Iran Qatar frozen funds have become a central sticking point in US-Iran talks, with Tehran seeking access to $12 billion held in Qatar before a proposed diplomatic roadmap moves forward. According to reports citing sources familiar with the discussions, Iran wants the $12 billion released as an initial tranche, not as the full amount it says should eventually be made available under a wider agreement. The funds are linked to Iranian oil-sale revenue that had been mo

Explosion kills 14 IRGC members in northwestern Iran On Friday, May 1, 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in an explosion caused by leftover bombs from the ongoing war. The explosion took place in Zanjan Province, a region in northwestern Iran. This incident marks the largest number of casualties for the IRGC since the US-Iran ceasefi

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reported a significant rise in its Hundi collections for the financial year 2025-26, with total donations reaching an impressive ₹1420 crore. This marks an increase of ₹75 crore compared to the previous financial year 2024-25, reflecting a steady upward trend in temple contributions. The growth highlights the continued faith of devotees visiting Tirumala and making offerings, reinforcing the temple’s position as one of the r

In a groundbreaking move, US-based SaaS company RevenueCat has announced that it is hiring an AI agent directly, offering a salary of up to Rs 55 lakh. This new "Agentic AI Developer Advocate" role aims to leverage AI to perform tasks traditionally handled by humans, such as creating content, running growth experiments, and providing actionable product feedback. RevenueCat, which recently raised $50 million in Series-C funding, has made it clear that this position is not a replaceme

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, achieved a remarkable financial milestone in Q4 2025, surpassing $400 billion in revenue for the first time in its history. The key growth driver behind this success has been Google's expanding AI capabilities, particularly through its full AI stack, with Gemini 3 leading the charge. Sundar Pichai, CEO of both Alphabet and Google, highlighted how the company's growth was primarily fueled by advancements in AI, with Gemini 3 seeing massive engagem

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until September 23, further escalating the ongoing standoff with India. The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a fresh Notice to Airmen confirming the extension, which will apply to all Indian aircraft, both civilian and military, as well as those leased or owned by Indian carriers. This extension marks another chapter in the tit-for-tat measures that have defined the strained relationship betw

The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) has officially intervened in the growing conflict between Tollywood producers and theatre exhibitors, urging both parties to reach an immediate resolution to avoid a potential shutdown of theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Over the past week, tensions have escalated over the revenue-sharing model, with exhibitors demanding a shift to a percentage-based system for film collections. In a bold move, theatre owners warned they would shut down

 Apple is taking a major strategic step by shifting a significant portion of its iPhone production for the US market to India. The move, confirmed by CEO Tim Cook, is largely driven by economic factors, especially the sharp difference in tariff rates between goods produced in India and China. According to Cook, the cost of exporting iPhones from India to the United States is much lower due to the 10 percent tariff, compared to the far higher rate imposed on Chinese imports. While Apple cont

In a noteworthy development signaling the economic progress of Andhra Pradesh, the state has recorded its highest monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in nearly a year. The GST revenue generated in the state for the month of March 2025 has reached an impressive ₹3116 crore, breaking past the ₹3000 crore milestone for the first time in the last 11 months. This also marks an 8.35 percent year-on-year growth compared to March of the previous year, indicating an upward trend in tax

 Indian IT companies are set to benefit from a resurgence in discretionary technology spending, which is expected to lead to incremental revenue growth. After a prolonged downturn, demand is picking up, driven by easing macroeconomic factors such as rate cuts and the new U.S. administration's policies. Key IT players like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech have seen a positive shift in discretionary spending across sectors, including BFSI and retail.

Bharti Airtel Ltd. has emerged as the leader in India’s telecom sector, gaining market share over the past 12 months following tariff hikes implemented earlier. According to the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the country’s mobile sector saw a 14% year-on-year revenue growth, totaling Rs 2.69 lakh crore. During this period, Bharti Airtel reported the highest revenue growth of 19%, while Vodafone Idea Ltd. and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

Revenue officials in NTR district have been issued showcause notices for their negligence in issuing land certificates bearing the image of former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. This incident has sparked controversy and criticism from the TDP cadre, who have accused the officials of continuing outdated practices despite the recent change in government. The certificates in question were issued by the Mee Seva centre at Dabbakulapalli village in Votsaboyi mandal, raisin

In a dramatic development, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's recent commitment to demolishing illegal constructions has quickly taken a personal turn. Less than 24 hours after Reddy’s bold statement, the Telangana Revenue Department issued demolition notices to properties in the Amar Cooperative Society, Madhapur. Notably, the notices also include properties owned by A Tirupathi Reddy, Revanth’s brother, signaling a significant enforcement action. The demoliti