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Every time PM Modi speaks, it’s a tsunami of lies: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi: Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying every time he speaks, it is a “tsunami of lies”. The Rajya…
Iran condemns IS attack on Syrian military bus

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the deadly “terrorist” attack by the IS militants on a Syrian military bus in east Syria. Kanaani made the remarks on Saturday…

Jolt to Telangana BJP as ex-minister Chandra Sekhar quits

Hyderabad: In a jolt to BJP in Telangana, former minister A. Chandra Sekhar on Sunday resigned from the party. He is likely to join the Congress. Chandra Sekhar sent his resignation letter…
Hyderabad: Commissioner urges motorists to slow down at Pelican signals

Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner C V Anand on Saturday urged motorists to slow down and halt at pelican signals around the city to allow pedestrians to cross safely. He asked vehicle drivers…
All eyes on SC as it hears challenge to abrogation of Article 370

New Delhi: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is consecutively hearing a batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution…
UK govt addressing India’s Khalistan concerns: British security min

New Delhi: The United Kingdom is taking necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Indian High Commission in London and its staff members, British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said,…
Hyderabad: Osmania University to soon become closed campus

Hyderabad: Osmania University is set to transition into a closed campus, with plans to restrict automotive traffic. This change will be implemented upon the completion of a link road, which will circumvent…

Israelis protest for 32nd week against judicial reforms

Tel Aviv: Tens of thousands of Israeli protestors took to the streets on Saturday against the judicial overhaul, as the protests against the plan entered the 32nd week, Times of Israel reported.…
Iranian teen who led anti-hijab protests alleges torture

A teenage girl who celebrated victory after getting released from Iranian custody due to her participation in the anti-hijab protests said that she had been abducted and beaten for the second time…
NIA raids residences of ex-activists of PFI in Kerala’s Malappuram

Thiruvananthapuram: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday was conducting raids at four places of former activists of the banned Islamist organisation, Popular Front of India (PFI). The raids were being held…
Karnataka contaminated water case takes casteist turn, riles Dalit groups

Bengaluru: Karnataka’s Congress government has come under scanner following Dalit organisations raising suspicion over the water contamination case which resulted in seven deaths and more than 200 persons getting hospitalised. The organisations…
Loans to street vendors: Centre directs banks, civic bodies to work in tandem

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Bhagwat K Karad has asked banks and civic bodies to collaborate to achieve the goals of the PM SVANidhi scheme, which was launched to help street vendors get easy…
Russia says it intercepted missiles at Crimean Bridge

Moscow: Two Ukrainian missiles attempting to attack the Crimean Bridge have been shot down by the air defence system in the Kerch Strait, Russia’s Defence Ministry said. Ukraine on Saturday launched two…
Hyderabad: Cancellation of MMTS trains from August 14 to 20

Hyderabad: Commuters in Hyderabad are expected to experience inconvenience as several MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport System) trains are scheduled for cancellation. This is due to infrastructural maintenance work planned for the Hyderabad and…
Is BRS aiming to play kingmaker role after 2024 LS polls? Know what KTR says

Hyderabad: It appears that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is aiming to play a kingmaker role after the 2024 general elections. Telangana’s Minister for Handlooms and Textiles, KT Rama Rao, predicted on…