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Parliament passes Online Gaming Bill to ban all forms of money games

New Delhi: Parliament on Thursday passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it without debate amid din. The bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics…
Telangana plans bigger Bathukamma festival with higher funds

Hyderabad: Special Chief Secretary for Tourism and Culture Jayesh Ranjan held a meeting on Wednesday, August 20, to review the preparations for Bathukamma 2025 at the Haritha Plaza Hotel in Begumpet. Ranjan…

Israel launches first stage of Gaza City ground offensive

Tel Aviv: Israel has announced that it has begun the first stage of an ground operations aimed at capturing and controlling Gaza City, triggering a mass exodus of remaining civilians towards the…
Nepali caught red handed raping cow in Assam; arrested

In an act of beastiality, a man was caught red-handed for allegedly raping a cow in a shed in in Chhaygaon village of Assam. Rameshwar Yadav from Nepal was employed as a…
Two more held for robbery at jewellery store in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Two more accused involved in the robbery at Khazana Jewellers in Hyderabad were arrested from Pune on Wednesday, August 20. The accused, identified as Anish Kumar Singh and Anish Kumar Rajak…
Hidden backwaters of Telangana, just 200 km from Hyderabad

Telangana is home to many scenic escapes like rolling hills, tranquil lakes, and lush forests that surprise many who think such landscapes belong only to Kerala. Tucked away in the state’s northern…
Video: Moving car catches fire near Madina building in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A moving car caught fire near the Madina building in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August 20. Videos shared on social media show a jeep going up in flames. The incident occurred when…

47 Municipal Commissioners transferred in Telangana

Hyderabad: The state government on Wednesday, August 20, transferred 47 municipal commissioners in Telangana with immediate effect. The municipal administration department made the transfers as per Government Order 87. Some of the…
Pigeon carrying ‘IED blast’ note puts Jammu station on high alert

Jammu railway station has been put on high alert after officials of the Border Security Forces (BSF) found a pigeon carrying a threatening note at the India-Pakistan international border. According to officials,…
Iran launches country’s first military drill since 12-day war with Israel

Tehran: Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf…
Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 9 riots case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, on Wednesday, August 21, granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the May 9 riots in 2023. The bail was granted…
Monsoon session ends; Lok Sabha clears 12 bills, Rajya Sabha 14

New Delhi: Twelve bills were passed by the Lok Sabha and 14 by the Rajya Sabha during the month-long Monsoon session of Parliament, which has witnessed repeated disruptions, adjournments and walkouts. Barring…
Minor earthquake recorded in Oman, no impact in UAE

Muscat: A minor earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale was recorded in Oman’s Madha region in the early hours of Thursday, August 21, according to the National Seismic Network of the…
Earthquake of 3.5 magnitude hits Kashmir

Srinagar: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale hit Kashmir on Thursday, but there was no damage, officials said. They said the epicentre of the quake was in Kupwara district…
Hyderabad: Households hit as tomato prices soar amid crop damage

Hyderabad: The price of tomatoes has shot up sharply in the city, leaving consumers worried. A vegetable that cost Rs 20 to 30 per kilo just days ago is now selling for…