HYDERABAD
Hyderabad: 25 hi-end sparingly used laptops donated to poor rural girls of Govt schools
The laptops through PURE will be presented to poor rural girls in government schools very soon Hyderabad: The UK-based company’s Indian arm, Claranet India Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based technology services company located in My Home Twitza Raidurg, donated 25 high-end sparingly used laptops worth Rs. 32 lakh to PURE – People for Urban and Rural Education, NGO. The 25 laptops include ten I-5 Dell Latitude 3420, three I-7 Dell Latitude 3420 and six Lenovo ThinkPads. The laptops are almost new pieces with full warranty and home service, a press release said. The team Claranet comprised Srujani Choudhury, HR Head India, Syed Wasay, Finance Head India and Akshay, In-Charge IT and Security and other staff members participated in the brief handover function which was also attended on behalf of PURE by Aruna Dara. The laptops through PURE will be presented to poor rural girls in government schools very soon. PURE is…
Telangana
CMR diversion: Govt machinery initiates steps to auction SAR rice mills properties
The government machinery has initiated measures to auction properties of rice mills that defaulted on delivering custom milled rice (CMR) in the Khammam. Khammam: The government machinery has initiated measures to auction properties of rice mills that defaulted on delivering custom milled rice (CMR) in the district. As part of the tahsildar concerned issued a notice some time back to SAR Rice Products located at Lalapuram of Konijerla mandal in the district. But the rice mill proprietors M Rama Jyothi and her husband Bala Krishna Prasad of Gundrathimadugu village in the mandal have failed to respond to the notice that sought payment of Rs 81.60 crore. As the notice deadline expired and no response was received from the debtor, a second notice was now issued on Thursday. In case the defaulter concerned did not pay the dues within the second notice period, steps to auction the properties of the defaulter under the Revenue…
Telangana
Sangareddy police nabs seasoned peddler, seizes 40 kg of Ganja
The Manoor police took the accused Mallagonda of Bidar into custody while he was transporting 40 KG of ganja, on Thursday at Davvur junction. Sangareddy: Sangareddy police seized 40 kg of dry ganja and nabbed a seasoned ganja peddler, who was absconding since the police seized 140 kg of ganja in another case in September at Chiragpally. The Manoor police took the accused Mallagonda of Bidar into custody while he was transporting 40 KG of ganja, on Thursday at Davvur junction. Speaking to news reporters on Thursday, SP Chennuri Rupesh said Mallagonda, who was jailed for a theft case, befriended notorious ganja smuggler from Odisha Rahul Chakravarthy in Bidar jail. The SP said that Mallagonda had been involved in multiple such cases with the support of Rahul and his accomplices.
ENTERTAINMENT
Parineeti Chopra’s playful airport job remark leaves fans amused
The ‘Kesari’ star has been sharing snippets from the wedding on her Instagram account. On Thursday, Parineeti took to her Instagram story to jokingly request someone to get her a job at an airport. Mumbai: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra recently gave her fans a good laugh with a playful remark about her frequent travels. Of late, the actress has been jet-setting to various destinations, both for work and leisure. Recently, she was in Turkey with husband Raghav Chadha for a close friend’s wedding. The ‘Kesari’ star has been sharing glimpses from the wedding on her Instagram handle. On Thursday, Parineeti took to her Instagram story and shared a note, jokingly asking someone to get her a job at an airport. Her note read, “Last 12 days worth of flights- Bombay, Abu Dhabi, Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, DC ,Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Istanbul, Bodrum, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bombay, Delhi Someone get me a…
Telangana
Farmers await procurement of cotton produce in Adilabad
While Adilabad topped in growing the cash crop by seeing 3.96 lakh acres, Kumram Bheem Asifabad district accounted for 3.30 lakh acres Adilabad: Farmers in erstwhile Adilabad district are waiting for procurement of cotton produce by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to begin this year. Officials stated that the cotton crop was raised in 10.15 lakh acres in the region in the Vanakalam season. While Adilabad topped in growing the cash crop by seeing 3.96 lakh acres, Kumram Bheem Asifabad district accounted for 3.30 lakh acres. Both Nirmal and Mancherial districts witnessed raising of the crop by 1.47 lakh and 1.42 lakh acres respectively. Officials estimated that erstwhile Adilabad district would register a yield of 71.05 lakh quintals this year. The CCI has already fixed Rs.7,521 per quintal as Minimum Support Price, reflecting an increase by Rs.500 when compared to that of 2023. However, farmers are unhappy over the…
Telangana
Watch: Group 1 Mains aspirants continue to protest for second consecutive day in Telangana
Aspirants stage a protest holding placards at the Gandhi Nagar Park demanding to re-schedule the mains examination to be conducted by the TGPSC on October 21 Hyderabad: Even as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was scheduled to address the press persons, Group – 1 Mains aspirants continued their protest for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Aspirants stage a protest holding placards at the Gandhi Nagar Park demanding to re-schedule the mains examination to be conducted by the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) on October 21. It is known that the Telangana High Court had cleared the way for the exam by dismissing a bunch of petitions on Tuesday. Aspirants are demanding postponement of the exams to October 27. They have been protesting against the Government Order (GO) 29 issued by the TGPSC earlier this year, which introduced changes to the selection process for the Group – 1 services. Their primary concern revolved around the…
HYDERABAD
Unidentified miscreants attempt to break into temple in Uppal to steal
The Uppal police are examining footage from surveillance cameras in the surroundings to identify the miscreants Hyderabad: Thieves made a futile attempt to break into a temple in Uppal on Thursday early hours. After making vain bid to forcibly open the collection box, they fled the spot. According to the police, unidentified persons entered the temple, which was on the main road and tried to damage the collection box and steal money. But repeated attempts failed and they left empty-handed, police said, adding that the temple priest who came in the morning informed the local police. The Uppal police are examining footage from surveillance cameras in the surroundings to identify the miscreants.
SPORTS
IPL 2025: Dale Steyn to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad as bowling coach
However, he will continue with the franchise’s other team in the SA20 competition, Sunrisers Eastern Cape Mumbai: Fast bowling great Dale Steyn has confirmed he will not be returning to the Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad for the next edition as their bowling coach. However, the former South African pacer will continue with the franchise’s other team in the SA20 competition, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who have won both the editions of the competition so far. “Cricket announcement. A big thank you to Sunrisers Hyderabad for my few years with them as bowling coach at the IPL, unfortunately, I won’t be returning for IPL 2025,” Steyn wrote on X. “However, I will continue to work with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 here in South Africa. Two time winners here in SA20, let’s try make it THREE in a row,” he added. Steyn was not a part of SRH’s successful campaign in IPL last year as he…
Cricket
Bengaluru Test: Rain disrupts Day 2 of play again, India at 13/3
India lost the wickets of skipper Rohit Sharma (2), Virat Kohli (0) and Sarfaraz Khan (0) early in the morning Bengaluru: India were struggling at 13 for 3 when rain stopped play on day two of their opening Test against New Zealand here on Thursday. India lost the wickets of skipper Rohit Sharma (2), Virat Kohli (0) and Sarfaraz Khan (0) early in the morning. Yashasvi Jaiswal (8) and Rishabh Pant (3) were at the crease as Indian batters struggled against persistent questions asked by New Zealand seamers, for whom Tim Southee, Matt Henry and William O’Rourke claimed one wicket each. India 1st innings: 13 for 3 in 12.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 8; Tim Southee 1/4, Matt Henry 1/9).
Cricket
Bengaluru Test: New Zealand’s O’Rourke strikes leave India at 34/6
Rishabh Pant (15, 41b) was at crease after Ravindra Jadeja (0) was dismissed at the stroke of lunch Bengaluru: New Zealand pacers, led by the relentless William O’Rourke (3/13), exploited gloomy conditions to the hilt to reduce a clueless India to a disastrous 34 for six at lunch after a truncated first session on the second day of the opening Test here on Thursday. Rishabh Pant (15, 41b) was at crease after Ravindra Jadeja (0) was dismissed at the stroke of lunch. The first day of this match was called off due to rain. Once the rain stayed away, Rohit Shama opted to bat under a grey sky and none of the Indian batters looked comfortable including the skipper himself. He was the first batter to depart as well. After nudging around for 15 balls, Rohit (2) wanted to free himself with an expansive drive but Tim Southee’s wobble seam delivery that cut back appreciably…
SPORTS
IPL 2025: Munaf Patel, Venugopal Rao may join DC coaching staff
The franchise had parted ways with Ricky Ponting in July this year after being at the helm since 2018 New Delhi: Former India cricketers Hemang Badani, Munaf Patel and Venugopal Rao are likely to join the Delhi Capitals‘ coaching staff for the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise had parted ways with Ricky Ponting in July this year after being at the helm since 2018. Under him, the Delhi Capitals’ secured a runners-up finish in IPL 2020, while reaching playoffs in 2019 and 2021 seasons. Ponting has now moved on to be head coach of Punjab Kings. Various sources said that the Delhi Capitals’ are moving towards appointing an all-Indian coaching staff for the IPL. Badani is likely to become the team’s new chief coach, while Venugopal could be appointed as the side’s director of cricket and Munaf may take charge as the bowling coach. At the same time, there has been no word yet on future…
Cricket
Cricket Australia mocks team India after being bowled out for 46 in first test
This marks India’s lowest total at home and the third-lowest Test score overall. Previously, India’s lowest at home was 75 against the West Indies in New Delhi in 1987, while their lowest overall remains 36 against Australia in a pink-ball Test in Adelaide in 2020. New Delhi: Cricket Australia took a dig at Rohit Sharma and Co., after Team India skittled for 46 in the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Pacers Matt Henry and William O’Rourke wreaked havoc on India batting line up as the duo shared nine wickets to bowl out India for just 46 on day 2. Rishabh Pant was top scorer for the host with 20 off 49 in the innings that saw five ducks. With this, India have recorded their lowest total at home and third lowest Test score overall. India’s previous lowest at home was 75 against the West…
SPORTS
Sports Minister chairs meeting on Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 with IOA, NSFs
The discussions focused on key issues such as safeguarding athletes’ rights, streamlining the functioning of sports bodies, and enhancing India’s global sports standing New Delhi: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a stakeholders consultation meeting with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations (NSFs), and National Sports Promotion Organisations (NSPOs) on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 here on Thursday. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse, Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha and representatives of Mission Olympic Cell and Sports Control Boards of Central Ministries were also present in the meeting. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will continue to engage with various stakeholders as the draft bill progresses towards finalisation, ensuring that the voices of athletes, administrators, experts, and the public are incorporated in shaping a progressive and sustainable sports governance framework for India, it said in a release. Representatives of various NSFs, NSPOs, and IOA were also in…
Football
Barcelona soccer team to team up with Coldplay for next clasico against Real Madrid
Barcelona women’s team will also wear them for a Spanish league game against Eibar on November 2. Barcelona (Spain): Barcelona soccer team will wear special edition shirts with a logo of pop rock band Coldplay on their fronts for the upcoming clasico against Real Madrid.Hansi Flick’s team will wear the shirts when it visits Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on October 26. Barcelona women’s team will also wear them for a Spanish league game against Eibar on November 2. The club is also launching versions of the shirts for sale in limited editions. The proceeds will be donated to a project by UNHCR/ACNUR and the Barça Foundation to help fight the impact of climate change in refugee camps in Uganda. Barcelona has put the names of popular music artists on its shirt for clasicos in recent seasons since teaming up with music streaming service Spotify, which sponsors both the team’s shirts and the Camp Nou stadium.…
Cricket
Devon Conway hits 61 as NZ reaches 82/1 at tea on day two of first test against India
As bright sunshine gradually gave way, Conway excelled at clipping and driving Mohammed Siraj for boundaries, followed by expertly timing his fours off Jasprit Bumrah. What truly stood out in Conway’s impressive innings was his ability to take on premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Bengaluru: Opener Devon Conway smashed a stroke-filled 61 to help New Zealand reach 82/1 in 20 overs at tea on day two of first Test against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. New Zealand also have a lead of 36 runs after bowling out India for just 46 earlier in the second session. After their bowlers and fielders joined forces to blow away India, Conway was the main aggressor in a 67-run opening stand with captain Tom Latham. With bright sunshine slowly making way, Conway was superb in clipping and driving Mohammed Siraj for boundaries, followed by sweetly timing his fours off Jasprit Bumrah. What really stood out…
ENTERTAINMENT
Is Sabarmati jail inmate Lawrence Bishnoi new favourite of Bollywood ‘has beens’
It’s not just the law enforcement agencies that are tracking the footprints of the gangster who operates from jail in captivity. Bishnoi seems to have caught the fancy of Bollywood as well Mumbai: Dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has once again come under the scanner of law enforcement agencies in India after the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. However, it’s not just the law enforcement agencies that are tracking the footprints of the gangster who operates from jail in captivity. Bishnoi seems to have caught the fancy of Bollywood as well. However, so far it’s only the band of “has beens” that seems to be enamoured by Bishnoi. Self-proclaimed film critic, Kamaal R. Khan, professionally known as KRK, has become hyper-active on X, formerly Twitter in the light of Babaa’s murder. He expressed his wish to cast Bishnoi as the lead in the second part of his universally panned film”Deshdrohi.” KRK took to…
National
Sports Minister chairs meeting on Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 with IOA, NSFs
The discussions focused on key issues such as safeguarding athletes’ rights, streamlining the functioning of sports bodies, and enhancing India’s global sports standing New Delhi: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a stakeholders consultation meeting with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations (NSFs), and National Sports Promotion Organisations (NSPOs) on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 here on Thursday. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse, Indian Olympic Association president P.T. Usha and representatives of Mission Olympic Cell and Sports Control Boards of Central Ministries were also present in the meeting. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will continue to engage with various stakeholders as the draft bill progresses towards finalisation, ensuring that the voices of athletes, administrators, experts, and the public are incorporated in shaping a progressive and sustainable sports governance framework for India, it said in a release. Representatives of various NSFs, NSPOs, and IOA were also in…
National
70pc of Indians view gold as safe asset that boosts savings, survey finds
The Moneyview survey revealed that over 85% of the 3,000 respondents regard gold as a valuable asset for wealth preservation, citing its intrinsic value and historical performance as key factors influencing consumer confidence. New Delhi: Seven out of 10 (70 per cent) Indians consider gold as a safe asset that positively influences their savings habits, a survey report said. According to the Moneyview survey, “over 85 per cent of the 3,000 respondents consider gold a valuable asset for wealth preservation, with its intrinsic value and historical performance continuing to drive consumer confidence”. The survey further said that investors particularly in the age group of 25-40 years, invest in gold via both the physical and digital way, as part of their regular financial strategy to build wealth for retirement and other long-term goals. “70 per cent of respondents reported that their perception of gold as a safe asset positively influences their savings habits,” the…
National
Andhra Pradesh: CM invites industrialists to invest in State
Day after the state Cabinet approved six new policies, Naidu took to X to extend an open invitation to industrialists and investors. Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday invited industrialists, saying there’s never been a better time to invest in the State. Day after the state Cabinet approved six new policies, Naidu took to X to extend an open invitation to industrialists and investors. “Respected Industrialists & Investors, Andhra Pradesh is now OPEN with new best policies. I’m inviting you to invest in our state, where we have rolled out a red carpet to welcome you. In AP, a business-friendly state government, talented youngsters and robust infrastructure await you,” he wrote. “The new policy framework has been designed based on comprehensive consultations with Industry veterans. The policy framework aims to foster businesses and a spirit of entrepreneurship in our state. We’re building the best business ecosystem in…
Telangana
Telangana: Two crocodiles recaptured after truck overturns
The incident happened around 1 a.m. on National Highway 44 near Mondigutta village in Nirmal district when a truck carrying wild animals from Patna’s Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park to Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park overturned. Hyderabad: Two crocodiles were re-captured after they escaped after a truck carrying wild animals from Patna to Bengaluru overturned in Telangana’s Nirmal district, officials said on Thursday. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on National Highway 44 near Mondigutta village in Nirmal district when the truck, transporting the wild animals from Patna’s Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park to Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park, overturned. The truck, carrying eight crocodiles, two white elephants, two tigers, and other animals, crashed into cement pillars and fell off the road into the wild after the driver lost control of the vehicle. Following the accident, two crocodiles managed to escape. Police and forest personnel who rushed to the scene managed to immediately recapture the animals and…