Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to participate in nearly 20 high-level meetings at the Telangana Rising Global Summit. He will engage with industry leaders in sectors such as education, power, tourism, and artificial intelligence, as well as oversee the signing of MoUs with major corporations. The day will also include a virtual inauguration of Telangana Thalli statues and a meeting with Anand Mahindra to discuss investments in green mobility and rural enterprise sectors. At the summit's end, the Chief Minister will unveil the Telangana Rising Vision Document and celebrate the state's progress and innovation. Additionally, Samsung has rolled out the One UI 8.5 beta in India for Galaxy S25 users, bringing new features such as editing tools, smarter sharing, improved connectivity, and stronger security.
The Telangana government successfully attracted over Rs 2.43 lakh crore in investment commitments on the first day of the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025. These agreements spanned various sectors such as deeptech, green energy, power, film, media, and aerospace. With these investments, Telangana aims to become a national economic powerhouse by 2047 and create high-quality jobs, world-class infrastructure, and a future where it leads India's economic journey.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing a nationwide operational crisis resulting in waves of flight cancellations, chaos, and panic among passengers. With over 2,000 flights cancelled in just six days, the airline has processed over Rs 827 crore in refunds and delivered thousands of pieces of delayed baggage. However, as the airline continues to face operational disruptions, concerns are mounting over significant financial losses and potential penalties from the DGCA. Amidst growing criticism, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu is holding a review meeting to assess the situation. Moody's has also warned that the crisis is "credit negative" for IndiGo. The airline has requested more time to complete a Root Cause Analysis and has attributed the disruption to a "network reboot" undertaken on December 5.
Paramount, backed by the Ellison family, has made a direct offer of $30 per share to shareholders of Warner Bros Discovery, including its traditional television networks. This offer is $17.6 billion more in cash compared to Netflix's current deal. According to Paramount, its proposal is a "superior alternative" that provides more value, certainty, and a quicker path to completion. President Trump has also expressed concerns over Netflix's potential market dominance with the acquisition.
In a dramatic turn of events, Paramount-Skydance has made a hostile bid for Warner Bros worth $108.4 billion, challenging Netflix's recent acquisition offer. President Trump has expressed concerns about the "very big market share" that a combined Netflix-WBD would hold, while Paramount argues that its bid offers superior value and a more straightforward regulatory process. With both proposals in play, WBD's shareholders and board of directors are faced with a crucial decision in the coming months.
A tragic incident occurred at Kengeri metro station in Bengaluru when a man jumped in front of an approaching train, resulting in his death. The identity of the deceased is currently under investigation. Metro services on the Purple Line were briefly affected, but have since been fully restored. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and the need for more resources to support those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Binance, one of the world's largest digital assets trading platforms, has announced that it has received full authorization from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. This major milestone solidifies the platform's commitment to global compliance and further expands its operations across key international markets. The authorization also highlights Dubai's growing influence in the regulation of digital assets in the region and sets a new standard for security and trust in the industry.
The Telangana Rising Global Summit, hosted by the state's government, is set to begin, featuring 27 key sessions and esteemed attendees from around the world. With a focus on advancing Telangana's development on the global stage, the summit promises to be a defining moment in the state's trajectory towards a three trillion dollar economy by 2047. As preparations ramp up, security measures and innovative features have been put in place to ensure a successful and productive event.
As IndiGo faces operational difficulties due to a surge in winter demand, heavy leave season, and crew shortages, the Indian government has intervened to minimize passenger inconvenience and ensure smooth operations for the country's largest carrier. The Civil Aviation Minister chaired a review meeting, which resulted in temporary approvals by the DGCA to address crew scheduling, training, and simulator availability. These measures, such as allowing Flight Operations Inspectors to temporarily return to flying duties and extending the validity of refresher checks for Designated Examiners, aim to stabilize IndiGo's operations and prevent extended disruptions during a critical time for airports operating at full capacity.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced that Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. studio and HBO Max for $72 billion. The sale does not include WBD's television networks, which will be spun out as originally planned. Zaslav assured employees that the two companies will remain separate until the deal is finalized and an "Integration Office" will be set up to manage the transition with Netflix. The board believes that this structure provides the strongest foundation for both businesses in a rapidly evolving marketplace.