The Centre has allowed 100% foreign investment in the insurance sector through the automatic route, aiming to attract global capital and boost competition. The reform is expected to strengthen the industry and improve penetration. However, Life Insurance Corporation remains exempt, with its foreign investment limit capped at 20%.

A viral video from IIT Jodhpur shows students chasing a water tanker, highlighting a serious drinking water shortage on campus. The institute relies on rural water sources, and recent technical failures worsened the situation. Officials say the issue recurs every year, raising concerns about basic facilities at a premier institution.

A horrific incident in Pune has shocked the nation, where a 4 year old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered. Police arrested a 65 year old man after CCTV evidence surfaced. The crime triggered massive protests by villagers, demanding strict punishment. Authorities have assured fast track action and justice for the victim's family.

If emergency alerts suddenly appear on your phone, there’s no need to worry. These are part of India’s new real-time disaster warning system using Cell Broadcast technology. It works faster than regular SMS and remains reliable even during heavy network congestion, ensuring timely alerts during critical situations.

Jana Nayagan has seen a major shift in its OTT journey. The initial ₹120 crore deal with Amazon Prime Video was reportedly cancelled, and Zee5 has now offered ₹50 crore for digital rights. Despite censor delays and a serious piracy setback affecting its prospects, the film still secured a decent deal. A new release date will be finalized soon.

Kangana Ranaut has begun shooting for Queen 2 in South Mumbai under the direction of Vikas Bahl. She is balancing the shoot along with her duties as an MP from Mandi, travelling between Mumbai and Delhi. The first schedule is happening on a specially built set at Grant Road.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will visit Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at his Hyderabad residence on Saturday evening. He will enquire about Pawan’s health after his recent nose surgery. Pawan has been resting for the past 10 days.

A small plane crashed into trees in Texas, killing all five people onboard. The aircraft went down near Wimberley during a late night flight. Officials confirmed that the pilot and passengers died at the scene. The plane was badly damaged in the crash. Authorities have started an investigation to find the exact cause of the accident.

A 26-year-old woman in Hyderabad died by suicide after an argument with her partner over a phone recharge. Living together for a year, tensions escalated when neither could afford it. Distressed, she took the extreme step at home. Police have registered a case and started investigation.

A speeding car rammed a stationary lorry at Exit-16 on the Outer Ring Road Hyderabad, killing six, including two children, on the spot. Bodies were trapped inside the mangled car. One person was critically injured. Police suspect overspeeding caused the crash.

After multiple postponements, Peddi has finally announced June 4 as its new release date. Sukumar attended the event as the chief guest and revealed the date. The film aims to cash in on the summer holidays and secure a strong overseas release.

CM Chandrababu Naidu announced a major relief, promising no electricity tariff hikes until elections. Speaking at Pamidimukkala, he reaffirmed his poll promise. He also said the earlier government’s true-up charges were reduced and slammed them for hiking tariffs nine times in the past.

After a recent security scare, Donald Trump brushed off concerns with a witty remark, saying he avoided wearing a bulletproof vest because he didn’t want to look “fat.” His comment came despite heightened threats and tight security around him, drawing mixed reactions online. While some saw humor, others questioned his casual tone amid serious safety risks.

A shocking crime in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr where three people were killed at a gym birthday celebration over a cake-smearing dispute has ended in a police encounter. Accused Jeetu Saini allegedly shot dead three family members after an argument. He was later killed in exchange of fire while trying to escape. Two policemen were injured.

The Centre is preparing an additional ₹8,097 crore financial assistance package for the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to strengthen its operations. The proposal, cleared by Union Steel Minister Kumaraswamy, has been sent to the Finance Ministry for approval, aiming to ensure long-term stability and revival of production sector.

Prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been hiked by Rs 993, effective from today, taking the rate in Delhi to Rs 3071.50, according to sources. However, there is no change in domestic cylinder prices, offering relief to households amid fluctuating global energy costs and market volatility concerns rising.

Powerpeta directed by Krishna Chaitanya which was initially touted for Nithin and Vishwak Sen finally ended up with Sundeep Kishan. First planned in three parts, now the movie is being made in one part and went floors earlier this week. The movie is currently being shot in a theater near Charminar.

A major tragedy struck Madhya Pradesh’s Bargi Dam as a tourist cruise capsized with around 30–40 passengers onboard. At least four people died, while several remain missing. Over 15 were rescued as SDRF teams launched operations. Sudden strong winds and possible overloading are suspected behind the mishap.

Peddi is reportedly gearing up for a strong overseas debut with premieres locked for June 3, a Wednesday that works well for international markets. The timing boosts chances for premium large format and IMAX screens. With early buzz building, the film is well-positioned to open big even before its official release.

The Supreme Court refused to interfere in the 150-acre land acquisition for the Kuppam airport, dismissing petitions challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict. Petitioners cited lack of public purpose clarity and social impact assessment, but the bench upheld the High Court’s decision, removing key hurdles for the project.