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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9 November

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Layer of smog engulfs national capital, air quality remains ‘very poor’

Data from the CPCB’s Sameer App shows that air quality at Bawana and New Moti Bagh stations in severe category with readings of 409 New Delhi: A layer of smog covered the national capital on Monday morning and the air quality was recorded in the “very poor” category with an average AQI of 358 at 9 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Data from the CPCB’s Sameer App, which provides hourly AQI updates, showed that the air quality at Bawana and New Moti Bagh stations was in the severe category with readings of 409 at both. Delhi has been witnessing very high of level of air pollution for the past few weeks which has been primarily blamed on stubble-burning in neighbouring States, Diwali fireworks and low wind speed.…
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9 November

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Trudeau acknowledges presence of Khalistan supporters in Canada

There are many supporters of Khalistan in Canada, but they do not represent the Sikh Community as a whole, says the Canadian Prime Minister Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the presence of Khalistan supporters in Canada but said they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole. His comments came during Diwali celebrations at Ottawa’s Parliament Hill recently amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India over the killing of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. “There are many supporters of Khalistan in Canada, but they do not represent the Sikh Community as a whole. Similarly, there are supporters of Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi’s government in Canada, but they do not represent all Hindu Canadians,” Trudeau said. The relations between the two countries came under severe…
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9 November

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Andhra to extend comprehensive WhatAapp governance by March-end

100 services by end of November and in another 90, days students will be able to obtain documents through QR codes, says Nara Lokesh Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government is working towards extending comprehensive WhatsApp governance to the people of the State by March-end. IT Minister Nara Lokesh said this during a review of Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The Minister observed that 100 services will be available by the end of November and in another 90, days students will be able to obtain documents through QR (Quick Response) codes. “We are swiftly doing the work needed for this. We are working towards extending comprehensive WhatsApp governance to people from March end,” said an official press release, quoting Lokesh. According to Lokesh,…
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9 November

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Jagtial: Former Metpalli MLA Jyothi Devi passes away due to ill health

Jyothi Devi entered politics with encouragement from Ramulu and was elected as MPTC from Venkatraopet of Metpalli mandal in 1994 Jagtial: Former Metpalli MLA Komireddi Jyothi Devi passed away on Friday night due to ill health. Jyothi Devi, who was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru due to health issues a week ago, breathed her last while undergoing treatment. She was 70. The wife of senior Congress leader and former legislator Komireddi Ramulu, Jyothi Devi entered politics with encouragement from Ramulu and was elected as MPTC from Venkatraopet of Metpalli mandal in 1994. In 1998, the Metpalli MLA seat fell as the sitting legislator Ch Vidhyasagar Rao was elected as MP. She contested in the by-election and won the seat by defeating BJP candidate Venkatramana Reddy. She was legislator…
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9 November

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KTR slams ‘Cheap Minister’ Revanth for derogatory remarks on KCR

Says Revanth was just an “errand boy” who carried slippers for political favours at a time when KCR resigned from his position for sake of people of Telangana Hyderabad: Launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday questioned his ability to erase the name of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao from history, asserting that as long as there was Telangana, there would be KCR. He said Revanth Reddy was just an “errand boy” who carried slippers for political favours at a time when Chandrashekhar Rao had resigned from his position for the sake of the people of Telangana. Taking to social media platform X, he criticised Revanth Reddy for lobbying for party tickets while KCR envisioned…
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8 November

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Indian Americans hail Donald Trump’s victory, say he is a ‘strong leader’

Say the country needs a leader like him who will deliver on his promises to tame inflation and curtail illegal immigration New York: Members of the Indian-American community welcomed Donald Trump‘s victory in the US presidential election, saying the country needs a “strong leader” like him who will deliver on his promises to tame inflation and curtail illegal immigration. In a historic election, Trump defeated his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris and was elected the 47th President of the United States, becoming only the second commander-in-chief in over a century to win two nonconsecutive presidential terms. Before Trump, it was Grover Cleveland who had served two nonconsecutive terms as President from 1885-1889 and 1893-1897. With his electoral victory, Trump also became the first convicted felon and…
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8 November

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Tirupati laddu row: Setback for KA Paul, SC rejects PIL seeking CBI probe

In his plea, Paul sought seeking a “comprehensive investigation by the CBI into the allegations of corruption and mismanagement surrounding the procurement and preparation of the Laddu Prasadam” New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday junked a PIL seeking a CBI probe into alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus under the previous YS Jaganmohan Reddy-led regime. A Bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and K V Viswanathan dismissed the plea filed by one KA Paul, a social activist and president of organisation ‘Global Peace Initiative’. “Going by your prayer, we will have to create separate states for all temples, gurudwaras etc. We can’t direct that a separate state be created for a particular. Dismissed,” the Bench said. In his plea, Paul had sought seeking a “comprehensive investigation…
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8 November

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PM Modi, Naidu, Siddaramaiah and others greet Revanth Reddy on birthday

The Prime Minister conveyed his wishes on X. “Best wishes to Telangana CM Shri Revanth Reddy Ji on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life,” the Prime Minister posted Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and leaders of various political parties greeted Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on his birthday on Friday. The Prime Minister conveyed his wishes on X. “Best wishes to Telangana CM Shri Revanth Reddy Ji on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life,” the Prime Minister posted. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also greeted his Telangana counterpart. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader posted on X that he prays for Revanth Reddy’s good health and long life. Karnataka…
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8 November

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Telangana: DGE releases schedule for SSC Public Examinations fee 2025

Students can pay the fee at the respective schools without a late fee till November 18. With a late fee of Rs.50 and 200, the fee will be accepted till December 2 and 12 respectively Hyderabad: The Directorate of Government Examinations on Friday released a schedule for fee payment for the SSC Public Examinations, March 2025. Students can pay the fee at the respective schools without a late fee till November 18. With a late fee of Rs.50 and 200, the fee will be accepted till December 2 and 12 respectively. Students can also pay the examination fee with a late fee of Rs.500 till December 21. This schedule is also applicable for the OSSC and Vocational Public Examinations, March 2025. The fee…
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8 November

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Gangula Kamalakar criticises Govt for faulty fish seedling distribution

When the BRS was in power, 42 lakh tonnes of fish seedlings were distributed in 69 tanks in Karimnagar assembly constituency. However, this was reduced to 21 lakh tonnes this year, said MLA Gangula Karimnagar: Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar found fault with the State government for reducing the quantity of fish seedlings given for distribution this year. When the BRS was in power, 42 lakh tonnes of fish seedlings were distributed in 69 tanks in Karimnagar assembly constituency. However, this was reduced to 21 lakh tonnes this year. Similarly, 2.20 crore lakh tonnes fish seedlings were distributed in various water bodies across the district last year. However, it was reduced by half this time around, the MLA said while distributing fish…
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