Cheering, banter and watch parties: Hyderabad catches F1 fever

Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the ruling TVK government of diversionary tactics. He stated the recent budget was a rebranding exercise without new promises. The DMK leader criticized the government’s handling of the Cauvery water dispute. He also highlighted concerns about deteriorating law and order in the state. The TVK government defended its budget as a roadmap…

Tamil Nadu government will introduce four-year undergraduate degree programs. Vice-chancellor selection committees will be reconstituted with UGC nominees. Teacher vacancies will be filled expeditiously and a state faculty training academy established. An institute of eminence in basic sciences and another for emerging technologies are planned. Special reservation for government school students in professional courses will…

European stocks edged lower Friday, influenced by a global tech sell-off and Middle East tensions. Investors await the European Central Bank meeting and corporate earnings reports next week. Rising oil prices and subdued reactions to strong results complicated the market backdrop. Tech stocks experienced a significant decline this week, impacting major AI beneficiaries. Utilities and…