SPORTS

    Hyderabad: Naveen hits ton in Amberpet’s big win

    Batting first, Naveen’s knock (31×4, 1×6) and Sai Sandeep’s 76 powered Amberpet to 415/8 in 40 overs. Hyderabad: Naveen smashed a blistering 177 off 108 balls in Amberpet’s massive 247-run victory over Vijaynagar in the HCA C Division One Day League Championship on Monday. Batting first, Naveen’s knock (31×4, 1×6) and Sai Sandeep’s 76 powered Amberpet to 415/8 in 40 overs. In reply, Vijaynagar managed only 168/5 in their 40 overs, with Tajdar top-scoring with an unbeaten 60. Brief Scores: HCA C Division One Day League: Consult 264/6 in 44 overs (Karan 95, Trishul 82) bt Cosmos 135 in 19.4 overs (Eetesh 98 no, Sai Manish 3/39); Amberpet 415/8 in 40 overs (Naveen 177, Sai Sandeep 76, Anish 3/48) bt Vijaynagar 168/5 in 40 overs (Tajdar 60 no), Young Citizen 264/8 in 45 overs (Sarath 96, Dhruva 3/38) bt Swastik Union 111 in 38 overs (Sai Smaran 40, M Akash 3/24);…
    International

    New York police nab suspect in death of woman found on fire in subway car

    Unbeknownst to the officers, the suspect remained at the scene and was seated on a bench on the subway platform, just outside the train car. Body cameras worn by the officers caught a “very clear, detailed look” at the suspect and those images were publicly disseminated New York:  New York City Police announced Sunday they have in custody a “person of interest” in the early morning death of a woman who they believe may have fallen asleep on a stationary subway train before being intentionally lit on fire by a man she didn’t know. Transit police apprehended the suspect after receiving a report from three high school students who had recognized the man. They had seen images of the suspect taken from surveillance and police body cam video and widely distributed by police. “New Yorkers came through again,” said New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who described the case as…
    International

    TTP commander among 11 killed in Pak security forces assault in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    A group of militants was moving through the Tirah Valley via Pir Mela when they were intercepted by the security forces. In the subsequent firing, 10 militants were killed while four others were injured. Peshawar: The security forces gunned down 11 suspected terrorists, including a commander of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in two intelligence-based operations in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday. The operations were conducted in the volatile Tirah Valley in Khyber district and Lakki Marwat district after reports about the presence of militants. A group of militants was moving through the Tirah Valley via Pir Mela when they were intercepted by the security forces. In the subsequent firing, 10 militants were killed while four others were injured. Among the militants killed was a commander who was leading the group, sources said. The slain militants belonged to the banned extremist organisation’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. Separately in Lakki…
    International

    Send Sheikh Hasina back, Bangladesh sends note to India

    Since August 5, Hasina, 77, has been living in exile in India, having fled her country in the wake of massive student-led protests that successfully brought an end to her 16-year-long regime Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. Hasina, 77, has been living in exile in India since August 5 when she fled the country amid the student-led protests that toppled her 16-year regime. Bangladesh-based International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several former Cabinet Ministers, advisers, and military and civil officials for “crimes against humanity and genocide”. “We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process,” Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain told reporters at his office. Earlier in the morning, Home Advisor Jahangir…
    National

    Shiv temple in Muzaffarnagar reopens after 1992 Ayodhya incident

    In a display of harmony, local Muslims welcomed the procession of Hindu activists by showering flowers on them Muzaffarnagar: A Shiv temple in Ludhawala, a predominantly Muslim locality under the jurisdiction of Kotwali police station, was reopened on Monday with a ‘havan’ and Muslims showering flowers on a procession by Hindus. The Shiv temple was built in 1971. However, during the communal tensions triggered by the Ayodhya incident in 1992, Hindu families from the locality migrated, taking the temple’s idols and ‘shivling’ with them. Since then, the temple had remained closed. City Magistrate Vikas Kashyap confirmed that the reopening and associated ceremonies were conducted peacefully. “All functions in the temple were conducted without any disturbance. The atmosphere was cordial and Hindu activists, led by Swami Yashvir Maharaj, returned in a peaceful manner,” Kashyap said. In a remarkable display of harmony, local Muslims welcomed the procession of Hindu activists by showering flowers on them as they made their way to the temple. Swami Yashvir Maharaj led the purification ceremony in the temple, which involved performing a ‘havan’ and other rituals. “This is a significant moment for us.…
    National

    Government data on India’s forests inflated, say experts

    The ‘India State of Forests Report 2023’ revealed that India’s total forest and tree cover has grown by 1,445 sq km since 2021, now accounting for 25.17% of the country’s total geographical area New Delhi: Several experts have claimed that the latest government data on India’s forests is “inflated” as it includes bamboo plantations, coconut groves, and orchards among others as part of the forest cover. The ‘India State of Forests Report 2023’ released on Saturday, after a delay of almost a year, said India’s total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023. However, the forest cover grew by just 156 sq km and most of the gain (149 sq km) occurred outside the Recorded Forest Area (RFA), which refers to areas designated as forests in government records. The overall results could have been stronger,…
    National

    Gold, Silver shine bright: 2024 sees record demand and 30pc price surge

    Global demand for precious metals has surged significantly in 2024. Central banks around the world, including those in emerging markets, have maintained their status as net buyers of gold for over a decade. This year alone, they collectively acquired over 500 tonnes of gold, highlighting their efforts to diversify reserves in response to ongoing economic uncertainties, according to the report. Mumbai: Gold and silver have experienced an impressive rally in 2024, gaining approximately 30 per cent and 35 per cent, respectively, on the Commodity Exchange (COMEX), a report showed on Monday. While central bank policies and geopolitical risks are significant drivers of gold and silver prices, other factors also play a role in shaping the market, according to the report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL). In 2024, global demand for precious metals has increased substantially. Central banks worldwide, including those in emerging markets, have been net buyers of gold…
    National

    CISF launches new transfer policy for better work-life balance

    The policy will impact more than 98 per cent of the paramilitary force’s roughly 1.70 lakh workforce. Personnel retiring within the next two years will be prioritized for “preferred postings,” followed by female staff, couples working together, and the remaining members, who will be placed in the fourth category New Delhi: The CISF on Monday said it has unveiled a new organisational transfer and posting policy in order to ensure a “better work-life balance” for its personnel who guard some of the most vital assets and infrastructure in the country. The policy will “impact” over 98 per cent of the paramilitary force’s about 1.70 lakh workforce with personnel to retire within two years being the first category to be given “choice or preference posting” followed by women staffers, working couples and the remaining falling in the fourth category. The policy, to kick in from December 31, is meant for non-gazetted officials…
    National

    Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away

    Hyderabad: Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal has passed away on Monday. The renowned director was 90. According to India Today, Benegal’s daughter Pia Benegal has confirmed the news. Hyderabad: Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal has passed away on Monday. The renowned director was 90. According to India Today, Benegal’s daughter Pia Benegal has confirmed the news.
    National

    Snowfall in Shimla cheers locals, tourists

    Dressed in warm woolen attire, locals ventured out to revel in the snow beneath an overcast sky, while icy winds swept across the region. Tourists were also spotted embracing the winter wonderland, enjoying the snowfall Shimla: Shimla on Monday recorded the season’s second light snowfall while some other parts of the State received intermittent rain and snow. The nearby tourist spots of Kufri and Narkanda and the higher reaches of Kharapathar, Chaurdhar and Chanshal South portal of the Atal tunnel, and Samdho also received snowfall. Shimla recorded 8 cm of snowfall while Kalpa recorded 7 cm. A few areas in Himachal Pradesh’s lower hills received light intermittent rain, the Met office said. The snow led to the closure of 30 roads, including the national highways between Attari and Leh, and Khab Sangam in Kinnaur district and Gramphoo in Lahaul and Spiti district, the State Emergency Operation Centre said. A maximum 17…

    POLITICS

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      Trump picks ‘Great’ Elon Musk, ‘Patriot’ Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Dept of Govt Efficiency

      Says they will help his administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, restructure federal agencies Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),” Trump announced. Ramaswamy is the first Indian American to have been tapped by Trump into his administration beginning January 20 next year. “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies — essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement,” Trump said. “This…

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      Train derailment: South Central Railway announces partial cancellation / diversion of trains

      SCR announced announced partial cancellation and diversion of many trains all over the country following the derailment of a goods train near Raghavapur station in Peddapally district on Tueday night Hyderabad: The South Central Railway has announced partial cancellation and diversion of many trains all over the country following the derailment of a goods train near Raghavapur station in Peddapally district on Tueday night. Here are the details of the partially cancelled or diverted trains. Cancellations: S. No.T. No.From – ToJCORemarks106229Yesvantpur – Muzaffarpur13.11.2024Cancelled217661Kacheguda – Nagarsol13.11.2024307793Kacheguda – Karimnagar13.11.2024407794Karimnagar – Kacheguda13.11.2024507695Secunderabad – Rameswaram13.11.2024607696Rameswaram – Secunderabad15.11.2024707041Secunderabad – Tirupati13.11.2024807042Tirupati – Secunderabad14.11.2024907775Adilabad – Parli13.11.20241007852Parli – Adilabad13.11.20241107855Akola – Purna13.11.20241207773Purna – Akola13.11.20241317409Adilabad – Nanded13.11.20241417410Nanded – Adilabad13.11.20241507595Nizamabad – Kacheguda13.11.20241607477Kacheguda – Raichur13.11.20241707478Raichur – Kacheguda13.11.20241807671Guntakal – Bodhan13.11.20241907275Bodhan – Kacheguda13.11.20242007670Kacheguda – Guntakal13.11.2024 Partial Cancellations: S No.Train No.From-ToJCOPartially Cancelled between101451Pune – Karimnagar11.11.2024Sirpur Kagaznagar and Karimnagar201452Karimnagar – Pune13.11.2024Karimnagar and Sirpur Kagaznagar311409Daund – Nizamabad12.11.2024Mudkhed and Nizamabad401413Nizamabad – Pandharpur13.11.2024Nizamabad and Mudkhed Diversion of trains: S No.Train No.From-ToJCODiverted viaSkipping Stoppages122691KSR Bengaluru city –H. Nizamuddin12.11.2024Secunderabad, Nizamabad, Mudkhed, PimpalkhutiStoppages skipped between at Kazipet…

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      Andhra Pradesh: Uranium-exploration operations stopped in Kappatralla Reserve Forest

      Uranium exploration operations in Kurnool district have been halted following orders of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Kurnool: Andhra Pradesh has stopped the Uranium-exploration and mining operations in Kappatralla Reserve Forest in Kurnool district, officials said on Tuesday. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu issued orders to this effect. Hence, the residents of the area need not worry about uranium operations anymore, Kurnool District Collector P Ranjit Basha said. “Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to stop uranium exploration and borewell digging in Kappatralla Reserve Forest,” Basha said in a press release. According to the chief minister’s orders, Naidu has promised that there will be no more uranium operations and appealed to the locals to refrain from agitations.…

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      At least 12 injured in explosion at Mathura refinery of Indian Oil Corporation

      The Mathura Indian Oil Corporation refinery blast comes two days after another serious fire mishap in IOC’s Vadodara’s plant which claimed two lives. Situaiton is now under control in Mathura, officials say Mathura: A massive explosion in oil refinery of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in Mathura left at least  12 people injured on the Agra-Delhi National Highway here on Tuesday, police said. This comes a day after a blast in an Indian Oil refinery in Vadodara, Gujarat in which two people were killed. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by flames shooting up from the Mathura refinery. Flames were visible from several kilometres away, they said. In a statement, Renu Pathak, Senior Corporate Manager of Mathura Refinery, said about…

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      More trains partially cancelled due to derailment of goods train in Peddapalli

      A goods train derailed in Peddapalli district on Tuesday late night leading to the cancellation and diversion of several trains under the SCR jurisdiction. Hyderabad: Due to derailment of goods train between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam, the following trains running on November 13 are partially cancelled. Accordingly, Nagpur – Secunderabad (20101) and Secunderabad – Nagpur (20102) have been partially cancelled. A goods train derailed in Peddapalli district on Tuesday late night leading to the cancellation and diversion of several trains under the SCR jurisdiction. SCR officials said 11 wagons of a goods train carrying iron ore had derailed between Raghavapuram and Ramagundam. As per the officials, the incident happened at around 10 PM on Tuesday. Due to the derailment, 37 trains have been cancelled.…

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      Andhra Pradesh: Uranium-exploration operations stopped in Kappatralla Reserve Forest

      Uranium exploration operations in Kurnool district have been halted following orders of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Kurnool: Andhra Pradesh has stopped the Uranium-exploration and mining operations in Kappatralla Reserve Forest in Kurnool district, officials said on Tuesday. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu issued orders to this effect. Hence, the residents of the area need not worry about uranium operations anymore, Kurnool District Collector P Ranjit Basha said. “Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to stop uranium exploration and borewell digging in Kappatralla Reserve Forest,” Basha said in a press release. According to the chief minister’s orders, Naidu has promised that there will be no more uranium operations and appealed to the locals to refrain from agitations.…

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      Fire breaks out in government school in Nirmal

      Officials of the education department said crockery and some essential commodities were burnt Nirmal: Fire broke out from the kitchen of a government school, reportedly due to leakage in an LPG cylinder at Shantinagar here on Wednesday. No casualties were reported. The cost of property damaged in the mishap was assessed to be Rs 30,000. Officials of the education department said crockery and some essential commodities were burnt. Staffers of the school informed officials of the fire department, who in turn rushed to the spot and extinguished the flames. The teachers heaved a sigh of relief with no students getting injured in the mishap.

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      Telangana: DISCOMs likely to submit revenue requirement for 2025-26 to ERC by November end

      The TGNPDCL and TGSPDCL have to file the ARR before the TGERC by the end of this month so that the ERC could give order on the tariff by the end of March Hyderabad: In the wake of the Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) imposing a fine of Rs. 1.5 crore on State-run power distribution companies for not submitting the Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) report within the deadline last time(2024-25), the two distribution companies have reportedly started preparing the ARR report for the next financial year (2025- 26), so that it could be submitted on time. The Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited(TGNPDCL) and Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited(TGSPDCL) have to file the ARR before the Telangana…

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      BJP MP DK Aruna rules out conspiracy behind attack on Collector in Kodangal

      Mahabubnagar BJP MP DK Aruna wanted to know if the attack was preplanned, why had the police failed to gather information about it and why was security not provided to the Collector and other officials Hyderabad: Mahabubnagar BJP MP DK Aruna on Wednesday ruled out any conspiracy behind Monday’s attack on district officials in Lagacharla village in Kodangal of Vikarabad district. She wanted to know if the attack was preplanned, why had the police failed to gather information about it and why was security not provided to the Collector and other officials. She said during the incident functionaries of all the political parties were present during the incident and that the anger was spontaneous and not preplanned as claimed by the police. “I…

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      Food poisoning incident: Five staffers of Wankidi Ashram school transferred

      Action was initiated against the five staffers based on findings of a report submitted by a committee formed by Collector Venkatesh Dothre Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Five staffers including headmaster of the Ashram school in Wankidi mandal (Girls) were transferred for dereliction of duties in the wake of hospitalisation of 64 students caused by food poisoning. An order to this effect was issued by ITDA-Utnoor project officer Khusbu Gupta on Tuesday evening. Headmaster Srinivas was transferred to a school in Kaghaznagar, while Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) Sevantha, cook Harikishan, workers Kamala and Pentaiah were transferred to different schools in the district, according to the order. Action was initiated against the five staffers based on findings of a report submitted by a committee formed by…

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