Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court faulted the revenue officials of Kukatpally mandal for distributing the cheques of government schemes to the beneficiaries without inviting the local MLA of the Kukatpally assembly constituency to the events. The court also questioned authorities on how they had invited the defeated MLA candidate to distribute the cheques to the beneficiaries. The court directed authorities not to commence the distribution without the participation of the elected MLA till Dece

Hyderabad: In solidarity and hope for peace in Manipur, Mourning and Forgiveness for Manipur events were organised in the city and several other places across the country. People conducted multi-faith prayers and meditation sessions, sang peace songs, exhibited paintings and appealed for normalcy in the violence-ridden state. According to a statement, in Imphal, the capital of Manipur, over a hundred people representing Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and spiritual groups like

Actor Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday in connection with the death of a woman during a benefit show of the film on December 4. A stampede-like situation took place at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad, while the actor was present. The chaos resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman and caused injuries to a child. Heres a timeline of events. The Stampede Incident On December 4, Allu Arjun attended a special screening of Pushpa 2 at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad. The victim was identified a

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New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has reached a consensus to conduct next year's Champions Trophy in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing in principle to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027. According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new President Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday. I

Belagavi: The Congress party has announced a series of events to mark the centenary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Congress session, the only session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi. A Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting will be held on December 26, followed by a public meeting on December 27, as part of the commemorative activities. The Karnataka government has unveiled a year-long celebration under the theme Gandhi Bharata to honor this milestone. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a meeting

Visakhapatnam : Visakhapatnam's Beach Road was a hub of activity on Sunday, hosting two major events that attracted thousands of participants and onlookers. One rally marked World HIV/AIDS Day, while the other was the third edition of the Sandhya Marines Vizag Marathon. The HIV/AIDS awareness rally was organised by the department of community medicine at Andhra Medical College, led by Dr A. Krishna Veni. The event drew over 500 participants, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, int

Bhubaneswar: Preparations are in full swing for the Navy Day 2024 celebrations, set to take place at Puri's Blue Flag Beach on December 4. The Indian Navy is readying a spectacular showcase in Odishas iconic pilgrim city, marking the first-ever Navy Day event held in Puri. During a rehearsal for the grand Operational Demonstration, a potential mishap was narrowly averted on Saturday thanks to the sharp reflexes of a helicopter pilot. While practicing a special formation involving five helicopter

Karanam Sravan Kumar was appointed as standing counsel in the apex court for a three-year period. (Image: DC) Karanam Sravan Kumar was appointed as standing counsel in the apex court for a three-year period. (Image: DC) Mumbai: The Supreme Court on Friday stopped Aakash Educational Services, a subsidiary of beleaguered edtech firm Byjus, not to implement a resolution to amend its Articles of Association (AoA) that was passed at its extraordinary general meeting. The proposed AoA sought to dilute

Mancherial: The state government is taking proactive steps to popularise Jaya Jayahe Telangana Janani Jaya Kethanam, the official state song, and bring it closer to the people, said minister Damodhar Rajanarasimha. The song, which reflects the aspirations of Telangana's people, will be sung at the beginning of all government programmes, including the ongoing one-year Vijayotsavulu celebrations. Minister Rajanarasimha stated that honouring the state song is a priority, as it holds deep cultural a

Hyderabad: Not just a night. Not just a costume. Not just a performance. During this years Halloween week, the drag events lined up across the city are becoming a medium to reclaim a night meant for disguise and fantasy into one of honest, unfiltered self-expression for artists who might otherwise remain unseen. Halloween is celebrated on October 31. Drag events involve men dressing women's clothing. The term originated as British theatre slang in the 19th century to describe male artists wearin

AUSTIN: A near miss between an American Airlines Boeing 737 (N800NN) and a Cessna R182 Skylane (N738PG) was averted by the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), preventing a possible head-on collision. The incident occurred as the American Airlines flight was on final approach to Runway 36L at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Cessna, which was not in communication with the Austin approach controller, unexpectedly turned into the 737's approach path, coming within 400 feet of the

Buenos Aires: The circumstances surrounding the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne were suspicious and possibly involved drugs, though there was no sign of a third party being involved, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday. Payne, 31, who died on Wednesday, first shot to fame as a teenager and grappled with the pressures of global stardom. As the news ricocheted around the world, fans and media swarmed the Casa Sur Hotel in the chic Palermo neighborhood of Argentinas capital where Payne

Hyderabad: WHAT HI-FI? SHOW 2024 is all set to welcome audiophiles, technophiles, and gadget enthusiasts this week at the Trident, Hyderabad, from October 18th to October 20th. As always, the WHAT HI-FI? SHOW will be packed with exotic audio, cutting-edge home theatres, stereo setups and the best of accessories and AV furniture. For this edition of Indias premier home-entertainment expo, the WHAT HI-FI? SHOW is doubling down on custom-install and specialized home-theatre products that provide so

Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan launched the state-wide 'Palle Pandaga' (Village Festival) weekly events from Kankipadu in Krishna district on Monday by laying the foundation for various development works. As many as 30,000 works will be carried out with a fund of Rs 4500 crore in 13326 villages under this ambitious programme. Pawan Kalyan said, While in power, true leadership lies in winning the peoples trust by carefully advancing their welfare and development. I feel joy as t

Kanpur: Persistent rain again prevented play as the morning session on day two of the second test between India and Bangladesh was washed out. Morning showers Saturday meant that the Green Park stadium stayed under covers with not a single ball bowled. Lunch was taken as scheduled with Bangladesh unchanged at 107-3 in 35 overs in its first innings. All 35 overs were bowled on day one, which was also marred by rain. The showers did relent close to the lunch break, but it remains to be seen if pla

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ADILABAD : Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will lay the foundation stones for development works in villages in the Peddapalli district on Saturday. Tight police security arrangements were made for the Deputy Chief Ministers programme, as six Maoists were killed in a recent police encounter in Bhadradri- Kothagudem district and Maoists issued a letter threatening revenge for these killings. Bhatti will arrive at Peddapalli at around 10.30 am by helicopter from Hyderabad. He will go

New Delhi: More than 85 per cent of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. The study by IPE Global and Esri India also found that 45 per cent of the districts were experiencing a swapping trend, where traditionally flood-prone areas were becoming drought-prone and vice versa. Using a penta-decadal analysis, the study compiled a catalogue of extreme climate events during a 50-year period from 1973 to 2023, employin