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Hyderabad: Dhankar launches postal cover of late Justice Konda Madhava Reddy

Hyderabad: The three new laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act — have unshackled the Indian Criminal Justice system from its colonial legacy…
Assam CM Hemant Biswa draws ire for praising caste system

The Communist Party of India (M) voiced strong criticism over the recent comments by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa in a social media post, praising the ‘regressive Varna’ (caste) system. Denouncing Biswa’s…

Hyderabad: IPS officer arrested for forging papers to usurp house

Hyderabad: A 2008-batch IPS officer, Naveen Kumar, was arrested by economic offence wing (EOW) of Hyderabad police on Wednesday, December 27, for his alleged involvement in forging documents to usurp a house…
Rachakonda police sees 7% rise in crime rate in 2023: Annual report

Hyderabad: The Rachakonda Commissionerate has witnessed a seven percent increase in the number of crimes registered within its jurisdiction in 2023 as compared to the previous year. The police registered as many…
Telangana: Amit Shah to chair BJP meets, visit Bhagylakshmi temple tomorrow

New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah will chair BJP’s organisational meetings in Telangana on Thursday as he leads the party’s push in a slew of states, including West Bengal and Odisha, to…
J&K separatist leader Masrat Alam’s outfit deemed unlawful under UAPA

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that the government has declared Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masrat Alam faction) as an unlawful association under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
SBI hikes FD interest rates for various tenors

The State Bank of India (SBI) has increased Fixed Deposit (FD) interest rates for various tenors today. For a tenor of 7-45 days, the rates have been hiked by 50 bps, while…

PM Modi known for abandoning wife, says BJP leader ahead of Ram temple inauguration

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy once again attacked PM Narendra Modi, alleging, “Modi is known for abandoning his wife.” On his X handle,…
Ex-BRS MLA, collector booked for harassing Ibrahimpatnam municipal chairperson

Hyderabad: Former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA from Ibrahimpatnam Manchireddy Kishan Reddy and former Ranga Reddy district collector Amoy Kumar have been booked by the Telangana police under the SC/ST act for…
Discounts on traffic challans in Telangana not applicable for all violations

Hyderabad: The discounts on traffic challans in Telangana, available until January 10, 2024, do not apply to all violations. Additionally, the percentage of discounts varies for different types of vehicles. GO for…
Telangana govt releases Praja Palana application form to implement 6 guarantees

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has released Praja Palana application forms to implement the six guarantees promised by Congress during the election campaign. Today, after the launch of the Praja Palana program, the…
Yellow alert issued for Hyderabad as temperature dips further

Hyderabad: As temperatures dip further, the Telangana State Planning and Development Society has issued a yellow alert for areas of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for December 28. Minimum temperatures in…
Hyderabad: VP to arrive at Begumpet Airport; traffic advisory issued

Hyderabad: The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, is scheduled to arrive at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad today. In view of the visit, the Hyderabad police have issued a traffic advisory. Traffic…
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 20,915: Ministry

Gaza: At least 20,915 Palestinians have been killed, and 54,918 others wounded in the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 7, the Gaza-based Health Ministry has said. Ministry’s spokesman Ashraf Al-Qedra in a press…
CAA is the law of the land, no one can stop it: Amit Shah

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as it is the law of the land and accused West…