Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has made a major announcement that has brought fresh hope to Telugu NRIs living across Europe. Speaking during an interaction with Europe’s Telugu diaspora, the minister assured that the central government is actively exploring the possibility of launching direct international flights from Europe to Andhra Pradesh. Proposed destinations include Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and other major cities in South India. If implemented, this move would signi

A Florida man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of three tourists outside a short-term rental home in a popular Kissimmee vacation neighborhood near Disney theme parks, authorities said. The incident has shaken the central Florida tourism corridor, an area known for its family-oriented accommodations and steady flow of out-of-state visitors. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old man on three counts of murder after deputie

China and Canada have announced a significant reduction in tariffs and signalled a broader reset in their bilateral relationship following high-level talks in Beijing, marking a notable shift after years of strained diplomatic and trade ties. The agreement was confirmed after a meeting on Friday between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the first Canadian leader to visit China in nearly a decade. Under the deal, China is expected to reduce tariffs on Canad

If you have ever dreamed of owning a private island and have $5 million to invest, Mouse Island in Lake Erie presents a rare opportunity. Situated approximately a quarter mile off the northern tip of Catawba Island in northwest Ohio, this seven-acre island is officially for sale. From above, the island resembles a small mouse swimming toward Cleveland, complete with a short tail at its western edge, making it a visually unique property in the region. The island offers 360-degree views

Indian tourism is undergoing a quiet but significant shift as international travellers begin to look beyond the country’s most familiar destinations. While cities like Goa, Jaipur, Delhi, and Mumbai have long dominated travel itineraries, a new name is steadily gaining global attention. According to Agoda’s New Horizons Rankings, Thiruvananthapuram has emerged as the fastest-growing destination

Gunfire was reported late Monday night in the vicinity of Venezuela’s presidential palace, unsettling residents in central Caracas just days after former leader Nicolas Maduro was captured in a dramatic United States military operation. Witness accounts indicated that the shots were fired around 8:00 pm local time near the Miraflores Palace, a location that has long served as the symbolic center of political authority in the country. According to sources cited by AFP, the incident

US President Donald Trump issued a series of sharp warnings directed at Mexico, Colombia and Cuba following a US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and airstrikes in the capital, Caracas. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested that Washington could expand its actions in the region, using language that raised concerns about escalating tensions across Latin America. The president claimed that the operation, whi

María Corina Machado, long regarded as the most prominent figure in Venezuela’s opposition movement, has emerged as the principal political casualty of Donald Trump’s latest moves on Venezuela. Despite her vocal alignment with Trump and public support for his hardline stance against Nicolás Maduro, Machado now finds herself sidelined as Washington recalibrates its approach to the crisis-ridden nation. Trump has publicly claimed that the United States will effectively “run”

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Venezuela following a dramatic military operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump indicated that additional military action remains a possibility if the South American nation does not comply with US demands, signaling a sharp escalation in Washington’s posture toward the region. The operation, conducted

A historic milestone was achieved for North Andhra as the first aircraft successfully landed at the Bhogapuram Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Vizianagaram district. An Air India flight from Delhi touched down as part of a crucial trial run, signaling that the long-awaited airport is nearing operational readiness. The moment carried strong emotional significance for the region, which has been awaiting a major aviation hub for decades. Onboard the flight were Union Civil Aviation

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the United States had carried out what he described as “large scale” strikes against Venezuela, triggering international attention and raising urgent questions about the status of the South American nation’s leadership. In a statement released on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been captured during the operation and removed from the country.

Venezuela has formally accused the United States under President Donald Trump of carrying out what it described as extremely serious military aggression after a series of loud explosions were reported in the capital city of Caracas. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Venezuelan government, officials said the incident amounted to a direct attack on the country’s sovereignty and national security. Caracas claimed the alleged aggression was aimed at destabilizing the nation and gaining

Russia sharply criticized the United States on Saturday following reports of a large-scale military strike on Venezuela, describing the operation as an act of armed aggression and warning that the situation risks further destabilization if restraint is not exercised. The condemnation came after a series of explosions were reported in Caracas in the early hours of the morning, raising fears of a major escalation in an already volatile geopolitical standoff. In a statement issued by t

The United States launched coordinated military strikes on several locations across Venezuela on Saturday, December 3, according to official statements from Venezuelan authorities. The reported attacks targeted strategic defence installations in and around the capital, marking a sharp escalation in tensions b

Congress adjourned for the year without renewing enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, a decision expected to significantly affect health coverage across Ohio beginning in 2026. State health policy analysts warn that as many as 140,000 Ohio residents could lose insurance coverage as premiums rise sharply following the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits at the end of 2025. The Affordable Care Act has provided premium tax credits since 2014 to help eligible individuals a

Federal regulators have announced a sweeping recall affecting hundreds of commonly purchased consumer products sold in small grocery stores and markets across parts of the Midwest, citing serious sanitation concerns that may pose a risk to public health. The action follows an inspection of a Minneapolis-based distribution facility that supplies food, medication, and household goods to retailers in Minnesota, Indiana, and neighboring states. According to the Food and Drug Administrat

Erika Kirk, chief executive officer of Turning Point USA and widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has publicly endorsed US Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential election, marking a notable moment in the early shaping of the next presidential race. The endorsement represents the first major institutional backing for Vance from within the conservative grassroots movement and signals growing consolidation of support among influential Republican-aligned organizations.

India’s largest airline IndiGo is facing one of its biggest operational disruptions in recent years as flight cancellations surged past 1,000 on December 5 alone, severely impacting passengers across the country. CEO Pieter Elbers issued his first public statement addressing the situation, confirming that the disruptions occurred due to the rebooting of IndiGo’s entire operational system. While the government had assured normalcy by Saturday and full stability by Monday, IndiGo’s CEO st

A son of convicted Mexican drug trafficker Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in the United States, marking another significant development in the government’s long-running effort to dismantle key factions of the Sinaloa cartel. Joaquin Guzman Lopez entered his plea in a Chicago federal courtroom, months after his brother Ovidio Guzman Lopez agreed to a separate deal with prosecutors. The two siblings, known in Mexico as the “Chapitos,”