- Middle East
Makkah launches ‘Unified Geospatial’ platform to boost service delivery at holy sites
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities in Makkah and other Islamic holy sites are implementing a unified Geospatial Platform to enhance service management efficiency. The Royal Commission for…
- Telangana
BRS alleges Congress govt deception in Rs 1,000 cr deal with CM’s relatives
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader Manne Krishank cautioned Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy to avoid bringing fraudulent companies to the state and accused the latter of going to the US to…
- Andhra Pradesh
AP government to scrap two-child policy for local body elections
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to drop the law banning individuals with more than two children from contesting in rural and urban local body elections. The rule will be scrapped by…
- Telangana
Video: Stray dog attacks 18-month-old toddler in Karimnagar
Hyderabad: An 18-month-old toddler sustained severe injuries after a stray dog attacked him while he was playing on a subway in Karimnagar near Satavahana University on Wednesday, August 7. The CCTV footage…
- Hyderabad
Asaduddin Owaisi opposes ‘divisive’ Waqf Amendment Bill
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, August 8, opposed the introduction of the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. “I oppose…
- Telangana
Telangana: Nagarjuna Sagar retaining wall collapses, no casualties
Hyderabad: In an incident that allegedly occurred on August 1, the retaining wall of the Sunkishala project of the Nagarjuna Sagar dam across Krishna river in Nalgonda collapsed. No casualties were reported.…
- Middle East
Blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty: Saudi Arabia on Ismail Haniyeh’s killing
Saudi Arabia has described Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh’s killing as a “blatant violation” of Iran’s sovereignty, Al Jazeera reported. Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister, Waleed al-Khereiji, said his country rejects…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urges Bangladesh to protect minorities
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, August 8 urged the Bangladesh authorities to protect the minorities amid unrest. In a recent X post, Owaisi…
- India
Oppn opposes Waqf Bill, calls it ‘draconian’; Centre defends
New Delhi: The Opposition on Thursday, August 8, protested against the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, with Congress MP KC Venugopal calling it “draconian” and an “attack…
- Telangana
Telangana: Five IPS officers promoted to Director General rank
Hyderabad: In a fresh round of promotions, five IPS (Indian Police Service) officers in Telangana were promoted to director general on Thursday, August 8. All promoted officers belong to the 1994 batch of…
- Telangana
Days before admission to engineering college, girl dies by suicide in Medak
Hyderabad: In an incident reported from Jogipet of Medak district, on August 7, Wednesday, a girl died by suicide ahead of admission into an engineering college. The deceased who is identified as…
- Telangana
World Bank prez Ajay Banga assures Telangana CM of supporting key projects
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in the United States on Wednesday, August 7, where they discussed potential collaborations aimed at positively impacting the…
- Telangana
Telangana CM to throw Sita Rama project open on August 15
Hyderabad: The Sita Rama Lift Irrigation Project, constructed in Dummugudem village of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, will be inaugurated by Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on August 15. It is the third…
- Telangana
Bypoll for one vacant Rajya Sabha seat in Telangana on Sep 3
Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India has announced by-polls for 12 vacant Rajya Sabha seats across 9 states on September 3. One of these seats is from Telangana, which fell vacant due…
- Telangana
Telangana HC asks man to plant 200 trees for clearing reserve forest land
Hyderabad: Justice NV Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court has directed an individual named M Mallesh to plant 200 saplings in a reserve forest area as compensation for clearing 2 acres…
