Annamayya district, once plagued by drought, is now a beacon of water conservation success. Under Collector Nishant Kumar’s leadership, innovative watershed management and extensive NRM works have revitalized groundwater levels and surface water storage. These efforts, including tank cascading, have led to automatic borewell discharge and earned national recognition, transforming the region into a drought…
The Asian Development Bank has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2026. The forecast is now 6.5 percent, down from 6.7 percent. This is due to global trade uncertainty and US tariffs. Despite this, India remains a fast-growing major economy. Growth will be supported by agriculture and services.
Linkin Park will perform in India in January 2026. The band will headline a music festival in Mumbai. This concert is part of their ‘From World Zero’ tour. Mike Shinoda shared his excitement about playing for Indian fans. Emily Armstrong will debut as the new vocalist. Fans can expect classic hits and new tracks.
Tennis legend Chris Evert recently delighted fans with a heartwarming beach photo of her son Nicholas and grandson Hayden. Becoming a grandmother in May 2024 has brought immense joy to Evert, who frequently shares tender family moments. She expressed her deep love for her daughter-in-law Rebecca and the profound happiness grandchildren bring, calling it ‘double…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’ experienced a box office slowdown on Tuesday, earning an estimated Rs 1.40 crore, bringing its domestic total to Rs 185.85 crore. Despite a strong opening, weekday collections dipped. The film, marking Kalyan’s return after political duties, faces competition from ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’.
Airbnb’s AI customer service agent, powered by 13 different models including Alibaba’s Qwen, has significantly reduced the need for live representatives. CEO Brian Chesky noted that while OpenAI models are used, faster and cheaper alternatives are preferred for production. The company is also enhancing social features to foster community and improve travel recommendations.
Mutual funds’ share in household savings jumps 6x in decade on inclusion, low rates & confidence boost
Josh Giddey has secured his future with the Chicago Bulls, signing a four-year, $100 million contract. Traded from Oklahoma City in 2024, Giddey’s impressive performance last season, including a career-high three-point percentage and multiple triple-doubles, solidified his role as a key player.
A junior engineer from the Panchayati Raj department, Raja Karim, was apprehended by a Special Vigilance Unit team in Patna. He was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 at his office in Panapur block of Saran district. The arrest followed a complaint alleging Karim demanded the bribe for facilitating approvals for construction projects.
