A popular Indian actor has been arrested after a woman died in a crush at the premiere of his latest movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. Allu Arjun, a top star in the Telugu film industry, also known as “Tollywood”, was making an appearance at the event in Hyderabad on 4 December when the incident happened….
The Telangana government has announced a complete exemption from road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs), a significant step towards promoting sustainable transportation and combating air pollution in urban centers like Hyderabad. This initiative is part of the state’s broader effort to encourage eco-friendly mobility and reduce its carbon footprint. The exemption will…
iPhone thieves are finding new ways to exploit security features, causing victims to lose access to their devices and personal data. A growing tactic involves stealing an iPhone and manipulating a critical security setting—the recovery key. This allows thieves to lock users out permanently, making it nearly impossible to regain access to photos, messages, and…
World Diabetes Day 2024: Over the years, WDD has grown into a powerful global movement to combat diabetes-related stigma and challenges. Let’s learn more about this day. World Diabetes Day (WDD), observed annually on November 14, raises global awareness about diabetes—a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide. Organized by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the…
European Union regulators have fined Meta, the parent company of Facebook, €390 million ($414 million) for violating privacy laws and prohibited the company from mandating users in the 27-nation bloc to accept personalized ads based on their online activity. The fines, issued by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, involve two cases that challenge Meta’s reliance on…
When it comes to weight loss strategies, the fitness world is abuzz with new approaches like the 20-10 method. Following concepts like the “10% rule” and the “5-20-30 method” for targeted belly fat reduction, this technique has gained traction for its simplicity and adaptability. It’s a structured yet flexible way to balance physical activity and…
Canada has reported its first human case of bird flu after a teenager in British Columbia tested positive for the H5 avian influenza virus, according to provincial health officials. Details of the Case The teenager, believed to have contracted the virus through exposure to an infected bird or animal, is currently receiving treatment at a…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to introduce groundbreaking legislation to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The proposed law, which targets major platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter), is set to be introduced in parliament later this year and will take…
The Fed will have to navigate a changing economic landscape with the election of Donald Trump as the next US president. The United States Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, citing a “generally eased” job market and ongoing progress toward its 2% inflation target. In a statement released after a two-day…
The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates for the second time this year, lowering them from 5% to 4.75%. This decision by the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) comes as inflation falls below the 2% target, allowing policymakers more flexibility to reduce borrowing costs despite economic uncertainties following the recent autumn Budget. Governor…