New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to voters to cast their ballots in large numbers in Maharashtra and Jharkhand where polling for assembly elections is underway.Keep those who do opportunistic politics and endanger the future of farmers and youth away from power, Kharge said to voters in Maharashtra. He urged voters in Jharkhand to vote to protect their rights. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, too, urged voters in the two states to exercise their franchise to save the Consti

Visakhapatnam: District collector A. Shyam Prasad appealed to people to avoid open defecation and maintain cleanliness of the environment on the occasion of World Toilet Day celebrations in Parvathipuram Manyam district on Tuesday. The collector participated in an event at Vikramapuram of Komarada mandal. Addressing the gathering, he said that open defecation was a social evil and should be avoided for the betterment of environment and health of the society. We were spending money on health whic

Hyderabad: With the gradual dip in temperatures following the onset of winter in the city, the people emptied their racks packed with woolen clothes and blankets and using them to protect themselves from cool temperatures experienced in the last few days. The woolen cloth sellers at Old Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad, Chaderghat, Koti and Kukatpally among other areas are doing brisk business and cashing in on the demand for wearing woolen sweaters, caps and jackets along with blankets. Apart fr

New York (AP): A man fatally stabbed three people across a swath of Manhattan on Monday morning, carrying out a series of random attacks without uttering a word to his victims, officials said. The 51-year-old suspect was in police custody after being found with blood on his clothes and the two kitchen knives he was carrying, authorities said. The suspect's and victims' names weren't immediately released. Three New Yorkers. Unprovoked attacks that left us searching for answers on how something li

Hyderabad: Public toilets in the city remain a matter of concern in places like Mushreerabad, Uppal and Secunderabad, where many facilities are unhygienic and poorly maintained. Despite being an essential public amenity, these toilets often remain neglected. Even as World Toilet Day is observed on November 19, Dr Magesh, who works in a private hospital asked, Why would the public use those toilets when they are in such poor condition? Would any politician or government official ever use them? Th

Manila: A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters as it cut across the northern Philippines on Sunday in the sixth major storm to hit the country in less than a month. Typhoon Man-yi slammed into the eastern island province of Catanduanes on Saturday night with sustained winds of up to 195 kilometers (125 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 240 kph (149 mph). The countrys weather agency warned of a pote

The Vikrant Massey-Raashi Khanna starrer The Sabarmati Report is the latest on Bollywoods list of politically charged narratives. It is based on the February 2002 incident when several coaches of the Sabarmati Express caught fire at Godhra station, resulting in the death of 59 people, many of them women and children. Directed by Dheeraj Sharma, the investigative thriller explores the many perspectives and theories of what happened 22 years ago. Vikrant, who plays a photojournalist, says he was d

Cyber fraudsters who are targeting city residents are devising new ways to extract money. Cyber fraudsters who are targeting city residents are devising new ways to extract money. Visakhapatnam: Every day at least 10 to 20 people are falling prey to scammers in Vizag City alone as the cases of cyber frauds have gone up rapidly during the past few months with most of the crimes arising from greed, ignorance, and fear of the victims. The ambit of cybercrimes is not only limited to financial losse

Bhubaneswar: A social organisation has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against one Kashinath Mishra and his son at the Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar, accusing them of misleading and exploiting people under the guise of religion. Kashinath Mishra is alleged to have proclaimed his 18-year-old son as the incarnation of Kalki Bhagwan, the incarnation of Lord Jagannath, and instructed followers to worship him. The father-son duo has been accused of manipulating religious beliefs fo

Bijnor (UP): Seven people, including a newly-wed couple, returning from Jharkhand died while two others were injured when a car hit a tempo from behind while overtaking another vehicle, police said on Saturday. After being hit by the car, the tempo rammed into an electric pole around 2 am on Saturday near the fire station of Dhampur on the Dehradun-Nainital Highway, Superintendent of Police Abhishek said. The tempo passengers were thrown on the ground by the impact of the accident, he said. Six

Ahead of the release of Kanguva, Suriya, Siva and Disha Patani recently appeared in the IMDb original series Ask Each Other Anything. Actor Suriya shared insights into his latest role in Kanguva, reflecting on the significance and depth he brings to this powerful character. Known for taking on challenging roles, Suriya discussed his approach to Kanguva and talked about inspirations in the film industry. When asked about his initial reaction to the Kanguva script, Suriya explained, I always want

Hyderabad: Comics aren't just for children; they might keep the child alive in you. Comic Con is a place that reminds you exactly of that. As you enter Comic Con Hyderabad, Day One, you're met with enthusiastic volunteers, cheering and high-fiving you as you make your way in. The child in you jumps out, matching their energy. This excitement continues as you reach Hall 1, where Comic Con stalls await you. Right at the first stall, Goku is there to greet you. On your right and all around, people

Officials during the 'Intensive Household Survey' being conducted by the Telangana government in Hyderabad (Photo: PTI/File) Officials during the 'Intensive Household Survey' being conducted by the Telangana government in Hyderabad (Photo: PTI/File) Nizamabad: People showed reluctance to share information about their assets with surveyors for the ongoing household survey in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. They feared that the authorities would withdraw their ration card and pension benefits b

Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday slammed religious conversions in the name of healing, saying it is unfortunate that such practices are still followed in independent India. The CM of the BJP-ruled state claimed that efforts are being made to change people's faith by offering them treatment or healing them. These practices which were started to convert tribals in the name of education or healing are continuing even after the country has become independent,: Sawant said, addressi

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi greeted people of Jharkhand on the state's foundation day on Friday and said the INDIA bloc is always determined to protect their culture and rights.Hearty greetings to all the people of Jharkhand on the foundation day of Jharkhand, which has abundant natural, cultural and mineral wealth, Gandhi said in his post in Hindi on X. INDIA bloc is always determined to protect the culture and rights of the people of Jharkhand, the former Cong

In an emotional outburst, cricketer Sanju Samsons father points a finger at ex-captains M S Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and former coach Rahul Dravid. Says his son wasnt given a fair chance

While residents are relieved that the nightmare is over, they are calling for stricter action on the handling of perishable goods

New Delhi: The Indian patent office has cautioned people against fraudsters who are collecting data and status of IP (intellectual property) applications from the website and seeking money to facilitate those applications. It is, therefore, advised to all the stakeholders who are applying or may have applied for any type of IP applications (i.e. Patents, Designs, Trade Marks, GIs (geographical indications), Designs or Copyright) that they should not fall prey to such false claims and pay any mon

Wayanad: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, the UDF candidate in the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll, on Wednesday expressed hope that the people of the hill constituency will give her an opportunity to represent them and repay the love they have shown her. Priyanka made the statement during her visit to polling booths in Wayanad, where voting is currently taking place for the Lok Sabha by-election. My expectation is that the people of Wayanad will give me the chance to repay the love and aff

People are out on the streets because they have rejected the BJP, which kept them preoccupied with the struggle for livelihood so that it could carry out its communal politics, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday. Jobs will only be created when the BJP is ousted, he said. Yadav's remarks come amid protests by aspirants in Prayagraj over the decision of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to conduct the Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and Pr

New Delhi : The Congress on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the promises made by him for Jharkhand, saying the 'Modi ki Guarantee' campaign fell flat when Lok Sabha polls results came out and the people of Jharkhand will finish whatever is left of it as well on November 13 and 20 Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh listed some of the promises made by the PM and also the current status of the projects. Medical College in Koderma: The college was su

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police on Tuesday issued a caution asking the people not to share confidential details with anyone, even with the family members and friends. In a public advisory, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad cybercrime unit, Dara Kavitha, advised the people not to share user ID, password, debit card number, PIN, card verification value (CVV) and OTP etc. If necessary, immediately change credentials. Bank officials, financial institutions, RBI and any genuine entity never as

Hyderabad: Recalling the 100-year-old history of the Communist Party of India (CPI), MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said that the party always worked towards fulfilling peoples demands, hopes and aspirations. The CPI leaders always questioned the functioning of the government of the day and brought peoples problems to their notice. Speaking on the occasion of formation day at Zaheerabad, which was also the partys centenary day celebrations, Sambasiva Rao, said, The party always came forward and too

VIJAYAWADA : Jana Sena president and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan exhorted party leaders appointed to various nominated posts to diligently discharge their duties and serve people. Addressing a meeting at his residence in Mangalagiri on Saturday, the JS chief emphasised on the importance of avoiding corruption and not repeating the mistakes committed by the previous YSRC government. Pawan Kalyan said an ideal leader serves people irrespective of caste, creed or religion. He underlined t

Nizamabad : Anomalies were observed in the comprehensive household survey in municipal towns of Nizamabad district. While household listings were completed in villages, it was not finished in towns, especially in Nizamabad municipal corporation limits where the survey teams failed to identify the households for the caste census. Lack of coordination between district officials and the survey teams adversely affected the caste census in the municipal towns. Following the campaign by the state gove

Addressing an election rally in Jharkhand's Khunti, Singh also alleged that the law and order situation in the state has gone from bad to worse because of infiltration from Bangladesh under the patronisation of the JMM-led government

Patna: Five people went missing after slipping into water bodies during Chhath Puja festivities in Bihar on Friday, police said. Three children went missing in two separate places in Maner area of Patna district in the morning, they said. They were feared drowned and searches were underway for them, police said in a statement. Officers of the district administration and personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been engaged to search for them, it said. In Saran district, two you

Bigg Boss Telugu 8 has been getting interesting and its fans are treated to new upheavals every day. Last reported, recalled Hari Teja and Gautam Krishna in the danger zone as they could face elimination next. But this time it seems, the tides are quite different now for Gautam and this incident was the turning point for Gautam, though he was at a risk of being removed from the show, his intense popularity over the past couple of days allowed him to progress. His participation in Bigg Boss was t

Lohardaga: In a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the saffron party of burning Manipur and making attempts to divide people across the country on religious lines. He also alleged that the saffron party deprived 90 per cent of the nation's population of their due rights and benefits. The BJP burnt Manipur and attempted to divide people on religious lines. It incited Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Sikhs against each other. In recently held Haryana e

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses the media during the launch of logo and anthem for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses the media during the launch of logo and anthem for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) New Delhi : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday slammed the BJP over its leader Devendra Fadnavis' remarks on Rahul Gandhi showing a 'red-covered' copy

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved in stone for centuries. Observers see stories in the plaster casts later made of their bodies, like a mother holding a child and two women embracing as they die. But new DNA evidence suggests things were not as they seem and these prevailing interpretations come from looking at the ancient world through modern eyes. We were able to disprove or challenge some of the previous nar

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Chhath and said the glimpses of nature and culture witnessed during the four-day rituals of 'Mahaparva Chhath' will instill new energy in people.Chhath is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The four-day festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and involves fasting, holy bathing and prayers. The glimpses of nature and culture seen during the four-day rituals of Mahaparva Chha

Tiruvarur (Tamil Nadu): Although, Democrat Kamala Harris does not appear to be winning the US presidential election, she will make a comeback as she is a fighter, said residents of Thulasendrapuram, the village of her maternal ancestors, on Wednesday. Since morning, locals were glued to television screens, monitoring election results, and many checked trends on media websites. Several residents also visited the Sri Dharma Sastha Perumal temple to pray for Harris's victory. However, as the day pr

HYDERABAD : BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Monday alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was running scared from the people as he may be kicked by the public that is angry with him and the Congress government. Rama Rao, addressing a gathering of autorickshaw drivers at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park, said the Chief Minister was also scared of his own police force and removed the special police from all security duties. Revanth Reddys decisions have left all sections frustrated and th

Hyderabad: Not reading Dasarathi's writings does not harm him, but it greatly harms todays poets, writers, and youth, as well as society as a whole. said Nandini Siddha Reddy, a writer and poet from Telangana. He was speaking at the 37th death anniversary of renowned Telugu poet Dasarathi Krishnamacharya, which was organised by The Telangana Literary Academy to honour the late poet and his works. The Academy released a new collection of stories titled Nippu Poolu, featuring works by Dasarathi. D

New Delhi: Alleging that the BJP favoured the Adani Group in setting up a power plant in Jharkhand in 2015, the Congress on Tuesday said the state polls are a contest between a government that works for the people and another that works to please Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cronies. In a post on X, Congress general secretary in charge, of communications, Jairam Ramesh said that in June 2015, the Modani Group started the process of setting up a coal power plant spread across 10 villages

Tiruvarur (Tamil Nadu): An air of excitement and expectancy pervades the Thulasendrapuram village in the district hoping that Democrat Kamala Harris, current vice president, wins in the US presidential elections. The villagers have performed prayers at the Sri Dharma Sastha temple in her ancestral village expecting her to trounce former president and Republican Donald Trump, and emerge victorious as Americans vote today to elect their next president. Thulasendrapuram is the ancestral village of

Hyderabad: Residents living in Chanchalguda and surrounding areas have been complaining that they are subject to hardships and nightmares from the nuisance created by drug addicts in the surroundings. Investigations by Deccan Chronicle revealed that families residing in over 15 localities that fall under Madannapet, Saidabad and Dabeerpura police stations are being victimised by these unsocial elements. The stretch from Chanchalguda central prison to the Dabeerpura road overbridge is used by the

Hyderabad : The BRS, declaring that the state Congress had failed to keep its promises to the people, has demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the people. With Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expected to arrive in Hyderabad for a brief stopover visit on Tuesday, BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao, on Monday, challenged the Congress leader to respond and provide answers to several questions that are being asked by the people, in addition to tendering an apology. In an open

Cyclone affected 166 blocks across these districts and left 11,637 villages battered

Tadiparru: Four men were electrocuted here on Monday while tying a flexi banner around a social reformer's statue. The incident occurred at Tadiparru village in East Godavari district on Monday morning. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the death of four youngsters due to electrocution while making arrangements for the unveiling of social reformer Sardar Sarvarai Papanna Goud's statue, an official statement said. The CM directed officials to ensure better treatment fo

Karimganj: A passenger bus fell into a roadside ditch at Patharkandi Baithakhal area in Assam's Karimganj district on Saturday injuring over ten people. The injured persons were rushed to the nearby hospital, police said A police official of Karimganj district said that, the incident took place near Patharkandi Baithakhal area. The driver of the bus bearing registration number AS-10-5829 lost his control over the vehicle and it fell into a roadside ditch. Following the incident local people and

Nizamabad: Advisor to the state government Mohammad Ali Shabbir on Saturday said the Congress government, for the first time in Telangana, will conduct a caste census. He urged people to give credible information to enumerators for the survey. All welfare schemes and government activities will be taken up based on the caste census, he said. An awareness meeting on caste census was conducted here on Saturday. Advisor to the state government on agriculture Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, Yellareddy MLA M

Gorakhpur (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday met around 200 people and listened to their concerns during a Janata Darshan event in Gorakhpur. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving public issues, assuring, No one will face injustice. The chief minister instructed officials to act with full responsibility and sensitivity, ensuring that all eligible individuals benefit from public welfare schemes, according to an official statement. He also ordered stric

South Korea has 17 casinos, but only Kangwon Land is allowed to admit locals. (Representational Photo: Pixabay) South Korea has 17 casinos, but only Kangwon Land is allowed to admit locals. (Representational Photo: Pixabay) Hyderabad: While people in general prayed for good health and prosperity during Diwali, many made real time money by utilising casino offers by various websites on the internet. While the so-called tradition of playing a casino was initially restricted to private settings, mo

Karimnagar: While most people celebrate Diwali by decorating their homes with lights, bursting crackers, and performing Lakshmi puja, the residents of Karkhana Gadda in Karimnagar observe the festival at graveyards. Unlike others who avoid graveyards on Amavasya, fearing it as a time of heightened black magic, the people of Karkhana Gadda choose Ashwayuja Amavasya the darkest night of the Hindu calendar to celebrate Diwali on a grand scale at these sacred sites. Mendi Srilatha Chandrasekhar,

CM Revanth Reddy appealed to all the young and elderly to celebrate the festival without causing any harm to the environment and take proper precautions to avoid fire accidents

New Delhi: The air quality deteriorated in the national capital on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded at 352, in the 'very poor' category, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). This is worse than the average AQI recorded at 255 on Saturday, categorized as 'poor'. Moreover, AQI in Anand Vihar area crossed the 400 mark, being recorded as 405 at 7 AM, categorized as 'severe', worse than the AQI of 367 recorded on Saturday. AQI at the A

Peshawar: At least eight people, including six law enforcement personnel, were killed and many others injured on Saturday in a suicide attack targeting a police picket in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The blast occurred at the Aslam Check Post in Mir Ali tehsil of the North Waziristan tribal district bordering Afghanistan, according to sources. Riding three-wheelers, the bombers hit the check post and vehicles of the security forces, killing at least eight people, including fou

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday placed four officers under suspension on charge of dereliction of duty and misbehaving with people during cyclone-related work. Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari said three panchayat extension officers (PEO) and one revenue inspector (RI) have been suspended after getting prima facie evidence against them. As per the allegations, these four officials were engaged in the evacuation of people to cyclone shelters where they misbeha