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Houthis detain 24 UN staff in Yemen’s capital

Cairo: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels detained two dozen UN employees Sunday, a day after they raided another UN facility in the capital Sanaa, a UN official said. Jean Alam, a spokesman for the…
Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire

Tel Aviv: Israel’s military said it struck multiple targets on Sunday in Gaza, using aircraft and artillery, after it said Hamas militants shot at Israeli soldiers who were inside the area still…

The last bell: Bengaluru Bishop Cotton’s peon clocks off after 38 years

In an age where school bell ringers have mostly been replaced by electric chimes, one man’s dedication stood out and captured hearts across the internet. At Bishop Cotton School, Bengaluru, Das uncle,…
Union minister warns Telangana politicians shielding Maoists

Hyderabad: Union minister of home affairs Bandi Sanjay has sent a stern warning to Telangana politicians having links with Maoists that they will be exposed and brought to book if they continue…
Over Rs 6 lakh fines collected from drunk driving in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A total of 212 individuals, booked for drunk driving in Hyderabad, were produced before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Nampally on Sunday, October 19. Twenty-five were sentenced to imprisonment, with a…
Mother, son killed as water tank crashes in through roof in Telangana

Hyderabad: A woman and her six-year-old child died when an overhead water tank collapsed in Telangana’s Nalgonda district, police said. The incident occurred late on Saturday night in Peddakaparthy village of Chityala…
Outgoing Iran ambassador Iraj Elahi praises India’s global rise

New Delhi: Dr Iraj Elahi, former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, has concluded his diplomatic mission in India, describing Tehran and New Delhi as “natural partners” bound…

Vendors wash food containers in train wash basin; Indian Railways clarifies

Food served on Indian Railways trains has long been a matter of concern. Passengers still hesitate to eat it without second thoughts. A video of Amrit Bharat Express (16601) showing catering vendors washing…
Hyderabad: Bullet found in man’s luggage at Moosapet metro station

Hyderabad: A 9 mm bullet was found in the bag of a youth at Moosapet Metro Station on Saturday night, police said. The passenger was identified as Mohammed, a native of Bihar,…
Constable Pramod murder: Telangana police arrests rowdy-sheeter Riyaz

Hyderabad: The Telangana police, on Sunday, October 19, arrested rowdy sheeter Riyaz, who was on the run after stabbing 48-year-old Constable Pramod to death. Riyaz was hiding in a lorry cabin on…
Australia foil RoKo show to etch seven-wicket win over India in 1st ODI

Perth: The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in India’s seven-wicket defeat against Australia in the rain-affected first ODI…
Saudi citizens, residents can now order Zamzam bottles online

Makkah: Saudi citizens and residents can now order sacred Zamzam water through the Nusuk app, launched by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah. This marks a significant digital milestone in the Kingdom’s…
Telangana ACB uncovers corruption at RTA checkposts, seizes over Rs 4 lakh

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on the intervening night of 18-19 October raided 12 RTA checkposts across the state, uncovering a ‘longstanding and organised system of extortion.’ Officials also seized Rs…
Revanth Reddy accuses BRS of vote splitting, calls them BJP’s ‘B-team’

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy has accused the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of splitting votes with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-elections and warned people of…
Delhi should be renamed ‘Indraprastha’, VHP writes to minister Kapil Mishra

New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday demanded that Delhi be renamed ‘Indraprastha’ to connect the national capital with its ancient history and culture. In a letter to Delhi Culture…