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Microsoft’s Redmond campus became a protest site as workers, ex-employees, and activists criticised the company’s support for Israel. Organised by No Azure for Apartheid, the group opposes Microsoft’s Azure services aiding Israeli military operations. Protesters urged the company to take a stand against civilian harm and end government-related contracts
TG CM Revanth Reddy laid the foundation stone for the District and Sub Registrar offices in Gachibowli today. He praised Telugu professionals’ global success, especially in top tech firms like Google, attributing it to Rajiv Gandhi’s IT vision. He acknowledged the contributions of former CMs in developing HYD between 1994 and 2014.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said that his government has launched the Musi River rejuvenation project, inspired by Rajiv Gandhi. While paying tribute on Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary, he announced plans to develop a world-class Future City. He also promised a law, if Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister, allowing 21-year-olds to contest as MLAs.
Young Tollywood actor Teja Sajja’s film ‘Mirai’ has reportedly been postponed again. Initially slated for release on September 5, the movie is now expected to hit screens on September 12 due to technical reasons. An official announcement is awaited. Produced by People Media Factory, ‘Mirai’ will have a pan-India release.
The Trophy Gaurav Yatra, ahead of Hero Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, is touring all Bihar districts and nearby states to ignite hockey enthusiasm. Warmly welcomed in places like Buxar, Muzaffarpur, and Motihari, it aims to promote sports culture and youth participation. The yatra will conclude in Rajgir by August 29.
Opposition MPs slammed the BJP’s proposed bill allowing arrest of senior officials, including the PM, for 30 days without trial on serious charges, calling it “draconian” and “unconstitutional.” Citing Arvind Kejriwal’s 2024 arrest, they warned it could legalize political targeting, destabilize opposition governments, and favor ruling parties, risking a ̶...
The Osmania University JAC has supported the ‘Marwari Go Back’ campaign and announced a Telangana bandh on August 22. The OUJAC chairman Tirupathi Reddy urged the people of Telangana to participate in the bandh and make it successful. He added that Marwari businessmen are destroying Telangana traders by adopting deceptive business strategies.
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has said India should not play cricket with Pakistan as long as tensions persist between the two nations. Emphasizing that nothing is above the country, he stated that soldiers’ sacrifices are far greater than any match. His remarks, ahead of the September 14 Asia Cup clash in Dubai, have sparked debate.
The NIA conducted raids at 9 Tamil Nadu locations, including Dindigul, Tenkasi, and Kodaikanal, in the 2019 murder of PMK functionary Ramalingam. One arrest was made, Imthathullah, for allegedly sheltering absconding offenders linked to the case. The probe, taken over by NIA in 2019, involves PFI members. Several arrests and ongoing searches continue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi before the year ends, a Russian embassy official in India confirmed today. However, the official clarified that exact dates for the high-level meeting have not yet been finalised. The visit underscores the ongoing strategic partnership between both nations.
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has tabled the ‘Online Gaming Bill 2025’ in the Lok Sabha. The bill bans advertising and financial transactions for real-money games, with penalties of up to three years in jail and ₹1 crore fine. It targets addiction, financial risks, and money laundering, and proposes a regulator with ₹50 crore setup […]
A two-day Group of Ministers meeting on GST overhaul begins in New Delhi, with FM Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the panel at 2 PM. The Centre proposes a simplified two-slab system of 5% and 18%, a 40% rate for select demerit goods, and reduced GST on health and life insurance. GoM recommendations will go to the GST […]
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exclusion from India’s Asia Cup squad has sparked debate. Ravichandran Ashwin expressed surprise, noting that Jaiswal, who was a backup opener in the last T20 World Cup, deserved inclusion. Highlighting his impressive strike rate, Ashwin said it was shocking to see a player once considered for captaincy now left out altogether.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, August 18, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81315.79, up at 718.13 points or 0.89%, and the Nifty was at 24938.20, up at 306.90 points or 1.25%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.39 against the dollar.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, August 18, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81315.79, up at 718.13 points or 0.89%, and the Nifty was at 24938.20, up at 306.90 points or 1.25%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.39 against the dollar.