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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…
Elderly man sits in front of RTC bus over Rs 5 change in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Ever since the state government increased the RTC fares, passengers have been feeling the heat. In Hyderabad, a person sat in front of a bus as the conductor delayed in giving…
60 kg of sweets seized in food safety raids across Telangana

Hyderabad: Over 60 kg of sweets and 40 kg of bread, and other adulterated food products were seized in food safety raids at sweet manufacturing units and retailers across Telangana. Officials inspected…
Israel commits 47 violations since Gaza ceasefire took effect

Gaza Strip: Israel has committed 47 violations of the Gaza ceasefire that came into effect on Friday, October 10, resulting in 38 Palestinian deaths and 143 injuries, the Government Media Office in…
Man with gun triggers scare at Taslima Nasrin event in Kerala

Kochi: A man carrying a gun sparked a brief security scare at an atheist gathering here, where writer Taslima Nasrin is scheduled to participate, sources said on Sunday. The law enforcers evacuated…