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Iran’s president reaffirms peaceful nuclear intentions

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that prohibits such arms. He emphasised Iran’s ongoing cooperation with…
Not retiring from this format yet, says India captain Rohit Sharma

Dubai: India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed he is not planning to retire from ODIs after leading India to a four-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final here on…

SLBC tunnel collapse: Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for family of victim

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakhs for the family of Gurpreet Singh, one of the eight workers whose body was recovered from under the…
Hyderabad pollution worsens, air quality stays poor, AQI at 117 on Sunday

Hyderabad: Hyderabad experienced severe pollution with fluctuating air quality levels in February and March, with several days recording ‘poor’ Air Quality Index (AQI). On Sunday, March 9, the city’s air quality was…
Congress names 3 candidates for Telangana MLC elections, CPI gets 1

Hyderabad: The Congress high command on Sunday, March 10, declared three candidates – Addanki Dayakar, Kethavath Shankar Naik and actor-turned-politician Vijayashanti – to contest the Telangana biennial Member of Legislative Council (MLC)…
14 held after human trafficking racket busted in Khairatabad, Chaderghat

Hyderabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case of human trafficking involving Bangladesh nationals busted by the Hyderabad police who last month arrested 14 people after conducting raids at two…
ICC Champions Trophy: India restricts New Zealand to 251

Dubai: India got off to a strong start in their chase of 252 runs against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India’s spinners…

Telangana govt sanctions Rs 33 cr loan waiver for handloom weavers

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Sunday, March 9, has approved a Rs 33 crore loan waiver scheme for individual handloom weavers across the state, offering financial relief to those struggling with debts.…
Built in temple premises, 17th century mosque in Telangana on verge of collapse

Hyderabad: A uniquely placed ancient Qutb Shahi era (1518-1687) mosque in Telangana’s Siddipet district is on the verge of collapsing due to neglect. The Salandri Masjid, which was built in the seventeenth…
Despite change of Telangana govts, Jahangir Peer Dargah awaits renovation

Hyderabad: Ten years have passed, but the proposed development of Jahangir Peer Dargah at Anmul Narva village in Kothur mandal of Ranga Reddy district is yet to commence. The mega project was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…