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    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…

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      18 December
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      Two boys die after falling into septic tank in Uttar Pradesh

      Two boys drowned in a septic tank, after its lid broke leading to their fall into the tank in Uttar Pradesh Sonebhadra (UP): Two children died after falling into an open septic tank in Keval village here, police said on Wednesday. Ankit (5) and Saurabh (6) were playing on Tuesday evening when they ventured close to a septic tank that had a broken lid and fell into it, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tribhuwan Nath Tripathi said. Family members rescued the children and took them to the Dudhi Community Health Center where doctors declared them dead, the police officer said. A probe into the matter is on, he added.

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    • 18 December
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      Delhi-NCR battles smog for third day straight as cold grips region

      Low-visibility procedures implemented at Delhi airport after visibility drops to 300 meters New Delhi: Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day as cold gripped the region. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 442 at 7.15 am, with several areas in the national capital registering levels between 400 and 500. Visibility across the region was significantly reduced, with low-visibility procedures implemented at the Delhi airport after visibility dropped to 300 meters. Key areas in Delhi reported alarming AQI levels, including Anand Vihar (481), Ashok Vihar (461), Burari Crossing (483) and Nehru Nagar (480). Other prominent locations such as Alipur,…

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    • 18 December
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      Vishal Mega Mart shares jump 41% in debut trade

      Gurugram-based supermart listed at Rs 110 on BSE against the issue price of Rs 78 New Delhi: Shares of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd jumped 41 per cent in debut trade on Wednesday against the issue price of Rs 78. The stock listed at Rs 110, rallying 41 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, it surged 42.24 per cent to Rs 110.95. At the NSE, it listed at Rs 104, a jump of 33.33 per cent from the issue price. Vishal Mega Mart’s market valuation stood at Rs 48,644.57 crore. The Rs 8,000-crore initial public offer of Vishal Mega Mart received 27.28 times subscription on the closing day of bidding on Friday. The initial public offer (IPO) had a price…

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    • 18 December
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      BRS MLC Kavitha questions Congress Govt over Musi Riverfront project secrecy

      She said the State government, in contrast to its earlier statements, had approached the World Bank for a loan. She questioned the government’s plans to displace thousands of families and mortgage the State to execute the Chief Minister’s dream real estate project Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha questioned the Congress government on inconsistencies in its statements and secrecy regarding the Musi Riverfront rejuvenation project. She said the State government, in contrast to its earlier statements, had approached the World Bank for a loan. She questioned the government’s plans to displace thousands of families and mortgage the State to execute the Chief Minister’s dream real estate project. Speaking to mediapersons at the Assembly media point on Wednesday, Kavitha said Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu provided false information,…

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    • 18 December
      111

      Youngster from Bihar stabbed to death in Telangana’s Warangal

      According to reports, locals noticed Dilkhush Kumar lying in a pool of blood in the SSR Garden and informed the police Warangal: A 18-year-old youngster from Bihar was found murdered at SRR Garden in Karimabad area on Wednesday morning. He was identified as Dilkush Kumar from Kagaria area of ​​Bihar. According to reports, locals noticed Dilkhush Kumar lying in a pool of blood in the SSR Garden and informed the police. Stab injuries were found on his abdomen and chest. The police after completing preliminary formalities, shifted the body to the MGM Hospital for postmortem. A case was registered and investigation is underway.

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    • 18 December
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      TSDCA raids several clinics across Telangana; Seizes medicines sold with misleading claims

      The Numine-100 Tablets was falsely manufactured under a ‘food license (FSSAI license)’ and falsely claimed to be a food product/nutraceutical. According to the label composition of the product, it is classified as a drug under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 Hyderabad: The drug inspectors of Telangana State Drug Control Administration (TSDCA) have detected Numine-100 Tablets (Thiamine Tablets 100mg), that were circulating in Peddapalli and were falsely manufactured and sold under the guise of ‘food products/nutraceuticals’. The drugs were manufactured by MK Biotech, Sangrur, Punjab and marketed by Neuracle Lifesciences, Chandigarh. The said product was falsely manufactured under a ‘food license (FSSAI license)’ and falsely claimed to be a food product/nutraceutical. According to the label composition of the product, it is classified…

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    • 18 December
      113

      Drugs Control Administration raids quack’s clinic in Nalgonda; Seizes drugs

      During the raid, DCA officials detected 31 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, steroids, analgesics, etc. stocked on the premises without a drug licence, worth Rs. 16,670 Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) officials raided Sahasra Peoples First Aid Centre, Agamothkoor Village, Madugulapally mandal, Nalgonda, which was being operated by a quack Parshanaboina Laxmaiah, who was practicing medicine without proper qualification. During the raid, DCA officials detected 31 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, steroids, analgesics, etc. stocked on the premises without a drug licence, worth Rs. 16,670. DCA officials detected several antibiotics including Amoxycllin+Potassium Clavulanate and steroids like Methylprednisolone at the clinic of quack. The DCA officers lifted the samples for analysis.

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    • 18 December
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      Telangana Assembly witnesses heated debate over Minister Komatireddy’s remarks

      The confrontation began during Question Hour when Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy blamed the previous BRS regime for delays in key highway projects, including the Hyderabad-Karimnagar and Hyderabad-Bijapur roads Hyderabad: Heated exchanges between Congress and BRS MLAs disrupted the State Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, forcing Speaker Gaddam Prasad to intervene and expunge contentious remarks from the record. The confrontation began during Question Hour when Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy blamed the previous BRS regime for delays in key highway projects, including the Hyderabad-Karimnagar and Hyderabad-Bijapur roads. He also claimed the Sircilla-Kamareddy-Yellareddy highway was cancelled due to the BRS government’s failure to submit a detailed project report (DPR). Former Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy countered Venkat Reddy’s claims, clarifying that DPRs could not be…

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    • 17 December
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      Netanyahu says Israeli troops will occupy buffer zone inside Syria for foreseeable future

      Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, and specifically on the summit of Mount Hermon, “until another arrangement is found that will ensure Israel’s security.” Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, and specifically on the summit of Mount Hermon, “until another arrangement is found that will ensure Israel’s security.” Netanyahu made the comments Tuesday from the mountain’s snow-dusted summit — the highest peak in the area — which is located on Syria’s side of the border. This was apparently the first time a sitting Israeli leader entered the Syrian territory. Netanyahu said he had been on the…

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    • 17 December
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      Andhra Pradesh: CBI nabs CGST Inspector trapped in 3.2 lakh bribery case in Tirupati

      An Inspector of the Central GST who demanded and accepted bribe from a businessman was nabbed in a trap by the CBI officials in Tirupathi Hyderabad: Officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a CGST Inspector of Tirupati GST Commissionerate alongwith representative of a Chittoor-based private firm for demanding and accepting Rs. 3.2 lakh as bribe from accused representative of the said private firm. The bureau registered a case on Tuesday against four accused persons including the Assistant Commissioner, Superintendent & Inspector from the office of the Commissioner of Central Tax, Tirupati GST Commissionerate, Tirupati and a Representative of Chittoor based private firm and unknown public and private persons on allegations of demanding and bribing of public servants…

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