New York: A fresh banana taped to a wall -- a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan -- was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction, Sotheby's announced in a statement. The debut of the edible creation entitled Comedian at the Art Basel show in Miami Beach in 2019 sparked controversy and raised questions about whether it should be considered art -- Cattelan's stated aim. Chinese-born crypto founder Justin Sun on

Imphal: The mother of JD(U) MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a complaint, alleging that Rs 18 lakh in cash and jewellery items worth Rs 1.5 crore were looted by a mob that vandalised the legislator's residence on November 16, police said on Thursday Several items kept at the MLA's residence in West Imphal's Thangmeiband area for internally displaced people were also destroyed during the attack, a senior officer said. The mother of Thangmeiband constituency legislator Kh Joykishan Sin

New Delhi: After a week of severe pollution levels in Delhi, the city's air quality improved slightly but still remained very poor, as it recorded the season's lowest temperature on Thursday morning.Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degree Celsius, 2.1 notch below the season's average, the India Meteorological Department said. At 9 am, the national capital recorded an AQI of 376, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The weather department has predicted shallow fog

Washington: The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant. In a court filing, the US Department of Justice urged a shake-up of Google's business that includes banning deals for Google to be the default search engine on smartphones and preventing it from exploiting its Android mobile operating system. Antitrust officials said in the filing that Google should also be m

Jammu: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at several locations across Jammu region in connection with terrorist infiltration cases, official sources said. The raids are underway at nine different places in the division, they said. The searches are being conducted following the registration of cases involving the infiltration of Pakistani terrorists into J-K, they said. The NIA officials are being assisted by the police and paramilitary CRPF in this operation. T

Washington: The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged billionaire Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, with allegedly defrauding American investors and bribing officials. Adani, 62, his nephew Sagar Adani, 30, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd, and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd were charged on Wednesday with conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud, as well as substantive securities fraud, for their roles in a multi-billion-dollar sc

VIJAYAWADA : BC welfare minister S. Savita highlighted that the TD-led NDA government allocated Rs 39,000 crore in the 2024-25 annual budget for BC welfare. She asserted that the empowerment of backward classes is only possible under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the state. Speaking on the occasion, Savita alleged that former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy neglected the welfare of backward and downtrodden sections, destabilised the BC Welfare Corporation by div

Vijayawada : The YSRC government resorted to large-scale borrowings totalling over Rs 9.74 lakh crore and spent Rs 600 crore without getting approval from the state legislature during its 2019-24 term. This was stated by finance minister Payyavula Keshav in the legislative council on Wednesday. Replying to a question from D. Rama Rao, the minister said the previous government had set up the AP Beverages Corporation and the AP Development Corporation and diverted some funds from these in violatio

Kurnool : Industries, commerce, and food processing Minister T.G. Bharath praised Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's historic decision during the cabinet meeting in Amaravati on Wednesday, which he said was made to honour the sentiments of the people of Kurnool. The CM announced that the offices of the Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) and Lokayukta will remain in Kurnool. Minister Bharath explained that public representatives from Rayalaseema had urged the CM to retain th

Vijayawada : Minister for medical, health and family welfare Satya Kumar Yadav highlighted the low awareness of generic medicines in Andhra Pradesh, noting that while there are 13,822 Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJ Kendras) nationwide, the state has only 215, a shortfall attributed to the negligence of the previous government. He expressed regret over the former administration's lack of attention to generic medicines and its failure to prioritise public health. Replying to qu

Hyderabad : Imdadul Islim, who is in his early 20s, was on the roads of Siddiq Nagar, Gachibowli, from Tuesday night onwards, along with around 50 other residents of a five-storey building that leaned sideways between 7 and 8 pm. The building, constructed on just 50 square yards, had 12 rooms, with 4 to 6 people sharing each room. Most residents were migrants from Assam, Odisha, and Bihar, working in nearby commercial establishments. On Wednesday afternoon, neighbours came forward and prepared a

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New Delhi: Delhi witnessed yet another dawn with a blanket of toxic air on Wednesday, as the national capital recorded an AQI of 426 in the severe category, which followed the coldest night of the season in the city so far. In view of high air pollution, half of the staff in Delhi government offices will work from home, while private organisations have been urged to follow suit. The police have also imposed a complete ban on storage, manufacture and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in the c

Mumbai: Maharashtras image of holding peaceful elections was marred on Wednesday as the state witnessed several alleged incidents of distribution of money and hooliganism during the voting. In Nandgaon constituency of Nashik district, Shiv Sena legislator Suhas Kande allegedly threatened independent candidate Sameer Bhujbal with death during a confrontation over accusations of voter fraud. According to the officials, Kande and Bhujbal as well as their supporters had a heated exchange of words at

Hyderabad : As a gesture of gratitude towards his alma mater, Osmania University (OU), former minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah has constituted an annual gold medal for students excelling in the department of library and information science. He met OU vice-chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram on Wednesday and handed over a cheque for Rs 5.50 lakh as a deposit. The interest from this endowment will fund the gold medal, which will be awarded from the upcoming convocation. During the meeting, Prof. Kumar tha

Hyderabad: Two commercial tax officers and two GHMC sanitary field assistants were apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding bribes in exchange for official favours. According to ACB officials, Mahabub Basha, assistant commissioner (ST) of Malakpet Circle, demanded a bribe of Rs.1 lakh to issue a letter to defreeze the complainants bank account. The accused accepted a bribe of Rs.50,000 through Soma Shekar, assistant commercial tax officer. Officials recovered the bribe amoun

Hyderabad : The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has announced the list of provisionally selected candidates for Group-IV positions, including junior assistant, junior accountant, and ward officer, under the Telangana State Municipal Ministerial Subordinate Service. Certificate verification is scheduled for November 21 and 22, 2024, and will be conducted at the office of the regional director-cum-appellate commissioner of municipal administration in Warangal. The verification will tak

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy took a serious view of an incident in which several students fell ill after consuming midday meals at Maganoor Government High School in Narayanpet district. The Chief Minister ordered the district collector to take strict action against those responsible for it and suspend the officials concerned. Revanth Reddy also inquired about the health condition of the students who fell ill and instructed the officials to provide better treatment to the affected

Warangal: Health officials conducted a medical camp for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, raising awareness about personal hygiene and the importance of maintaining clean surroundings in response to the recent 20 deaths in Jangalapally village, Mulugu district. District medical and health officer (DM&HO) Dr Gopal Rao said that 10 special teams, including specialist doctors and medical staff, organised the camp. Over three days, medical tests were conducted on 485 villagers, and blood sampl

Nizamabad: District Judge Sunitha Kunchala emphasised the importance of protecting children's rights, urging everyone to be aware of these fundamental rights. Speaking at the conclusion of Child Rights Week on Wednesday in Nizamabad, she highlighted the need for strong measures to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Judge Kunchala stressed that children must be provided with their essential rights, including the right to live, recognition, development, education, and entertainment. She

WARANGAL : A grand-scale Kavi Sammelan was organised on Wednesday at Kaloji Kalakshetram in Balasamudram, Hanamkonda district, featuring 25 poets under the auspices of the Kaloji Foundation. Speaking at the event, V.R. Vidhyarti, secretary of the Kaloji Foundation, expressed satisfaction in conducting the first Kavi Sammelan at Kalakshetram. Throughout his life, Kaloji Narayana Rao tirelessly worked for the betterment of society, she remarked, honouring the legacy of the renowned poet. The inaug

Kurnool: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Wednesday arrested KS Srinivasa Prasad, Deputy Commercial Tax Officer at the Ongole commercial tax office, for accepting a bribe. The accused had demanded Rs 1.50 lakh from a local trader, C.H. Sridhar, in exchange for waiving a fine imposed on him. Following a complaint from the trader, ACB officials conducted a raid. Ongole ACB DSP P. Ramachandra Rao caught Srinivasa Prasad red-handed while accepting the bribe in his office. The officials

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Hyderabad : The Congress government in Telangana is approaching its first anniversary in office in another two weeks, yet several high-ranking officials appointed by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) regime continue to retain their positions, raising eyebrows within administrative circles. Despite a review of their roles and perceived loyalties to BRS leadership, no concrete action has been taken to replace these individuals, sparking criticism and speculation. Among the most notable names are Sh

Hyderabad : Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court passed an interim order directing the state endowments department and other authorities not to appoint a trust board for the Sri Kodandarama Sametha Kalakodeshwara Aalayam situated in Kalakodima, Khammam. This direction came in response to a writ plea filed by the president of the temple trust challenging a notice issued by the authorities for appointing a trust board as per the provisions of The Telangana Charitable And Hindu Re

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has made several key decisions regarding the state's development. The AP Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, discussed and approved numerous proposals. According to sources, the Cabinet granted approval to the SIPB's decisions concerning investments totalling Rs.85,000 crore in the state. Additionally, it approved an amendment bill to strengthen the PD Act for crime control in Andhra Pradesh. The Cabinet also gave the green light to

New Delhi: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership that will boost two-way investment in renewable energy projects like solar PV manufacturing, battery and mineral processing, green hydrogen and green iron. The announcement comes in the wake of talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Albanese at the second India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The two leaders also deci

The judge found Kalla Srujana and her mother, Malireddy Mahalakshmi, guilty of throwing the infant into a well and causing her death in June 2020. The judge found Kalla Srujana and her mother, Malireddy Mahalakshmi, guilty of throwing the infant into a well and causing her death in June 2020. Kurnool: A newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a jowar field near the Vathepuram bus stop in Santhamaguluru of Prakasam district on Wednesday. Passers-by, alerted by the infants cries, discovered the c

Vijayawada: Special Court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) in Ongole has sentenced an accused to 20 years imprisonment and fined him 10,000. Additionally, the court ordered the state government to provide 7 lakh compensation to the victim. According to the police, Duddu Chinnabbai, 57, a resident of SC Colony at Santharavuru village in Chinaganjam mandal sexually assaulted a six-year-minor girl of the same village on March 20, 2018 after taking her to a secluded place. Bas

Hyderabad: A case was filed on Wednesday against the builder and homeowner for allegedly violating excavation regulations, which caused a building in Siddique Nagar, Madhapur, to tilt dangerously. As the building began to lean, more than 30 residents were evacuated, and officials subsequently demolished the unstable structure on-site to prevent further hazards. According to Madhapur SHO D. Krishna Mohan, the case was registered against the builder, Srinu, and the owner, Yaseen Khan. They are acc

Tirupati: Puthalapattu police busted an inter-state robbery gang and arrested five persons in Tirupati district on Tuesday night. The police also recovered 53 grams of gold jewellery worth `2.5 lakh, a car valued at `5 lakh, and two motorcycles. According to the police, the arrested individuals have been identified as Shiva Kumar , 35, Syed Rehan, 19, linked to 10 cases; a 16-year-old juvenile involved in 10 cases; Kumar, 19, accused in six cases; and Chandra Shekhar, 40, implicated in four case

Hyderabad: BJP state general secretary Premender Reddy criticised that the government is celebrating its first anniversary after failing to keep its promises made by them in Warangal as part of the farmers' declaration. The Revanth Reddy government has failed in giving Rythu Bharosa and tenant farmers and labourers are waiting for the promises made to them, he said while addressing the media in the party's state office on Wednesday. The CM lied at the Warangal Arts College grounds from where the

Hyderabad : A 27-year-old employee working in the health department of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy fell victim to the cybercrime, losing Rs.1.17 lakh after he downloaded a fake application using an APK file. A case was registered with the Cyberabad Cyber Crime police. According to sources, the victim received a call from an unknown number. During the call, the fraudster told the victim that he is eligible for the PM Health Care Scheme. Though the fraudster sought the details

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Hyderabad: An MBBS student in Siddipet attempted suicide by jumping from the first-floor window of her hostel room. However, she survived the fall. The victim is a first year student at Surabhi Institute of Medical Sciences. She has been struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for the past seven years and was undergoing treatment for the condition. However, the pressures of her alleged depression led her to write a suicide note and attempt suicide. While the victim survived the fall,

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Lucknow: A voter turnout ranging from 50 to 70 per cent was recorded in the bypolls to 15 Assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand on Wednesday amid stray incidents of violence and complaints of irregularities against police officials and misuse of government machinery. Polling was held in Katehari, Karhal, Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki seats in Uttar Pradesh, Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC) and Barnala constitue

New Delhi: Jharkhand witnessed peaceful polling in 38 seats in the second and final phase of Assembly elections on Wednesday, with 68 per cent of 1.23 crore voters exercising their franchise amid tight security, officials said. The turnout surpassed the 67.04 per cent voting in 2019, officials said. The tribal state recorded higher voter turnout than that of 2019 and saw people queuing up in huge numbers to vote. Among them were 57 leprosy patients who voted at the Snehpur Community Building in

Adilabad: The Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu event showcased the state governments welfare schemes and demonstrated how beneficiaries are being financially empowered through these initiatives. The decorated vans featured slogans promoting the governments welfare programmes, particularly the six guarantees campaign, as it toured towns and villages. This year marks the Congress-ruling governments first anniversary in power within the state. These publicity vans are actively being deployed to raise awa

New Delhi: An estimated 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra Assembly elections on Wednesday, where the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is making a determined bid to retain power and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition is hoping to continue its good showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Till 5 pm, the Election Commission recorded the electorate turnout in the state at an impressive 58.22 per cent. Assuming that the voters turn out in large numbers in the last ho

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Hyderabad: The state commissioner of food safety on Wednesday announced that the licenses of manufacturing units of two food business operators (FBOs) in the Kattedan industrial area in South Hyderabad were suspended and the establishments have been directed to cease operations during the suspension period. The task force team conducted inspections at SKR Food Products and Umani Foods International in Kattedan. Both industries make ginger garlic paste and have been found severely violating the f

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Hyderabad :The fourth edition of the four-day-long Lokmanthan 2024, the largest gathering of nationalist thinkers and practitioners, is scheduled to begin at Shilapa Kala Vedika on November 21. The meet, which will end on November 24, will be attended by President of India Droupadi Murmu and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The platform will engage and deliberate with eminent academicians, thinkers, philosophers, researchers, artists and activists to build bridges among people and spread the message of