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Raymond’s Tomb: How the French in Hyderabad lost to the British

Hyderabad: It may be difficult to imagine a French-speaking Hyderabad instead of English, but for a short while in the 18th century that was a plausibility had one person had his way…
Curacao secure 0-0 draw with Ecuador in FIFA World Cup

Kansas City: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against the heavily favoured La Tri on Saturday night…

Yoga has become world’s largest community celebration: PM Modi

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, June 21, said yoga has become the world’s largest community celebration, bringing people together across countries and cultures. Speaking at the 12th International Day of…
HRF raises alarm over conditions at Osmania Hospital

Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has submitted a memorandum to Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha, raising concerns over conditions at Osmania General Hospital, Afzalgunj, Hyderabad. In the memorandum dated June 20,…
Irreligious should not speak: BJP’s Naqvi on Ram Temple fund row

BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday criticised opposition parties over their remarks on the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Temple, saying “irreligious people” should not interfere in religious matters.…
UK: 5 hurt in Edinburgh attack that appears to target Muslims

Counterterrorism detectives in Scotland were investigating after five people were injured in attacks in Edinburgh that appeared to target Muslims, police said on Saturday. Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was…
India rejects Pak President Zardari’s remarks on Kashmir

New Delhi: India on Saturday, June 20, trashed certain remarks on Kashmir by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and asserted that he has no locus standi to comment on internal matters of…

FIFA: Undav strikes twice as Germany beat Ivory Coast

Toronto: Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday, June 20, and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at…
SIT faces CCTV footage gap in Ram Temple investigation

Ayodhya: Limited-period footage from CCTV cameras installed at the Ram Temple has posed a hurdle to the SIT investigation underway into the alleged embezzlement of donation funds. According to sources, footage from…
Land grabbers behind false propaganda against HYDRAA: AV Ranganath

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath has downplayed the allegations against his department, saying it was the handiwork of some land grabbers who were hell-bent…
Vijaya Dairy to supply milk to 27 lakh Telangana govt school kids

Hyderabad: Telangana government on Saturday, June 20, announced that the state-owned Vijaya Dairy will provide milk to 27 lakh children studying in government schools and anganwadi centres. In a review meeting held…
95K exam rooms, 1.3 lakh CCTV cameras, Ready for NEET re-exam: NTA

New Delhi: A nationwide mock drill was conducted across the country on Saturday on the eve of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as part of efforts to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct…
Nikhil Kumaraswamy to lead padayatra against Bidadi township

Bengaluru: The opposition to the proposed Bidadi Township project is set to intensify with Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy leading a massive padayatra on Sunday, June 21, demanding…
90 pc Karimnagar-Warangal Highway works completed: Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay announced on Saturday that the Karimnagar–Warangal National Highway project will be completed and opened to the public by Dasara. “Almost 90 per…
RTA seizes private bus over cramped seats, safety violations

Hyderabad: A private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Gujarat was seized by the Khairtabad Road Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday, June 19, over safety violations, officials said. Speaking to NTV reporters, officials…