A case against the quack has been registered in Bangarmau police station (Photo: AFP) A case against the quack has been registered in Bangarmau police station (Photo: AFP) Hyderabad: As many as 135 quacks came under the scanner of Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) this year for illegally stocking and selling medicines. The DCA registered cases against these 135 quacks for initiating action against them. On Saturday, officials raided the premises of a quack identified as A. Naveen Redd

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's systematic conspiracy to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.Kharge also said the Modi government's calibrated erosion of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack on the Constitution and democracy. The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent

IndiGoReach, IndiGo's CSR initiative, has partnered with the Airports Authority of India and AAS Foundation, Indore, to launch the Zero Waste Airport Project. Using the 4R strategy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover), the project aims to minimize the environmental impact of airport operations and set a new standard for sustainable waste management in aviation. Focused on behavioral change, training and stakeholder engagement, the initiative seeks to set a new standard for sustainable waste managem

Director Koratala Siva has officially begun work on the script for Devara Part 2 , collaborating with a team of writers to create an engaging and powerful screenplay. Sources say discussions for the sequel's plot and key scenes have been underway for several weeks now. Siva aims to craft a story that aligns with the larger-than-life image of the film's lead, superstar Jr. NTR, and continues the momentum set by the success of the first film. After their successful collaboration in Janatha Garage

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's decision to rule out a hike in ticket prices in Telangana has been met with relief from over 300 single-screen theaters in the state. Vijayender Reddy, president of the Telangana Controllers and Exhibitors Association, welcomed the move, stating, Ticket hikes have devastated hundreds of single screens, and we are happy that the Chief Minister has ruled out further increases. He explained that the surge in ticket prices had caused audiences to avoid theaters, put

A sudden fire broke out at Berlin Airport on Saturday when a backpack spontaneously caught fire, sparking panic among passengers and airport staff. The incident took place at a busy terminal as the black backpack was seen engulfed in flames, with surrounding luggage remaining untouched by the blaze. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Perona (@everwandertravel) The alarming scene quickly escalated as passengers, including a woman nearby, were seen scrambling to get away from the

Hyderabad: A day after film actor Allu Arjun said that efforts were being made to assassinate his character, Congress MP Ch Kiran Kumar Reddy found fault with the actors remarks and added that the actor failed to enquire about what exactly happened in Sandhya 70 MM theatre in Chikkadpally while leaving the premises on night of December 4, 2024. He criticized the actors claim that legal issues prevented him from visiting the hospital, where the boy was undergoing treatment and the police station

Kuwait City: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait, where he interacted with Indian workers and highlighted their contribution to the countrys development. PM Modi spoke about the aspirations of Indian workers, linking them to his vision for a Viksit Bharat 2047 (Developed India 2047). Interacting with the Indian workers, he stated, I talk about Viksit Bharat 2047 because the labour brothers of my country who have come so far to work also think abou

Amaravati : Residents of Mundlamuru and surrounding areas in Prakasam district were jolted by yet another earthquake, with the tremors lasting approximately a second. This recent seismic activity has intensified the fear and panic among locals, coming just days after similar earthquakes struck the region on Saturday.

New Delhi: India on Saturday condemned the horrific and senseless attack on a Christmas market in eastern German city of Magdeburg that left at least five people, including a nine-year-old, dead and nearly 200 injured.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian mission in Germany is in contact with the Indians injured in the attack and is rendering all possible assistance. According to local authorities, a 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at the Christmas market on Friday eve

Nagpur: Moviegoers watching a late-night show of Pushpa 2 at a multiplex in Maharashtra's Nagpur witnessed a real-life action scene as police stormed the cinema hall and arrested a man wanted in murder and drug cases. The dramatic arrest of Vishal Meshram shortly after midnight on Thursday left the packed audience stunned, but police assured them that they could continue enjoying the movie as they nabbed the accused and took him away. Meshram was on the run for 10 months and was eventually track

Hyderabad : Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy criticised Allu Arjun, suggesting that the actor forgot humanity. The Bhongir MP was reacting to Allu Arjuns recent press conference. Reddy remarked that Allu Arjun appeared to be reading from prepared notes, implying that the actor was acting not just on screen but in real life as well. He further commented on the support given by the Congress government and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to Allu Arjun's movie Pushpa 2, noting that they allowed

A missile fired from Yemen struck Tel Aviv early on Saturday, marking a rare instance of a failed interception over the city. The projectile landed in Tel Avivs southern Jaffa area, causing damage and injuring at least 16 people, according to Israeli emergency services. While no fatalities were reported, several residents sustained minor injuries, mostly from flying glass and seeking shelter during the attack. The missile strike occurred after sirens were triggered in Tel Aviv, Israels commercia

One US Navy aircraft was shot down on Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent friendly fire incident, the US military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels. Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries. But the shootdown underlines just how dangerous the Red Sea corridor has become over the ongoing attacks on shipping by the Iranian-backed Houthis despi

Two US Navy aircrafts were shot down on Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent friendly fire incident, the US military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels. Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries. But the shootdown underlines just how dangerous the Red Sea corridor has become over the ongoing attacks on shipping by the Iranian-backed Houthis des

Billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiance, Lauren Sanchez, are set to marry in an extravagant ceremony in Aspen, Colorado, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the high-profile couple. The wedding is expected to be a glamorous affair, drawing attention from the worlds elite. Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and Sanchez, a former TV anchor and entrepreneur, have been together for several years. Their relationship became public in 2019, shortly after Bezos highly publicized divorce from his first w

Amid public outrage, the Kerala government has dispatched a team to Tirunelveli to retrieve medical waste illegally dumped in several areas of Tamil Nadu. The team, led by a senior officer and supported by eight trucks from Thiruvananthapuram, began removing the hazardous waste on Sunday, according to local media reports. The waste was found in areas bordering the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border sparking local protests. Residents filed complaints with the Suttamalli police, leading to the registration

A heart-wrenching tale emerged from the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday, where an LPG tanker collided with a truck, triggering a massive explosion. The tragedy claimed 14 lives, engulfed 37 vehicles in flames, and left behind haunting stories of survival attempts. Among them was 32-year-old motor mechanic Radheshyam Choudhary, who walked nearly 600 metres engulfed in flames, seeking help while bystanders filmed the scene instead of aiding him. Radheshyam, employed at National Bearings Company Ltd

At least three Delhi schools targeted by bomb threat emails were victims of hoaxes created by their own students, Delhi Police revealed. Investigations by the Special Cell uncovered that students had sent these emails to postpone exams due to inadequate preparation. One such incident involved Venkateshwar Global School, which received a threatening email a day after a mysterious explosion occurred at the Rohini Prashant Vihar PVR Multiplex on November 28. Another school in Rohini faced a similar

Leading producer Allu Arvind said that he was unable to see his son and actor Allu Arjun suffering within himself after the tragic death of his fan at Sandhya Theatre. He is lost in his world and the unfortunate death of his fan disturbed him a lot. He is just spending time in the garden alone even without mingling with people for the last two weeks, says Allu Arvind at a press meet. I even asked him to go on a break to a foreign country and stop thinking about this unfortunate mishap but he is

Raisen: Four persons were killed in two separate road accidents in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district, police said on Sunday. A motorbike collided with a tractor-trolley on Saturday night in Udaipura town, around 100 km from the district headquarters. A truck coming from behind then crushed the two-wheeler, killing its three riders, Udaipura police station in-charge Yashwant Singh said. The deceased have been identified as Lakhan Singh Rajput (35), Devesh Singh Rajput (21) and Raja Shrivas (21), t

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits on Monday at 10.30 am through video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. Rozgar mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. It will provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their participation in nation building and self empowerment. Rozgar mela will be held

Guwahati: Narcotics worth Rs 20 crore has been seized and a person arrested in Assam's Cachar district, police said on Sunday.Acting on a tip-off, an operation was launched by the Special Task Force (STF) under the supervision of IGP Parthasarathi Mahanta at Silcoori Road that led to the seizure of Yaba tablets and heroin from a person who was moving in a motorcycle in the early hours of Sunday. The seizure included 60,000 yaba tablets and 125 grams of heroin, Mahanta told PTI. Yaba is a combina

Paris: The biggest sporting event of 2024 was without doubt the Parisian high-wire double-act of the Olympic Games followed by the Paralympics. From a colourful, sometimes controversial and sodden opening ceremony to boxers caught up in a gender row to refugees on the podium, they served up many memorable moments. As part of our sports yearenders package, AFP Sport looks at 10 of the best: - Rain on the parade - Organisers promised a spectacular opening ceremony and the rain-soaked boat parade o

Washington: Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that she is removing herself from consideration to be a Florida senator -- ending speculation that she could replace Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to be the incoming administration's secretary of state. After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate, Lara Trump po

Mumbai: A towering cinema with a roofline like an ocean liner stands out in India's financial capital Mumbai, part of a remarkable Art Deco architectural heritage that campaigners say needs protection. A short walk away is a state-run insurance office with giant Egyptian-style carvings, and a palm-lined seafront promenade with pastel-coloured apartments with porthole windows, curved balconies and exotic motifs. Architecture aficionados may go crazy over Miami's South Beach, but the coastal India

CAIRO: Six people were killed and others injured in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza, the civil emergency service reported on Sunday. On Saturday, at least 10 Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on two houses in the Nuseirat refugee camp and Deir Al-Balah city in the central Gaza Strip, medics told Reuters. Meanwhile, Gaza's health ministry said there was ongoing intense and heavy bombing of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern

CAIRO: The U.S. military said it conducted precision airstrikes on Saturday against a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. In a statement, the U.S. military's Central Command said the strikes aimed to disrupt and degrade Houthi operations, such as attacks against U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the Southern Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb, and Gulf of Aden. The U.S. military also said it struck multiple Houthi on

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Guwahati: Four hundred and sixteen people have been arrested in the third phase of the crackdown against child marriage in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. The crackdown was launched on the night of December 21-22, he said. The police have registered 335 cases and the arrested will be produced in court on Sunday. 'Assam continues its fight against child marriage. In Phase 3 operations launc

The pontiff made his remarks a day after the rescue agency in Gaza said an Israeli air strike had killed seven children from one family. Yesterday they did not allow the Patriarch (of Jerusalem) into Gaza as promised, the pope told members of the government of the Holy See. Yesterday children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war. I want to say it because it touches my heart. In a statement, an Israeli foreign ministry spokesman described the pope's remarks as particularly disappointing

Mumbai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices and will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good without being intimidated to 'conform'. In a video message for a function in Mumbai, he said when India is etched more deeply in global consciousness, its repercussions are truly profound. In a world grappling with unhealthy habits, stressed lifestyles or recurring climate events, there is much learning

Hyderabad: Tension gripped Gudihatnoor village in Adilabad district on Saturday night after relatives of a girl, who was allegedly raped by a youth after kidnapping her, attacked the police personnel for preventing them from bashing up the youth. Ichoda police station circle inspector Bhimeesh and a few more police personnel suffered head injuries in the incident. The windscreen of a police patrolling vehicle was completely damaged in the incident. Irate relatives also burnt the house of youth f

\Our boat capsized due to strong waves and also the fishing net got stuck in the boat,\ said a fisherman. (ANI Photo) \Our boat capsized due to strong waves and also the fishing net got stuck in the boat,\ said a fisherman. (ANI Photo) Kinshasa: Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry -- full of people returning home for Christmas -- capsized in the river Busira late on Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The

SAO PAULO: A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 37 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil , officials said. The Minas Gerais fire department, which responded to the scene, said 13 others were taken to hospitals near the city of Teofilo Otoni. The bus had reportedly departed from Sao Paulo and was carrying 45 passengers. Authorities said Saturday afternoon that all victims had been removed from the site and an investigation would determine

New Delhi: Seven Indians have been injured in the deadly car-ramming attack in the eastern German city of Magdeburg and the Indian embassy in Berlin is providing them all possible assistance, official sources said on Saturday night. A 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at a Christmas market on Friday evening in Saxony-Anhalt state's Magdeburg, leaving at least five people, including a nine-year-old, dead and nearly 200 injured, according to German authorities. Three out of seven injured I

Nagpur: More than two weeks after he took the oath of office, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him. Fadnavis will also handle Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration Department and Information and Publicity departments, an official statement said here. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was allocated Urban Development, Housing and Public Works Department (public enterpr

Kuwait City: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup as the chief guest at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium here, on his two-day visit to the Gulf nation, the first for any Indian prime minister in 43 years.Modi is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The prime minister joined the Emir, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister of Kuwait in witnessing the grand opening ceremo

Oakland, Calif.: Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were shocked and heartbroken by his passing, but did not specify a cause of death. Known as baseball's Man of Steal, Henderson had a lengthy list of accolades and accomplishments over his nomadic 25-year career an MVP, 10 All-Star selections, two World Series titles and a

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has issued a statement addressing allegations of his involvement in a Provident Fund (PF) fraud case. Responding to recent news reports, Uthappa clarified his association with three companiesStrawberry Lencera Pvt. Ltd., Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt. Ltd., and Berryz Fashion Housestating that his role was limited to being a financial contributor and director without executive responsibilities. Uthappa explained that his appointment as a director in these f

Manchester Citys stunning slump deepened after losing to Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers at Villa Park consigned the four-time defending champion to a ninth defeat in 12 games in a season that is unravelling. Pep Guardiolas team has won just once during that run. We dont have a defense for the results. They are not good, Guardiola said. Third-placed Arsenal closed the gap on league leader Liverpool to three points with a 5-1 win at Cryst

Anantapur: Irrigation Minister Rama Naidu is scheduled to visit the Gandikota reservoir in Kadapa district on Sunday. Following the Centre's announcement of Rs 70 crore for the development of the historic Grand Canyon and Gandikota Fort area, the Minister will review the proposed tourism development projects in and around Gandikota with officials.

Hyderabad: A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment on Saturday, for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing the death of a woman in the Shankarpally police station area. In 2021, Firangi Ravi, a resident of Kandawada village in Chevella mandal, was returning to Chevella with his wife Firangi Lakshmi from Shankarpally, where he was admitted to a hospital. The accused, while drunk, was carelessly driving his bike at a high speed. On the outskirts o

Vijayawada: Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) Chairman Animini Ravi Naidu has urged the Indian Army Adventure Wing to establish an Adventure Sports Training Centre and organise expeditions to promote adventure sports in Andhra Pradesh. Ravi Naidu met Colonel PS Chouhan, Director of the Indian Army Adventure Wing, in Delhi on Saturday to discuss the proposal. During the meeting, Ravi Naidu assured full support from the state government for the centre. The Colonel responded positively to t

Hyderabad : Investigation by the Pahadishareef police into three separate cases related to the Manchu family is progressing at a slow pace. The first case was filed by Manchu Manoj, who claims he was attacked by unidentified individuals while the second case involved Mohan Babu, who expressed concern about his safety, stating that he feared for his life, as well as security of his properties, allegedly due to threats from his son, Manoj and daughter-in-law. The third case is an assault complaint

Hyderabad: Acting on a tip-off, the Bachupally police raided a bar for alleged violation of rules on Friday night. The operation was jointly carried out by the Bachupally police and the special operations team. According to Bachupally inspector Upender, the bar, identified as One Peg Bar, was raided for allegedly not acquiring permission from the police to play loud music in the bar. Police seized the DJ and the music system used by the bar.

Hyderabad: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Telangana, held a one-day seminar on Mathematics education on Saturday. Themed Timeless Journey: From Vedic Maths to Quantum Computing, the event was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, the renowned Indian mathematician. The seminar was organised at the SCERT campus in Hyderabad, and it saw active participation from teachers and educators across Telangana. Of the 66 papers submitted, 31

Adilabad: Tension mounted in the SC Colony in Gudihathnoor mandal headquarters late on Saturday night when some people attacked the house of a person alleging that he raped a minor girl by luring her. They also attacked the accused who sustained severe injuries. The irate group also set fire to the house of the accused which was put off later. Additional cops were deployed to prevent any untoward incident. Police reportedly took the injured accused into custody. The parents of the girl lodged a

Vijayawada: Minister for education and information technology N. Lokesh facilitated the safe return of a woman from Kuwait who had been facing difficulties with her employer. Sheik Munni, a resident of Atmakur in Nellore district, had travelled to Kuwait seeking employment. However, she encountered harassment from her employer and, unable to endure the ordeal, reached out to the minister for help via the microblogging platform X. Responding promptly to her plea, Lokesh instructed his team to ens

The legendary fourth king of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, ruled for 34 years, until he voluntarily abdicated in 2008 in favour of his eldest son, the current king. He is credited with having coined the concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) to measure the quality of life in a country. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), he said, measures progress solely through the economic lens. But progress is also determined by the degree of well-being people experience in spite of relative econom

Ask and ye shall receive. That appears to be the story with the BRS with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy turning the tables on the Opposition party in the Legislative Assembly using the BRS challenges to his advantage. It started with former power minister G. Jagadish Reddy daring Revanth to order an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant project. Revanth seized the moment, and announced a judicial probe. Then came former finance minister T. Harish Rao,