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Pakistani religious body faces backlash over anti-VPN decree

Islamabad: Pakistan’s leading constitutional religious body came under severe criticism after it issued an edict terming the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access blocked content on the internet as ‘un-Islamic’.…
Iranian Defence Minister visits Syria to enhance security cooperation

Damascus: Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived in Syria to strengthen defence and security ties between the two countries, according to Syria’s Al-Watan online newspaper. “Everyone knows the important position of the…

North Korea’s GPS jamming continues for 10th day

Seoul: North Korea’s jamming of GPS signals across the border with South Korea continued Sunday for the 10th consecutive day, the military said. According to the military, GPS jamming was detected in…
Saudi Arabia deports Indian man accused in 2011 Goa riots

Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deported an Indian man accused of the 2011 Balli riots case in Goa, where two tribal youths were killed. Barkat Ali,…
Telangana govt’s announcement of bonus on fine paddy boosts cultivation

Hyderabad: In a remarkable achievement, fine variety paddy (sanna vadlu) cultivation in Telangana has gone up by 61 percent to four million acres this kharif season compared to 2.5 million acres during…
McGrath calls for Australia to go hard on Kohli

New Delhi: Legendary Australia fast-bowler Glenn McGrath has urged the Pat Cummins-led side to put pressure on an emotional Virat Kohli during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, starting in Perth from…
Video: AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain campaigns for Imtiaz Jaleel

The political atmosphere in Maharashtra is heating up as the state gears up for the Assembly elections on November 20. Among the various campaigns making headlines is the active involvement of All…

Telangana govt sanctions 4696 houses for Mid Manair reservoir project oustees

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, November 16, allotted 4696 houses to families displaced due to Mid Manair Reservoir with Rs 5 lakh under the Idiramma Indlu scheme. As per officials from…
Hyderabad: 2 day nature camp at Forestrek Park in Chilkur

Hyderabad: The Telangana Forest Development Corporation (TSFDC) has announced a two-day nature camp at Forestrek Park in Chilukur, near the TG Police Academy in Hyderabad, scheduled for November 23rd and 24th, 2024.…
Telangana: SSC public exam fee deadline extended

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) in Telangana has updated the fee payment schedule for the SSC Public Examinations scheduled for March 2025. The new deadline for students to pay their…
SC to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb pollution in Delhi

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the national capital. Delhi woke up to toxic air conditions…
12-year-old Telangana girl dies of cardiac arrest leaving family in shock

Hyderabad: In a heartbreaking incident, a 12-year-old girl from Telangana passed away unexpectedly due to cardiac arrest in Padmanagar Colony, Chennur town, on Friday. The young girl, identified as Kasturi Nivruthi, was…
Tunisian President meets Saudi Investment Minister

Tunis: Tunisian President Kais Saied received visiting Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, said a statement released by the presidency. During the meeting on Saturday, the President praised the strength of…
Failure to disclose foreign assets, income to invite Rs 10L penalty: I-T dept

New Delhi: The Income-Tax Department on Sunday cautioned taxpayers that failure to disclose assets held abroad or income earned in foreign shores in the ITR can attract a penalty of Rs 10…
Telangana: Man beats passerby to death in Nalgonda for not paying money

Hyderabad: A man beat a passerby to death on Saturday, November 16 in Telangana’s Nalgonda district for not giving money. The accused is reportedly a habitual offender, who sought money from random…