Apple Developing Smart Doorbell with Face ID
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart doorbell camera with advanced features, including Face ID for unlocking doors. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the doorbell could be released by the end of next year. The device is expected to function similarly to an iPhone, where the door automatically unlocks when you look at the camera, thanks to the integration of Apple’s Secure Enclave chip. The new smart doorbell will compete with Amazon's Ring and will work seaml
Apple Developing Smart Doorbell with Face ID
Apple is reportedly developing a new smart doorbell camera with advanced features, including Face ID for unlocking doors. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the doorbell could be released by the end of next year. The device is expected to function similarly to an iPhone, where the door automatically unlocks when you look at the camera, thanks to the integration of Apple’s Secure Enclave chip. The new smart doorbell will compete with Amazon's Ring and will work seaml
Discover the Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants in Dallas this 2025
Dallas is home to a vibrant Indian community, and it reflects in the city's diverse culinary scene. Indian vegetarian cuisine holds a special place for its rich flavors, variety, and health benefits. Whether you're craving authentic North Indian dishes, South Indian delicacies, or fusion vegetarian food, Dallas has it all. Here’s a curated list of the top Indian vegetarian restaurants in Dallas to explore. 1. 1957 Veg Rest
Discover the Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants in Dallas this 2025
Dallas is home to a vibrant Indian community, and it reflects in the city's diverse culinary scene. Indian vegetarian cuisine holds a special place for its rich flavors, variety, and health benefits. Whether you're craving authentic North Indian dishes, South Indian delicacies, or fusion vegetarian food, Dallas has it all. Here’s a curated list of the top Indian vegetarian restaurants in Dallas to explore. 1. 1957 Veg Rest
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low of 85.12 Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee weakened by 10 paise to a record low of 85.12 against the US dollar on Monday, marking a significant decline in its value. The domestic currency opened at 84.85, according to Bloomberg data, and had closed at 85.02 on Friday. This continued depreciation comes amid rising global pressures, including an increase in Brent crude prices, which rose 0.41% to $73.24 per barrel. The rise in crude prices was partly driven by easing concerns about a potential US government shutdown and
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low of 85.12 Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee weakened by 10 paise to a record low of 85.12 against the US dollar on Monday, marking a significant decline in its value. The domestic currency opened at 84.85, according to Bloomberg data, and had closed at 85.02 on Friday. This continued depreciation comes amid rising global pressures, including an increase in Brent crude prices, which rose 0.41% to $73.24 per barrel. The rise in crude prices was partly driven by easing concerns about a potential US government shutdown and
Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam
A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 11.8 crore over the span of just 18 days in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The victim, a 39-year-old tech professional, filed a complaint with the North-East CEN police station on December 12 after realizing he had been tricked. The scam began when an individual posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) officer contacted the victim, falsely claiming his Aadhaar-linked SIM card was involved in illegal acti
Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 11.8 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam
A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 11.8 crore over the span of just 18 days in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The victim, a 39-year-old tech professional, filed a complaint with the North-East CEN police station on December 12 after realizing he had been tricked. The scam began when an individual posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) officer contacted the victim, falsely claiming his Aadhaar-linked SIM card was involved in illegal acti
Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name
A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, where a man, Virendra Joshi, allegedly opened a bank account in the name of actress Sunny Leone and has been receiving Rs 1,000 every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to married women. The fraud was discovered in Talur village, raising serious concerns about the verification process and the accountability of officials handling the scheme.
Man in Chhattisgarh Fraudulently Claims Benefits Using Sunny Leone's Name
A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, where a man, Virendra Joshi, allegedly opened a bank account in the name of actress Sunny Leone and has been receiving Rs 1,000 every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to married women. The fraud was discovered in Talur village, raising serious concerns about the verification process and the accountability of officials handling the scheme.
Pakistan-Bangladesh Strengthen Trade Ties, Raising India’s Concerns
Trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh have been strengthening recently, raising concerns for India. A second cargo vessel, 'MV Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan,' from Karachi arrived at Chittagong port carrying essential industrial materials and consumer goods. This is part of a broader trend of increased trade between the two countries, which has coincided with a diplomatic push by Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus to improve relations with Pakistan. This s
Pakistan-Bangladesh Strengthen Trade Ties, Raising India’s Concerns
Trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh have been strengthening recently, raising concerns for India. A second cargo vessel, 'MV Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan,' from Karachi arrived at Chittagong port carrying essential industrial materials and consumer goods. This is part of a broader trend of increased trade between the two countries, which has coincided with a diplomatic push by Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus to improve relations with Pakistan. This s
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Puja Khedkar Over Forgery Charges
The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, who is facing serious charges of forgery, cheating, and attempting to deceive authorities in order to secure benefits for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. Khedkar is accused of falsely claiming physical and mental disabilities, altering her name and surname, and forging an OBC certificate to qualify for the examination. The court observed that her actions were part of a larger conspir
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Puja Khedkar Over Forgery Charges
The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, who is facing serious charges of forgery, cheating, and attempting to deceive authorities in order to secure benefits for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. Khedkar is accused of falsely claiming physical and mental disabilities, altering her name and surname, and forging an OBC certificate to qualify for the examination. The court observed that her actions were part of a larger conspir
Harmanpreet and Praveen Nominated for Khel Ratna, Manu Bhaker Missing
The year 2024 has been a remarkable one for Indian sports, with several athletes bringing laurels to the country, including India's T20 World Cup win and Manu Bhaker's double medal victory at the Paris Olympics. The Indian government has revealed the nominees for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor. Among the nominees are Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men's hockey team, who led the team to a bronze medal at th
Harmanpreet and Praveen Nominated for Khel Ratna, Manu Bhaker Missing
The year 2024 has been a remarkable one for Indian sports, with several athletes bringing laurels to the country, including India's T20 World Cup win and Manu Bhaker's double medal victory at the Paris Olympics. The Indian government has revealed the nominees for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor. Among the nominees are Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men's hockey team, who led the team to a bronze medal at th
PV Sindhu Marries Venkata Datta Sai in Udaipur
On Sunday, ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu married her fiancé, Venkata Datta Sai, in a beautiful traditional ceremony in Udaipur. The couple exchanged vows in the presence of their families and close friends. Sindhu looked stunning in a traditional wedding attire, while the event was also attended by Jodhpur's Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who shared the first wedding picture on social media. Sindhu, who had been engaged to Venkata Datta Sai
PV Sindhu Marries Venkata Datta Sai in Udaipur
On Sunday, ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu married her fiancé, Venkata Datta Sai, in a beautiful traditional ceremony in Udaipur. The couple exchanged vows in the presence of their families and close friends. Sindhu looked stunning in a traditional wedding attire, while the event was also attended by Jodhpur's Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who shared the first wedding picture on social media. Sindhu, who had been engaged to Venkata Datta Sai
Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea Lose Subscribers, BSNL and Airtel Gain
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., India's largest telecom operator, experienced a loss of about 1.65 crore subscribers over the past four months, with 37.6 lakh mobile subscribers leaving the platform in October alone. Vodafone Idea also saw a decline of 19.3 lakh subscribers in October, a bigger loss than the 15.5 lakh subscribers lost the previous month, according to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). These losses come after the tariff hikes announced earli
Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea Lose Subscribers, BSNL and Airtel Gain
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., India's largest telecom operator, experienced a loss of about 1.65 crore subscribers over the past four months, with 37.6 lakh mobile subscribers leaving the platform in October alone. Vodafone Idea also saw a decline of 19.3 lakh subscribers in October, a bigger loss than the 15.5 lakh subscribers lost the previous month, according to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). These losses come after the tariff hikes announced earli
Allu Arjun Faces Scrutiny Over Pushpa-2 Stampede Incident
The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun’s actions during the deadly stampede at the Pushpa-2 screening on December 4 continues to escalate. Police have revealed that despite being informed about the death of a woman, Revathi, and the chaos unfolding at the cinema hall, Allu Arjun remained inside the theatre until the movie ended. City police commissioner CV Anand shared a video, compiled from news channels and cellphone footage, showing the situation during the stamped
Allu Arjun Faces Scrutiny Over Pushpa-2 Stampede Incident
The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun’s actions during the deadly stampede at the Pushpa-2 screening on December 4 continues to escalate. Police have revealed that despite being informed about the death of a woman, Revathi, and the chaos unfolding at the cinema hall, Allu Arjun remained inside the theatre until the movie ended. City police commissioner CV Anand shared a video, compiled from news channels and cellphone footage, showing the situation during the stamped
Sriram Krishnan Appointed Senior White House AI Policy Advisor by Trump
On Sunday, US President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author, as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Krishnan, who has held leadership roles at major tech companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap, will work alongside David O. Sacks, who will serve as the White House AI & Crypto Czar. Krishnan's role will involve ensuring that
Sriram Krishnan Appointed Senior White House AI Policy Advisor by Trump
On Sunday, US President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author, as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Krishnan, who has held leadership roles at major tech companies such as Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook, and Snap, will work alongside David O. Sacks, who will serve as the White House AI & Crypto Czar. Krishnan's role will involve ensuring that
Telugu CMs Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy to Attend Davos Summit 2024
The upcoming World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, set to begin on January 20, 2024, will witness the attendance of the Chief Ministers of the Telugu states—Chandrababu Naidu from Andhra Pradesh and Revanth Reddy from Telangana. Although this will not be a formal bilateral meeting between the two leaders, both are attending the summit in their individual capacities, and it’s expected that their presence could lead to informal discussions on the post-bifurcation issues between the
Telugu CMs Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy to Attend Davos Summit 2024
The upcoming World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, set to begin on January 20, 2024, will witness the attendance of the Chief Ministers of the Telugu states—Chandrababu Naidu from Andhra Pradesh and Revanth Reddy from Telangana. Although this will not be a formal bilateral meeting between the two leaders, both are attending the summit in their individual capacities, and it’s expected that their presence could lead to informal discussions on the post-bifurcation issues between the
Allu Arjun Faces ₹20 Crore Compensation Demand in Sandhya Theatre Incident
The Sandhya Theatre controversy continues to escalate, with no resolution in sight. The issue has caught the attention of Telangana’s Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his cabinet ministers, who are actively discussing the matter. The controversy centers around a tragic incident in which a woman named Revathi lost her life, and her son remains critically injured, after a large crowd was gathered outside the theatre during the release of Allu Arjun's film. Cinematography Min
Allu Arjun Faces ₹20 Crore Compensation Demand in Sandhya Theatre Incident
The Sandhya Theatre controversy continues to escalate, with no resolution in sight. The issue has caught the attention of Telangana’s Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his cabinet ministers, who are actively discussing the matter. The controversy centers around a tragic incident in which a woman named Revathi lost her life, and her son remains critically injured, after a large crowd was gathered outside the theatre during the release of Allu Arjun's film. Cinematography Min
Bezos Counters Aspen Wedding Allegations: Urges Public Not to Be Gullible
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has refuted reports claiming that his upcoming wedding to fiancée Lauren Sánchez will cost $600 million. Addressing the rumors on social media platform X, Bezos labeled the claims as "completely false" and cautioned the public against believing such misinformation. Investor Bill Ackman also expressed skepticism, suggesting that such a sum would be implausible "unless you are buying each of your guests a house." Bezos con
Bezos Counters Aspen Wedding Allegations: Urges Public Not to Be Gullible
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has refuted reports claiming that his upcoming wedding to fiancée Lauren Sánchez will cost $600 million. Addressing the rumors on social media platform X, Bezos labeled the claims as "completely false" and cautioned the public against believing such misinformation. Investor Bill Ackman also expressed skepticism, suggesting that such a sum would be implausible "unless you are buying each of your guests a house." Bezos con
Yogi Adityanath Condemns Attacks on Religious Sites, Calls It a Conspiracy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly condemned the recent attacks on religious sites, including those in Bangladesh, during a speech at a 'Katha program' in Ayodhya. He referred to these attacks as part of a larger conspiracy to create chaos by desecrating religious places linked to Sanatan Dharma. The CM pointed to the destruction of Hindu temples in various countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, questioning the motivations behind such acts. He stat
Yogi Adityanath Condemns Attacks on Religious Sites, Calls It a Conspiracy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly condemned the recent attacks on religious sites, including those in Bangladesh, during a speech at a 'Katha program' in Ayodhya. He referred to these attacks as part of a larger conspiracy to create chaos by desecrating religious places linked to Sanatan Dharma. The CM pointed to the destruction of Hindu temples in various countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, questioning the motivations behind such acts. He stat
55th GST Council Meeting to Discuss Key Tax Issues in Jaisalmer
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Saturday, December 21. This meeting will focus on several important discussions related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. The agenda includes deliberations on taxability issues concerning food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato, and potential changes to GST rates on products like health insurance premiums, life insurance, wristwatches, shoes, and apparel. The cou
55th GST Council Meeting to Discuss Key Tax Issues in Jaisalmer
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Saturday, December 21. This meeting will focus on several important discussions related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. The agenda includes deliberations on taxability issues concerning food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato, and potential changes to GST rates on products like health insurance premiums, life insurance, wristwatches, shoes, and apparel. The cou
Bombay High Court Approves Adani Group’s Dharavi Redevelopment Tender
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has upheld the Maharashtra government's decision to award the Dharavi slum redevelopment project to the Adani Group, dismissing a challenge filed by UAE-based Seclink Technologies. The court ruled that there was no evidence of "arbitrariness, unreasonableness, or perversity" in the state government's decision-making process. Seclink Technologies had alleged that the tender conditions were specifically designed to favo
Bombay High Court Approves Adani Group’s Dharavi Redevelopment Tender
In a significant legal development, the Bombay High Court has upheld the Maharashtra government's decision to award the Dharavi slum redevelopment project to the Adani Group, dismissing a challenge filed by UAE-based Seclink Technologies. The court ruled that there was no evidence of "arbitrariness, unreasonableness, or perversity" in the state government's decision-making process. Seclink Technologies had alleged that the tender conditions were specifically designed to favo
World Bank Approves $800 Million Loan for Amaravati Development
The World Bank has approved a substantial USD 800 million loan for the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, which will support the development of Andhra Pradesh's greenfield capital city, Amaravati. The loan, approved by the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank, aims to establish Amaravati as a sustainable, climate-resilient urban center that will create economic opportunities and improve the lives of its residents. The project is set to focus on building the city as
World Bank Approves $800 Million Loan for Amaravati Development
The World Bank has approved a substantial USD 800 million loan for the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, which will support the development of Andhra Pradesh's greenfield capital city, Amaravati. The loan, approved by the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank, aims to establish Amaravati as a sustainable, climate-resilient urban center that will create economic opportunities and improve the lives of its residents. The project is set to focus on building the city as
US-India Defence Ties Strengthen Amid Transition to Trump Administration
The defence relationship between the United States and India is rapidly growing, with key developments marking an exciting period of collaboration between the two nations. Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, emphasized that the US-India defence ties are progressing in significant ways, particularly in defence industrial cooperation and operational collaboration across the military services. This partnership continues to expand even as the India-China
US-India Defence Ties Strengthen Amid Transition to Trump Administration
The defence relationship between the United States and India is rapidly growing, with key developments marking an exciting period of collaboration between the two nations. Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, emphasized that the US-India defence ties are progressing in significant ways, particularly in defence industrial cooperation and operational collaboration across the military services. This partnership continues to expand even as the India-China









