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Microsoft is scaling back employee access to Anthropic’s Claude Code due to rising AI costs, redirecting engineers to GitHub Copilot CLI. Despite rollback, its Anthropic partnership via Azure remains intact as enterprises face surging token-based expenses from generative AI
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Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya has entered its intensive phase, with 400 personnel from 12 nations training in jungle terrain. Integrated teams conduct tactical drills, shooting competitions, and bonding activities to enhance interoperability, regional peace, and defence diplomacy
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A sharp rise in fire accidents across the erstwhile Karimnagar district has been linked to the burning of leftover paddy stalks. Officials and farmers’ associations have urged cultivators to stop the practice, citing damage to farmland, orchards, cattle sheds and soil fertility.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing Telangana’s emergency healthcare system, citing alleged ambulance and hearse service failures in Tandur and Bhadrachalam. He demanded accountability and immediate strengthening of 108 emergency services across the State.
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The Assam government tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, banning polygamy and mandating registration of live-in relationships. Opposition parties demanded wider consultation, while the Bill excludes Scheduled Tribes and aims to simplify marriage, divorce, succession, and relationship laws
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Punjabi pop singer Jasmine Sandlas, popularly known as the “Gulabi Queen”, will perform live at Hyderabad’s Quake Arena on June 27. The concert will feature her popular tracks, energetic stage performances and large-scale production setups aimed at Punjabi and pop music fans.
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A Hyderabad man was arrested for allegedly driving his newly purchased Volkswagen car at over 200 kmph on the Outer Ring Road. Police traced the accused through CCTV footage after a video of the speeding incident surfaced on social media.
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Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri announced her Bollywood comeback after 30 years in the US, relocating to Mumbai. She expressed eagerness for impactful roles in films and OTT projects, emphasizing passion over stardom, while thanking fans for their support
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Eight persons were killed after an SUV plunged nearly 800 feet into a gorge in Raigad district’s Ambenali Ghat area. Police suspect the driver lost control while travelling from Dapoli to Satara during the early hours.
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Hajj 2026 began in Mecca with over 1.5 million pilgrims arriving despite regional tensions and a fragile Iran ceasefire. Pilgrims braved intense heat, circling the Kaaba, camping in Mina, and preparing for Arafat prayers amid global energy concerns
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NTA postponed CUET-UG 2026 exams scheduled for May 28 due to Bakrid holiday rescheduling. Revised dates will be announced later. Candidates are advised to check official websites regularly for updates and clarifications from the agency
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The latest price hike in fuel prices in Hyderabad makes petrol costlier at Rs 115.62 a litre and diesel at Rs 103.76 per litre.
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Equities surged on Monday as crude oil prices fell below $100, boosting investor sentiment amid hopes of a US-Iran peace deal. Sensex and Nifty gained over 1%, with autos leading, while Hindalco and select stocks declined modestly
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Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across India, taking cumulative hikes to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre within two weeks, as rising crude oil prices, weaker rupee and global tensions pushed import and refining costs higher.
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Farmers across Telangana are facing a severe fund crunch ahead of the vanakalam season due to delayed Rythu Bharosa payments, incomplete loan waivers, stalled procurement payments and limited access to fresh crop loans.
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Aryan Khan’s debut directorial The Ba*ds Of Bollywood and Vikramaditya Motwane’s Black Warrant emerged as big winners at the 7th Screenwriters Association Awards in Mumbai, bagging multiple honours across web and television categories.
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Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress
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Six policemen, including a sub-inspector, assistant sub-inspector, and four constables, were suspended in Bengaluru South district for dereliction of duty after gelatin sticks with a circuit and timer were found ahead of PM Modi’s visit on May 10.
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KL Rahul’s explosive 60 and Kuldeep Yadav’s three-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs in their final IPL league match. Ajinkya Rahane scored a fighting 63, but KKR’s chase collapsed after Kuldeep’s decisive spell
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Rising fuel prices, in particular, are having a ripple effect on transport, food and household expenses
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US President Donald Trump, in a surprise live video call during a Delhi event marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, expressed admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has declared an alert following the Ebola outbreak in several African nations. Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav announced precautionary measures including passenger screening at international airports, quarantine protocols, and isolation wards in teaching hospitals.
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The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a deadly blast targeting a shuttle train of the Jaffar Express in Quetta, Balochistan. The attack derailed three coaches and overturned two bogies, killing 27 people and injuring 131 others.
