Brian Thompson, the CEO of US-based UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel on Wednesday morning. Thompson, 50, was walking toward the hotel to deliver a keynote address at an investor conference when a gunman ambushed him. Surveillance footage captured the suspect, a white male wearing a hooded jacket and a black mask, approaching Thompson from behind and firing several shots with a semi-automatic handgun fitted with a silencer. Thompson was str

In a recent initiative to transform Andhra Pradesh into a technology hub, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu introduced a comprehensive new IT policy designed to promote Deep-Tech and Artificial Intelligence. During a review meeting, Naidu revealed plans to build an iconic Deep-Technology structure in Amaravati, aimed at harnessing the latest advancements in technology. The state government also announced a seed funding scheme under the Start-Up Policy to support SCs, STs, BCs, minorities, a

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation

The appointment of BR Naidu as the chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board has ushered in a series of transformative reforms aimed at addressing challenges left behind by the previous YCP government’s board. As the new board takes full effect, the changes introduced by BR Naidu and his team are expected to streamline operations and ensure that the Tirumala shrine continues to uphold its sanctity and efficiency. One of the most significant reforms is the comp

The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s 'Needle', was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India). The 'Needle' swings as the data that comes in is analyzed in real-time and makes the projection it considers valid at that time. A little before 10 p.m., it showed Trump at nearly 290 seats before swinging down five to 285 at 10 p.m. and ris

The third Test between India and New Zealand concluded with a dramatic twist, as the Kiwis secured a historic first-ever series sweep in the Indian subcontinent, defeating India 3-0. The match appeared to be in India's favor while Rishabh Pant was batting, but his controversial dismissal triggered a collapse of the Indian batting order. With this victory, New Zealand became the first team in history to whitewash India in a three-match Test series on Indian soil. This milestone a

What began as a promising day for India quickly turned into a challenging outing during the third Test against New Zealand. After dismissing the visitors for 235 in their first innings, India found themselves in a precarious position at 86/4 by the end of Day 1. India's bowlers shone, with Ravindra Jadeja achieving his 14th five-wicket haul and Washington Sundar claiming four wickets to dismantle New Zealand's batting lineup at Wankhede Stadium. However, India's batting

As Day 1 of the 3rd Test between India and New Zealand unfolds at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Indian team has made a strong start by bowling out New Zealand for 235 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer for India, claiming his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, showcasing his exceptional skill and resilience on the field. Washington Sundar also played a crucial role in the bowling attack, contributing with four wickets, further solidifying India's dominance in the match

In a surprising turn of events, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's convoy was involved in a major road accident in Thiruvananthapuram, attracting widespread attention on social media. The incident occurred at Vamanapuram Park Junction when the CM's convoy, traveling without prior traffic regulation, collided with multiple vehicles. As the convoy was moving along with the public, a scooter unexpectedly crossed in front of the lead vehicle. The abrupt braking led to a ch

In the ongoing second Test against New Zealand at Pune, the Indian cricket team is grappling with a significant challenge as they attempt to salvage the match. After giving up a first-innings lead of over 100 runs, the Rohit Sharma-led side has struggled to make inroads into New Zealand's batting lineup. Washington Sundar's exceptional seven-wicket haul restricted New Zealand to 259 runs, but India's response was underwhelming as they only managed to score 156 in their first innin

The first day of the second Test between India and New Zealand was a crucial one for the home team, coming on the heels of a loss in the first Test. In a bid to maintain their impressive form, India made three key changes to their lineup, bringing in Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill, and Akash Deep. Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar commented on the changes, noting, "I don't see a lot of teams making three changes unless there are injury concerns. Washington Sundar's inclusion

On Day 3 of the opening Test against New Zealand, India showcased a determined fight back, ending the day at 231 for 3, largely thanks to the efforts of Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli, both of whom scored half-centuries. This comes after a challenging first innings for India, where they were bowled out for just 46 runs. New Zealand resumed the day on 180 for 3, ultimately posting a formidable total of 402, led by Rachin Ravindra's impressive century (134 runs). The Kiwis establis

Ahead of India's three-match Test series against New Zealand, former wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel expressed strong confidence in the Rohit Sharma-led side's ability to triumph over any opponent in the longest format of the game. Since New Zealand defeated India in the 2021 World Test Championship final, India has rebounded impressively, reaching another final in 2023 and currently holding the top rank in Test cricket. The team is also coming off a dominant 2-0 series win over Ban

In a concerning incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods rake at Kavaraipettai around 8:50 PM. The collision resulted in at least two coaches of the passenger train catching fire and derailing. Immediate Response: Emergency rescue teams and ambulances have been swiftly dispatched to the scene to assist passengers and assess the situation. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualtie

The second day of the one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand was unfortunately called off due to persistent issues with a wet outfield at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. Despite multiple inspections throughout the day, conditions did not improve, and the decision to cancel play was made around 3:04 pm. The unplayable conditions have left cricket fans and players waiting for updates on the rescheduled fixtures. Groundstaff made several attempts to address the

The catastrophic reactor blast at Escientia Pharma in Atchyuthapuram SEZ, Anakapalle, has claimed the lives of 18 workers, marking one of the most devastating pharma accidents in Andhra Pradesh this decade. The explosion has left 20 others injured, and the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety protocols at the plant. In response to the tragedy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced a substantial ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore to each victim's famil

Andhra Pradesh elections are closer now than ever and this brings us to an important discussion about the electoral surveys that are trending big time in the AP political space.  According to the latest survey from Partha Das, a renowned psephologist who works with the ever reliable Chanakyya survey, this election is going to be a close one. According to the survey done by Partha, AP is still with YSR Congress and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. YSRCP - 98 TDP

In a shocking news report that has started to catch the attention on social media, a Hyderabad-based techie aged 30, wreaked havoc by causing six accidents in six minutes.  The said techie is said to have been severely intoxicated while driving his Volkswagen Polo from Mindspace to Mehdipatnam. He wreaked havoc as he was involved in six individual accidents in a span of six minutes from 12:45 to 12:51 AM last night. In the six minute span, the accused hit three bikes,