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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7 November

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SC exercises its extraordinary powers, orders liquidation of Jet Airways’ assets

Set aside NCLAT decision upholding the resolution plan of Jet Airways and approves transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday exercised its extraordinary constitutional powers and ordered the liquidation of grounded air carrier Jet Airways‘ assets. A Bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra set aside the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision upholding the resolution plan of Jet Airways and approved the transfer of its ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC). Pronouncing the judgement for the Bench, Justice Pardiwala allowed the plea of SBI and other creditors against the NCLAT decision that upheld the resolution plan of Jet Airways in favour of JKC. It said the liquidation of the air carrier was…
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7 November

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Khammam: Miraculous escape for 7-year-old as truck rams compound of house

S Yeshwanth was playing in the front yard of his house when the truck veered off the road as the driver lost control over the vehicle and entered the yard causing minor injuries to the boy Khammam: A seven-year-old boy had a miraculous escape as a speeding truck rammed into the compound of a house at VM Banjar in Penuballi mandal in the district on Thursday. The boy, S Yeshwanth was playing in the front yard of his house when the truck going to Sathupalli from Khammam veered off the road as the driver lost control over the vehicle and entered the yard causing minor injuries to the boy. The boy was shifted to hospital for treatment.
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6 November

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Donald Trump declares victory; makes forceful comeback

With results continuing to come in from various states giving a clear indication of a Trump victory, the 78-year-old Republican leader addressed his supporters at West Palm Beach in Florida, declaring victory and promising a “golden age of America”. Washington: Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the US presidency Wednesday for a second term in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history, cruising past his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in a bitterly fought election. With results continuing to come in from various states giving a clear indication of a Trump victory, the 78-year-old Republican leader addressed his supporters at West Palm Beach in Florida, declaring victory and promising a “golden age of America”. According to races called by the Associated Press…
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6 November

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PM Modi congratulates ‘friend’ Donald Trump, says let’s work together for betterment of people, global peace

In September, the former US President had called PM Modi a ‘fantastic man,’ hoping that they would meet during the Prime Minister’s US visit for the Quad Summit and UN General Assembly session in New York New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday afternoon congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential elections, asserting that he is looking forward to renewing collaboration with the 78-year-old leader to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. “Heartiest congratulations my friend, Donald Trump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people…
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6 November

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Pawan Kalyan buys 12 more acres land in Pithapuram constituency

This is the third piece of land purchased by the Jana Sena leader in the constituency since assuming office as the Deputy Chief Minister following the victory of the Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance in June Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has purchased another piece of 12 acres land in his Assembly constituency Pithapuram in Kakinada district. State Civil Supplies Corporation Chairman Tota Sudheer completed registration formalities for the land in Illindrada on behalf of Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday. This is the third piece of land purchased by the Jana Sena leader in the constituency since assuming office as the Deputy Chief Minister following the victory of the Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance in June. The…
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6 November

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Three die in separate accidents in Medak

In another incident, a Mission Bhagiratha helper died as an unidentified vehicle knocked down his two-wheeler at Shubashpally in Shivvampet Medak: Two persons died as the motorbike they were riding on slipped into a roadside nala in Narsapur town on Wednesday. Both Ramulu (34) and Narasimhulu (30), residents of Kagaz Maddur, died on the spot. The bodies were shifted to the government hospital in Narsapur for postmortem. In another incident, a Mission Bhagiratha helper died as an unidentified vehicle knocked down his two-wheeler at Shubashpally in Shivvampet. Sadula Srinivas (55), a resident of Musapet in Narsapur, was working with the Mission Bhagiratha in Toopran. A case was registered.
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6 November

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NTPC accords investment approval to Ramagundam Phase-II thermal project

The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) board on Tuesday accorded investment approval for the project at an appraised current estimated cost of Rs.29,344.85 crore Hyderabad: Even as the State government reportedly decided against signing the power purchase agreement (PPA) for Telangana Super Thermal Power Project, Phase-II (3×800 MW), Ramagundam, the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) board on Tuesday accorded investment approval for the project at an appraised current estimated cost of Rs.29,344.85 crore. The NTPC board of directors have also announced the construction of the Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II (2×800 MW), at an estimated cost of Rs.20,445.69 crore, and the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II (3×800 MW) at an appraised current estimated cost of Rs.29,947.91 crore, along with…
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6 November

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Your love for sarees may raise risk of skin cancer, warns study

The phenomenon has previously been described as ‘saree cancer,’ but it is the tightness of the waist cord that’s to blame, the doctors pointed out in the study published in the BMJ Case Reports, and dubbed it as ‘petticoat cancer. New Delhi: Love to wear sarees daily? Beware, draping it tightly may give you skin cancer, warned doctors in Bihar and Maharashtra on Wednesday. After treating two women with this type of malignancy, doctors from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Wardha, and Madhubani Medical College and Hospital, in Bihar warned that tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may cause continued friction linked to chronic inflammation, leading to skin…
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6 November

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NYT ‘Needle’ points to Trump win with projection of 285 electoral college votes

The ‘Needle’ swings as the data that comes in is analysed in real-time and makes the projection it considers valid at that time New York: The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s ‘Needle’, was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India). The ‘Needle’ swings as the data that comes in is analysed in real-time and makes the projection it considers valid at that time. A little before 10 p.m., it showed Trump at nearly 290 seats before swinging down five to 285 at 10 p.m. and rising 30 minutes later to 295. The ‘Needle’ makes longer-range projections beyond those made…
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6 November

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US election: Trump says this was his best campaign; indicates it may be last

“I ran a great campaign. I think it was maybe the best of the three,” he said on Tuesday at a polling station in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago home. He said that it would be “crazy,” to think that he would not concede if the election was fair New York: After voting in the presidential election, Republican candidate Donald Trump has said that this was the best campaign he has run and indicated that it may be his last. “I ran a great campaign. I think it was maybe the best of the three,” he said on Tuesday at a polling station in Palm Beach, Florida, near his Mar-a-Lago home. He said that it would be “crazy,” to think that he…
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