The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing forward with high-speed development to transform Vizag into one of India’s biggest AI and cloud-technology hubs. A major milestone in this journey is the AI-powered data centre project being led by Raiden Infotech, associated with Google, approved in October 2025. The initiative is expected to bring a massive USD 15 billion investment into the state over the coming years. Nearly 1 GW of data-centre capacity is planned across Vizag and Anakapalli, mak

In 2025, as the Indian Navy launches Exercise Trishul off the coast of Gujarat, history echoes across the Arabian Sea. The large-scale tri-services drill, featuring warships, fighter jets, tanks, and helicopters, is designed to test India’s combat readiness along its south-western frontier. This very coastline holds immense historical significance — it was here, sixty years ago, that the Pakistan Navy attempted a bold attack on the temple town of Dwarka during the Indo-Pak War of 1965, an

In a massive boost to India’s digital infrastructure, Google has announced a $10 billion investment to establish a giga-scale AI and data centre hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is part of a larger $15 billion plan over the next five years, marking the largest Google AI hub outside the United States, as confirmed by Google Cloud Global CEO Thomas Kurian. Kurian described the project as not just a technological investment but a transformational one. The facility will

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended indefinitely, following growing hostilities between India and Pakistan. The decision, confirmed by a senior BCCI official on Friday, came in the wake of heightened military tension, multiple air raid alerts, and nationwide blackouts that disrupted not just civilian life but also major sporting events. The league’s suspension was triggered by the mid-match cancellation of Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and D

In a historic move, the Government of India has scheduled a nationwide mock drill for May 7, 2025 the first such exercise since the 1971 Indo-Pak war. In light of rising tensions with Pakistan following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued urgent directives for states to prepare their civil defence systems. The upcoming drill aims to assess and strengthen the country's readiness in the event of a hostile attack.

 In a major law enforcement operation over the weekend, approximately 114 undocumented immigrants were detained during a raid on a secretive nightclub in Colorado Springs, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA Special Agent Jonathan Pullen, who leads the Denver division, confirmed that the raid was the result of a monthslong investigation and took place Saturday night, stretching into the early hours of Sunday. Pullen disclosed that in addition to undocumented individuals, s

In a sweeping multi-agency operation on Monday, law enforcement officials from Kaufman and Dallas counties, in coordination with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), seized an estimated $4.8 million in cash, along with firearms, vehicles, and jewelry, as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal distribution of controlled substances. The investigation centers around multiple businesses operating under the names Sky Rise and ZRD Smoke Shops, with locations spread across Mesquit

In a high-profile development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of raids on Tuesday, including one at the Jaipur residence of senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas. The action is part of the central agency's ongoing investigation into the multi-crore Pearl Agro Corporation Limited (PACL) scam, which is one of India’s largest known ponzi schemes, reportedly involving a staggering Rs 48,000 crore. According to ED officials, t

A roofing company in northern Washington state became the focal point of a major federal immigration enforcement action this week, resulting in the arrest of 37 individuals. The operation took place in Bellingham, a city situated near the Canadian border, where federal agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) executed a raid at Mt. Baker Roofing’s warehouse early Wednesday morning. The agents, part of ICE’s Home

A devastating tragedy struck the heart of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, early Tuesday morning when the roof of the iconic Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a live music performance. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 98 people and left over 220 others injured, shaking the nation and prompting a national period of mourning. The collapse occurred around 1 a.m. during a performance by famed merengue artist Rubby Pérez. Eyewitness accounts and f

On Wednesday night, a mass shooting occurred outside the Amazura nightclub in Queens, New York, injuring at least 10 people. The shooting took place around 11:20 pm near the club in Jamaica, where approximately 80 people had gathered outside the venue. Although the victims sustained injuries, none are believed to be in critical condition, and they are all expected to survive. The injured were transported to Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen's Children Medical Center for treatment.

Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have seized counterfeit drugs worth Rs 1.85 crore after conducting raids at two locations in Maharashtra’s Thane district. The raids, which took place in Bhiwandi and Mira Road over the past few months, uncovered a scheme where the accused were manufacturing and selling spurious medicines while falsely branding them as original products. The drugs were distributed across several states, deceiving patients and jeopardizing p