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Maharashtra goes to local body polls today under tight security. Over 1.07 crore voters will cast their votes across 13,355 polling booths equipped with EVMs. More than 66,000 personnel have been deployed to supervise the process. The model code of conduct has been in effect since Nov 4, following the State EC’s announcement of the […]
A US appeals court struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to bypass Senate confirmation and install former personal lawyer Alina Habba as US Attorney for New Jersey. A three-judge panel ruled unanimously that Habba had been serving unlawfully. It marks the second federal court decision in a week finding a Trump-appointed US attorney improperly installed.
A major Telangana Congress meeting will be held today at Gandhi Bhavan under TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud. CM Revanth Reddy, party in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, TPCC vice-presidents and general secretaries will participate. The meeting will review the party’s organizational structure, preparations for local polls and plans for upcoming victory celebrations.
The White House says it is “very optimistic” about a Ukraine peace deal as envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow after talks showing “significant progress.” Zelensky rejects territorial concessions and seeks European backing. Witkoff, joined by Jared Kushner, faces criticism over his Moscow diplomacy, while Washington’s revised proposal remains unclear.
An MRI from Trump’s unexpected October hospital visit shows “excellent” cardiovascular health, according to White House physician Sean Barbabella. The memo says Trump’s abdominal imaging is normal, with all major organs healthy and well-perfused. Overall, everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits, with no acute or chronic concerns reported.
Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Synopsys, buying shares at $414.79 for a 2.6% stake as part of a deeper design partnership. The companies will integrate Nvidia’s AI tools into Synopsys’ chip-design software and deploy AI agents. Synopsys shares jumped nearly 7%, while Nvidia continues expanding investments amid growing concerns of an AI bubble.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said the GPS spoofing incident at the airport was effectively handled through contingency procedures. He clarified that flight operations remained unaffected as the runway functioned on conventional navigation. He added that cyberattacks attempted through malware are being countered with key cybersecurity steps.
Maharashtra will hold civic elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats today, Dec 2, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with dry days, business closures and a paid holiday declared. Results come on Dec 3. Nearly 700 local body polls will follow over two months, including Panchayat Samitis, Zilla Parishads and major municipal […]
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.77, ★ Kolkata – ₹105.41, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.50, ★ Chennai – ₹100.80, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.92, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.19, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.30, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.46, ★ Jaipur – ₹104.41, ★ Lucknow – ₹94.69, ★ […]
The Telangana government has approved Rs 1.55 crore as ex gratia for families of deceased Gulf workers, including 31 from Jagtial. Under the scheme, families receive Rs 5 lakh each. Since 2024, 169 families have benefited, with 100 applications pending. The program covers deaths in select Gulf countries after December 7, 2023.
Tollywood actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu married director Raj Nidimoru on December 1 in a private ceremony at Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore. Actor Poonam Kaur’s cryptic tweet criticized someone for “breaking another’s home,” sparking speculation online that it targeted Samantha. Social media erupted with mixed reactions.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy is expected to kick off a friendly football match featuring Lionel Messi during the Congress government’s second-anniversary celebrations in Hyderabad. The match is planned for December 13 at Uppal Stadium. Reddy, a keen football enthusiast, will also invite national leaders for the Telangana Rising Global Summit held earlier that week.
HIV is not yet curable for the general population, experts say this World AIDS Day. Rare cures after stem-cell transplants show remission is possible but not scalable. Research is advancing through gene editing, antibodies, vaccines and therapies. Until breakthroughs arrive, antiretroviral treatment remains the most effective way to prevent transmission.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru married in a private ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple, Coimbatore. Samantha, one of South India’s highest-paid actresses, has an estimated net worth of ₹101–110 crore, making her richer than Raj, whose net worth is around ₹83–85 crore. Together, their assets total nearly ₹195 crore.
KCR has reportedly allowed BRS leaders to counter Kalvakuntla Kavitha’s recent criticism of the party during her “Jagriti Janam Baata” tour. Kavitha has been targeting BRS leaders more than the ruling Congress, creating internal tensions. With the high command’s fresh nod, BRS leaders plan a point-by-point response to protect the party’s image.