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Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar is new UPSC chairman
New Delhi: Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Thursday took oath as the chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt Gen Raj…
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‘Can take care of itself’: Trump nudges Apple CEO to stop building in India
Doha: United States President Donald Trump, who is currently touring the Middle East, said he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to “stop building in India” and that “India can take care of…
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Bihar: Two brothers attacked with bats, wickets over cattle theft, one dies
In a brutal case of lynching, a young Muslim man was tortured and killed by a mob of around 50-60 people on allegations of cattle theft in Chhapra city of Saran district,…
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Centre reaffirms undertaking before SC on Waqf Amendment Act
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday reaffirmed before the Supreme Court its undertaking that it would not de-notify any waqf, including ‘Waqf by user’, or include non-Muslim members in the Waqf Board.…
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3 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama
Srinagar: Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in…
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Waris Pathan demands action against girl for remarks against prophet
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan demanded action against a girl for making remarks against the prophet. In a viral video, the girl was seen making controversial comments against the…
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Telangana pvt school body seeks annual 10 pc tuition fee hike
Hyderabad: The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association (TRSMA) has appealed to the state government to allow private schools to increase tuition fees by up to 10 percent annually. In a memorandum submitted…
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Video: Fire breaks out in building near Gol Masjid in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A fire broke out in a building near Gol Masjid under Afzalgunj Police Station limits. Firefighters responded quickly, rescued trapped individuals and prevented the blaze from spreading to shops on the…
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Rains lash Hyderabad; IMD forecasts more downpours for next 4 days
Hyderabad: Hyderabad residents on Thursday woke up to cloudy skies and rains, and the IMD has forecast more downpours over the next four days. The rain provided much-needed relief to residents who…
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Cancer patient thanks Telangana CM for Rs 12 L financial aid
Hyderabad: Sirisilla Saicharan aged 35, a resident of Ensanpalli in Siddipet district, who has been battling acute myeloid leukaemia (blood cancer), received crucial financial assistance from Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy. Saicharan,…
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Miss World contestants to visit Lord Narasimha temple near Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Miss World 2025 contestants will visit the famous Lord Narasimha temple at Yadagirigutta near here on Thursday. The temple, about 60 kms away from Hyderabad, was renovated on a grand…
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Supreme Court to hear pleas against Waqf Amendment Act
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the recent amendments introduced in the Waqf Act. As per the cause…
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HC questions maintainability of PIL against pvt colleges holding classes in summer vacation
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, May 14, questioned the maintainability of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against private colleges conducting classes during the summer vacation. The bench, comprising Justice…
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‘What statements are you making?’ SC blasts BJP minister over Col Qureshi remarks
New Delhi: Every word uttered by a minister has to be with a sense of responsibility at a time the country is undergoing “such a situation”, the Supreme Court said on Thursday,…
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India makes significant pledges at UN peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin
United Nations: India, which is among the largest troop contributing countries to UN peacekeeping, has made key pledges at a peacekeeping ministerial meeting, including a quick reaction force company and one women-led…
