FEMA’s acting head, David Richardson, has resigned after a six-month tenure marked by criticism over his low visibility during crises like the Texas floods. He is reportedly moving to the private sector. Karen Evans will take over in December. This departure occurs as FEMA faces potential restructuring, with a review council set to recommend reforms…
An analysis of 32 constituencies where the Muslim population is more than 30% shows us that the results aren’t all that surprising. What has changed though is the assembly’s composition, with the number of Muslims MLAs at an all-time low
Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium is gearing up for an exciting Test match, with its red soil pitch poised to provide superb bounce and carry. The Indian team management is advocating for spin-friendly conditions against South Africa, and the expertise of BCCI head curator Ashish Bhowmick promises a pitch that delivers.
K-pop star J-Hope of BTS landed in Dubai, sparking intense fan speculation. The surprise visit, confirmed via Instagram, has ARMY buzzing about potential appearances at Dubai Watch Week, given his Audemars Piguet ambassadorship, or even a secret performance, fueled by his dancers’ travel hints. This trip marks a significant solo career phase post-military service.
Winter’s chill has driven up egg prices in Visakhapatnam, with regular eggs now costing Rs 7-8 and sought-after country eggs fetching Rs 15-20. Increased demand from households, bakeries, and neighboring states, coupled with rising feed costs, has led to this surge. Experts anticipate production increases and price drops soon.
The trailer for Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar is out. Ranveer Singh praised his young co-star Sara Arjun. He called her a prodigy and one of the finest actors he has worked with. He believes she was born to act. Dhurandhar also stars Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. The film releases on December 5, 2025.
Indian travellers face significant US visa interview wait times, with Mumbai at 9.5 months and New Delhi’s next appointment 10 months away. Chennai offers the shortest window at 3 months, while Hyderabad remains efficient. Early planning for 2025-26 trips is crucial due to these varying, lengthy delays.
Elon Musk expressed openness to an xAI-Apple collaboration to enhance Siri, suggesting replacing ChatGPT with Grok 4.1. This comes as a US judge allowed Musk’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI to proceed, alleging market collusion and unfair exclusivity for ChatGPT in Apple Intelligence features.
Priyanka Chopra is making a grand comeback to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’, co-starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Reportedly charging Rs 30 crore for her role as Mandakini, she becomes India’s highest-paid actress. Following the success of ‘RRR’, Rajamouli’s ambitious collaboration promises a major cinematic spectacle.
