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The ‘Facial Recognition’ system will be implemented in the Telangana Secretariat starting Thursday, December 12. Telangana Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari has issued orders mandating this system for all government employees receiving salaries through the Secretariat account, as well as contract and outsourcing staff.
FIFA officially confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, marking a major milestone for the nation’s investment in global sports under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi bid was the sole candidate and received unanimous support from over 200 FIFA member federations during a virtual meeting.
Thailand has announced that starting January 1, Indian travelers will be granted e-Visas. The 60-day visa exemption previously available to Indian tourists will remain in place. Additionally, the e-Visa fee can be paid offline. This new process aims to simplify travel for Indians visiting Thailand. For more information and complete details, travelers can visit the […]
There has been a significant increase in cold temperatures across Andhra Pradesh. Adilabad recorded a minimum temperature of 9.7°C. Other areas reported the following temperatures: 15°C in Ramagundam, 15.5°C in Hanumakonda, 16°C in Hyderabad, 16.2°C in Nizamabad, 9.7°C in Nallavalli (Sangareddy district), 9.8°C in Kangti, and 9.9°C in Kohir.
After Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Israel conducted more than 400 strikes, destroying 70–80% of Syria’s strategic military assets. Targets included naval vessels, missile stockpiles, anti-aircraft systems, and weapons facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces neutralized Scud, cruise, and sea-to-air missiles, UAVs, aircraft, and radars, preventing them from reaching terrorist ...
President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his January 20 inauguration, though it’s unclear if Xi accepted. Trump praised their relationship and recent communication. Despite appointing China critics to key roles, Trump has threatened a 10% tariff on Chinese goods unless China curbs fentanyl trafficking and warned of potentially destructive trade wars over [&hell...
Jio has introduced the ‘New Year Welcome Offer Plan 2025’ for its prepaid customers. With a recharge of ₹2025, users will receive 2.5 GB of data per day, unlimited 5G data, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and all with a validity of 200 days. Also, this limited-time offer is valid until January 11, […]
In the divorce case of a couple, the Supreme Court outlined 8 key factors for determining alimony, including the couple’s social and economic status, income, assets, qualifications, and standard of living. It also emphasized considering the wife’s future needs, employment sacrifices, legal costs, and the husband’s financial responsibilities when deciding maintenance amounts.
Assam’s govt decided to reject Aadhaar applications from individuals or families who didn’t apply for the National Register of Citizens (NRC). This move aims to curb illegal immigration from Bangladesh, according to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The state’s General Administration Department will oversee Aadhaar verification, with local officials confirming NRC applications before ap...
Tamil Nadu is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding in many parts of Chennai. As a result, holidays have been declared for educational institutions in nine districts, including Chennai. An orange alert has been issued for these districts, and significant crop losses have been reported in the delta regions.
Odisha police confirmed that procedures are underway to repatriate 78 Bangladeshi fishermen caught by the Indian Coast Guard for fishing in Indian waters. Deputy SP Santosh Kumar Jena stated that the fishermen, apprehended on Dec 10, were verified and brought to Paradip Police Station. They are now set to return to Bangladesh after formalities.
ChatGPT experienced a global outage, blocking millions from using the AI service. OpenAI confirmed the issue on X, stating they have identified the problem and are working on a fix. The outage, which began before 7 pm ET, also impacted OpenAI’s API and Sora services. On the same day, Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram, […]
➢ Foundation Day of Assam Rifles, ➢International Health Coverage Day, ➢International Day of Neutrality, ➢1905: Birth of Mulk Raj Anand, Top writer, ➢1911: Death of Mahbub Ali Khan, 6th Nizam of Hyderabad, ➢1945: Birthday of comedian Nutana Prasad, ➢1950: Birthday of Indian top actor Rajinikanth, and ➢1981: Birthday of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
Israelis and Palestinians explore a Gaza truce with potential hostage releases. Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz discussed a possible deal with US officials, though diplomats expect limited progress involving a short ceasefire and some hostages. US official Jake Sullivan visits regional leaders for talks, while Trump warns Hamas of consequences if hostages remain captive after […]
Syria’s new PM assured minority rights under the Islamist-led alliance that ousted Bashar al-Assad after decades of oppressive rule. HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed justice for victims, pledging no pardons for torturers and urging countries to extradite fugitives for trial, while encouraging refugees to return to rebuild Syria.