the US will soon launch strikes inside Venezuela, targeting what he called “bad ones,” as scrutiny mounts over lethal operations on suspected drug-trafficking boats. He defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth after a second strike was ordered without their knowledge. The White House said Admiral Bradley authorized the follow-up attack.
Aadhaar authentication transactions rose 8.5% year-on-year to 231 crore in November 2025, the highest this fiscal, reflecting growing digital adoption. Face authentication saw 28.29 crore transactions, up from 12.04 crore last year, and 60% of pensioners’ life certificates used it. e-KYC transactions also surged to 47.19 crore, marking over 24% annual growth.
YouTube slammed Australia’s upcoming ban on social media for under-16s as “rushed” and unrealistic, warning it will make children “less safe.” From December 10, kids under 16 will be blocked from major platforms, including YouTube. The company said youths will be auto-signed out and argued the law undermines education access and parental concerns.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said hours-long talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff yielded no compromise on Ukraine’s occupied territories. He noted partial agreement but stressed Russia’s strong objections to several proposals. Both sides called the five-hour meeting constructive and vowed to keep negotiations confidential as work continues.