Sam Altman said the rapid rise of artificial intelligence has not triggered the massive white collar job losses many feared. Speaking on Tuesday, the OpenAI CEO stated that AI adoption is progressing fast, but the expected global “jobs apocalypse” has not materialized at the scale he once anticipated.
Sunil revealed that his career took a surprising turn after Pushpa. The actor said he began receiving movie offers from multiple languages with a wide variety of characters, helping him break image barriers and expand his presence beyond Telugu cinema in recent years.
Amid rising concerns over the West Asia conflict, Maruti Suzuki has asked employees to work from home wherever possible and avoid non-essential foreign travel. The company said the move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity, with virtual meetings and fuel-saving measures now being strongly encouraged.
Bandi Bhageerath has been handed over to police custody for three days in the POCSO case. The Malkajgiri court approved custody after criticism over delayed police action. Pet Basheerabad police are set to intensify questioning, with major revelations now expected during the investigation.
Drishyam 3 continues its impressive box office run after entering the ₹150 crore club and is now heading towards ₹200 crore worldwide. Despite mixed talk and negative reviews, the franchise brand value worked strongly. Had the content connected perfectly with audiences, the film could have created a massive box office storm across South India.
Bollywood star Aamir Khan revealed that film failures push him into depression for nearly three months. Speaking after the box office disappointment of Ek Din, Aamir said a flop feels “like losing a child,” showing how deeply he connects emotionally with every project.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised several Muslim organisations for deciding against cow sacrifice during Bakri Eid celebrations. Calling it a “new era of coexistence,” he said the move respects Hindu sentiments and strengthens communal harmony across the state.
After repeated petrol and diesel price concerns, CNG rates are now emerging as the latest burden on commuters across India. CNG prices were hiked again by Rs 2 per kg in several regions, marking the fourth increase within 15 days and raising fears over transportation costs and inflation impact nationwide.
Several parts of Telangana witnessed thunderstorms and moderate rainfall, offering much needed relief from the scorching heatwave. Hyderabad, Medak and Suryapet received showers, while hailstorm hit Ghatkesar. However, strong winds damaged power infrastructure, disrupted traffic and soaked paddy stocks, leaving farmers worried in a few regions.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has permitted five shows per day in theatres across the state for the first seven days of every new Tamil film release. The decision is expected to receive huge appreciation from producers, distributors and exhibitors, with the entire film fraternity likely welcoming the industry-friendly move.
Hundreds of tourists were left hanging mid air after a major technical snag hit the famous Gulmarg Gondola cable car service in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. SDRF, NDRF, Army and police teams launched a massive rescue mission and safely evacuated tourists as restoration work and investigation continue.
Reports suggest Chiranjeevi has given time to Telangana exhibitors and will meet them at 4 PM today to discuss the ongoing percentage system dispute. Exhibitors are reportedly unhappy with Film Chamber committee recommendations, while industry circles believe Chiranjeevi’s intervention could help settle the long-running conflict with producers.
In a shocking cyber fraud case, an elderly Bengaluru woman was allegedly duped of ₹24 crore by fraudsters posing as CBI officials. The scammers kept her under “digital arrest” for nearly five months and forced multiple transfers. Police have arrested suspects from Mumbai, Delhi, and Allahabad.
Actor Vijay Sethupathi made a strong appeal to Joseph Vijay, requesting the Tamil Nadu government to launch its own OTT platform. Referring to Kamal Haasan’s earlier suggestion, Vijay Sethupathi said OTT platforms once saw explosive growth but are now facing a sharp slowdown in the market.
Actress Rukmini Vasanth filed a cybercrime complaint after AI generated bikini images falsely claiming to be her surfaced online. Calling the act dangerous and irresponsible, Rukmini warned about the growing misuse of AI and raised concern over online safety for women and young girls.
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Leading film distributor Gujjalapudi Hari Kumar, popularly known as Nellore Hari, passed away this morning. He was one of the most influential distributors in the Nellore region and played a key role in releasing several major Telugu films over the years. Industry circles expressed deep shock and grief.
Peddi’s Bhopal event, where A. R. Rahman is set to perform at a massive musical show, gathered an unexpectedly huge crowd. The event now looks like a sure shot blockbuster in the film’s promotional campaign. VIDEO
At least 90 miners were killed after a deadly gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in China’s Shanxi province. Rescue teams rushed to save trapped workers as President Xi Jinping ordered an urgent investigation into one of the country’s worst mining disasters.
Rohit Poosarla has been missing for the last 48 hours in the Denton Lewisville area of Texas. He was last seen driving a white Tesla. His worried family is requesting the public across the Dallas Fort Worth region to share information and help trace him safely.
The Delhi High Court has allowed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials, giving major relief to the star athlete. The court criticised the Wrestling Federation of India’s stand as unfair and exclusionary while stressing that sports and justice must go hand in hand.