A major update has emerged about the hit web series ‘Stranger Things’. All four released seasons have been widely successful, and now, the upcoming fifth season is making headlines with episode runtimes of 90 minutes to 2 hours. Also, each episode cost $50 to 60 million. The much-anticipated season premieres on Netflix on October 26, […]
Since 1901, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded 105 times, honoring 111 individuals and 31 organizations. Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai remains the youngest recipient, while Joseph Rotblat received it at 86, making him the oldest. The recent laureate is Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognized for her fight for democracy.
Indian equity indices closed higher Friday, with Sensex rising 329 points to 82,500 and Nifty gaining 103 points to 25,285. Gains were led by IT, metal, and pharma stocks amid easing Middle East tensions. Tata Steel and HCL Tech led gainers, while Axis Bank and Titan were top laggards. The exchange rate of the rupee […]
UGC NET December 2025 registration runs until November 7, 2025, at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. NTA advises candidates to update Aadhaar and UDID cards for correct details to avoid issues. Application fees: Rs 1,150 (General), Rs 600 (OBC/EWS), Rs 325 (SC/ST/PwD). Apply by filling the online form, uploading documents, and paying fees.
The Andhra Pradesh govt recently announced a 13 paise per unit electricity rate reduction starting November 2025. However, CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed dissatisfaction with officials for failing to effectively publicize the move. He urged ministers to actively engage with the media and communicate key welfare schemes to ensure better public awareness.
Russian drone and missile attacks injured at least 20 people in Kyiv and damaged several residential buildings, according to officials. The strikes also triggered power outages across large parts of Ukraine. In a separate assault in the southeast, a child was killed, further highlighting the conflict’s devastating impact on civilians.
Mythological thriller ‘Tribanadhari Barbarik’, starring Sathyaraj and directed by Mohan Srivatsa, is now streaming on SunNXT (Telugu, Tamil) and Prime Video (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi). The OTT release comes weeks after Srivatsa’s viral video complaining about poor theatrical turnout and urging cinematic audiences to support Telugu films.
From student to political trailblazer, María Corina Machado -Venezuela’s ‘Iron Lady’ -has emerged as a powerful voice for democracy. Known for her fearless opposition to authoritarian rule, she gained international recognition for her leadership. In 2025, she won the Nobel Peace Prize and was named in Time’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ list.
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran’s latest horror thriller, ‘Kishkindhapuri,’ was released on September 12 and performed decently at the box office. Directed by Koushik Pegallapati, the film features them as ghost tour guides. Its digital premiere is scheduled for October 17 exclusively on ZEE5, as announced by the makers under Shine Screens.
A recent photo of Prime Minister Modi with visiting UK PM Keir Starmer has sparked controversy. Captured inside a moving car, Starmer is seen wearing a seat belt, while Modi is not. The image has raised questions about road safety compliance and whether the Prime Minister is setting the right example by ignoring traffic ules.
Delhi will enable citizens to apply for birth and caste certificates via WhatsApp under its Governance through WhatsApp scheme. About 50 services are being shifted to the messaging platform, where a bilingual AI chatbot (Hindi & English) will guide users, collect documents, accept payments, and issue certificates all remotely.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan met PM Modi in Delhi, urging the Centre’s help to stabilize the State’s finances. He downplayed political differences, focusing on collaboration. Describing the closed-door meeting as “positive, healthy, hopeful, and optimistic,” Vijayan expressed confidence in securing assistance for Kerala’s welfare.
US President Donald Trump’s frustration peaked after missing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The prestigious honor celebrates efforts in promoting peace, resolving conflicts, and advancing human rights. Machado’s recognition highlights her global impact.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar suffered a major jolt ahead of the state assembly polls, as key leaders from his JDU, including MP Giridhari’s son Chanakya, ex-MP Jagadish’s son Rahul, and former MP Santosh Kushwaha, prepared to join Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD. The defections pose a significant setback to Nitish’s bid for another chief ministerial term.
US President Donald Trump faced disappointment in the Nobel Peace Prize race as Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai was reselected for the honor, becoming a rare repeat laureate. Meanwhile, Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, joining giants like Hemingway and Ishiguro in receiving the highest accolade.