Telangana

    Telangana ruined due to Congress government’s political vengeance: Harish Rao

    Says Chief Minister Revanth Reddy focused on suppressing opposition voice and subjecting them to harassment, rather than fulfilling six guarantees HYDERABAD: Former Minister T Harish Rao condemned BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy’s illegal arrest by the police. He also came down heavily on the Congress government for booking cases on the MLA. Telangana, which flourished under KCR government’s rule, in the last 10 years was ruined due to the political vengeance under Congress government in the last 13 months, he said. Cases were booked on the BRS MLA for asking about the political affiliation of an MLA, who defected to another party. Cases were being booked against elected public representatives and political parties were being attacked when questions were being raised on the Congress government failures, the former Minister said. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was more focused on suppressing the opposition voice and subjecting them to harassment and sidelined the fulfilment of…
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    BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy’s arrest a heinous act: KTR

    Says Congress government cannot hurt the self-confidence of BRS leaders who emerged from Telangana statehood struggle Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao has condemned the arrest of Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy, calling it a “heinous act” and demanding his immediate and unconditional release. In a statement, Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for getting habituated to filing false cases and arresting BRS leaders frequently. “The arrest of Kaushik Reddy is undemocratic and indicates the Chief Minister’s attempt to divert attention from his incompetence to deliver his promises,” he said. He charged the Congress with using oppressive measures to silence opposition voices, particularly after Kaushik Reddy questioned the government on unfulfilled promises such as the crop loan waiver and the abandonment of the Dalit Bandhu scheme in his Huzurabad constituency. The BRS working president declared that the Congress government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, cannot hurt the self-confidence and determination…
    National

    Influencer questions Wamiqa’s PR strategy, actor gives a befitting sarcastic reply

    The actor reacts to Nadeesh Bhambi’s troll video shared on social media, which drew comparisons between Wamiqa and her industry colleagues such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Triptii Dimri, Deepika padukone, Disha Patani and Rashmika Mandanna Mumbai: Bollywood actor Wamiqa Gabbi has given it back to a social media influencer named Nadeesh Bhambi after he posted a troll video about her “PR team meeting” discussing strategies. The video comes after clips started to do rounds on social media, which drew comparisons between Wamiqa and Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The video, which has ‘Wamiqa Gabbi’s PR Team meeting’ written on it, begins with the influencer saying that they have to do the PR for Wamiqa, who is talented and beautiful. So, ‘ideas?’. Other characters start to throw out ideas such as “new national crush” and “Triptii Dimri who?” One says, “If Aishwarya had a daughter, she would look like Wamiqa…” “Wamiqa can eat 100 Rashmika and 200 Disha for breakfast” and “What Deepika thinks she looks like…,” with all the ideas getting approved in the enacted meeting. Bhambi captioned the post: “Wamiqa Gabbi’s PR team got no chill. (sic)” After noticing, Wamiqa took to the comment section and dropped a sarcastic reply. “Talented aur Khoobsurat bhi? Uff, Thaaaank you. And baki sab ka pata nahi but we did try ‘Wamiqa for next President!’ approve nahi hua, (sic)” she wrote in the caption section. Bhambi replied to…
    National

    Mouni Roy wraps up shoot of ‘Salakaar’, calls working on film ‘enriching experience’ 

    The journey of bringing ‘Salakaar’ to life has been an enriching experience, says the actor who has “poured her heart and soul into her performance”, aiming to connect with audiences on a deeper level Mumbai: Mouni Roy, who was recently seen in ‘Vedaa’ in a special appearance, has wrapped up the shooting of her upcoming project ‘Salakaar’. Her role in the film is touted to be both challenging and transformative. The actor wrapped up the film with a cake-cutting ceremony, capturing the camaraderie of the cast and crew. The movie gives her an opportunity to explore new dimensions of storytelling. She has poured her heart and soul into her performance, aiming to connect with audiences on a deeper level. The journey of bringing ‘Salakaar’ to life has been an enriching experience for the actor, and her fans eagerly await her portrayal in this power-packed narrative. Beyond her flourishing acting career, Mouni’s entrepreneurial side shines with Badmaash, her thriving restaurant chain known for its Bollywood-inspired…
    National

    Watch: Fire breaks out at Tirumala laddu counter on Monday

    The incident occurred due to a short circuit in the UPS related to the computer system at the counter number 47 Hyderabad: A fire broke out at the Laddu counter in Tirumala on Monday. The incident caused panic among devotees who ran away. According to reports, the incident occurred due to a short circuit in the UPS related to the computer system at the counter number 47. Upon learning about the matter, the staff immediately reached the spot and tried to control the fire. Further details are awaited.
    National

    Watch: Andhra CM Naidu celebrates Sankranti with family in native village

    Later, the Chief Minister visits Chandragiri mandal to lay foundation for development projects, including roads and school buildings Naravaripalle: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu celebrated Sankranti with his family in Tirupati district on Monday and participated in a few minor development programmes. Naravaripalle, the Chief Minister’s native village, hosted him as he spent the morning with local leaders participating in Sankranti festivities. Later, he visited Chandragiri mandal to lay the foundation for development projects, including roads and school buildings. Later, the Chief Minister demonstrated how to purchase essential items online from Easy Mart for a group of women. An official press release stated that the southern State has entered into an agreement with Easy Mart to provide quality essentials at economical prices for women. Likewise, Naidu handed over subsidised electric three-wheelers to 15 women from various villages as part of self-employment programmes. Further, under a micro-irrigation scheme, Naidu distributed drip irrigation equipment and…
    National

    Rakul Preet celebrates 9 years of ‘Nannaku Prematho’, thanks Sukumar and Jr. NTR

    Rakul took to Instagram stories to drop the music video of ‘Follow Follow’ song composed by Rockstar DSP from the Sukumar directorial and captioned the post: “@aryasukku @jrntr thankyou so much for one of my most memorable, enriching and fun experience. (sic)” Mumbai: As the Telugu film ‘Nannaku Prematho’ clocked 9 years in Indian cinema since its release, actor Rakul Preet Singh celebrated the moment by sharing the song ‘Follow Follow’ from the movie picturised on her and actor Jr. NTR. Rakul took to Instagram stories, where she dropped the music video of ‘Follow Follow’ composed by Rockstar DSP from the Sukumar-directed film, which was released in 2016. She went on to caption the post: “@aryasukku @jrntr thankyou so much for one of my most memorable, enriching and fun experience. (sic)” ‘Nannaku Prematho’, an action drama, is directed by Sukumar. The film, set in London, stars Jr. NTR, Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad and Rakul. Nannaku Prematho marks the 25th film of Jr. NTR as an actor. The film told the story of Abhiram, son of a businessman, who learns that his father once lost all his wealth because of a cunning man, Krishnamurthy Kautilya. He decides to seek…
    National

    Psychologist blackmails, sexually assaults 50 students for past 15 years, held

    The incident came to light after a former student, who was being blackmailed by the accused, approached the police Nagpur: A 45-year-old psychologist was arrested in Nagpur for allegedly blackmailing and sexually exploiting at least 50 of his students over the past 15 years, a police official said on Monday. The accused, who operated a clinic and residential programme in east Nagpur, faces charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Hudkeshwar police station official said. “The psychologist allegedly lured students, particularly girls, with promises of personal and professional development. He organised trips and camps where he would sexually abuse them, take explicit photos, and later use these to blackmail them. The incident came to light after a former student, who was being blackmailed by the accused, approached the police,” he said. Several victims are married and may be hesitant to approach…
    National

    Madhya Pradesh to ban liquor in religious cities

    Chief Minister Mohan Yadav says govt mulling ban to ensure the sanctity of religious places remains intact Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the State government is contemplating a ban on liquor in religious cities to ensure that the sanctity of these places remains intact. The Chief Minister said there are complaints about the environment in religious cities getting affected because of liquor (sale and consumption). “The State government is considering implementing a ban on liquor in religious cities by improving the policy and is serious about the suggestions given by saints in this regard,” he said. Yadav said the State government will soon decide and take concrete steps in this direction.
    National

    Editorial: Tardy Tejas

    It is a matter of concern that the first batch of 40 ‘Tejas’ LCA ordered in 2009-10 is yet to be fully delivered by HAL Wedged between two hostile neighbours, India cannot afford to slacken the pace of modernisation of its military forces. The inordinate delays in the acquisition of modern weapons can be very frustrating for the leadership of the armed forces. The concern voiced by Chief of Air Staff AP Singh over the excruciating delays in the delivery of the Tejas fighter aircraft into service echoes the sentiments of the armed forces tasked with maintaining battle-readiness in an ever-changing geopolitical environment. The issues flagged by the Air Chief Marshal assume significance, particularly in light of China’s rapid pace of air force modernisation. His comments, made during a national seminar, come amid reports indicating that Pakistan may procure fifth-generation stealth fighter jets from China, with deliveries expected within the…

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      Ready to go jail for the public, farmers, says KTR

      Speaking at the ‘Rythannala Poru Bata’ meeting with farmers at Ramleela ground on Thursday, Rama Rao declared his willingness to go to jail for the sake of the people and farmers. He warned that the public would soon rise up against the government and confront Congress leaders for not fulfilling their election promises. Adilabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao asserted that he was ready to be jailed for the sake of the people and farmers. Addressing a gathering of farmers at the ‘Rythannala Poru Bata’ meeting at Ramleela ground here on Thursday, Rama Rao said he was ready to go to jail for the people and farmers. People would revolt against the government and thrash leaders of the Congress soon for failing to…

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      Cabinet approves 2 rail projects covering Andhra, Telangana, Bihar with estimated cost of Rs 6,798 cr

      The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of the 256 km Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur rail sections in Bihar, along with the construction of a new 57 km line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati. New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two rail projects covering Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,798 crore, the government said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the doubling of the Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur section in Bihar covering 256 km and construction of a new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 km. Both these projects will mainly benefit Andhra Pradesh and Bihar…

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      Mahabubnagar: Farmers stage protest demanding State Government to extend assistance under Rythu Bharosa scheme

      Raising slogans against the Congress government, the farmers assembled in large numbers at Pardipur village on Thursday morning Mahabubnagar: Tension prevailed at Chinna Chintakunta mandal with farmers staging a protest demanding the State Government to extend assistance under Rythu Bharosa scheme. Raising slogans against the Congress government, the farmers assembled in large numbers at Pardipur village on Thursday morning. The BRS party leaders and workers also joined the protest. As the farmers and BRS workers were staging protests, the Chinna Chintakunta police booked cases against 20 farmers and BRS workers. Stating that they would not fear police cases, the BRS workers and farmers took out a rally from the police station to crossroads in protest against the police high handedness. Later, they also…

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      US elections: Donald Trump unfit to lead country, says Kamala Harris

      He wants a military who will be loyal to him personally, one that will obey his orders even when he tells them to break the law, says the Vice-President Washington: Launching a scathing attack on her Republican rival former president Donald Trump, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris charged that he is “unfit” to lead the country. “Yesterday we learned that Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, a retired four-star general, confirmed that while Donald Trump was President, he said he wanted generals like Adolf Hitler had,” Harris said at her official residence in the American Capital. “Donald Trump said that because he does not want a military that is loyal to the United States Constitution. He wants a military…

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      Los Angeles Times editor resigns after newspaper blocks plan to endorse Harris

      Editorials editor Mariel Garza says she resigned because newspaper was remaining silent on the contest in “dangerous times” Los Angeles: The editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times has resigned after the newspaper’s owner blocked the editorial board’s plans to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for President, a journalism trade publication reported on Wednesday. Mariel Garza told the Columbia Journalism Review in an interview that she resigned because the Times was remaining silent on the contest in “dangerous times.” “I am resigning because I want to make it clear that I am not OK with us being silent,” Garza said. “In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up. This is how I’m standing up.” In a post on X that did not directly mention the resignation, LA Times owner…

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      Tropical storm Trami batters Philippines, leaves 23 dead

      About 1,500 police officers deployed for disaster-mitigation work; more than 2 million people affected by storm Manila: Widespread flooding and landslides set off by a tropical storm in the northeastern Philippines on Thursday left at least 23 people dead, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers, some on roofs. The government shut down schools and offices — except those urgently needed for disaster response — for the second day on the entire main island of Luzon to protect millions of people after Tropical Storm Trami slammed into the country’s northeastern province of Isabela after midnight. The storm was blowing over Aguinaldo town in the mountain province of Ifugao after dawn with sustained winds up to 95 kph and…

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      Israel accuses 6 Al Jazeera journalists of being Palestinian militants

      Al Jazeera said the accusations were “fabricated” and “part of a wider pattern of hostility” toward the pan-Arab network Ramallah: The Israeli army on Wednesday accused six Al Jazeera journalists covering the war in Gaza of also being current or former paid fighters for Palestinian militant groups. Al Jazeera rejected the claims. Israel cited documents it purportedly found in Gaza, and other intelligence it gathered, in making the accusations against the journalists, all of whom are Palestinian men. It said four are or have been affiliated with Hamas, and two with Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Al Jazeera said the accusations were “fabricated” and “part of a wider pattern of hostility” toward the pan-Arab network. It said the claims were “a blatant attempt to silence the few remaining journalists in the…

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      Heavy rain lashes West Bengal as cyclone ‘Dana’ moves closer to coast

      The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday Kolkata: Several districts of West Bengal received moderate to heavy rain on Thursday morning, as severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ inched closer to the State’s coast and that of neighbouring Odisha, the IMD said. The cyclonic storm is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), it said. The weather system lay 280 km southeast of Paradip (Odisha) and 370 km south-southeast of Sagar Island (West Bengal) at 2.30 am, the IMD said in a bulletin. The cyclonic storm is set to bring heavy rainfall in several south Bengal districts,…

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      Terrorists open fire at non-local labourer in J&K’s Pulwama district

      Shubam Kumar, a resident of Bijnore, received a gunshot injury in the arm when the terrorists fired at him at Batagund village Srinagar: Terrorists shot at and injured a labourer from Uttar Pradesh in the Tral area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday morning, officials said. Shubam Kumar, a resident of Bijnore, received a gunshot injury in the arm when the terrorists fired at him at Batagund village, the officials said. They said Kumar has been rushed to a hospital for treatment. This is a third attack on non-local labourers in Kashmir in the past one week. Six non-local labourers and a local doctor were killed in a terror attack on a construction site in Ganderbal district on Sunday, while a labourer from Bihar was…

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      Law ministry appoints three advocates as Andhra Pradesh HC additional judges

      Additional judges are usually appointed for a period of two years before being elevated as judges or what is commonly called ‘permanent’ judges New Delhi: Three advocates were on Thursday elevated as additional judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, the law ministry said. Separately, an additional judge of the Karnataka High Court was made a permanent judge. Additional judges are usually appointed for a period of two years before being elevated as judges or what is commonly called ‘permanent’ judges. According to the ministry, while Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah, an additional judge of the Karnataka High Court has been made a permanent judge, advocates Maheswara Rao Kuncheam, T C D Sekar and Challa Gunaranjan have been appointed as additional judges of…

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