Bitcoin skyrocketed to a record high above $105,000 in early Asian trade on Monday, hitting $105,142 before settling at $104,666. The surge extends gains since Republican Donald Trump’s election in November, as he pledged to champion cryptocurrencies. Weekend reports of Trump planning a Bitcoin strategic reserve fund fueled the rally, boosting investor confidence.
AP CM Chandrababu will inspect the Polavaram project on Monday. He will depart from his Undavalli residence at 10:00 am in a special helicopter and is expected to arrive at the Polavaram project viewpoint by 10:45 am. After inspecting the project, he will review its progress and the rehabilitation of displaced individuals with top authorities.
Australia was bowled out for 445 runs in their first innings on Day 3 of the 3rd Test against India in Brisbane. Key contributions came from Alex Carey (70), Travis Head (152), Steven Smith (101), and Pat Cummins (20). Indian bowlers Bumrah shone with 6 wickets. The crucial Test match continues with both teams vying […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that the intensity of cold conditions will increase in many parts of Telangana over the next three days. A yellow alert has been announced in this regard. Temperatures in Adilabad are steadily dropping, and across the state, temperatures have decreased by 2 to 8 degrees in […]
Tamil star hero Sivakarthikeyan, who recently scored a super hit with his latest movie ‘Amar’, is all set for his next project. Lady director Sudha Kongara, who gained national recognition with Akashame Nee Haddura, has begun work on her 25th film. It appears that the film will be set against the backdrop of the 1965 […]
Many Syrians who had fled their country due to prolonged protests and clashes have started returning home. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, over 7,600 Syrians returned within five days, according to Syrian Minister Yerlikaya. He stated that these individuals had moved to other countries to escape the conflict.
As part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the third Test between Team India and Australia is being held in Brisbane. The game resumed this morning on the third day. At the end of the second day’s play, Australia’s score was 405/7. Currently, Australia has scored 441 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Meanwhile, fast bowler […]
The surface circulation continues in the Bay of Bengal, and there is a possibility of heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh over the next four days, as revealed by the IMD. Nellore, Prakasam, Chittoor, Tirupati, Annamayya, and East and West Godavari districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall. Light to moderate rains are expected in other […]
In a shocking incident, 32-year-old Mayur Tarapara from Surat, Gujarat, chopped off four fingers of his left hand with a knife to avoid working at his family’s diamond business. Initially claiming he lost his fingers after fainting, police investigations revealed the injury was self-inflicted. Tarapara admitted he felt unable to express his desire to leave […]
Airtel has launched a new Rs 398 prepaid plan offering 2GB of 5G data daily, unlimited calls, 100 SMS per day, and a 28-day Hotstar Mobile subscription. The plan, available on Airtel Thanks, gives users access to sports, movies, and popular shows. Competing with rivals like Jio’s New Year Welcome Plan, this recharge is perfect […]
Elon Musk’s xAI has announced that Grok-2, the latest AI chatbot, is now available for free to all X (formerly Twitter) users. Premium features like extended usage limits remain exclusive to Premium and Premium+ subscribers. The update includes a new “Grok” button for real-time insights and a “Draw Me” tool for creating personalized avatars.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday announced its final list of 38 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections. Arvind Kejriwal will contest from New Delhi, while CM Atishi will represent Kalkaji. Other key ministers include Saurabh Bharadwaj (Greater Kailash), Gopal Rai (Babarpur), and Imran Hussain (Ballimaran), all vying for prominent constituencies.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hit back at PM Narendra Modi’s recent Lok Sabha speech, where the PM accused Congress of disrespecting the Constitution. Modi criticized Congress for undermining democratic processes, particularly regarding Jawaharlal Nehru’s leadership, despite state units supporting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for PM. Shivakumar responded sharply to these claims.
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested for performing in a virtual YouTube concert without a hijab. The performance, featuring Ahmady in a sleeveless black dress with her hair uncovered, sparked a row. Her lawyer confirmed her arrest in Sari, alongside 2 male musicians. Iran’s hijab law, enforced since 1979, mandates women wear it, though some […]
Scientists have discovered a new predatory species, Dulcibella camanchaca, in the Atacama Trench, 7,902 meters deep. Unlike typical scavenging amphipods, it actively hunts prey, making it the first known predatory amphipod in the hadal zone. Measuring less than 4 centimeters, the pale white D. camanchaca is uniquely adapted to its cold, dark habitat.