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HYDERABAD: Amidst the war of words between Congress and BRS over water rights, chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday expressed his willingness to go to the Erravelli farmhouse of former CM K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) to discuss the issue of projects and sharing of Krishna water with Andhra Pradesh. The CM said the govt was always ready to hold a separate assembly session for discussion if KCR was open to attending it.Addressing ministers, MPs and MLAs at Praja Bhavan following a detailed pre ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) - Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country´s farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global heat increases, the rain is becoming more erratic and intense, creating the conditions for deadly floods. Nearly 1,300 people died in India throughout 2024 due to heavy rain and floods. Hundreds of rain-related deaths have already occurred this year in ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India (AP) -- Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country's farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global heat increases, the rain is becoming more erratic and intense, creating the conditions for deadly floods. Nearly 1,300 people died in India throughout 2024 due to heavy rain and floods. Hundreds of rain-related deaths have already occurred this year in ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 9 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today extended an open offer to former Chief Minister and BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) to come for a debate on projects and Krishna and Godavari water utilization in the Assembly. Participating in powerpoint presentation on Krishna water and change from Tummidihatti to Medigadda by the previous BRS government and its catastrophic consequences to the state irrigation sector in the Praja Bhavan here, Revanth said that th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Hundreds of thousands of workers across India went on a nationwide strike on Wednesday in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to privatize state-run companies and other economic reforms, partially disrupting public services and manufacturing. A coalition of 10 major trade unions that represent laborers and several other groups that speak for farmers and rural workers called for the one-day industrial action, dubbing it Bharat Bandh," Hindi for "Shut Down India ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Hundreds of thousands of workers across India went on a nationwide strike on Wednesday in opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to privatize state-run companies and other economic reforms, partially disrupting public services and manufacturing. A coalition of 10 major trade unions that represent laborers and several other groups that speak for farmers and rural workers called for the one-day industrial action, dubbing it Bharat Bandh," Hindi for "Shut Down India." The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- An Indian air force jet crashed in the western state of Rajasthan on Wednesday, killing both pilots, officials said. The Indian air force said in a statement on X that the trainer aircraft was on a routine training mission. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries, and an inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident, the air force said. The accident occurred near Churu in Rajasthan state. The air force did not identify the aircraft. A military pilot familiar wi ...Read More >
VADODRA, India (AP) - At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India´s western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat´s Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat´s Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the pa ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Accusing former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of conspiring to damage the brand of Andhra Pradesh, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav urged Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to register cases against Jagan, and his associates considering their conspiracy as nothing but sedition. He said the YSRCP leaders tried to obstruct the development and welfare with the vengeance that the people of the State did not vote them to power in the last elections. Speaking t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister for Fertilizers and Chemicals JP Nadda in the national capital and requested him to supply urea allocated to Telangana on time to meet the agricultural needs during the farming season, as per a release. The Chief Minister met Nadda at the latter's official residence in Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, the CM brought to the notice of the Union Minister that only 3.07 lakh metric tonnes of urea was sup ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- The United States has restored $6.8 million in funding for Tibetans in South Asia, the US State Department told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming comments by Tibet's government-in-exile. The aid had been cut by President Donald Trump's administration as part of its "America First" policy that hit a number of programs, including those aimed at securing food and preventing the spread of HIV in some of the world's poorest regions. Last week, the leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force on Monday addressed senior military officers on the conduct of joint operations, reaffirming their commitment to Tri-Service synergy and integrated warfare in future battle scenarios. According to the Indian Army, the address focused on joint operational planning, with particular emphasis on integrated maritime and air warfare. The briefing was attended by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 8 (Maxim News): BRS Working President K. Taraka Rama Rao stated that the people of Telangana have once again come to realize that Revanth Reddy can only make a fuss but cannot engage in meaningful discussions. He criticized that 70 lakh farmers in Telangana have been facing serious problems for the past 18 months due to Revanth Reddy's incompetent rule, which has no basic knowledge about farmers except for gossip. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp KTR invited the Chief Minister to di ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has called for transforming AP into a zero-crime-rate state by using new technology. Naidu held a review meeting with the senior officials from the Real Time Governance Society at the Secretariat on Monday. He laid emphasis on proper monitoring of law and order in the state by using high-end technology to bring down the crime rate and make AP a model state for proper maintenance of law and order. ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor, said that the valour shown by the armed forces and the proven effectiveness of indigenous equipment have significantly boosted global demand for Indian-made defence products. "The world is looking at our defence sector with new respect. A single delay or error in financial processes can directly affect operational preparedness," Rajnath Singh said during the Controllers' Conference of th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following Operation Sindoor, China attempted to cast doubt on the effectiveness of France's flagship Rafale fighter jets, according to the French intelligence report. The defence attachés in Chinese embassies were asked to lead the charge to undermine the sale and performance of Rafale jets as part of an effort to get countries to stop buying the French military fighter, according to the Associated Press. For the French defence industry, sales of the Rafale fighter jet and other arma ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959. Sitting before a packed audience that included hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns who braved incessant rain to see him, he said: "When I look back on my life, I see that I have not wasted it at all." "I live my life in the service ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959. Sitting before a packed audience that included hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns who braved incessant rain to see him, he said: "When I look back on my life, I see that I have not wasted it at all." "I live my life in the service ...Read More >
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) -- Play finally began on Day 5 of the second test between England and India on Sunday after a delay of one hour and 40 minutes because of wet weather. England resumed on 72-3 and most likely was looking to bat for a draw, with India having set a world-record target of 608. The home team needs 536 more runs to win. ...Read More >
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) -- The start of play on Day 5 of the second test between England and India was delayed Sunday because of rain. The covers were rolled out ahead of the scheduled start at 11 a.m. BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) -- The start of play on Day 5 of the second test between England and India was delayed Sunday because of rain. The covers were rolled out ahead of the scheduled start at 11 a.m. local time (1000 GMT) and overs are likely to be lost, which would hurt India more than Engl ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959. He sat before a packed audience that included hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns who braved incessant rain to see him. Dressed in a traditional robe and a flowing yellow wrap, the Dalai Lama was escorted to the temple courtyard by ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959. He sat before a packed audience that included hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns who braved incessant rain to see him. Dressed in a traditional robe and a flowing yellow wrap, the Dalai Lama was escorted to the temple courtyard by ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- Thousands of Tibetan Buddhists began streaming in India's Himalayan town of Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama, who said days ago that he plans to reincarnate after dying. Hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns braved incessant rain and poured through the narrow streets of Dharamshala to make their way towards the main Dalai Lama temple, where the spiritual head was scheduled to deliver a speech. A crowd of Tibetans -- some carrying c ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- Thousands of Tibetan Buddhists began streaming in India's Himalayan town of Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama, who said days ago that he plans to reincarnate after dying. Hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns braved incessant rain and poured through the narrow streets of Dharamshala to make their way towards the main Dalai Lama temple, where the spiritual head was scheduled to deliver a speech. A crowd of Tibetans -- some carrying c ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said that he hopes to live until he is over 130 years old, days after he laid out a succession plan by saying he plans to reincarnate after his death. The Dalai Lama, who is celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday, made these comments during a ceremony organized by his followers to offer prayers for his long life. "I have been able to serve the Buddha dharma and the beings of Tibet so far quite well, and I hope to live over 130 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In an extraordinary move, Wimbledon has broken the 148 years of tradition to honour star Liverpool attacker Diogo Jota. The officials of the tournament will allow players to deviate from the all-white dress code to wear black armbands to pay tribute to the late Portuguese footballer. The Liverpool striker lost his life in a car crash. All England Club spokesman told the Associated Press that if a player wants to honour Jota by wearing a black ribbon on their clothing, it would be all ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 4: Security guards working for a U.S.-based aid group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation -- reportedly part of an Israel-backed aid distribution effort -- allegedly opened fire on Palestinian refugees seeking food and aid, according to an investigation by the Associated Press and BBC. A former security subcontractor told the BBC that guards at the distribution sites used stun grenades and live ammunition, including machine gun fire, against unarmed civilians -- elderly people, wom ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet's aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and the Dala ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann is set to expand his cabinet on Thursday, inducting AAP's Ludhiana West MLA, Sanjeev Arora.The last cabinet expansion took place in Sep last year.Arora's induction is likely to involve a reshuffling of portfolios, even though there is no clarity yet on the department to be allocated to him. The induction seems certain as Mann confirmed last week that the party would honour the promise made to the voters of Ludhiana West during campaigning -- of mak ...Read More >
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) -- New captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten 114 led India's gritty effort to 310-5 against England on day one Wednesday of the second test at Edgbaston. The pressure was on Gill as India's last specialist batsman to prevent exposing the fragile bottom order in the last two hours of an extended day. He succeeded despite leg cramps. Gill and spin allrounder Ravindra Jadeja, paired from 211-5 after two quick wickets after tea, ran well, were patient and still kept the scorebo ...Read More >
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