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Republic Day celebrations in Telangana: Governor unfurls tricolour flag

Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Monday, January 26, unfurled the national flag on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations at Parade Grounds here. Later, he inspected the march past of…
Duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors, cars, likely part of India, EU FTA: Sources

Import duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear, as well as cars, and wines, are likely to be part of the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation…

Republic Day must uphold Constitution beyond parades: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Monday, January 26, said that the Republic Day should not be limited to parades and speeches, but should also ensure the upholding of…
Watch: India showcases military might at R-Day parade on Kartavya Path

New Delhi: India ushered in its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its military prowess that included missiles, warplanes, newly-raised units and lethal weapon systems used during Operation…
Trump defends White House ballroom project

Washington: US President Donald J. Trump has said he is building a major ballroom complex at the White House as a private gift to the United States, while accusing preservation advocates of…
Kavitha slams BRS leaders over Singareni tenders

Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruti president Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Sunday, January 25, accused leaders of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of “misleading the public by claiming that no tenders were awarded at excess rates…
Tirupati: Instagram acquaintance turns crime; student booked for rape

Hyderabad: A 21-year-old BTech student from Badvel in YSR Kadapa district has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman at a homestay in Tirupati. According to police, the accused, identified…

US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed: Zelenskyy

Vilnius: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a US security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the US and Russia. Speaking to…
Ferry with 350 onboard sinks in Philippines; 7 dead, 215 rescued

Manila: A ferry with more than 350 people on board sank in the southern Philippines after midnight, and rescuers have saved at least 215 passengers and retrieved seven bodies, officials said Monday.…
Maduro raid: Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan defences

Washington: President Donald Trump said the US used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the US captured Nicolás Maduro. Trump also renewed his threat to conduct…
50,000 killed in 1948 police action: Historian jolts HLF audience

Hyderabad: As many as 50,000 Muslims were killed and nearly 100,000 migrated to other parts of the world after the 1948 police action in Hyderabad, which led to its annexation to India, claimed…
Republic Day: 982 security personnel honoured with Gallantry Medals

New Delhi: A total of 982 police, fire, home guard, civil defence and correctional services personnel have been awarded gallantry and various service medals on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.…
Nampally fire: Police arrest owner of furniture shop

Hyderabad: Satish Batcha, owner of Batcha Furniture shop in Nampally, which was gutted in a fire on Saturday, January 24, resulting in five deaths, has been arrested by Hyderabad police. Assistant Commissioner…
Ashoka Chakra for space hero Shubhanshu Shukla

New Delhi: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), was on Sunday awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest…
Bishnoi, Bumrah, Hardik choke NZ to 153/9 in third T20I

Guwahati: Wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi marked his return with a superb spell alongside the seasoned duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya as India strangled New Zealand with disciplined bowling to restrict…