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Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to discuss organizational strategies ahead of civic elections. He briefed Shah on recent state political developments following talks between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Ruling allies BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will contest polls together.
The new Narasapuram-Chennai Vande Bharat Express will begin operations on Dec 15, offering faster connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train leaves Narasapuram at 2:50 PM and reaches Chennai at 11:45 PM, covering stations including Bhimavaram, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore and Renigunta, significantly improving travel convenience.
Goa nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled India after a deadly fire at their Arpora nightclub ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’, have been detained in Thailand, sources said. The Delhi-based brothers, owners of Romeo Lane outlets in 22 cities and four countries, face culpable homicide and negligence charges and MEA may revoke their passports.
The IOC aims to release a new policy on female sports eligibility by early 2026, affecting transgender athletes. IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized universal access to sport while reviewing protections for the female category. A clear decision is expected before the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, addressing transgender and DSD athlete participation.
US President Trump has launched the new Trump Gold Card visa, officially up for sale, with a freshly launched website accepting applications. For a fee of US $1 million (or US $2 million for corporate-sponsored visas), foreign nationals can secure a fast-tracked US permanent resident permit and a pathway to citizenship, replacing the older EB-5 […]
Singer Chinmayi Sripada filed a complaint after receiving a morphed photo and facing weeks of online abuse, which intensified following her husband Rahul Ravindran’s comment on mangalsutra. She revealed trolls issued death threats to her children and shared nude deepfakes. Chinmayi urged women to seek legal help, warning of growing deepfake-based harassment.
Former TDP Giddalur MLA Pidatala Rambhupal Reddy (90) passed away at his residence in Hyderabad, leaving party leaders and supporters deeply saddened. His final rites will be held in Giddalur on Friday. Many prominent figures mourned his demise, calling it a significant loss for the TDP. Giddalur is a key assembly constituency in AP’s Prakasam […]
The Indian rupee depreciated 17 paise to 90.11 against the US dollar in early trade due to risk-averse market sentiment and strong dollar demand from importers. Forex traders indicated that muted domestic markets and continued foreign fund outflows could keep the rupee under pressure. Negative bias is expected to persist in trading.
Karthi’s “Vaa Vaathiyaar” (Annagaru Vostaru), releasing this Friday, is being actively promoted by the team. In a recent interview, Karthi revealed the script initially scared him, calling it a “knife-edge” concept that could easily draw criticism if mishandled. However, a 2nd narration emotionally convinced him, and the COVID-era idea ultimately impressed him.
Gold prices dipped slightly in the Hyderabad bullion market, with 24-carat gold falling by ₹110 to ₹1,30,200 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold dropping by ₹100 to ₹1,19,350. In contrast, silver prices rose sharply, increasing by ₹2,000 to ₹2,07,000 per kg. Rates remain almost identical across both Telugu states.
Alphabet’s Google appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure, highlighting the company’s focus on scaling AI computing. Google is investing heavily in data centers, with capital expenditures expected to exceed $90 billion this year. The move underscores AI’s growing role in corporate strategy.
Shah Rukh Khan is rigorously preparing for his action film “King,” directed by Siddharth Anand, with Suhana Khan playing a key role. Buzz suggests SRK is personally training Suhana for intense stunt sequences. With Anand’s action expertise, SRK’s presence, and Suhana’s first major action performance, “King” is emerging as one of the year’s most an...
AP CM Chandrababu has written to the Union Water Resources Dept urging it to halt Telangana’s newly proposed projects on the Krishna River. Telangana recently issued a GO to prepare DPRs for 16 projects across Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Ranga Reddy, Warangal and Khammam. Chandrababu stated these proposals lack mandatory KRMB approvals and violate key norms.
The Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates to a range of 3.50-3.75%, marking the third cut this year. Chair Jerome Powell stressed the importance of monitoring economic data before making further adjustments. Officials anticipate one additional rate cut next year while also noting ongoing risks to employment and the overall economic outlook.
Hardik Pandya stands on the verge of a key milestone, needing just one more wicket in the 2nd T20 against South Africa to become the first seam-bowling all-rounder with 1000+ runs and 100+ wickets in T20Is. Only spinners Shakib Al Hasan, Nabi and Sikandar have achieved this so far. He would become the third Indian […]