- India
150 eminent figures demand release of Umar Khalid and anti-CAA activists
A group of 150 prominent writers, filmmakers and activists including senior journalist Ramachandra Guha, author Amitav Ghosh, film actor Naseeruddin Shah and former Member of Rajya Sabha Rajmohan Gandhi have united their…
- Telangana
Harish Rao blames govt for declining trend in Telangana’s real estate
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for the poor performance of the real estate sector in Telangana. On Friday, January 31, he said under…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad traffic police to conduct drive against use of black films
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police will launch an awareness campaign on Sunday, February 2 against the use of black films and sirens in four-wheelers. Speaking to Siasat.com, Hyderabad traffic police commissioner P…
- Hyderabad
Dogs attack minor girl in Hyderabad’s Rajendranagar, rescued
Hyderabad: In yet another case of dog bite incident, a four-year-old girl was attacked by dogs in Hyderabad’s Rajendranagar. Thankfully, the child was rescued before any unfortunate tragedy took place. The incident…
- Business
2025 Union Budget: Full list of what is cheaper, what will burn your pockets
The 2025 Union Budget (FY2025-26) is here. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union budget on Saturday, February 1. This is also the 14th consecutive budget under the Modi…
- Telangana
‘Rename Hyderabad first…’: Bandi to Revanth’s threat over Gaddar disrespect
Hyderabad: In a tense exchange on Friday, January 31, Union minister of state for Home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar challenged Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy to rename Hyderabad as Bhagyanagar. The Karimnagar…
- India
Zakia Jafri, 2002 Gujarat riot survivor and wife of MP Ehsan Jafri, passes away
Zakia Jafri, the 2002 Gujarat riot survivor and wife of slain MP Ehsan Jafri passed away on Saturday, February 1. “Zakia Appa, a compassionate leader of the human rights community, passed away…
- India
Budget 2025: No tax payable upto Rs 12L, new slabs introduced
New Delhi: The Budget 2025-26 gave relief to the middle class with regard to tax incidence and rejigged slabs. Sitharaman announced that annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh will be…
- Telangana
Telangana HC grants relief to Tech Mahindra over income tax
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, January 31, granted relief to Tech Mahindra in the re-assessment of income tax for the income earned for assessment years 2002-03 to 2008-09. The court…
- India
Budget 2025: Tax rejig, schemes for Bihar, gig workers’ win, and other key announcements
Presenting her eighth straight Budget in the Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman laid out a blueprint for next generation reforms including raising FDI limit in insurance sector, simplification of tax laws, cutting duties…
- Hyderabad
Video: Fire breaks out near Khairatabad metro station in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A minor fire broke out near the Khairatabad Metro Station in Hyderabad on Friday, January 31, causing short-lived panic in the area. The blaze broke out at 9:48 pm, while the…
- Hyderabad
2 women spend seven days with mother’s body in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, two young women reportedly spent at least seven days with the corpse of their mother at their house in Secunderabad, the twin city of Hyderabad. The incident…
- Hyderabad
Telangana: CM Revanth warns Bandi Sanjay of renaming BJP office lane after Gaddar
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy was warned Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay that if he ever tried again to disrespect balladeer Gaddar, he will name the street…
- India
‘Shocking’: Asaduddin Owaisi slams deletion of dissent notes in Waqf Bill JPC
Hyderabad: MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday, January 31, released the dissent notes he had submitted to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Bill…
- News
Hyderabad police officials, staff honoured for exceptional work in 2024
Hyderabad: 706 people, including Hyderabad police officers and staff, were honoured for their significant contributions in the detection, apprehensions and disposal of cases, at a program organised to recognise the efforts of…
