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New Delhi: India on Tuesday evening announced the upgradation of its three-year-old "technical mission" in the Afghan capital Kabul to a full-fledged embassy with "immediate effect". The intent had initially been announced after talks between external affairs minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his Afghan counterpart and senior Taliban regime leader Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi here 11 days ago. It may be be noted that while India appears to be steadily inching towards full diplomatic recognition of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Congress high command has reportedly warned Minister Konda Surekha and her family over their recent conduct, following internal turmoil in the party triggered by the removal of her Officer on Special Duty (OSD), N. Sumanth. Acting on the directive of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), Surekha and her husband Konda Murali, met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday evening to explain controversial remarks made by their daughter Sushmita against the Chief Minister, his adv ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll witnessed an unprecedented rush of nominations on Tuesday, with the total number of candidates expected to cross the 200-mark on the final day of filing. Hundreds of independent aspirants were still in queue at 10 pm on Tuesday, waiting at the returning officer's office in Shaikpet to submit their papers, turning the nomination process into a protest platform to highlight a range of public grievances. Scrutiny of the papers is slated for Wednesday an ...Read More >
Mumbai: Former MLA Bachchu Kadu has ignited a controversy with his provocative remarks urging farmers to kill MLAs instead of resorting to suicide. The statement has drawn strong criticism with Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat urging Kadu to stop inciting farmers. Kadu's remarks came during a farmers' conference in Paturda village in the Buldhana district, where he 'advised' them to target legislators instead of committing suicide, including targeting legislators. Kadu, who heads the Prahar ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu would be in the UAE on a three-day visit to invite global industry giants for the CII partnership summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14 and 15 and seek investments to the state. Naidu would take off from Hyderabad to Dubai in the morning. He would participate in one-on-one meetings, visit the Dubai Future Museum and partnership summit road show in Dubai. On Thursday, he would visit YAS island and participate in a business roundtable meeting. On ...Read More >
NIZAMABAD: Director General of Police (DGP) B. Shivadhar Reddy on Tuesday said that around 65 Maoists from Telangana were still underground, including nearly 40 who hold leadership positions. He appealed to them to surrender and assured that there would be no harassment from the police once they returned to the mainstream. Shivadhar Reddy said Maoists could approach the police through mediapersons, revenue officials or elected representatives to facilitate their surrender. The DGP was speaking ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Elaborate security arrangements have been made in the state capital ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's arrival in Kerala on Tuesday for a four-day official visit. Traffic restrictions and regulations will be in place throughout the city from 3 pm onwards along the route the President will take from the airport, sources said.Murmu will reach the state in the evening and on Wednesday will visit the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district for 'darshan' and ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after Diwali, the national capital woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to the 'Very Poor' category on Tuesday morning, with most monitoring stations flashing red on the pollution map. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 350 as of 8 am. The worst-affected areas were Bawana (AQI 423), Jahangirpuri (407), and Wazirpur (408), all falling under the 'Severe' category. Other key locatio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings. The President of India in a social media post said, "Prime Minister Shri@narendramodicalled on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings." Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu extended Diwali greetings to the nation. Sharing an X post, President Murmu wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and be ...Read More >
NAVI MUMBAI: Chamari Athapaththu won the toss as Sri Lanka opted to bat against Bangladesh in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. Both teams have two points each, and the winner will stay in contention for a place in the semifinals. Bangladesh has never beaten Sri Lanka in women's ODIs. Defending champions Australia, England and South Africa have already sealed their semifinal spots, with the final place up for grabs. Bangladesh has two points from one win in five games -- it beat Pakistan ea ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old man accused of stabbing to death a constable in Nizamabad district of Telangana was shot dead on Monday when police opened fire as he allegedly tried to escape. Citing preliminary information, the DGP office here said in a release that Shaik Riyaz snatched a pistol from the police and fired at them while attempting to flee. The police retaliated, resulting in his death. The incident occurred at Nizamabad government hospital where the accused was taken for treatment. Sh ...Read More >
Mumbai: When it comes to captivating the audience, actor Ranveer Singh truly knows how to steal the spotlight. Whether it's on the big screen or at a live event, he consistently lights up the room with his electrifying presence, leaving fans with smiles. On Sunday, he was seen attending an event alongside Bobby, Sreeleela, and director Atlee. Ranveer praised each and every one as he opened up about working in an ad video with Bobby, Atlee and Sreeleela. However, it was his heartfelt praise for B ...Read More >
Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. " "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun's rays on the o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Goa Guardians pulled off a spectacular comeback to defeat the Delhi Toofans 14-16, 11-15, 15-11, 16-13, 15-11 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday. Prince was named the Player of the Match as the Guardians climbed up to fourth on the table with 10 points. The opening set was a thriller with both sides matching each other point for point. Jesus Chourio and Muhammed Jasim struck early for the Toofans, while ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao alleged that the state Cabinet had been reduced to a battleground for commissions and internal rivalries. Recent controversies involving ministers had exposed that the Cabinet membership stood for personal gains, he said at an event at Telangana Bhavan, the party headquarters. Rama Rao alleged that from the Medaram Jatara works to the allocation of tenders and clearing of bills, ministers remained focused on their 'cut'. "Despite serious allegation ...Read More >
India: Isha Ambani brought a touch of India's elegance to London's high society as she co-hosted the inaugural Pink Ball at the British Museum. The event, hailed as the city's most exclusive new social affair, combined art, philanthropy and style -- with a strong Indian influence at its core. Co-hosted by Isha Ambani and British Museum director Dr Nicholas Cullinan, the ball drew around 800 elite guests from the worlds of fashion, art, and culture. Each attendee reportedly paid £2,000 for a sea ...Read More >
Mumbai: Opposition parties in Maharashtra have announced a protest march in Mumbai on November 1 against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging large-scale irregularities in the state's electoral rolls. The announcement comes days after a delegation comprising senior leaders from the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) met with Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam and State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare. The leaders exp ...Read More >
TIRUPATI: The Nellore district has been placed on alert following forecasts of a likely low-pressure area forming over the southeast Bay of Bengal by Tuesday. District Collector Himanshu Shukla on Sunday issued advisories urging people, especially fishermen and coastal residents, to remain vigilant in view of the impending weather conditions. According to the Meteorological Department, a surface circulation currently lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a low- ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that the people dethroned the BRS government for introducing the "draconian" Dharani act. The CM made the comments after handing over appointment letters to Revenue Surveyors here. He alleged that the previous government brought Dharani act to hold arbitrary authority on the lands by a handful of people. People gave a big mandate against the BRS government in the assembly elections. "We made the promise of scrapping Dharani an ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), one of India's oldest bourses, may this year celebrate its last Kali Puja and Diwali on October 20 as a functioning exchange, with the process of voluntary exit as a bourse nearing completion after a decade-long legal battle. Trading at CSE was suspended by SEBI in April 2013 following regulatory non-compliance. After years of efforts to revive operations and contest SEBI directives in courts, the exchange has now decided to back out of the business a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Congress campaign in Jubilee Hills bypoll has gathered momentum as Varsha, wife of party candidate Naveen Yadav, actively led a door-to-door campaign in the Yousufguda on Saturday. Varsha went house to house seeking votes for the Congress, warmly interacting with residents who welcomed her affectionately and extended their blessings. Several locals reportedly offered sweets and invited her into their homes, expressing support for the party. Meanwhile, actor Suman also joined the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Gold prices in India are expected to maintain an upside bias for the rest of 2025, driven by a projected uptrend in global gold prices and a weakening Indian rupee, according to a sectoral update by ICICI Bank Global Markets. The report projects an equilibrium range of USD/Rs at 87.00-89.00 for the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025) and the first half of 2026. It further added that domestic gold prices are expected to trade between Rs 1,20,000 and Rs 1,35,000 per 10 grams through the r ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has stressed on making education based on creative and critical thinking, and said it should not be confined to theoretical knowledge. Speaking at the valedictory session of the North East Education Conclave 2025 here on Saturday, Acharya said the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, is a timely step in preparing students for the present times.The conclave, organised by the Pragjyotispur University to mark its foundation day, brought together e ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: As Diwali approaches, the narrow lanes of Kummari Veedhi in Visakhapatnam's Akkayyapalem area come alive with traditional diya-making. Here, artisans, including 93-year-old Pardes from Srikakulam, continue the age-old craft despite declining sales caused by machine-made alternatives. Additionally, local NGOs are empowering especially abled individuals and children to join the festive production, creating new opportunities to continue the city's pottery heritage. "I am 93 and wil ...Read More >
Bhopal: A 11-year-old boy on Saturday died and five others injured when a multistorey building in Indore in Madhya Pradesh caught fire, police said. The incident happened when the three-storied house belonging to a scrap dealer caught fire due to a short circuit, police said. Foam and sponge materials were stored in the house which caused the fire, triggered by a short-circuit, spread very fast in the building. Thick black smoke soon engulfed the entire building leading to suffocation of six ...Read More >
NIZAMABAD: A peaceful bandh was observed in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts on Saturday, demanding 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs). In response to the call given by the BC Joint Action Committee (JAC), the bandh was observed in Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Bodhan, Armoor, and other towns and mandals. Leaders from the Congress, BJP, BRS, and communist parties extended their support. RTC bus services were halted during the bandh, leaving bus stations deserted. Protesters visited RTC ...Read More >
Kakinada: The Andhra Pradesh social welfare residential girls high school and junior college is competing with corporate colleges in providing best education in advanced technology methods. Its students, along with their studies, are also engaged in cleaning the surroundings, thereby bagging the Swachch state award. The school provides education to girls from Class V to X and Intermediate with full-fledged teaching faculty and good discipline. All the students hail from rural backgrounds and f ...Read More >
Chennai: Firing a barrage of 10 questions at the Union Government, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday wondered as to why the Union Ministers were propagating unscientific superstitions that limited the intellectual growth of children and what was the idea behind using Governors to create confusion in States ruled by parties other than the BJP Close on the heels of State Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu raising a fusillade of queries against the Union BJP government on Friday in his reply t ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Hundreds of security personnel equipped with riot gear were deployed across Leh, Ladakh's main town, early Saturday to enforce stringent restrictions aimed at preventing a silent march announced by the Leh Apex Body (LAB). The march was intended to commemorate the victims of the September 24 violence, which claimed four lives and injured over 80 people during protests for statehood and constitutional safeguards. The LAB, alongside the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been leading ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, appointed Congress observer for the Bihar elections, said that the Mahagathbandhan comprising the Congress, RJD and Left parties was poised for a sweeping victory in the upcoming polls. As part of his election tour from Patna, Srinivas Reddy participated in the filing of nomination papers of Congress candidate Amit Giri from the Noutan Assembly constituency in West Champaran district on Saturday. Addressing a meeting of activists, Srinivas R ...Read More >
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