Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar has issued a strong and emotional warning to people who are neglecting their elderly parents, expressing deep concern over the rising number of complaints from senior citizens. He said he is personally disturbed by the increasing cases where aged parents are suffering due to neglect, emotional abandonment, and lack of care from their own children. Sajjanar revealed that along with handling regular cases such as cheating, cybercrime,

Several casualties are feared after a major road accident on the Delhi–Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district during the early hours of Tuesday, December 16, following a collision triggered by dense fog. The incident occurred around 4 am when visibility on the high-speed corridor dropped sharply due to heavy fog, leading to multiple vehicles crashing into each other and catching fire. Eyewitness accounts and visuals from the scene indicate that several vehicles, inc

WASHINGTON — As the holiday shopping season accelerates, consumer protection officials are warning residents to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated gift card scams. District Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a public consumer alert on Monday, cautioning shoppers about a growing form of retail fraud known as gift card draining, which has become more prevalent during peak gift-giving periods. According to Schwalb’s office, gift card draining differs from traditi

US President Donald Trump issued a controversial response on Monday following reports of the deaths of veteran filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, as authorities in California continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The comments, posted on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, quickly drew attention for their political tone and for linking the tragedy to long-standing ideological disputes. In his statement, Trump referred

Legendary Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their Brentwood residence in Los Angeles on December 14, triggering a high-profile criminal investigation that has drawn national attention. Authorities have since arrested the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, in connection with the case, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation. Nick Reiner is currently in custody under the supervision of the Los Angeles Coun

Few figures in Hollywood history have reached the age of 100 with their reputation not only intact but warmly cherished. Dick Van Dyke reaches that milestone today, standing as a rare constant in an industry defined by reinvention and impermanence. Once known for tripping over an ottoman on television and dancing with animated penguins on film, he has outlived many of his contemporaries and even the criticisms that once followed his most famous performances. Van Dyke’s career span

In-N-Out Burger has quietly removed the number “67” from its in-store ordering system after a viral social media trend began drawing disruptive crowds of teenagers to its locations across the western United States. The decision follows weeks of incidents in which young customers gathered inside restaurants, waiting specifically for the number to be called over the intercom, often responding with loud celebrations that disrupted normal operations. Videos circulating widely on Tik

Illinois has joined a growing number of states allowing medical aid in dying after Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation authorizing physician-assisted death for certain terminally ill patients. The governor’s office announced Friday that the measure, formally known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, will take effect on Sept. 12, 2026, giving state health officials time to establish oversight procedures and implementation protocols. The law permits eligible adults diagnosed with termi

US President Donald Trump is reported to be considering the formation of a new geopolitical grouping known as the “Core-5,” a proposed alliance that would bring together the United States, Russia, China, India, and Japan. The initiative is being explored as a potential alternative to the Group of Seven, signaling a significant shift in Washington’s approach to global leadership and alliance-building. If pursued, the Core-5 could represent one of the most powerful strategic blocs ever as

The US Embassy in India has postponed temporary work visa interviews scheduled for mid-December, triggering widespread concern among Indian professionals awaiting H-1B visa processing. The affected interviews have now been rescheduled to March and April 2026, according to communications sent to applicants and legal experts familiar with the matter. The unexpected decision has disrupted travel and employment plans for thousands of workers who rely on timely visa stamping to continue their role

Visakhapatnam has taken a significant leap toward becoming a major IT hub with Cognizant officially beginning operations at its new 1,000-seat facility in the Mahati Fintech building at Rushikonda IT Park Hill 2. Industry experts say this marks the beginning of a new growth phase for the city’s technology ecosystem. The development comes months after discussions held in Davos, where Minister Nara Lokesh met Cognizant’s leadership on January 23. The company approved its Visakhapa

A recent slip-up by a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) spokesperson during a live debate has triggered widespread criticism across media and political circles nationwide. While discussing the ongoing IndiGo crisis, the spokesperson stated that Nara Lokesh was monitoring the situation and that a control room had been set up for the matter. The host of the debate immediately questioned the claim, asking how Lokesh was connected to an aviation issue handled by the central government. Although

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation on Thursday, December 11, as confirmed by US Ambassador Sergio Gor. During the discussion, Prime Minister Modi expressed his support for President Trump’s ongoing efforts to help bring peace to Ukraine. The call comes at a time when both nations are navigating trade tensions following the United States’ decision earlier this year to impose a 50% tariff on select Indian goods. According to

Kidney disease often develops silently, which makes the earliest symptoms easy to miss. Because kidneys filter waste, balance body fluids, control blood pressure, and support red blood cell production, even slight damage can affect the body in several subtle ways. Recognising these early clues helps diagnose kidney problems before they become severe or irreversible. Many people dismiss these signs as stress, dehydration, lifestyle issues, or temporary sickness, when in reality, they indicate

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra recently reflected on his visit to Hyderabad, where he attended the Telangana Rising Global Summit and interacted with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. While the event focused on the state’s Vision 2047 development plan, the trip also brought an unexpected highlight for him: finally meeting Megastar Chiranjeevi. Mahindra shared that the legendary actor’s presence left a memorable impact on him, not because of his fame but because of his character. He wr

JioHotstar created a landmark moment in the South Indian entertainment industry by announcing a massive investment of ₹4,000 crore to strengthen regional content, talent development and digital storytelling over the next five years. The announcement was made on December 9, 2025 at the JioHotstar South Unbound grand event held in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Nagarjuna, Vijay Sethupathi and several South film industry giants attended th

The United States government has revoked approximately 85,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, according to a statement shared by the State Department on X. The announcement described the cancellations as part of a sharpened national security agenda endorsed by both the president and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The message emphasized that the administration intends to continue its intensified oversight of foreign nationals as part of its broader commitment

A small aircraft crash-landed on a moving vehicle during rush hour along Interstate 95 in Brevard County, Florida, prompting a rapid response from emergency crews and traffic authorities. The incident occurred when the plane, carrying a 27-year-old pilot and a 27-year-old passenger, descended onto the busy roadway and struck a 2023 Toyota Camry that was traveling along the interstate. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, both individuals on board the aircraft escaped the crash without inj