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Man with Palestinian flag arrested after 16-hour standoff on Big Ben
London: Following a dramatic 16‑hour standoff, authorities arrested a man early Sunday who had scaled the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London, barefoot and carrying a Palestinian…
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Congress condemns vandalisation of temple in US, demands action
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday condemned the vandalisation of a Hindu temple in United States’ California and said such acts of hatred and intolerance were utterly unacceptable. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam…
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Water supply in parts of Hyderabad to be disrupted for a week: HMWSSB
Hyderabad: Residents and commuters in parts of Hyderabad are set to face challenges with water supply and traffic being disrupted for a week in view of ongoing infrastructure works for the BHEL…
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Karnataka: 2 held for rape of Israeli tourist, homestay owner
The Karnataka Police arrested two people in connection with the assault and gang-rape of two women – a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a homestay owner near Sanapur Lake in Gangavati. The arrests…
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Hyderabad sees rise in beggars from other states during Ramzan
Hyderabad is witnessing a rise in beggars during the holy month of Ramzan as thousands of beggars have come to the city from different parts of Telangana and neighboring Karnataka and Andhra…
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UP: Imam, 8 others arrested for announcing Iftar on loudspeaker
A group of nine Muslims including an imam were arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur town after the Iftar timing was announced on a loudspeaker at a local mosque. The controversy erupted on…
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Rohingya refugees brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding
Cox’s Bazar: Rohingya refugees in crammed Bangladeshi camps say they are worried about a US decision to cut food rations by half beginning next month, while a refugee official says the reduction…
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Newlywed woman dies by suicide; police suspect forced marriage
Hyderabad: In yet another tragic incident, a newlywed woman died by suicide in Hyderabad. Police suspect that she was forced into the marriage. The incident took place in Balreddy Nagar, which falls…
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Income Tax bill proposes to grant officials access to your email, social media
The Income Tax bill, introduced in February 2025, significantly expands tax authorities’ powers beyond the Income Tax Act, 1961 and allows officials to access assessees’ email and social media accounts. As per…
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Hyderabad may receive rainfall before intense summer from next week
Hyderabad is likely to receive rainfall in various localities of the city ahead of the intense summer from next week. According to the predictions of weather enthusiast T. Balaji, known for his…
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NIMS docs conduct heart transplant on 19 yr old man
Hyderabad: The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) successfully performed a heart transplant on a 19-year-old man from Kathedan, who was suffering from a severe cardiac condition. The surgery was conducted under…
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Video: RTC conductor accused of issuing Mahalakshmi ticket to male passenger
Hyderabad: An RTC bus conductor has come under scrutiny for allegedly issuing a ‘Mahalakshmi ticket’ to a male passenger. The ‘Mahalakshmi ticket’ which is a free ticket can be issued to women…
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Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy: Vatican
Rome: Pope Francis is responding well to the treatment for double pneumonia and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days, the Vatican said Saturday. But his doctors have decided to…
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Israel to send delegation to Doha on March 10 to advance Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem: Israel will send a delegation to Qatar’s capital Doha on Monday to advance negotiations for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according…
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Watch: Man climbs London’s Big Ben carrying Palestinian flag
A man carrying a Palestinian flag climbed Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at London’s Palace of Westminster on Saturday morning, March 8. The climber, barefoot and dressed in all black,…
