Tesla opens first Experience Centre in Hyderabad, fifth in India
Hyderabad: Global EV giant Tesla on Wednesday said it had opened its first Experience Centre in Hyderabad and its fifth in India. Customers can explore the new 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y L at the centre, according to a press release. “Visitors can explore the vehicles through guided walkarounds and immersive…
India’s annual defence production rises to all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26
New Delhi: India’s annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. The milestone represents a 15.6% growth over the previous fiscal year’s output of Rs 1.54 lakh crore and a staggering 110% increase since FY 2020-21, when the figure was Rs 84,643 crore….
Telangana CM slams BRS over ‘baseless’ charges against Cong govt
Hyderabad: Slamming the BRS for levelling “baseless allegations” against the Congress government, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the opposition party even found fault with the state event hosted for football legend Lionel Messi. Speaking after inaugurating the state government’s unique Telangana Public School (TPS) at Arutla village in Ranga Reddy district,…
As rebellion buzz swells, Raut alleges bid to lure MPs with Rs 50 cr; dares dissidents to resign
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that some Maharashtra MPs were being offered “Rs 50 crore” to switch sides and challenged dissidents to quit, amid heightened speculation of an imminent split in the Uddhav Thackeray‑led party. Holding a press conference in New Delhi, Raut said the people of Maharashtra and Shiv…
Sreenidhi University TG20 to Begin on June 21 at Uppal Stadium
Our Correspondent Hyderabad: The inaugural edition of the Sreenidhi University TG20 will commence on June 21 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, with organisers unveiling the full schedule and announcing popular actor Vijay Deverakonda as the brand ambassador of the tournament. Modelled on the lines of the Indian Premier League, the Telangana-based franchise…
Rebellion buzz: Sena (UBT) issues whip to its MPs to attend meeting in Delhi
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its MPs to attend a meeting in New Delhi to discuss “important issues”, amid the speculation of an imminent rebellion in the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, sources said on Wednesday. The party can initiate disqualification proceedings against those who skip the meeting, they said. Notably, the…
The Clubs that fear transparency more than they need money
Vinay Rao The previous piece on HCA’s Development Fund circular drew responses from Sunder bhai, Vikram bhai, and Ajmal bhai — familiar names to anyone who has followed HCA’s internal politics over the years. Their objections deserve direct answers. But first, a word on something else. This e-paper will not entertain any demand seeking to…
From Hugs to Handshakes
The much-discussed 20-second handshake between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump has, unsurprisingly, sent Bharrat’s television studios into a frenzy. Prime-time anchors have been meticulously analysing why the trademark bear hug was missing and whether the chemistry between the two leaders has suddenly evaporated. Perhaps they are asking the wrong question. The…
Chasing windmills: Donald said it, Rahul spread it
Rahul Gandhi and Donald Trump may disagree on almost everything under the sun, but they have inadvertently formed one of the most productive political partnerships in recent times. Trump speaks. Rahul amplifies. Trump speculates, Rahul celebrates. Trump attacks Modi, and Rahul treats it as certified truth. One can almost imagine the LOO (Leader of the…
Democrat Senators ask Trump not to extend sanction waiver on Russian oil
Washington: Two Democratic Senators have urged President Donald Trump against granting any further exemption from US sanctions on the purchase of Russian oil, contending that there is no rationale for such a move, as the war with Iran is now over. In a statement here on Tuesday, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren said the…
