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Woman ‘gang-raped’, thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held
Faridabad: A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van here and later thrown onto the road, sustaining serious head injuries, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late Monday…
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Zomato, Swiggy offer increased payout to gig workers amid New Year strike call
New Delhi: Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New…
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Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in New Year
New York: Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day. The Democrat’s…
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Ahead of New Year celebrations, Hyderabad police issues warning
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police has issued a stern warning to citizens, especially those driving after drinking alcohol, as part of safety measures for the upcoming New Year celebrations in the city. The…
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80-year-old Nakka Indrayya builds his own grave in Jagtial
Hyderabad: An 80-year-old man in Telangana’s Jagtial district has built his own grave in advance while still leading a healthy life. Nakka Indrayya, who has built his own grave at Laxmipuram village,…
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SIR hearing: Complaint filed against CEC after elderly man dies due to fear
Kolkata: A complaint was filed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal at a police station in the Purulia district on Tuesday,…
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NIA court issues notice to 3 Kashmiris abroad for ‘weaponising’ social media
A special NIA court in Srinagar has issued a proclamation directing three Kashmiris, currently based in the United States and Germany, to appear before it by the end of January. The action…
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Sankranti rush: Telangana seeks toll free travel on Hyderabad–Vijayawada route
Hyderabad: Telangana Roads and Buildings (R&B) minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has written to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, urging temporary toll exemption on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway to ease traffic during…
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Revanth Reddy plans to make Greater Hyderabad pollution-free
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop Greater Hyderabad as a pollution-free city. At a review with senior officials of Municipal…
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HYDRAA cracks down on Durgam Cheruvu encroachments in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has launched a major drive against illegal encroachments on Durgam Cheruvu lake in the city’s IT corridor. On Tuesday, December 30, HYDRAA…
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Iran warns of ‘harsh’ response after Trump’s nuclear threat
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, December 30, warned that his country would respond forcefully to any attack, following remarks by United States (US) President Donald Trump linking possible Israeli action…
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New Year’s Eve: Free rides for drunk people in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), in collaboration with scooter rental service Bijliride, has announced free rides on New Year’s Eve for people who are too intoxicated to drive…
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Drug cases in Telangana go up by 30 pc in 2025: Police report
Hyderabad: Drug cases in Telangana increased by 30.36 per cent during 2025, though the overall crime rate in the state dipped by 2.33 per cent. A total of 2,542 cases under the…
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West Bengal CM says no one will be allowed to touch Waqf or religious places
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that her government would not allow any interference with Waqf properties or religious institutions. The amended Waqf Act came into force on…
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A packed schedule and exciting times for cricket lovers in 2026
Plenty of thrilling action has been lined up in the cricket calendar for 2026. It is going to be a year that is jam packed with big tournaments, and the spotlight will…
