NEW YORK: ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trumps presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. As part of the settlement made public Saturday, ABC News posted an editor's note to its website expressing regret over Stephanopoulos' statements during a March 10 segment on his This Week program. The network will also pay $

Son, that is a purple rat, the dad confidently proclaimed. Be careful, might bite. Papa, that looks like Chintu squirrel that eats our chapatis in the morning, only larger. No son, its a rat. Keep away. It pisses on people. Who knows what diseases could come with that thing Covid, smallpox, and all that. His mother gripped him with greater fervour and the party edged through the jungle clearing with some trepidation. Overhead in the canopy, the Malabar giant squirrel moved on in pursuit of more

Warangal : Health minister Damodara Rajanarasimha announced on Saturday that the Congress government is undertaking special measures at the grassroots level to ensure education, health, and sanitation for all residents, aiming to transform the state into a Healthy Telangana and Educated Telangana. The minister made these statements while inaugurating a common diet plan at the Social Welfare Hostel in Maripeda mandal of Mahbubabad district. He warned that if any health officials showed negligence

Hyderabad: Residents in several areas of Hyderabad will face water supply issues on December 15 and 16 due to damage to a 33-inch pipeline supplying the Red Hills reservoir from the Asifnagar filter beds. The affected areas include Red Hills, Bazarghat, Mallepally, Nampally, Niloufer Hospital, MNJ Cancer Hospital, Khairatabad, Adarshnagar, Vijaynagar Colony and surrounding localities. The HMWSSB has asked the residents to store sufficient water in advance as repair work is underway. Normal supp

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Saturday said that the State government was endeavoring to upgrade the skills of the students and make them partners in the reconstruction of Telangana. Extending gratitude to all for instilling confidence that the government residential schools will also groom talented students, he said a strong misconception was that the students of private institutions were more talented than the government schools. Addressing a meeting organized as part of th

Noida: Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped a man of Rs 56.88 lakh in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha Nagar district on the pretext of helping him earn huge profits by investing in the stock market, police said on Saturday.The victim, Anil Raina, a railway officer, lodged an FIR at the district's cyber crime police station on Friday, said Inspector-in-charge Vijay Kumar Gautam. In his complaint, Raina said he received a message tempting him with the opportunity to earn huge profits by investing in the

Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) is running Sabarimala special trains covering several important pilgrimage destinations enroute from December 19 to January 24. These trains are planned for the benefit of Ayyappa devotees visiting the Sabarimala shrine from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The devotees travelling by these special trains can conveniently plan to visit enroute pilgrimage centres of important temples in Kerala. The temples included in the circuit are the Sastha temples at Pa

Manchu Manoj Manchu Manoj Hyderabad: Film actor Manchu Manoj in a tweet made it clear that he had done nothing wrong. I am ready to face every allegation with evidence and am prepared to clarify my position wherever and whenever required. I am not running away, nor will I allow anyone else to evade accountability. Truth is as fierce as fire, and it will prevail, he said. I wish to address the deeply distressing incident that occurred following my visit to the Telangana DGP office. My wife and I

Adilabad: Rural development minister Seethakka on Friday reiterated the state governments commitment to empowering women and ensuring their self-reliance through initiatives like Indira Kranti Patham, bank linkages, and interest-free loans. While distributing bank cheques to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Khanapur, Seethakka said the Congress government aimed to help women achieve financial prosperity by providing interest-free loans and loans at 25 per cent interest. The minister announced an alloc

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Friday until December 16 following heated exchanges between the Treasury and Opposition benches over a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The proceedings, which have been disrupted by the Adani issue and the no-trust motion, were halted during the first hour of the session. Before adjourning the House at 11.45 am, Chairman Dhankhar defended himself, stating, I am a farmer's son, and I will not show weakness. He accused the Oppositi

Pune: Passenger vehicle dispatches from automakers to their dealers in India rose 4.1 per cent on year to 3.48 lakh units in November with demand momentum sustaining post festive period, Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures or SIAM said on Friday. The automakers had dispatched 3.34 lakh passenger vehicles to their dealers in November last year. While Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra registered growth, their rival Hyundai witnessed a decline last month. Two-wheeler sales also dipped slight

New Delhi: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to immediately release the pending grant of Rs.1,800 crore to the backward districts of Telangana as per the AP Reorganization Act. He met Nimala Sitharaman at her chambers in the Parliament on Friday and discussed about the grant which is to be received from the Centre for the development of the backward districts and reminded the Centre agreed to release a grant of Rs.450 crore to nine districts

Tonights episode promises plenty of drama as Bhide anxiously waits for Sonu to return from a birthday party with Tapu Sena. When Gogi and Goli arrive home alone, they casually reveal that Tapu and Sonu are still at the party and will be back later. This news sends Bhides temper soaring! Determined to bring Sonu home himself, Bhide decides to crash the party with Madhavi. But heres the twist: Madhavi warns him to keep his cool, while Bhide, already fuming, isnt sure he can hold back. Whats really

Hyderabad : In a strange cybercrime case, a city resident was about to lose Rs.1.9 crore in an OTP fraud. The strange aspect was that the victim never was approached by any scamster. He reacted quickly and approached the bank which helped freeze an amount of Rs.1.5 crore. On Thursday morning, the victim started receiving OTPs purportedly from the bank he has an account with AU Small Finance Bank. The victim checked with the bank regarding the OTPs but it was clueless. Later, to the victims shoc

The Winter Session of Parliament has witnessed a series of curious events with some having precedents but not the others. Most notable among them was the notice to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as vice-president and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha but no less surprising were the Treasury benches disrupting proceedings even as the Opposition insisted it wanted the Houses to function at all costs. It is the first time in the history of the Rajya Sabha that a mandatory 14-day notice has been given for the re

Hyderabad: With a view to developing temple tourism circuit, the state government is stress on the Komuravelli Mallanna temple in Siddipet which is fast emerging as a prominent religious spot. The other two temples in the circuit are the Yadagirigutta temple, the Bhadrakali temple in Warangal. Sri Komuravelli Mallikarjuna Swamy Kalyanam on December 29 and the annual religious fair which starts on January 19 and runs for 10 weeks, attract lakhs of people. Ahead of the Kalyanam (celestial marriage

The Rath Yatra will begin at 5 pm after the inaugural puja and traditional brooming ceremony on the yatra route. From there, the Ratha moves through the streets of Kokapet starting from Gandipet Y junction main road, taking a left at Kokapet X roads, passing through Allu Studios, Seven Hills Road, Golden Mile Road and finally reaches Hare Krishna Heritage Tower project site

ADILABAD: In a bid to enhance the quality and safety of food served to students, the state government has mandated the formation of food safety committees in schools and hostels across the Adilabad district. This initiative aims to monitor and ensure hygienic food preparation and proper maintenance of kitchen facilities. Investigations in several hostels and schools have revealed that food is often prepared in temporary sheds under unhygienic conditions. Many institutions lack permanent kitchens

The secretary further said that one needs to avoid the mercantilist approach and should not bother too much about trade balance and imports

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad District Legal Services Authority (DSLA) will be conducting the National Lok Adalat on December 14 at the Criminal Courts Complex at Nampally, Manoranjan Complex, Hyderabad and Courts Complex, Secunderabad. The Lok Adalat aims to solve pending compoundable cases and pre-litigation cases including cheque bounce cases, family disputes and excise cases, among others. Judicial officers and law enforcement officials will preside over the sessions to facilitate the settlements

Vijayawada: Tourism, culture and cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh on Thursday announced that a tourism investors' conclave is being organised in Vijayawada on December 17 at the request of legislators and investors. Speaking on the second day of the collectors' meeting at the secretariat in Velagapudi of Amaravati, Durgesh mentioned that at the conclave, officials would comprehensively explain the New AP Tourism Policy and how investors can proceed with the Public, Private, Peoples Partne

Hyderabad: The State government here on Thursday informed that the services of Dharani portal, which is a one-stop destination for carrying out agricultural land transactions would not be available from 5 pm on December 12 to December 16 morning due to up-gradation of database version. The portal was launched at Muduchintala village in Medchal-Malkajgiri district in October 2020 offering 31 transactions and 10 information modules in it. It has recorded 5.17 crore hits in the first year of its la

Hyderabad: The food safety officials found expired besan flour apart from food articles worth Rs.21,893 for violating labeling regulations at Arambham in Madhapur. The officials also found that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license was not displayed prominently and the refrigerators were not maintained properly with food waste stored in it. The kitchen found to be congested and cannot facilitate proper cleaning. Food articles worth Rs. 21,893 that were found in violati

New Delhi: A day after the INDIA bloc leaders submitted a notice for the removal of vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar for conducting the Upper House in a partisan manner, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused him of working as the government spokesperson in the Rajya Sabha. The Opposition leaders said that Mr Dhankhars conduct has harmed the country's dignity and prompted them to move a notice for his removal. The BJP hit back, calling the notice a disrespect to farmers and th

Former CM S.M. Krishna cremated with state honours in Somanahalli. Karnataka declared a holiday to mourn the leader's passing

In tonights episode, Mrs. Roshan Sodhi takes an unexpected turn to teach Sodhi a lesson about keeping his promises. Donning a quirky and unusual look, she declares this will be her permanent style until Sodhi mends his ways. Adding to the hilarity, Mrs. Roshan deliberately cooks disastrous food and goes on a wild spending spree of 4.5 lakh rupees. Her reasoning? If Sodhi claims her good looks, excellent cooking, and frugality are reasons for him to celebrate with a drink, shes eliminating every

They went on to point out that the government has failed to purchase even 10 per cent of the paddy at the MSP

Gross NPAs of PSBs reached 3.16 lakh crore, 3.09% of loans. Private banks NPAs at 1.86% as of 30 September 2024, per RBI data

Hyderabad: The popular Hyderabadi food chain Paradise had a grand inauguration of the Royal Food Festival at their main outlet in Secunderabad. Themed around Secrets from the Kitchen of Paradise, the food festival is open to all at all the outlets and through all the delivery modes. The food festival intends to bring exquisite flavours, especially with enchanting aromas and enriching tastes using the traditional high-quality spices and recipes right out of the royal kitchen of Paradise. On the l

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police recovered 1,100 stolen and lost mobile phones over the past 45 days. Utilizing the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, the recovered phones, valued at Rs.3.30 crore, were handed over to their rightful owners in an event on Tuesday at the Cyberabad Police Commissioners office here. Speaking on the occasion, DCP Crimes, K. Narasimha, said With mobile phones playing an essential role in our daily lives, the recovery drive underscores the Cyberabad poli

Students of Nellikuduru KGBV undergoing treatment at a ward in Mahbubabad area hospital after falling sick due to food poisoning (Photo: DC) Students of Nellikuduru KGBV undergoing treatment at a ward in Mahbubabad area hospital after falling sick due to food poisoning (Photo: DC) Hyderabad : On Tuesday, around 30 students at the Tribal Girls Welfare Hostel in Saipur, Tandur, Vikarabad district, fell ill after consuming food served at the hostel. The affected students were immediately taken to g

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has approved 20 civil works for the development of the capital city Amaravati with an estimated cost of Rs. 11,467 crore. These projects, sanctioned by the CRDA, will be funded through loans provided jointly by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. The approved works include the construction of residential apartments for gazetted and non-gazetted officers, IAS officers, MLAs, and MLCs, as well as bungalows for judges, ministers, and senior IAS of

Hyderabad: The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 214 course at Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal in Hyderabad will be held on December 14. The event, marked by military precision, will commemorate the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of flight cadets across various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) would be the Reviewing Officer (RO) for the parade. During the ceremony, the RO will confer the Presidents Commission

The 24-year-old government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted on Sunday, December 8, as rebel forces from southern Syria swamped the capital, Damascus, ahead of the main rebel thrust from the north. The sudden collapse of the Syrian military and the Baathist regime surprised most of the world, including the United States, which has at least 900 soldiers in northeast Syria, ostensibly to monitor Daesh, or the Islamic State. The rebel operation began on November 27 as local retaliation

After carving a unique path in Bollywood and Hollywood, Ali Fazal is now stepping into the world of South Indian cinema with his highly anticipated Tamil debut in Mani Ratnams Thug Life. Following the announcement of his role in Thug Life, Ali Fazal has been flooded with offers from across the South Indian film industry. However, the actor remains focused on completing his debut Tamil project and several Hindi film commitments before considering other films. Speaking about his foray into Tamil c

Chongqing: A woman from southwestern China has made headlines after winning a prize of 10,000 yuan (approximately 1,16,000) in a unique competition that tested participants' ability to disconnect from their mobile phones for eight hours while staying calm and anxiety-free. The competition, held in Chongqing, aimed to address growing concerns about mobile phone addiction and its effects on mental well-being. Participants were required to completely abstain from using their phones for a full eight

New Delhi: To promote the use of millets in food products and encourage value addition, the Central government launched the production linked incentive scheme for millet-based products (PLISMBP) for the period FY 2022-2023 to FY 2026-2027, with an outlay of Rs.800 crore. The scheme eliminates the threshold investment requirement, making it accessible to more applicants. To qualify for incentives, companies selected under the scheme must achieve a minimum year-on-year sales growth of 10 per cent

Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has urged the Supreme Court and the Election Commission to take note of the growing public demand for ballot paper voting in view of doubts about the mandate in assembly elections. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has upped the ante against electronic voting machines (EVMs) after the BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Patole on Sunday claimed the Mahayuti victory didn't reflect the mandate of the people.

Krodhi; Dakshinayanam Tithi: Margasira Shuddha Ashtami till 8.01 am, then Navami till 6.01 am (Tuesday) Star: Purvabhadra till 2.53 pm Varjyam: 11.54 pm to 1.25 am (Tuesday) Durmuhurtham: 12.30 pm to 1.14 pm and 2.42 pm to 3.26 pm Rahukalam: 7.30 am to 9 am

KOLKATA: Days after Trinamul supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was ready to head the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, to prominent leaders of the Opposition grouping appeared to say that they had no objections to the proposal. Senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said he has no objection to any senior leader of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, including Mamata Banerjee, leading the coalition, but stressed that the decision must be reached through consensus. I.N.D.I.A. hasn't thought on this matter

Hyderabad: A large number of devotees took part in the Ayyappa Maha Padi Puja performed by state BJP president and Union minister G. Kishan Reddy and his wife Kavya at the Keshav Memorial College ground at Narayanguda on Sunday. They have been conducting the puja annually for 24 years. Guruswamis performed the Padi Puja, with each of the 18 steps decorated with bright coloured cloth, flowers, coconuts, bananas and lamps. The priest recited special prayers for each step. The devotees sang bhajans

Guwahati: Heroin worth nearly Rs 1.4 crore has been seized and three peddlers have been arrested from Guwahati, police said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid in Balughat in Basistha police station area on Saturday evening and arrested a drug peddler, Assam Police Chief Public Relations Officer Pranabjyoti Goswami said in a statement. A total of 27 vials containing 36.05 gm of heroin, a mobile phone, a scooter and some cash were seized from his possessi

Recently, I spoke at the launch in Delhi of Vikram Sampaths new magnum opus, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysores Interregnum (1760-99) , a 900-page biography of this controversial figure. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar, who was the chief guest, spoke well, at a function hosted by Bhaswati Mukherjee, president, India Habitat Centre, in association with the Prabha Khaitan Foundation. The moderator was Lipika Bhushan. I simultaneously greatly admire Vikram Sampath and envy him. My admiration

Vijayawada :Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday declared that the Andhra Pradesh government has organised the worlds largest parents-teachers meeting at 45,094 government and aided schools across the state. 35 lakh students, 71 lakh parents, 1,88,266 teachers and more than 50,000 public representatives are participating in the mega parents-teachers meeting across the state, Naidu underlined, addressing one such meeting at the Bapatla Municipal High School. He asked parents to remai

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad excise police destroyed drugs worth Rs 1.75 crore on Saturday at a government-approved facility in Shadnagar. Destroyed were 621 kg of ganja, 101 kg of poppy straw, 0.4 kg of bhang, 46 grams of MDMA, and 108 LSD tablets, seized during 187 cases registered at three excise police stations, Dhoolpet, Nampally, and Musheerabad. The exercise carried out under the directions of excise deputy commissioner K.A.B. Shastri, was overseen by deputy disposal commissioner Mohan Babu.

Hyderabad: The State government has appointed Prof. Toparapu Gangadhar, Principal, College of Fine Arts, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU), Hyderabad as in-charge Vice-Chancellor of JNAFAU until further orders. Principal Secretary, Higher Education, N Sridhar issued an order to this effect on Saturday. With an objective of providing a systematic education in Art and Architecture catering to the present needs of society Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts Uni

Team India young sensation Nitish Kumar Reddy revealed that he was not serious about his game and his dedication grew only after he saw his dad cry over financial woes. The 23-year-old batsman, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, has impressed cricketing fans and critics with his performance in his debut match at Perth during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored important 41 and 38 runs in the first and second innings. To be honest I was not that serious about cricket, my father left his

An Army recruitment rally under Unit Headquarters Quota is to be held at Thapar Stadium, AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from January 1 to March 10.(Image:DC) An Army recruitment rally under Unit Headquarters Quota is to be held at Thapar Stadium, AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from January 1 to March 10.(Image:DC) Hyderabad: Indian Army Recruitment Rally will be organised from 08 to 16 Dec 2024 at GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli to enroll candidates as Agniveers into the Army from 33 districts