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Assassinating Khamenei would lead to World War 3: Iran official

An official from Iran on Sunday, July 5, warned that the assassination of the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, would lead to World War 3. Hassan Rahimpour Azghadi, a member of Iran’s…
Hyderabad police recover mobile phones worth over Rs 15L

Hyderabad: 69 mobile phones worth Rs 15,26,000 were recovered by Balanagar division police and handed over to their rightful owners on Monday, July 7, at the Jeedimetla police station. A total of…

Hyderabad zoo park to launch night safari

Hyderabad: Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad is set to launch a night safari after the Central Zoo Authority of India (CZAI) lifted the ban on night safaris in zoos. According to a…
At least 12 Turkish soldiers die from methane gas in Iraqi cave

Ankara: Seven more Turkish soldiers have died from methane gas poisoning following a cave search operation in northern Iraq, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said Monday, bringing the death toll to 12. The soldiers…
Three held for burglary in Hyderabad; mobile phones, cash seized

Hyderabad: Three persons were arrested on Monday, July 7, for house burglary in the Jeedimetla area. The incident occurred on July 2. The accused was identified as Mohammad Asif, a milk vendor,…
Executions surge in Saudi Arabia amid drug crackdown, says Amnesty

Riyadh: Executions in Saudi Arabia surged last year to a record high, Amnesty International said Monday, as activists increasingly warn about the kingdom’s use of the death penalty in nonviolent drug cases.…
Saudi Arabia launches skill-based work permit system for expats

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has introduced a new skill-based classification system for expatriate work permits, categorising them into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and…

Rs 4,215 crore scam: Telangana CID nabs Falcon COO

Hyderabad: The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Falcon Group, Aaryan Singh, in Rs 4,215 crore scam. Aaryan Singh alias Aaryan Singh Chhabra was apprehended…
Israel strikes Yemen ports; Houthis respond with missiles

Sanaa: Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday, July 7, targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel. The attacks came after an…
Bank trade unions to join strike on July 9

Kolkata: An association of bank employees on Monday said the banking sector will join a nationwide strike on July 9, called by the central trade unions, against the economic policies of the…
CPI(M) launches ’30-mins digital protest’ to support Palestine

Thiruvananthapuram: In a show of solidarity with the people of Palestine, the CPI(M) has called for a week-long ‘Digital Protest’ against Israel’s actions in Gaza. CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby urged the…
PM Modi welcomes Indonesia as full BRICS member

Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto into the BRICS grouping as a full member during the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Ministry…
Andhra Pradesh gears up for mega PTM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is gearing up for a Mega Parent-Teacher meeting with a record 2,28,21,454 participants expected across 61,135 educational institutions. The state government termed the Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting 2.0, scheduled on…
Search continues for 8 missing workers at Telangana factory

Hyderabad: A week after the horrific fire and explosion at Sigachi Industries Limited’s manufacturing unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad, the search continues for eight missing workers. Rescue teams continued to comb through…
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launches plantation drive

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday launched ‘Vana Mahotsavam’, a massive plantation programme under which 18.03 crore saplings are to be planted across the state this monsoon. The Chief…