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Admission notification for model schools soon

THE Director of School Education on Friday announced that the admission notification for Telangana Model Schools for the academic session 2025-26 will be released on December 23.

Telugu language compulsory in all schools

DIRECTOR of School Education Department EV Narasimha Reddy has ordered officials to make the Telugu language a compulsory teaching and learning subject for classes I to X in all the schools across the state.

State to witness rains from December 25

THE Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said the state will experience light to moderate rains from December 25 at isolated places.

Arjun urges MEA, US Embassy to expedite his visa process

Chess champ is scheduled to participate in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in New York

SBI's three-day mega property show begins at Hitex Exhibition

STATE Bank of India, Hyderabad Circle is organising a three-day event, Mega Property Expo, from December 20-23 at Hitex Exhibition Hall-4, Madhapur.

A kaleidoscope of comedy

The Good Doctor blends realism and wit, offering an exploration of life's absurdities

HYPERPERFORMANCE F1 STYLE

This new hypercar from one of the world's most well-known sportscar manufacturers uses groundbreaking Formula One technology to make a race car road-legal...

'Chip designing skills, ecosystem give India edge in semiconductor manufacturing'

India has set an ambitious target of becoming a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the main challenges India faces in achieving this target?

Berry bliss awaits

This café has introduced a new strawberry menu featuring exciting delights

94% of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI'

Indian workers want to skill up on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as 94% feel an urgency to become AI expert.

'AI is a tool that enhances productivity; it doesn't replace jobs'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool that enhances productivity rather than replacing jobs, said Shelton Rego, vice-president of sales, Freshworks India.

NCC, the heartbeat of Australia cricket

IT was about 12 noon on a breezy Thursday in Brisbane. Less than 24 hours ago the India and Australia men's teams had played out a draw.

Dubai may host India matches in 2025 Champions Trophy

EXPECTEDLY, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that India will play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue.

Ashwin gets hero's welcome at home from family and friends

RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin, who took the cricketing world by surprise with his sudden retirement from international cricket, arrived in Chennai early morning on Thursday.

AFTER ASHWIN, WHO? THE LAST OF OGS IN FINAL STRETCH

ROHIT SHARMA had just realised what he had done. \"Aap mere ko marwaoge yaar (You all are going to get me killed),\" laughed Sharma, who was visibly drained and emotional, sitting at the press conference hall at the Gabba on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool & Arsenal reach semifinals

LIVERPOOL moved into the League Cup semifinals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Day of records for Richa & India as hosts win series 2-1

RICHA Ghosh (54) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18 balls) after Smriti Mandhana's (77) fireworks as India registered 217 for 4 in the series-deciding third and final match against the West Indies here on Thursday.

Start-up funding up 6% YoY at $11.3 bn in 2024

IN 2024, the start-up ecosystem saw a marginal 6% increase in funding at $11.3 billion compared to $10.7 billion in 2023.

Accenture posts $17.7 bn revenue, beats Street view

IT service provider Accenture has beat Street estimates and posted $17.7 billion revenues in the first quarter ended November 2024. This is an increase of 9% in US dollars and 8% in local currency compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024. It expects revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 to be in the range of $16.2 billion to $16.8 billion, or 5% to 9% growth in local currency.

INR hits all-time low, breaches 85 mark against USD

Indian currency slips 13 paise on Thursday as US Fed scales back rate cut in 2025

Bharti Airtel prepays ₹3,626 crore spectrum purchase dues to govt

TELECOM service provider Bharti Airtel has made a prepayment of ₹3,626 crore to the government for the spectrum it purchased in 2016.

Mkt falls as Fed indicates lower rate cut in 2025

DOMESTIC equity market declined sharply on Thursday following a cautious Federal Reserve commentary and weak global cues.

Govt proposes new legislation to curb proliferation of illegal lending apps

THE government is planning a comprehensive legislature to curb the proliferation of illegal lending apps.

IT sector to drive 15% growth in hiring in 2025, followed by retail

WITH the expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and multi-cloud adoption, the IT sector will drive 15% growth in hiring in 2025, as per the latest data from jobs platform foundit.

Kia sees 20% sales growth vs industry's 5-10%

KOREAN carmaker Kia aims to achieve a 20% growth in sales volume in India next year, targeting sales of nearly 3 lakh passenger vehicles (PVs).

Trump brings budget chaos back with help from Musk

PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivered a death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations on Wednesday, rejecting the measure as full of giveaways to Democrats as billionaire ally Elon Musk whipped up outrage toward the bill and cheered on Republican lawmakers who announced their opposition.

Putin says war boosted military, economy

Regrets not invading Ukraine earlier; denies ouster of Assad hurt his image; year-end conference lasts 4.5 hours

Ex-husband gets 20 yrs in jail for letting 50 rape his spouse

A court in France on Thursday sentenced the ex-husband of Gis'le Pelicot to a maximum 20 years of imprisonment for drugging and raping her and allowing other men to rape her while she was knocked out, in abuse that lasted a decade.

US urges SC to dismiss 26/11 convict's petition against extradition to India

THE United States government urged the SC to dismiss a petition filed by Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, to avoid his extradition to India.

R-G Kar victim's parents in HC for fresh probe

THE parents of the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder victim moved Calcutta High Court on Thursday seeking a fresh investigation into the horrific crime.