- India
Uttarakhand launches Madrasa verification drive; sparks political row
The Uttarakhand government has initiated a comprehensive verification drive targeting madrasas (Muslim educational institutions) across the state, reportedly following complaints about illegal operations, a senior police officer said on Friday, December 21.…
- Hyderabad
No drinking water supply in parts of Hyderabad for 24 hours
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has announced that there will be no drinking water supply in parts of Hyderabad for 24 hours from 6 am on Sunday…
- Middle East
Photos: ‘False Cobra’ spotted in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The “false cobra,” a mildly venomous snake, has been recently spotted in the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia. Characterised by its pale colour, blending with the surrounding sand, the false…
- Telangana
Weaver dies by suicide in Telangana’s Sircilla, second in 2 days
Hyderabad: A weaver died by suicide in Telangana’s Sircilla district on Thursday, December 19. This is the second weaver suicide in the district in as many days. The deceased was identified as…
- Middle East
Two Emiratis die after car accident in Saudi Arabia
Two Emiratis were killed, and three others injured after being involved in a car accident while travelling in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with…
- Hyderabad
Telangana: Man sentenced to death for killing wife, son and unborn child
Hyderabad: A local court in Hyderabad on Friday, December 20 sentenced a man to death for killing his wife, son and unborn child in Narayanguda, in 2022. The convict, R Sai, conspired…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Student loses money in online betting, ends life
Hyderabad: An undergraduate student lost money in online betting in Hyderabad and died by suicide on Friday, December 20. The deceased was identified as 21-year-old Sai Kiran, a resident of Pochamma Basthi…
- Andhra Pradesh
17 days after earthquake in Telangana, now tremors felt in AP
Hyderabad: Residents of Shankarapuram, Polavaram, and Pasugugally in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, experienced a series of minor earthquakes on Saturday, December 21. The tremors were felt after the recent earthquake that touched…
- Hyderabad
Cyberabad traffic police’s X handle hacked, turned into fake crypto profile; restored
Hyderabad: The X handle of Cyberabad traffic police fell victim to cybercrime, was hacked and turned into a fake profile of a US businessman. The X account (formerly known as the Twitter…
- Delhi
Andhra police freeze chole bhature vendor’s account over Rs 105 cyber fraud link
The Delhi High Court provided relief to a street vendor whose account had been frozen by the Andhra Pradesh police following suspected links to cyber criminals in a judgement delivered on Tuesday,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad airport issues travel advisory amid Christmas holiday rush
Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has issued a travel advisory urging passengers to arrive early amid the busy weekend and Christmas holiday season. The airport anticipates an increase in passenger traffic…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Traffic home guard injured in hit-and-run on Telugu Thalli flyover
An on-duty traffic home guard was hit by an unidentified bike rider on the Telugu Thalli flyover new signal in the early hours of Friday, December 20. According to the other motorists,…
- Telangana
Mallu Ravi appointed Telangana Congress Parliamentary Party convener
Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) has appointed senior MP Mallu Ravi as its new convener. This decision was made by the party leadership to bolster its organizational structure in the…
- Hyderabad
Ex-home guard climbs tower near Hyderabad’s LB stadium, demands reinstatement
Hyderabad: A former home guard climbed a tower near the LB Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, December 20, to protest against the Telangana government demanding reinstatement in service. The home guard identified…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad water board clarifies on ‘land encroachment’ in Banjara Hills
Hyderabad: Amid reports of encroachment on its land, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) issued a clarification over 2.20 acre land in question. The Hyderabad water board clarified that…
