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Byju Raveendran, the founder of the beleaguered edtech company Byju's, announced on Thursday his willingness to repay all outstanding debts to lenders, contingent upon their cooperation. During a lengthy media call lasting two and a half hours, Raveendran highlighted the critical nature of the ongoing insolvency proceedings, which were triggered after the BCCI sought to recover ₹158.9 crore in dues from the company. "If they are willing to work with me, I am willing to gi

In a significant policy shift, the Netherlands government has proposed to limit the use of English in universities to manage the growing influx of international students. Education Minister Eppo Bruins outlined his vision in a letter to parliament, stating a desire to re-establish Dutch as the primary language in higher education. Bruins emphasized the necessity for both international and Dutch students to invest in Dutch language proficiency, asserting, "I want to make Dutch t

In a challenging start to the first Test against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team faced a dismal defeat, getting bundled out for a mere 46 runs—marking their third lowest score in Test history. After the first Test was washed out due to rain, the second day saw India’s batting lineup crumble under overcast conditions, much to the dismay of captain Rohit Sharma. Reflecting on the disastrous decision to bat first, Rohit admitted in the post-Day 2 press conference that

In a dazzling ceremony held at Famous Studios in Mumbai on October 16, 2024, Nikita Porwal from Madhya Pradesh was crowned Femina Miss India 2024. The 18-year-old, hailing from Ujjain, has already established herself in the realms of theater, storytelling, and advocacy. Her victory marks a significant milestone as she prepares to represent India at the prestigious Miss World competition. The event saw last year’s Miss India, Nandini Gupta, crowning Nikita, with actress Neha Dh

In a recent press conference, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took a firm stance against BRS leader KTR, emphasizing the Musi Riverfront Development Program's goal of rejuvenating the river rather than merely beautifying it. He criticized the opposition for obstructing this crucial initiative, which aims to improve the living conditions of those affected by the Musi River's pollution. Revanth Reddy issued a bold challenge to his opponents, inviting them to live along

Mangalagiri police station witnessed heavy security measures as Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, a former advisor to the YCP government, arrived for interrogation linked to the recent attack on the TDP headquarters. This incident has escalated tensions in Andhra Pradesh politics, with various YCP leaders, including Devineni Avinash, Nandigam Suresh, Lella Appireddy, and Jogi Ramesh, facing charges in connection to the case. Sajjala, identified as the 120th accused, is under scrutiny for h

After securing a staggering 151 seats in the 2019 elections, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy appeared to be in a strong position to continue his governance in 2024. However, the strategic formation of a powerful NDA alliance, uniting prominent leaders Chandrababu Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Pawan Kalyan, significantly altered the political dynamics in Andhra Pradesh, leading to Jagan's defeat. Recently, this dynamic trio came together again at an NDA meeting in Haryana. A capt

Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is on a mission to revive his party's depleted cadres following a significant electoral defeat. In a recent meeting held at his Tadepalli camp office, Jagan sought to invigorate the spirits of his party members. At this gathering, he notably focused on the impending "Jamili elections," referring to the One Nation, One Election initiative. Jagan hinted that elections might be just around the corner, stating, “Jamili elect

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) questioning the colors of Anna Canteen buildings is likely politically motivated. The Anna Canteens, established to provide affordable meals, have featured yellow and red colors since their inception, and there have been no recent changes to this scheme. The PIL was filed by Chandrasekhar Reddy, former president of the AP NGO Association, who alleged that the TDP was imposing its party colors on these government-f

Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's investment in security for his official residence in Tadepalli has come under fire due to the staggering cost of ₹12.85 crore for iron fencing. This expenditure, funded by the state exchequer, has drawn scrutiny from political opponents, particularly Nara Lokesh. Lokesh publicly criticized the spending, sharing the government memo that authorized the allocation from the state treasury. He accused Jagan of misusing public funds for p