Nandamuri Balakrishna, the well-known actor and politician, has mastered the art of balancing two demanding professions: acting and politics. Serving as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Hindupur in Andhra Pradesh for three consecutive terms, Balakrishna, or Balayya, has proven to be a successful public representative while maintaining a strong acting career. Despite his busy schedule in the film industry, where he recently enjoyed the success of his blockbuster Daaku M

Highlights from Day 2 of Trump’s Second Administration 1. Interfaith Prayer Service and GOP Meeting President Trump attended an interfaith prayer service. Met with Republican leadership at the White House, signaling the administration’s focus on collaboration with the G

A British woman in Birmingham was left contemplating suicide after being deceived by a close friend of twenty years, Sumaiya Khurram, who catfished her online and drained her life savings of £92,300 (Rs 98.5 lakh). Khurram, 33, posed as a "pretty boy" on WhatsApp, claiming to be in love with the victim and asked for money to pay for cancer treatment at a private clinic. The fraud occurred between 2015 and 2017 when Khurram introduced the victim to someone named Etesh

  Mike Fanone, a former D.C. police officer who served for over 20 years, was one of the law enforcement officers severely assaulted during the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. On that day, Fanone was dragged by rioters into the crowd, beaten, and shocked with a stun gun. He later suffered a heart attack and ultimately resigned from the Metropolitan Police Department due to the physical and emotional toll the event took on him

Authorities have identified a German national as the suspect in the deadly shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David "Chris" Maland, who was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Vermont near the northern border. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, January 20, just hours after President Donald Trump's inauguration to a second term.   Incident Details

In a significant shift in immigration policy, the Trump administration has rescinded guidelines that, for over a decade, limited immigration enforcement at sensitive locations like schools, churches, and hospitals. The announcement, made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), marks another step in the administration’s broader push to crack down on illegal immigration.   What Has C

On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hold his first bilateral meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Washington. Jaishankar is visiting the US at the invitation of the US Government to attend the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Rubio’s meeting with Jaishankar is noteworthy, as it marks Rubio's first official bilateral engagement as Secretary of State and underscores the importance of strengthening US

Devastating Fire at Turkey Ski Resort Kills 66, Injures Dozens Istanbul, Turkey — A massive fire tore through a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday, claiming the lives of at least 66 people and injuring 32 others, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Harrowing eyewitness accounts described guests attempting to escape by climbing down makeshift ro

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Gita Gopinath, the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), discussed the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on India’s workforce, revealing that an estimated 26% of the workforce across various industries is exposed to AI. Of these, 14% are expected to benefit from AI technologies, while 12% will face a displacement effect due to automation. This aligns with earlier comments made by India’s G20 Sherpa,

Michigan's Transgender Community Fears Impacts of Trump’s Executive Order Former President Donald Trump, as promised during his campaign, signed an executive order on his first day in office that limits federal recognition of gender to male and female, assigned at birth. This move has left Michigan’s transgender and nonbinary community reeling, fearing for their safety, identity, and legal rights.

The World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert has affirmed its authority to resolve the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty. India welcomed the decision, which supported its stance that all seven issues related to the two projects fall within the expert’s jurisdiction. The dispute, which centers around the technical designs of the two hydropower plants, escalated t

Raviteja's family, residing in RK Puram's Green Hills Colony in Chaitanyapuri, Hyderabad, is devastated by the tragic news of his untimely death. The 26-year-old had moved to the United States in 2022 to pursue his dreams of higher education. After successfully completing his master's degree, he was actively seeking employment when the incident occurred. According to family members, Raviteja was fatally sho

In a significant operation, 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district. The operation, which took place late Monday night into Tuesday morning, resulted in the death of Chalpati, a senior Maoist leader with a Rs 1 crore bounty on his head. The encounter occurred in the Kularighat reserve forest, located along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, just 5 km from Odisha's Nuapada district. A joint team of security forces, includi

Trump Pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 Defendants, Signs Sweeping Orders on Day One Washington, Jan 20 (Reuters) — Hours after reclaiming the presidency, Donald Trump issued a controversial wave of executive actions, including pardoning approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. His rapid moves set a bold tone for his second term, focusing on immigration, environmental

Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, issued a statement on Monday expressing its resolve to rebuild Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction following more than 15 months of Israeli airstrikes. The group stated that Gaza's people would rise again to rebuild what Israel has destroyed and remain steadfast in their resistance against the occupation. Hamas emphasized the unwavering determination of Gaza's population to face aggression despite the continued violence. The

Trump’s National Energy Emergency Declaration President-elect Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order declaring a national energy emergency to promote affordable and reliable energy in the U.S. Aiming to lower costs and boost domestic production, the measure would focus on removing regulations and promoting energy independence. Focus on Alaska’s Natural Resources Trump will also sign an executive order targeting Alas

In one of the strongest public criticisms in recent years, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the Taliban's acting deputy foreign minister, has called on his senior leadership to lift restrictions on girls' education in Afghanistan. During a speech over the weekend, Stanekzai stated that the Taliban's policy of restricting education for girls and women was not in line with Islamic Sharia law, urging the leadership to open schools for girls. Stanekzai, who previously led the

  A fire erupted at the Moss Landing Power Plant, a major battery storage facility, around 3 p.m. Thursday, leading to evacuation orders for approximately 1,500 residents by 6:30 p.m. The decision was made due to concerns over hazardous materials and potential chemical releases, although specifics about the substances involved were not disclosed.   Emergency Response

At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama made a special birthday gesture for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, presenting her with a scarf and serenading her with a birthday song. The scarf, designed by an Italian who moved to Albania, reflects the cultural ties between their countries. Despite political differences, the two leaders maintain a strong working relationship, evident from their collaboration on migration policies and a signif

On Thursday morning, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi made significant decisions, including approving two major plans with long-term implications for India’s space exploration and central government employees. In a boost to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the cabinet sanctioned a Rs 3900 crore investment to establish a third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This new launch pad will serve dual purpo