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Uber has appointed Indian-origin executive Balaji Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Financial Officer. He will assume charge on Feb 16. Balaji currently serves as vice president at Uber and brings 8 years of experience from Goldman Sachs. He completed his MBA from MDI Gurugram and is expected to strengthen Uber’s global financial leadership.
➢Grenada Independence Day, ➢Rose Day, ➢ National Periodic Table Day, ➢ 1812: Birth of top English novelist Charles Dickens, ➢1937: Death of Nobel Peace laureate Elihu Root, ➢1988: Birthday of hero Siddu Jonnalagadda, ➢1990: Former Union Minister Mallu Ananth Ramulu, and ➢2022: Death of top athlete and discus thrower Praveen Kumar Sobti.
In 2026, Telugu cinema sees fathers and daughters collaborating on meaningful projects. Daughters like Sushmita (Chiru), Neelima (Gunasekhar), and Mokshadha (Ravi Teja) are taking creative roles in production and direction, while Arjun directs his daughter. This trend shows star kids shaping films behind the scenes, adding emotional depth and new perspectives.
The Krishna River Management Board has urged Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to use Krishna river water judiciously, keeping summer drinking water needs in mind. KRMB said any additional requirement must receive prior approval from its three-member committee. It also wrote to AP seeking clarification regarding a letter submitted by Telangana on the issue.
A film unit allegedly spread fake news claiming a shocking rise in kidnappings in Delhi, causing public panic. Police clarified that of 807 missing people reported in early 2026, 509 were women and girls, but viral claims were “hype” fueled by paid promotions. Similar stunts in Mumbai were debunked, prompting criticism of filmmakers exploiting fear.
President Donald Trump lifted an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods after a trade deal tied to India halting Russian oil imports. An executive order said India will buy US energy and expand defense cooperation. The duty ends Saturday. Reciprocal tariffs may fall to 18%, with aircraft duties scrapped and $500 billion in planned US […]
The Jana Sena Party will contest in 336 wards across Telangana in the municipal polls scheduled for Feb 11. JSP party candidates have filed B-forms, with nominations accepted by returning officers. Jana Sena will contest on the glass glass symbol. However, in an unexpected development, party chief Pawan abruptly canceled his proposed poll campaign in […]
The central govt has prioritized infrastructure development in this year’s Union Budget, allocating ₹3 lakh crore for the sector. The funds will be used to construct new expressways and complete ongoing projects, reflecting a strong focus on improving connectivity. Completing expressways remains a key objective, aiming to enhance transportation efficiency.
The Telangana Assembly budget sessions will begin on Feb 26 and are expected to continue for 10 to 15 days. Dept-wise reviews by the Chief Secretary have already been completed. The CM and Deputy Chir will soon hold a budget preparatory meeting with department heads. Ministers’ budget meetings will be conducted after the completion of […]
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will begin tomorrow, February 7 with India and Sri Lanka hosting this edition. Australia’s S: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
There have been four WPL finals so far, and Delhi Capitals have reached all four, yet the title continues to elude them. The team suffered two final defeats against Mumbai and two more against RCB. Fans have begun branding Delhi as the league’s unlucky side or ‘chokers’. Whether fortunes finally change for the Capitals in […]
AP CM Chandrababu will lay the foundation stone tomorrow for Quantum Valley in Amaravati. Spanning 50 acres and backed by tech giants IBM and TCS, the ₹100-crore computing center targets full-scale operations by Jan 2027. The ambitious project is expected to boost innovation, attract global investment, and position AP as a leading international technology hub.
The ICC Under-19 ODI World Cup final is underway in Harare, with India winning the toss and choosing to bat first against England. Eyeing a record sixth title, the young Indian side looks confident under captain Ayush Mathre. India’s playing XI includes Aaron George, Vaibhav, Malhotra, Trivedi, Abhigyan, Ambarish, Kanishk, Khilan, Henil Patel, and Deepesh.
Three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district’s Fodewada forest near the Narayanpur border. Two district police C-60 commandos were injured. Forces recovered an AK-47 and two SLRs and launched searches in the sensitive Naxal-affected area, following a gunfight along the Narayanpur boundary.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, February 6, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83198.03, down at 115.90 points or 0.14%, and the Nifty was at 25601.05, down at 41.75 points or 0.16%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.49 against the dollar.