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US online Black Friday sales reached $8.6 billion, up 9.4% from last year, as shoppers avoided stores amid cold weather, inflation, and economic uncertainty, a source reported. Total Friday sales may hit $11.7-$11.9 billion, setting a record. Weekend e-commerce remains strong, with Cyber Monday projected at $14.2 billion, continuing the holiday shopping surge.
Upendra praised “Andhra King Taluka,” Ram Pothineni’s latest film, saying he was thrilled by its emotional story but initially worried about the title, questioning how he could be the “Andhra King.” He expressed gratitude to fans, co-actors, and technicians, noting Telugu audiences’ warmth over 25 years and joking about stars promoting films in the USA.
The pre-release event of Balakrishna’s “Akhanda 2” was held on a grand scale yesterday in Hyderabad. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the action drama is slated to release on December 5, 2025, and is expected to open strongly at the box office. Reports suggest a runtime of around 165 minutes, similar to the first part, which […]
A bomb threat temporarily halted all departures from Philadelphia International Airport, the US FAA reported. The ground stop was lifted after the security situation was resolved. The FAA’s advisory provided no further details about the threat, and the airport has not responded to requests for comment, leaving the circumstances surrounding the incident unclear.
US President Donald Trump spoke with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro last week and discussed a possible meeting in the United States, the source reported. No plans are in place yet. The call surfaces as Trump maintains harsh rhetoric toward Venezuela while hinting at diplomacy. Washington considers Maduro an illegitimate leader, an accusation he rejects.
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal died in Kanpur at 81 after a prolonged illness. His condition worsened at home before he was declared dead in a hospital. A 3-time MP and former Coal Minister, he remained active in Congress. His death is a major loss for Kanpur. Public homage will be […]
Odissi dancer Dona Ganguly, wife of former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, filed a complaint after receiving abusive, body-shaming and defamatory posts on social media following her Kolkata Film Festival performance. She submitted screenshots and a linked mobile number. Police have begun investigating and tracing those behind the offensive Facebook page.
Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath shared a 39-second teaser of his upcoming podcast featuring Elon Musk, showing both chatting and laughing in a factory-like setting. The clip went viral, sparking excitement and some speculation that it might be AI-generated. Kamath’s “WTF is?” podcast has previously hosted major figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) confirmed via Reuters. The quake occurred at a depth of 160 km (99 miles). Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and additional details are awaited. So far, officials have reported no initial injuries or damage in the affected region.
Delhi’s DDA Banseera Park will offer hot-air balloon rides starting Saturday. Each ride, lasting 7–12 minutes, will reach 120 feet and cost Rs 3,000 per person. Four passengers can ride together, with flying allowed for four hours daily. The rides will be operated by a private company on a revenue-sharing basis.
TMC gram panchayat member Debobrata Mondal was shot dead in Howrah, West Bengal, while his associate, Anupam Rana, was critically injured. Two assailants on a motorcycle fired at them. Mondal died at a Kolkata hospital. Police have registered a murder case, are reviewing CCTV footage, and are investigating possible motives and suspects.
Kerala Minister V. Sivankutty has asked the Centre to withdraw the four new labour codes, claiming they dilute job security, workers’ rights, and safety. He stressed that the government should consult states and trade unions before implementing reforms to ensure workers’ welfare and prevent disruption of labour peace nationwide.
Congress has asked Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar to resolve their differences peacefully. A key meeting is scheduled during breakfast to discuss the matter. The dispute dates back to the 2023 elections. Both leaders stress that only the party high command can decide on leadership, aiming to prevent public disputes and maintain party […]
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Metro is now the world’s longest fully driverless metro, covering 176 km with 6 lines and 85 stations. Opened in Dec 2024, it has served 100 M passengers in under 9 months. The automated system improves safety, reduces traffic, and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for smart, sustainable, and modern urban […]
Security forces in Pulwama busted a Jaish-e-Mohammad hideout and arrested Nazir Ahmed Ganai, who was helping terrorists. 2 grenades, a detonator and suspected explosives were recovered from an underground shelter, which was destroyed. A case was filed, and an investigation began. In Udhampur, a separate search operation was launched after suspicious movement.