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India’s LPG consumption slides 16 pc in April amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: India’s cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 16 per cent in April as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and…
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TVK leading in Tamil Nadu, promised 8 gm gold, free cylinders in manifesto
Chennai: As the new-entrant TVK appears likely to emerge as the single largest party and form the government, the focus has now turned to actor-politician Vijay’s poll promises, including 8 gm gold…
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Hyderabad: Oxygen tank explodes in Pahadi Shareef, four injured
Hyderabad: An oxygen tank kept inside a shed in Jalpalli village, within the Pahadi Shareef police station limits, exploded on Monday, May 4, causing injuries to four people. Speaking to Siasat.com, Pahadi…
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Big Ticket draw: Indian expat driver wins Rs 64 crore after 6 years of trying
While many have spent years hoping to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a Dubai-based Indian expat has secured the grand prize of Dirham 25 million (Rs 64,59,53,000) in the latest…
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Right-wing group tears down ‘Islampur’ signboard in Maharashtra
Sangli: Right-wing organisation Shivpratishthan Hindusthan workers tore down the “Islampur” signboard in Maharashtra, citing a lack of cooperation in renaming street signs following an official change of the city’s name to Ishwarpur. The…
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India’s air traffic dips in April amid disruptions due to Middle East crisis
New Delhi: India’s air traffic registered a sequential slowdown in April compared to March for both domestic and international passengers, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The downturn…
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Woman held for killing live-in partner in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A woman and her son have been arrested for allegedly killing her live-in partner in Hyderabad on the night of Sunday, May 3. The incident took place in Chintal, which falls…
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SC agrees to hear pleas against Transgender Amendment Act
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, May 4, sought responses from the Centre, all states and Union territories on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons…
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Jesus reference in edited Bhagwad Gita sparks outrage in Telangana
Hyderabad: A reference of Jesus in an edited version Bhagwad Gita has sparked a controversy in Telangana after a Hindu man who found the discrepancy took issue with it. A video of…
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Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 pc in March amid geopolitical tensions
New Delhi: The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which began in February, have impacted the aviation sector, with Dubai International Airport seeing a steep decline in passenger traffic in March, according…
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Man poses as official to secure IPL passes from HCA, held
Hyderabad: In order to obtain Indian Premier League (IPL) passes from Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), a man used to impersonate a senior government official. On Sunday, May 3, the Malkajgiri Police arrested…
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Hyderabad airport introduces ‘Park and Fly’ facility for pre-booked parking
Hyderabad: In order to help passengers pre-book parking slots, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), also known as Hyderabad airport, has started a ‘Park and Fly’ service. Under the facility, travellers can reserve…
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First batch of Haj pilgrims flagged off by Mohammed Azharuddin
Hyderabad: The first batch of Haj pilgrims was ceremonially flagged off from Haj House, Nampally, by Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises Minister Mohammed Azharuddin, along with Haj Committee Chairman Khusro Pasha, Telangana…
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Heatwave grips Telangana, mercury soars to 46 degrees Celsius
Hyderabad: Heatwave conditions gripped many parts of Telangana, with the maximum temperature reaching 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday, May 3. At least 12 districts recorded temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius, significantly higher…
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Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on cruise ship in Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World…
