Hyderabad: Actor Manchu Manoj addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his family and recent allegations, asserting his faith in the police system and expressing hope for a peaceful resolution. Speaking to the media, Manoj stated, "I believe justice will be served, and I have complete trust in the police. We will resolve this issue amicably." Manoj dismissed rumors about his mother's hospitalization, calling them baseless. "The news about my mother being admitted to the hospital is false,"...Read More
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has lost 857 elephants in the past 11 years, with electrocution being the key cause of unnatural death of the animal, the State Assembly was informed on Tuesday. Diseases, accidents, poaching and electrocution were some of the other reasons for elephant deaths in the State, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said in response to a query in the Assembly. According to the statistics furnished by the minister, 149 elephants were electrocuted ...Read More
Jajpur: Hundreds of people from several social organisations, including college students, under Sachetan Nagarika Manch (SNM), on Monday staged a dharna near Kabatabandha village on National Highway (NH)-53 demanding early completion of highway stretch between Chandikhole and Duburi and construction of a second bridge over Brahmani river. They sought the Chief Minister's intervention as the delay in the four-lane expansion work was leading to frequent accidents. The protesters warned that they ...Read More
Bengaluru: Tennis legend Andre Agassi on Tuesday emphasised the importance of keeping sports as a part of education, stating that sports teach children the value of losing. Agassi was discussing the future of sports and education as a foundation for excellence at the TiE Global Summit 2024 in Bengaluru. "Even when you have a failure, you have to get up and play again the next day. So, what sports is teaching you is that focusing on winning and losing is really a distraction from what we need to ...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Vigilance department arrested a junior clerk on Tuesday, a day after she was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 at the office of the Sub Registrar here. The woman, the junior clerk in the office of the Sub-Registrar of Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar, has been placed under arrest by the Odisha Vigilance department and will be forwarded to the court. "She was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a person for the execution of a registered sale deed (RSD) of...Read More
Bhawanipatna: Odisha on Tuesday remembered freedom fighter and tribal icon Rando Majhi on his 169th martyrdom day. Rando headed a movement against the British from 1853 till he was shot dead by the police two years later. Taking to X, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said: "A humble tribute to the great freedom fighter, tribal leader Rando Majhi, on his Sacrifice Day. His dedication and sacrifice for the protection of motherland will always be remembered." Rando, along with his 19 associates, w...Read More
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha is gearing up to host the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) from January 8 to be attended by around 7,000 NRIs, the State government is making homestay arrangements for the visitors apart from hotel accommodations. The homestay owners have been provided training in guest management and safety protocols. "It is a big opportunity for the people of Odisha to host the NRIs. We will also make homestay arrangements for them apart from hotel accommodation," Deputy Chief Mi...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a noisy scene as Opposition BJD and Congress members held protests inside the House over alleged non-payment of salaries to around 60,000 women supporting staffers under the 'Mission Shakti' scheme. Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik accused the BJP government of "conspiring to stop" salaries of the 'Mission Shakti' staff. As soon as the Question Hour began, the BJD and Congress members trooped to the well of the House and demanded immediat...Read More
Indore: Gujarat opener Urvil Patel on Tuesday smashed his second T20 century in just six days, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Uttarakhand at the Emerald High School Ground. Patel blazed to a 36-ball hundred, leading Gujarat to a commanding eight-wicket victory in just 13.1 overs. Patel's century made him the first batter in T20 cricket history to notch up two hundreds in fewer than 40 balls. This milestone comes hot on the heels of his record-breaking 28-ball century last week against T...Read More
A 5-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her neighbor, Paramesh Kumar, in Jawaharnagar. A shocking incident took place in Jawaharnagar in Hyderabad where a girl was raped. The accused Paramesh Kumar, a 30-year-old construction worker, allegedly raped a five-year-old girl from his neighborhood. As reported by police, he tricked the girl into coming to his house by promising her food. He then allegedly raped her. After the assault, he threatened the girl to keep quiet, saying he wo...Read More
Canberra: Australian authorities have issued an alert over a surge in reports of forced labour and exploitation in the country. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Monday said that the number of reported cases of forced labour and exploitation has increased by 140 per cent over the last six years, Xinhua news agency reported. The data was released by the AFP on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery -- a United Nations (UN) initiative -- to highlight how criminal networks target...Read More
Seoul : Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest carmaker, said on Monday its sales fell 3.7 per cent last month from a year earlier due to a slowdown in vehicle demand. Hyundai Motor sold 355,729 vehicles in November, down from 369,356 units a year earlier, the company said in a statement. Domestic sales slumped 12.3 per cent to 63,170 units, while overseas sales slipped 1.6 per cent to 292,559, the statement said. From January to October, its sales dropped 1.7 per cent to 3,809,424 units from 3...Read More
New Delhi: Alpine have announced that Jack Doohan, who is set to join Alpine from next season, will be replacing the outgoing Esteban Ocon for the final race of the season at Abu Dhabi. BWT Alpine Formula One Team announces that reserve driver Jack Doohan will race in the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in place of Esteban Ocon. The change allows Esteban to be released to Haas to drive in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi," read the statement by the team. Ocon, who has been a key driver for Alpine f...Read More
New Delhi : Ahead of the second Test against Australia, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recollected his memories of playing against Aussies and said the battle between the teams forced them to put in extra effort on the field. After the Ashes rivalry in red-ball cricket, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has gained much popularity among cricket fanatics with India not losing the series since 2016. "It was our job. We were playing to win against Australia. You get to know how good of a player you...Read More
New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) has completed the deployment of two fresh battalions, comprising more than 2,000 personnel, in the Jammu region to better plug infiltration from across the Pakistan front and check the recent spurt of terrorist activities in the area. Officials in the security establishment told PTI that the new troops of these units have been deployed "in depth areas" as the "second line of defence" just behind the BSF border deployment along the international border ...Read More
The Telugu film industry is once again in the spotlight for drug-related issues, as Hyderabad police recently busted a drug party in Madhapur. The Telugu film industry is once again in the spotlight for drug-related issues, as Hyderabad police recently busted a drug party in Madhapur. The raid, conducted at an OYO property, led to the arrest of Tollywood choreographer Kanha Mahanthi and architect Priyanka Reddy. Kanha, well-known for his work on the dance reality show Dhee, reportedly atte...Read More
Bengaluru: A internal fight is going on in Karnataka BJP between Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and state president BY Vijayendra faction, and Vijayendra's close associates are insisting on Yatnal's expulsion. On Saturday, Renukacharya's team said that evil will be destroyed in the presence of Chamundi. Now, a group of former MLAs visited Yediyurappa's residence in Dollars Colony in Bengaluru in the early hours of the morning and held an important meeting. Renukacharya's team is insisting on Yatnal's ...Read More
Hanamkonda: "The Congress government's one-year administration has been focused on development and welfare," said Warangal West MLA NainiRajender Reddy. As part of the nine-day Praja Palana, PrajaVijayotsavalu (People's Governance, People's Victory Celebrations), a 2K Run was flagged off on Sunday at JNS Stadium by Nainiand Hanamkonda District Collector Pravinya. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA stated that the victory celebrations are being organised to explain to the public the development ...Read More
Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is currently shooting for her next project in Goa, recently shared a glimpse of her "night shift" on social media. On Sunday, the 'Kesari' star took to her Instagram stories and offered fans a peek into her filming sessions in the coastal state. She posted a photo from the sets and wrote in the caption, "Chalo night shift karne." A photo of the script, featuring her name, is also visible. A few days ago, the 'Ishaqzaade' shared a "scientific" take on the universal...Read More
Haveri: Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release the pending funds from the Rs 300 crore sanctioned during the BJP government's tenure for the Shiggaon-Savanur Assembly constituency. He has sought the prompt release of these funds to resume stalled developmental projects in the region. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, he congratulated him and his party on their recent victory in the Shiggaon-Savanur Assembly by-election. Highli...Read More
Marking her debut as a Lok Sabha member, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath on Thursday during Parliament's winter session. Representing Wayanad, she chose to wear a Kasavu saree, paying tribute to Kerala's unique cultural identity. Her choice of attire combined elegance with tradition, resonating with her constituency's heritage. What is a Kasavu Saree? The Kasavu saree, a hallmark of Kerala's culture, is known for its pristine white or cream base adorned with a golden border. Th...Read More
Matt Kuhnemann feels that his Sheffield Shield teammate with Tasmania Beau Webster got the golden hand and if the opportunity comes, will seize the... Matt Kuhnemann feels that his Sheffield Shield teammate with Tasmania Beau Webster got the golden hand and if the opportunity comes, will seize the chance to excel for Australia. Webster has been added to the Australia squad for the upcoming pink-ball Test against India amid concerns over Mitchell Marsh's fitness. The uncapped allrounder wil...Read More
Sambhal: A large contingent of police has been deployed around the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal ahead of the Friday prayers and the Supreme Court hearing on the survey matter. The situation in the area is reportedly normal, with people walking on the streets and schools remaining open. However, Internet services remained suspended to prevent the spread of misinformation. Additional police personnel were stationed late Thursday night around the mosque and at strategic points, in...Read More
Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jasmine Paolini are among the stars who are set to headline the Adelaide International, an ATP 250 event, as tournament... Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jasmine Paolini are among the stars who are set to headline the Adelaide International, an ATP 250 event, as tournament Director Alicia Molik is excited about the calibre of players confirmed to compete at The Drive from 6 to 11 January 2025. Felix (former world No.6) and two of the WTA top 10 ranked players in Jasmine Paolini,...Read More
Ulan Bator: Mongolia's economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025, driven by robust mining production and domestic demand, according to the World Bank's latest semi-annual Mongolia Economic Update on Friday. Economic growth in Mongolia remained steady at 5.7 per cent year-on-year during the first half of 2024, with high-frequency data indicating continued momentum into the third quarter, Xinhua news agency reported. The World Bank attributed this solid perfor...Read More
Seoul: South Korea's exports of bio-health products jumped 22.5 per cent in the third quarter from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, driven by growing demand for pharmaceutical goods in European nations. According to the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, outbound shipments of bio-health products, including pharmaceutical goods and cosmetics, amounted to $6.34 billion in the July-September period, compared with $5.17 billion recorded over the same period in 2023, Yonhap news agen...Read More
It was a moment of anticipation and hope when Priyanka Gandhi took oath as an MP It was a moment of anticipation and hope when Priyanka Gandhi took oath as an MP. It seems to have irked the BJP that she took the oath, holding the Constitution in hand. The prospect of her raising "the country's issues" in the Parliament, fighting for the Constitution and democracy, enthusing her party workers, giving a much-needed fillip to her party, adding strength to the Opposition and emerging as a powerful ...Read More
Tirupati : SBI Regional Business Office, Tirupati, conducted a townhall meeting on Tuesday, attended by 84 customers. Regional Manager S Venkateswara Rao and RBO CMs/Digital Officer addressed the gathering, focusing on raising awareness about digital frauds and cybercrimes through a detailed PPT presentation. The session concluded successfully, with all customer queries resolved during an open house feedback session. Participants appreciated the initiative and requested similar programmes to be...Read More
Manchester: Ruben Amorim has confirmed that central defender Lisandro Martinez will be available again for Manchester United when they face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday. The Argentinian missed the Portuguese manager's first game in charge, at Ipswich, due to a back injury, but was back with the group during Wednesday's open training session, alongside Harry Maguire, who has been sidelined since early October. Ahead of his opening Old Trafford outing, Amorim confirm...Read More
New Delhi: India and the UK have the potential to further collaborate in the fields like artificial intelligence (AI), tele-medicine, climate modelling and agri-tech to improve the lives of millions of people in both the countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, said on Wednesday. Addressing an event by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) in the national capital, the minister highlighted range of areas where the bilateral partnership can drive not just economic growth and...Read More