POLITICS

India closes airspace to Pakistani aircraft following Pahalgam attack

India has barred Pakistani civilian and military aircraft from its airspace via a NOTAM issued Wednesday. The move affects PIA operations and follows the Pahalgam attack, after which the Indian government authorised military responses across all branches Hyderabad: India closed its airspace to all aircraft belonging to Pakistan on Wednesday. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by Indian authorities bans both civilian and military aircraft from Pakistan from entering Indian airspace, according to information culled out from various online sources. The restriction also applies to aircraft owned, leased, or operated by Pakistan. The move is expected to impact Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which will now have to operate flights through longer routes. This is likely to result in increased operational costs…

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Operation Grim Beeper: Now we know who pulled off pager blasts against Hezbollah fighters

In a rare disclosure, Israel revealed masked images of three “Silent Warriors” behind Operation Grim Beeper, a covert mission that devastated Hezbollah’s network by detonating booby-trapped pagers and handheld wireless sets. The operatives were honoured during Israel’s torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl Hyderabad: In one of the rarest instances, Israel released photos of three persons, two men and a woman, who pulled off the Operation Grim Beepeer, one of the most sophisticated Israeli spy operations, in which pagers and handheld wireless sets exploded crippling the fighters of Hezbollah last year. The Operation Grim Beeper, executed on September 17 last year, is hailed as one of the most audacious and meticulously carried out covert operations in the recent history. Operation Grim Beeper…

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Internal bickering in Sircilla Congress comes to fore

Troubles began following the senior Congress leader Umesh Rao’s controversial statement that though there were senior leaders in the party, Sircilla ticket was given to a leader who has always been defeated. Rajanna-Sircilla: Internal bickering in the district Congress party came to fore once again as two groups entered into argument with each other in the district level party workers meeting held in Lahari function hall in Sircilla on Tuesday. Troubles began following the senior Congress leader Umesh Rao’s controversial statement that though there were senior leaders in the party, Sircilla ticket was given to a leader who has always been defeated. Enraged over the statement, followers of the followers of Sircilla constituency in-charge KK Mahender Reddy staged protest and demanded…

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One killed, three South Korean tourists injured in road accident in Telangana

According to police, the South Korean tourists were going to Bhadrachalam to have darshan of the deities at Bhadradri Temple in a ca Kothagudem: One person died, while six persons, including three South Korean tourists, were injured after two cars collided head-on at Vinobha Nagar in Julurpad mandal in the district on Tuesday. The vehicles were badly damaged due to the impact of the collision. According to police, the South Korean tourists were going to Bhadrachalam to have darshan of the deities at Bhadradri Temple in a car. A private employee, Vanapakula Sambasiva Rao (25) of Ramanujagudem in Allapalli mandal was going to Hyderabad in another car along with his family members when the incident took place. He was returning to…

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Telangana government employees plan protests against Congress apathy

To hold large-scale meeting on May 5 in Hyderabad; protests in all district headquarters on May 15 and ‘maha dharna’ planned on June 9 Hyderabad: One more section of Telangana society is all set to hit the streets against the apathy of the Congress government, pointing out its failure to keep its promises. Government employees in the State are the latest to join the long list of farmers, unemployed youth, students, women, constables among others who have launched protests to get their issues addressed.To begin with, a large-scale meeting of all government employees is scheduled to be held on May 5 in the city, which will be followed with protests in all district headquarters on May 15. On June 9, a…

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KTR, Harish Rao pay tribute to irrigation expert R Vidyasagar Rao

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior MLA T Harish Rao paid rich tributes to irrigation expert R Vidyasagar Rao on his death anniversary, recalling his pivotal role in Telangana’s fight for water rights Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior MLA T Harish Rao paid rich tributes to irrigation expert R Vidyasagar Rao on his death anniversary, recalling his pivotal role in Telangana’s fight for water rights. In a statement, Rama Rao termed Vidyasagar Rao as a treasure trove of water knowledge whose contributions were instrumental in awakening people of Telangana over discrimination of the region in irrigation in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. He recalled Vidyasagar Rao’s advisory role after the State formation, during which he guided the K Chandrashekhar Rao…

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Hyderabad: Three booked for HG’s death

Venkatesh, posted at CAR Headquarters and a resident of Gunugal in Yacharam of Rangareddy district and the suspects, who are his neighbours, had a fight allegedly over the drainage passage near his house Hyderabad: The Yacharam police have booked three persons, including a woman, in connection with the death of M Venkatesh (35), which was reported on Sunday. Venkatesh, posted at CAR Headquarters and a resident of Gunugal in Yacharam of Rangareddy district and the suspects, who are his neighbours, had a fight allegedly over the drainage passage near his house on Sunday. During which, the suspects identified as Prashanth, Pavan and Yadamma allegedly abused and assaulted him, resulting in injuries to his hands and chest. According to the police, Venkatesh…

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59-year-old man dies of heatstroke in Suryapet

Talari Narasayya, was exposed to sun at the workplace and on returning home, he complained of severe health complications and succumbed before he could be taken to the hospital Suryapet: Talari Narasayya, a 59-year-old resident of Gattikallu village in Suryapet district, died of heatstroke on Monday. Enrolled under the Employment Guarantee Scheme, he took part in the day’s work, joining the workers from the village. He was exposed to sun at the workplace and on returning home, he complained of severe health complications and succumbed before he could be taken to the hospital.

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Explosives factory damaged in blast in Telangana’s Bhongir

No casualties reported in the incident; cause of the accident yet to be determined, as per preliminary reports Bhongir: A blast occurred at an explosives factory at Katepalli village in Yadadri Bhongir district on Tuesday. The explosion caused extensive damage to the factory building. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties in the incident. Cause of the accident is yet to be determined. Fire tenders and the police have reached the spot.

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CBI conducts searches at different locations in Telangana, Maharashtra

Move comes after a case was registered against Divisional Operations Manager working at South Central Railway, Secunderabad Hyderabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at different locations in Telangana and Maharashtra after a case was registered against a Divisional Operations Manager (DOM), working at Principal Chief Operations Manager, South Central Railway, Secunderabad, Telangana, on allegations of bribery. The CBI registered the case against the official, Syed Munavar Basha, on the basis of a complaint received from Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer, South Central Railways, Secunderabad, alleging that official demanded bribe money for selecting candidates for the posts of Traffic Inspectors and Chief controllers in the Operating Department at South Central Railway Headquarters. It was further alleged that the suspect received…

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