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Nationwide SIR: ‘Get ready by Sept 30’, EC tells state poll officers

New Delhi: The Election Commission has asked its state election officers to be ready for the nationwide SIR by September 30, in an indication that the poll authority could launch the voter…
Man held for disguising as woman, robbing friend’s house in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A man was arrested on Saturday, September 20 for disguising as woman and robbing his friend’s house in Hyderabad. The accused, identified as Harshit, executed the theft to clear a debt…

Indian auto driver’s fluent French leaves US man stunned

A US based content creator shared a video of an auto driver in India speaking fluent French and English languages. The video has garnered over 1.4 million views so far. The video…
SC to hear on Sept 23 suo motu matter concerning contamination in Jojari river

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on September 23 a suo motu matter concerning contamination in Jojari river in Rajasthan. The top court had on September 16 taken a…
Saudi Arabia major source of cheap foreign loans for Pakistan: report

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia remains the major source of cheap foreign loans for Pakistan, charging an annual interest rate of only 4 per cent, a media report said on Sunday. Riyadh charged a…
Kochi Water Metro touches 50 lakh passenger mark

Kochi: The Kochi Water Metro has achieved a new milestone of 50 lakh passengers within just 29 months of commencing operations, officials said on Sunday. The landmark was reached on Saturday afternoon…
Hyderabad man lands in jail for assaulting mother

Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man landed in jail for torturing and assaulting his mother. The incident took place in Bholakpur. Hyderabad man jailed for 10 days Speaking to Siasat.com, Gandhi Nagar SHO N…

VHP’s diktat for garba ‘open invitation for violence’: Union min

Mumbai: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Sunday criticised the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) advisory that only Hindus should be given entry to ‘garba’ events during Navratri, saying such calls were tantamount to…
Stray elephant turns Goa village into unexpected home, sparks concern

Pernem: A quiet village here in Goa has found itself sharing space for the last four days with an unexpected guest, a 10-year-old elephant named Omkar, stirring both awe and anxiety, as…
HYDRAA demolishes illegal constructions on 100 acres in Gajularamaram

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring and Protection Authority (HYDRAA) task force on Sunday, September 21, carried out demolitions of illegal constructions in Gajularamaram, where over 100 acres of government…
Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde’s ‘X’ account hacked

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s ‘X’ handle was found to be hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of flags of Pakistan and Turkey, an official said. The hackers live-streamed…
Hyderabad doctor warns of constipation risks after man collapses in bathroom

Hyderabad: A doctor from Hyderabad explained the risks associated with constipation after a man collapsed in the bathroom. He suggested that it should not be seen as a minor issue. Hyderabad man…
Dialysis centers to be increased in Telangana: Health minister

Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha directed officials to enhance dialysis facilities across the state, citing the growing number of patients requiring the service. The minister held a review meeting on Saturday,…
Zubeen Garg’s body arrives in Guwahati, thousands pay homage

Guwahati: The mortal remains of popular singer Zubeen Garg arrived at the airport here on Sunday morning as thousands of fans gathered to welcome the artiste back home one last time. His…
Cyberabad Police destroy 1858 kg narcotics worth Rs 25.3 cr

Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police destroyed 1,858 kg of seized narcotic substances worth Rs 25.30 crore through incineration at GJ Multiclave (India) in Edulapalli on Saturday. The operation covered 316 NDPS Act cases involving…