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Ahead of Monsoon Session, Modi hails India’s 7.7 pc growth

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, July 20, said that India maintaining a growth rate of 7.7 per cent despite the West Asia crisis reflects India’s “inherent strength” and “offers…
Telangana baby sold by parents for Rs 1 lakh, rescued

Hyderabad: A one-month-old baby boy, who was allegedly sold by his parents for Rs 1 lakh in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana has been rescued and a case was registered against two persons…

Too much cash hits Palestinian economy in West Bank

West Bank: A gas station customer pulls out a wad of bills to pay for a fill-up. The cashier refuses the money, explaining that the station’s bank has stopped accepting notes and…
Spain worthy team to win World Cup, says Telangana DGP CV Anand

Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) CV Anand on Monday, July 20, lauded Spain’s performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the European side thoroughly deserved the trophy after outshooting…
Monsoon Session: LS adjourned briefly amid Oppn sloganeering

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice, the second time till noon, amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday, July…
QNet booked again in Hyderabad for duping fitness professional

Hyderabad: A case has been registered against multi-level marketing firm QNet, its franchisee Vihaan Direct Selling India Pvt Ltd and 11 individuals for allegedly duping a Bengaluru-based fitness professional in the name of…
Iran warns no oil through Hormuz as US ends 9th night of strikes

Iran warned on Monday, July 20, that no oil or gas would pass through the Strait of Hormuz if what it described as US “aggression” continued, as the United States completed a…

Malkajgiri Police launches women, child safety helplines

Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Police on Monday, July 20, launched dedicated helplines for women and children in the commissionerate, urging residents to reach out for help without hesitation in case of distress. Commissioner of…
Rain, gusty winds forecast across Karnataka for two days

Bengaluru: After a brief lull, monsoon activity has picked up again across Karnataka, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting rainfall and gusty winds in several coastal and interior districts over the…
Deepfake video of Nirmala Sitharaman used to cheat Bengaluru man

Bengaluru: A 66-year- old Bengaluru resident was allegedly cheated of Rs 6.88 lakh after fraudsters used a deepfake video of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to promote a fake investment scheme on…
Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves HC, appeals against Sunday’s order

New Delhi: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali J Angmo on Monday, July 20, moved the Delhi High Court to appeal against an order refusing to interfere with the fasting activist’s ongoing treatment at…
Sonam’s new message, CJP continues sit-in amid heavy police pressence

New Delhi: More than 50 police personnel and over 50 protesters were injured on Monday, July 20, after security personnel used force against Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters during the “Chalo Sansad”…
Senior Houthi official warns Saudi targets ‘within range’

Sanaa: A senior Houthi official warned on Sunday, July 19, that Saudi Arabia’s “valuable targets” are within range of the group’s forces, and that the Houthis are prepared to “pay the highest…
Jayesh Ranjan appointed to monitor Hyderabad monsoon

Hyderabad: Ahead of the monsoon season, the Telangana government has appointed 10 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers to monitor adverse conditions in the erstwhile districts. The list of special officers includes Jayesh…
HM Amit Shah to introduce Bill on ‘Vande Mataram’ insults

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, July 20, the first day…