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Mother’s plea, a distress call capture Lucknow fire’s horror

Lucknow: As a mother begged Lucknow police to let her reach her trapped son, and people made frantic calls for help from inside a smoke-filled building, residents and rescue teams raced against…
Telangana govt sets up panel to probe Bhupalpalli DTO death

Hyderabad: Hours after a District Transport Officer (DTO) was mowed to death while on duty on Monday, June 22, the Telangana government has ordered a detailed inquiry into the case. The probe…

Bengaluru vs Hyderabad: Users debate over climate, food, traffic

Bengaluru: A Reddit post by a young professional who recently moved from Bengaluru to Hyderabad has triggered a lively debate on social media, with users comparing the strengths and shortcomings of India’s…
6 rebel MPs of Uddhav-led party officially join Eknath Shinde

Mumbai: “Operation Tiger is complete now,” announced Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday, as all six rebel Lok Sabha members from the Shiv Sena (UBT) officially crossed over to the…
Man held for demanding Rs 50 lakh from Hyderabad builder

Hyderabad: Police on Monday, June 22, arrested a 57-year-old for allegedly extorting and threatening Hyderabad builders with false criminal cases if they failed to pay him money. Habeeb Ali Baghdadi from King…
Iran’s team honours Minab victims in World Cup thank-you note

Iran’s national football team left a handwritten thank-you note in their locker room after a goalless draw with Belgium, paying tribute to victims of the Minab school bombing while thanking supporters and…
Teareful father begs as daughter denied entry to NEET re-exam

Vidisha: Heartbreaking scenes were witnessed outside a NEET centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha on Sunday, June 21, when a father begged the security to let his daughter inside after they arrived two minutes…

10-day Excise Dept drive nets 841 cases, 651 arrests in Telangana

Hyderabad: As many as 841 cases and 651 arrests were made in a 10-day major enforcement drive by the Telangana Prohibition and Excise Department across the state. The raids conducted from June…
Jewellery shop in Hyderabad under BIS scanner for violations

Hyderabad: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) officials raided a jewellery shop in Hyderabad’s Abids area on Monday, June 22, and seized approximately 1.6 kilogram of gold for alleged violations of mandatory hallmarking…
Janapriya Society secretary apologises for ‘Pakistani’ remark

Hyderabad: The secretary of Janapriya Lake Front Society in Kapra, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, who called a teenage Muslim boy a “Pakistani” during an argument, has apologised unconditionally for his Islamophobic…
Ben Gvir says Lebanon ‘should be Israel’s playground’

Jerusalem: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for a broader military campaign in Lebanon, saying the entire country should be considered a legitimate target and rejecting efforts to separate…
Telangana govt returns Waqf Board record room after nine years

Hyderabad: The Telangana Revenue Department has handed back control of the Waqf Board’s record room to the board after nine years, ending an arrangement put in place by the then chief minister K…
Hyderabad school razed over alleged govt land encroachment

Hyderabad: Revenue officials on Monday, June 22, demolished the building of The Bambini Creek school in Narsingi after it was found to have been allegedly constructed illegally on nearly one acre of…
Heavy rain alert: Cyberabad Police advise early office exits

Hyderabad: In view of the heavy rains forecast in Telangana, including Hyderabad, till June 27 (Saturday), the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate has urged companies and educational institutions to allow early logouts for their…
Colombia’s Petro claims Israel interfered in presidential vote

Colombia’s outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, has claimed that Israel interfered in the country’s presidential election, alleging irregularities in the vote-counting process and calling for a nationwide audit and recount. The allegation came…