US govt heads for first shutdown in 7 years: Why stakes are higher this time – 10 FAQs answered

The United States faces a government shutdown. A dispute over healthcare and spending causes the impasse. Lawmakers must agree before midnight. Otherwise, federal operations will suspend. Hundreds of thousands of workers face furloughs or unpaid work. This reflects deep partisan divisions. The White House warns of potential permanent layoffs. This shutdown could impact the economy.

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Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years for JPMorgan fraud: How 32-year-old woman CEO, who once ranked in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, defrauded America’s largest bank

Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, was sentenced to seven years in jail for defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175 million. She was convicted of faking over 4 million customers to facilitate the sale of her fintech startup. The judge highlighted her duplicity while also criticizing JPMorgan’s inadequate due diligence during the acquisition.

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Andhra Pradesh government’s P4 awareness program marks Telugu language day in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia Telugu Association, in collaboration with the TDP NRI Committee, celebrated Telugu Language Day with a P4 awareness program. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas emphasized Andhra Pradesh’s goal of eradicating poverty by 2047 through the P4 framework, urging NRIs to support vulnerable families. Over 2,000 attendees participated, with 300 NRIs pledging support for the initiative.

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Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’ beats Allu Arjun’s ‘Puspha: The Rise’ at Telugu box office

Pawan Kalyan’s latest film They Call Him OG achieved remarkable box office success. The movie maintained strong collections past its opening weekend. It garnered Rs 21 crore from premiere shows alone. The film’s total collection reached Rs 148.75 crore. They Call Him OG surpassed Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise. This performance secured its place among…

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‘PCB wants obedient, lallu-kattu kids’: Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan cricket after Asia Cup 2025 loss

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar delivered a scathing post-mortem of Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India, criticising the PCB, captain Salman Agha, and coach Mike Hesson. He attributed the defeat to systemic flaws, including a lack of aggression, poor strategic choices, and the board’s preference for “obedient kids” over strong personalities, advocating for…

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