Politics
HD Kumaraswamy Slams Bidadi Township Plan, Calls It Official Real Estate Business
HD Kumaraswamy criticized the Bidadi township plan, alleging it targets fertile land under guise of development. He called it an official real estate business at a press conference in Bengaluru.
World
Gold Futures Edge Higher Amid Trump-Xi Trade Talks
Gold futures inched up on Thursday as investors closely monitored trade talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Entertainment
Rahul Dev Explains Why Mahesh Babu Said Bollywood Can't Afford Him
Rahul Dev reacts to Mahesh Babu's statement that Bollywood can't afford him, suggesting language comfort may be the real reason. Mahesh Babu works on 'Varanasi' with SS Rajamouli.
Business
Sugar Stocks Plunge Up to 7% as India Bans Exports Until September
Sugar stocks fell sharply after the Indian government banned sugar exports until September 30, 2026. Shares of major companies like Triveni Engineering and Balrampur Chini Mills dropped up to 7%.
Lifestyle
Technology
22-Year-Old Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Surya Midha Becomes World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire
Surya Midha, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, became one of the world's youngest self-made billionaires at 22 after the rapid rise of his AI startup Mercor, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg's record.
OpenAI Staff Become Millionaires as Meta-Led AI Talent War Boosts Payouts
OpenAI allowed 600+ employees to sell $6.6B in shares, making many multimillionaires, as Meta's $300M offers intensified the AI talent war.
AI Rainfall Forecast System Launched in Uttar Pradesh
An AI-driven High Spatial Resolution Rainfall Forecast system, providing 10-day forecasts at 1 km resolution, has been rolled out in Uttar Pradesh to aid farmers and disaster management.
Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Becomes Youngest Self-Made Billionaire at 22
Surya Midha, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, became one of the world's youngest self-made billionaires at age 22 after his AI startup Mercor reached a $10 billion valuation.
Hyderabad Jail Offers 24-Hour 'Feel the Jail' Experience
Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad launches a unique 'feel the jail' experience, allowing citizens to spend 24 hours in a prison cell for ₹2,000, with proceeds supporting inmate welfare.
