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A Washington State man with underlying health issues has died after becoming the first known human infected with the rare H5N5 bird flu strain. Health officials confirmed he was receiving treatment before his death. They emphasized that the public risk remains low despite the unprecedented case and warned people to follow appropriate precautions.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Bangladesh Friday, killing at least 10 and injuring over 200. 4 died in Dhaka, 5 in Narsingdi, and 1 in Narayanganj. Building collapses and panic, including Dhaka University students jumping from structures, caused many injuries. Hospitals admitted dozens, with damage reported across Dhaka, Narsingdi, and Gazipur, authorities said.
The rush of devotees for Lord Ayyappa’s darshan at Sabarimala, Kerala, continues, with waiting times reaching up to six hours. The Kerala High Court has permitted an increase in spot bookings based on crowd levels. The Travancore Devaswom Board stated that necessary precautions are being taken to ensure devotees’ smooth darshan experience.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan unveiled a 100-day plan focused on the welfare of Uppada coastal fishermen. The initiative includes coastal protection under the CRC scheme and training youth in speedboat operation and scuba diving. For the first time, fish seedlings will be released into the sea, along with the construction of a ₹2-crore community […]
Upendra revealed he accepted “Son of Satyamurthy” solely for director Trivikram Srinivas. Promoting his new film “Andhra King Taluka,” he said a single line from Trivikram convinced him. “I love his writing and dialogues,” Upendra added, praising Trivikram’s mastery over emotion and philosophy, which made the decision easy despite his limited screen time.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Puttaparthi today and tomorrow to take part in the Sathya Sai Baba centenary celebrations. He will welcome President Droupadi Murmu today and attend the 44th convocation of the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in the evening. He will stay overnight to join the Vice President in tomorrow’s centenary events.
Nandamuri Balakrishna has confirmed the much-awaited “Aditya 999 Max,” the sequel to “Aditya 369,” featuring his son Mokshagna. Fans are excited and curious about when the film will go on floors, especially after the sudden cancellation of Mokshagna-Prasanth Varma’s project. Expectations are high for a strong debut and swift production start.
Raashii Khanna said ‘Madras Cafe’ made people notice me as an actor, but after that, I was put in commercial films. She shared that ‘Tholi Prema’ changed things, making people see me as an actor and not just a commercial face.” The film revived her confidence and led to stronger performance-driven roles. She also said […]
★Lebanese Independence Day, ★National Adoption Day, ★1913: Birth of ex-RBI Governor Lakshmi Kant Jha, ★1967: Birth of former world No. 1 tennis player Boris Becker, ★1970: Birth of ex-Sri Lankan cricket captain Marvan Atapattu, ★1963: Death of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of USA, and ★2016: Death of Carnatic musician Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna.
Mumbai police are probing a cyber fraud in which scammers used a fake trading scheme and FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s image to trick a retiree into losing Rs 1.47 crore. Scammers lured the victim with social media ads and a fictitious trading dashboard that displayed fake profits. Authorities warn of rising AI-enabled fraud and stress investor […]
The NIA investigation into the Red Fort blast in Delhi is ongoing, with officials gathering crucial information from the six accused currently in custody. One of the accused, Jasir Bilal Wani, also known as Danish, requested court permission to meet his lawyer, but reports indicate that the authorities have denied the request, continuing the probe.
PM Modi, in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit, met Indian-origin tech entrepreneurs and community members in South Africa. He discussed their work in fields like FinTech, agriculture and healthcare, urging deeper engagement with India, stronger people-to-people linkages, and promotion of Indian culture, including Yoga and Ayurveda, in South Africa.
Trump’s highly anticipated Oval Office meeting with mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani turned surprisingly friendly, with both men downplaying past clashes. Trump offered repeated praise, while Mamdani avoided conflict and returned to his focus on affordability. Reporters probed their differences, but the two emphasized shared priorities and a willingness.
Team India trails 0-1 in the ongoing two-Test series against South Africa as the crucial second Test begins today in Guwahati, marking the city’s first-ever Test match. Due to early sunrise, the game started half an hour earlier. The schedule includes a tea break followed by lunch, with India aiming to bounce back and level […]
Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s “Telusu Kada,” streaming on Netflix, is facing heavy trolling for narrative flaws. Viewers say the storytelling feels insensitive during key emotional scenes and criticize the lack of clarity in Siddhu’s character arc. The second half is being called uneven and emotionally flat, with some also mocking Siddhu for overacting on social media.