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Bangladesh envoy to India holds talks with interim govt advisers
Dhaka: Two senior advisers of Bangladesh’s interim government met the country’s envoy to India on Tuesday to discuss “various issues”, officials said. Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah reached Dhaka late…
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UAE rejects Saudi claims over weapons shipment to Yemen
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, December 30, rejected Saudi Arabia’s claims regarding a shipment linked to Yemen’s Port of Mukalla, describing the allegations as containing “fundamental inaccuracies”. In…
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Drug cases in Telangana go up by 30 pc in 2025: Police report
Hyderabad: Drug cases in Telangana increased by 30.36 per cent during 2025, though the overall crime rate in the state dipped by 2.33 per cent. A total of 2,542 cases under the…
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IIT Delhi to host hackathon on cybersecurity ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi: IIT Delhi’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell and cybersecurity think tank CyberPeace on Tuesday announced the launch of the E-Raksha Hackathon 2026, a national-level event focused on cybersecurity, defence AI and digital…
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West Bengal CM says no one will be allowed to touch Waqf or religious places
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that her government would not allow any interference with Waqf properties or religious institutions. The amended Waqf Act came into force on…
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GHMC approves draft budget of Rs 11,460 Cr for FY 2026-27
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Monday, December 29, approved a draft budget of Rs 11,460 crore for the financial year 2026-2027 in the 10th general meeting of the Standing…
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UAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after facing an ultimatum to do so. The UAE’s Defence Ministry, in a statement via its state-run…
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A packed schedule and exciting times for cricket lovers in 2026
Plenty of thrilling action has been lined up in the cricket calendar for 2026. It is going to be a year that is jam packed with big tournaments, and the spotlight will…
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Know all the traffic diversions in place for New Year’s Eve in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police issued traffic restrictions on December 31 in view of New Year’s Eve celebrations across the city. The restrictions will also be enforced on a need basis from 11…
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Investigation into ‘encounter’ of Shaik Riyaz underway: Telangana DGP
Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy on Tuesday, December 30, said that the investigation into the “encounter” of Nizamabad resident Shaik Riyaz was underway. Shaik Riyaz, a resident of Nizamabad,…
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229 illegal liquor bottles seized at Pahadishareef
Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise Department officials on Monday, December 29, seized 229 bottles of illegal liquor during vehicle checks at Pahadishareef in Hyderabad. According to officials, the checks were conducted on…
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HYDRAA violations in Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake restoration: Activist
Hyderabad: Ahead of the historical Bum-Rukn-Ud-Dowla lake’s inauguration in Hyderabad in January, local activist Lubna Sarwat has once again raised concern over the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency’s (HYDRAA) involvement…
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Hyderabad to Coorg: A weekend trip to India’s Coffee Paradise
When Hyderabad’s fast pace calls for a break, Coorg offers the perfect escape. Known as Kodagu, this scenic hill region in Karnataka is loved for its cool weather, rolling coffee plantations, waterfalls,…
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Hostel warden assaults girl student in Telangana, suspended
Hyderabad: A warden working at the SC College Girls Hostel in Telangana‘s Bhupalpally was suspended after she allegedly thrashed a third-year degree student who entered the hostel later than the deadline. District…
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Deer meat racket busted in Hyderabad, one held
Hyderabad: The police on Tuesday, December 30, arrested a man for allegedly selling deer meat after they raided a chicken shop in in Suleman Nagar in Hyderabad’s Attapur. The Rajendranagar Special Operations…
