Monopolisation of social media and other digital platforms is empowering right-wing forces to control the world Propaganda, misinformation and fake news are nothing new in our society. It can be traced back to the time of Mahabharata when Yudhisthir, known for his unwavering truthfulness, misled Drona by declaring that Ashwathama was killed but murmured the latter part, “I do not know if it is a man or an elephant,” so softly that Drona could not hear it clearly. Believing Yudhisthir that his warrior son Ashwathama was killed, Drona bowed his head and was beheaded. Drona was one of the epical victims of fake news or disinformation. Propaganda and misinformation have taken a new turn now with the widespread availability of sophisticated methods of information and communication technology. The sharing of text, images, videos or links online often allows information to go viral within no time. Merriam-Webster defines misinformation as false…

KTR says BJP is shielding Congress, playing diversionary politics

“BJP and Congress are playing dirty politics to save their mutual interests. It is a drama enacted by fellow thieves jointly,” he said. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Telangana BJP leaders including its State president and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, for shielding Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy who belongs to the Congress. “BJP and Congress are playing dirty politics to save their mutual interests. It is a drama enacted by fellow thieves jointly,” he said. In response to the BJP’s night stay in Musi project affected areas, Rama Rao questioned Kishan Reddy’s sudden concern for the victims of the Musi River rejuvenation project, calling it a ploy to divert attention from the Lagacherla incident, where farmers have been protesting against alleged land acquisition for a private pharma company.grabs. “You were the first to hail HYDRAA and congratulate Revanth Reddy on Musi River rejuvenation project, while we stood…

Indian woman found murdered in car boot in UK, Police hunting for Indian-origin husband

Harshita Brella, an Indian was found murdered and her body left in a car boot in Ilford area of London. Police are u=hunting for her Indian-origin husband London: The UK police investigating the murder of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, whose body was recovered from a car boot in east London, have launched a manhunt for her Indian-origin husband who they suspect fled the country after killing his wife earlier this month. In an updated statement from the Northamptonshire Police on Sunday, Chief Inspector Paul Cash said more than 60 detectives were working on the case as the force released an image of Pankaj Lamba, the accused husband, in an appeal for information. “Our inquiries lead us to suspect that Harshita was murdered in Northamptonshire earlier this month by her husband Pankaj Lamba,” Cash said. “We suspect Lamba transported Harshita’s body from Northamptonshire to Ilford by car. We believe he has now fled…

Flights might be delayed today as fog is affecting visibility in Delhi: IndiGo

Fog in Delhi is likely to affect flight operations from Delhi airport having a cascading effect on flight operations all over the country. Indigo has already put out an alert over the possible delays in its air operations New Delhi: Private carrier IndiGo on Sunday night said fog is affecting visibility in the national capital which could delay flight schedules, while Delhi airport operator DIAL has put in place low visibility procedures. The national capital is grappling with high pollution levels which have resulted in lower visibility at various parts of the city. “#6ETravelAdvisory: Fog is currently affecting visibility in Delhi, which may result in slow moving traffic and delays in flight schedules,” IndiGo said in a post on X at 11.44 pm. In a separate post at 10.14 pm, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said low visibility procedures are in progress at the airport and that flight operations were…

Number of Indian students applying to UK universities drops 20%, reveals report

Student groups attribute trend to limited job prospects, safety concerns following recent anti-immigration riots in some cities London: Indian students are being put off applying to UK universities, adding to their financial woes at a time when education institutions are already coping with constrained budgets, a new report into the stability of the higher education sector in England has revealed. Based on UK Home Office data on confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) by UK providers from 2022-23 to 2023-24, an Office for Students (OfS) analysis shows a 20.4 per cent drop in Indian student numbers — down from 139,914 to 111,329. Indian student groups in the UK said the fall was to be expected amid limited job prospects and safety concerns following recent anti-immigration riots in some cities. “There has been a considerable decline in student visa applications from prospective non-UK students in some major source countries,” notes the report by OfS, a non-departmental…

Telangana govt introduces new EV policy with tax, registration exemption

Hyderabad: In an effort to encourage people to switch over to Electric Vehicle(EV), the State government has decided to provide 100 per cent exemption from road tax and registration fees for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the State. The new EV policy will come into force from Monday. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the new policy was expected to give a major boost to the adoption of electric vehicles across Telangana, aligning with the State’s broader goals of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Along with the registration fee waiver for electric vehicles, the government plans to roll out infrastructure improvements, including more charging stations and incentives for manufacturers, he informed. Electric Buses purchased and registered in Telangana for the initial two years, up to December 31, 2026, irrespective of the number of vehicles registered, are also fully exempt from road tax and registration fees for the…

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 and Ballarshah203242SMVT Bengaluru – Danapur10.11.2024Peddapalli, Nizamabad, Purna, Akola, Badnera, WardhaStoppages skipped at Ballarshah, Chandrapur, Sevagram312643Trivandrum Central – H.Nizamuddin12.11.2024Renigunta, Guntakal, WD, Daund, Manmad, Bhusawal, KhandwaStoppages skipped between Gudur and Betul412646H. Nizamuddin – Ernakulam12.11.2024Wani, Pimpalkhuti, Adilabad, Mudkhed, Nizamabad, Secunderabad, Pagidipalli, Guntur, TenaliStoppages skipped betweenBallarshah and Vijayawada512652H. Nizamuddin – Madurai12.11.2024Wani, Pimpalkhuti,…

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13 November

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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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13 November

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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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13 November

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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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13 November

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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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13 November

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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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13 November

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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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13 November

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Nirmal municipality junior assistant arrested while accepting bribe

Officials of the ACB said that the junior assistant Shakeer was apprehended red-handed when he was accepting Rs 15,000 from a bill collector Bharat Nirmal: A junior assistant working with Nirmal municipality was arrested by sleuths of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while allegedly accepting a bribe from another employee of the civic body on Wednesday. Officials of the ACB said that the junior assistant Shakeer was apprehended red-handed when he was accepting Rs 15,000 from a bill collector Bharat. Shakeer demanded the bribe to enter details of Bharat in his service book. Bharat approached sleuths of the ACB who in turn laid a trap and took Shakeer into custody. A case was booked against Shakeer and he would be produced before a special…
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13 November

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Telangana DCA conducts raids on unlicensed medical shop in Suryapet, seizes medicines worth Rs. 22,000

The DCA informed that the unlicensed shop was being run by Jalagam Venkteshwarlu and medicines worth Rs 22, 000 including antibiotics, analgesics etc were seized Hyderabad: Telangana State Drug Control Administration (DCA) conducted raids at a medical shop in Errapadh village, Noothanakal mandal, Suryapet district, which was operating illegally without drug license and seized 30 varieties of medicines. The DCA in a press release on Wednesday informed that the unlicensed shop was being run by Jalagam Venkteshwarlu and medicines worth Rs 22, 000 including antibiotics, analgesics etc were seized. In a separate raid at a clinic that was being run by a quack Akula Gopinath at Deshmukhi village, Boodhan Pochampally mandal, Yadadri-Bhuvangiri district, the DCA officials seized medicines worth Rs 38, 382.…
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12 November

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India breaks into world’s top 6 ranks as patent filings double in last 5 years

For the first time, India was included in the top 10 countries of the world for three main intellectual property (IP) rights: patents, industrial design applications, and trademark applications New Delhi: India’s patents and industrial design filings for Intellectual Property rights doubled between 2018 and 2023, taking the country to the sixth rank, according to the latest World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) annual report. For the first time, India was included in the top 10 countries of the world for three main intellectual property (IP) rights: patents, industrial design applications, and trademark applications. The patent filing in India has shown the fifth consecutive year of a double-digit growth rate. According to the WIPO report, the number of patents filed in India…
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12 November

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Telugu women lured with domestic jobs, forced into cross-massage services in UAE

Massage parlours where women offer massage services to men is a flourishing business across the United Arab Emirates. These centres mainly target South Asian bachelors who are living in the country Dubai: Several Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, all of them deeply in debt to loan sharks back home in India, are allegedly being lured to attractive domestic jobs in the Gulf with middlemen then forcing them into massage parlours to offer sexual services. Massage parlours where women offer massage services to men is a flourishing business across the United Arab Emirates. These centres mainly target South Asian bachelors who are living in the country. The massage service is based on an ethnic background and they accordingly provide…
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