The Election Commission has announced biennial elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18. Several senior leaders are set to retire in June and July. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka will each witness elections for four seats in the upcoming Upper House battle.
Two Indian mountaineers died while descending from Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit in Nepal. One climber reportedly died near the dangerous Hillary Step while another passed away at Camp II. Officials said rescue and recovery operations are underway as Everest’s 2026 climbing season witnesses more tragedies.
Nivetha Pethuraj has reportedly come onboard for Venkatesh and Trivikram’s much awaited film Aadarsha Kutumbam AK47. The movie is said to be a family entertainer packed with action elements. Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead, while the makers are aiming for a grand theatrical release during October this year.
Harish Rao slammed the Congress government over Future City plans and accused it of turning Pharma City land into a real estate business. He said BRS will restore Pharma City after returning to power and claimed the present plan will not survive legally in court.
After multiple postponements, the shoot of Mega 158 finally began today near City College close to the Assembly area. Chiranjeevi and Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan were spotted at the location, with Anaswara reportedly playing Chiru’s daughter. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film had its pooja ceremony yesterday in the presence of Pawan Kalyan.
Kangana Ranaut sparked fresh marriage rumours after a viral video showed her wearing a mangalsutra and green bangles. Social media quickly went into speculation mode, but reports later clarified that the look was reportedly part of her upcoming film shoot for Queen 2, not a real wedding. VIDEO
At least 25 people, including six police officers, were killed after gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks on the Honduran coast. One massacre targeted plantation workers in Trujillo, while another ambush hit police officers on an anti gang mission near the Guatemalan border.
The Telangana High Court allowed withdrawal of anticipatory bail petition filed by Bandi Bhageerath, who was arrested in a POCSO case. The court permitted him to approach for regular bail after hearing arguments and reserving earlier orders.
A case has been registered against professor Nageshwar after he made shocking allegations during a TV debate, claiming allegedly asked Amit Shah to arrest Jagan, citing “high-level sources” from a Janasena core committee meeting. Based on a complaint by Janasena, Indrapalem police in Kakinada district booked a case against him and a TV channel.
The Bombay High Court observed that even highly educated people with postgraduate degrees are struggling to find jobs these days. The court made the remark while upholding maintenance for a woman, stating that educational qualification alone cannot be treated as proof of financial independence.
Hamza Burhan, alleged mastermind and recruiter linked to the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen. Security agencies are closely monitoring developments as the killing sparks fresh discussion around militant networks operating in Kashmir.
MS Dhoni has reportedly returned to Ranchi after suffering a thumb injury, raising concern among Chennai Super Kings fans. However, he is expected to rejoin the squad if CSK manage to qualify for the IPL playoffs.
Cricket Canada’s newly elected president Arvinder Khosa faced a shocking scare after gunshots were fired at his Surrey residence. The attack comes amid explosive allegations of corruption, match-fixing, and links to organized crime within Canadian cricket. No injuries were reported, but police have launched an investigation.
The Congress party is poised to join the government led by Chief Minister Vijay. Two MLAs from the party—Rajesh Kumar and P. Viswanathan—are scheduled to take their oaths as ministers on Thursday. AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal announced that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has given his approval for this move.
US President Donald Trump sparked fresh headlines after joking that he could one day run for Prime Minister in Israel. Claiming he enjoys “99% approval” there, Trump made the remark while defending Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu during a media interaction.
Social media sensation Mohammed Pasha, popularly known as “Kurchi Thatha” for his viral “Kurchi Madathapetti” dialogue, passed away after suffering a sudden heart attack while walking at Krishna Kanth Park in Hyderabad. His unexpected demise has left internet users and followers shocked.
Professional networking giant LinkedIn has announced over 600 layoffs across California, sparking panic in the tech sector. The job cuts come despite strong revenue growth, with restructuring and AI-driven operational changes reportedly behind the company’s latest workforce reduction plans.
Director Prashanth Neel turned emotional while speaking about directing Jr NTR in Dragon. Calling it his “biggest achievement,” Neel revealed he has been a huge fan of Tarak for the last 25 years, making this collaboration truly special for him and fans alike.
Just a day before its theatrical release, Drishyam 3 landed in legal trouble as Rajkumar Theatres Pvt. Ltd. approached the Madras High Court claiming exclusive Telugu remake rights. The court issued notices to the makers, making any Telugu rights deal subject to the final verdict.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a $5 billion USD-INR swap auction on May 26 to inject long-term liquidity into the banking system. The move comes as the rupee faces pressure amid global uncertainties, with RBI aiming to stabilize liquidity and support financial markets.