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Islamabad: The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged the Taliban on Tuesday to restore internet and telecommunications access across the country, saying the blackout imposed by the government in Kabul has left the nation almost entirely cut off from the outside world. The outage, reported the previous day, was the first nationwide shutdown since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021 and was part of their professed crackdown on immorality. Earlier this month, several provinces lost their fibre-optic connections after Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a decree banning the service to prevent immorality. The disruption threatened economic stability and…
Hyderabad: A case registered against a Punjagutta spa was struck down by the Telangana High Court after it found that the police Sub-Inspector who conducted raids on the premises had no powers under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (PITA). The officer had raided Bluebells Spa based on allegations of running a brothel and exploiting women for commercial sex, seizing mobile phones and other items. Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar, who heard the petition filed by the woman working as a manager at the spa, observed that under PITA, only special officers of inspector rank or above are empowered to conduct raids,…
In a city celebrated for its love of traditional delights like Qubani ka Meetha, Shahi Tukda, and Kheer, a new star is stealing the spotlight on dessert tables. We are speaking about Tiramisu, a classic Italian dessert that has found a sweet spot among foodies here. Made with layers of coffee-soaked sponge, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa dusting, its name means “pick me up” and one bite truly does lift your mood. Light, creamy, and elegant, Tiramisu has quickly become the city’s most loved international dessert. Siasat.com has curated a list of the best places in Hyderabad to enjoy Tiramisu. Whether you…
New Delhi: As many as 1,71,418 suicides were reported in the country during 2023, an increase of 0.3 per cent in comparison to 2022, with family problems and illness being the two major causes, according to a report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The majority of suicides were reported in Maharashtra (22,687) followed by 19,483 suicides in Tamil Nadu, 15,662 in Madhya Pradesh, 13,330 in Karnataka and 12,819 suicides in West Bengal accounting for 13.2 per cent, 11.4 per cent, 9.1 per cent, 7.8 per cent and 7.5 per cent of total suicides respectively. These five states together…
Hyderabad: CV Anand assumed charge as the Special Chief Secretary for Telangana’s Home department on Tuesday, September 30, at the Secretariat, replacing Ravi Gupta. He later paid a courtesy call on Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao. CV Anand had previously held the post of Commissioner of police, Hyderabad, which has now been taken over by VC Sajjanar, IPS. Also ReadVC Sajjanar takes charge as Hyderabad police commissioner Background An IPS officer from the 1991 batch, Anand, was first appointed as the Commissioner of Police (CP), Hyderabad in December 2021. During his tenure, he led the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW)…
Hyderabad: Rapper Badshah has added another gem to his garage by buying the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II, becoming the first India-born musician to own this luxury SUV. With this, he joins a select club of Indian celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Mukesh Ambani, Allu Arjun, Bhushan Kumar, and Ajay Devgn. From Zen to Rolls-Royce Sharing his new purchase on Instagram, Badshah posted a reel captioned, “Zen wale ladke”, a nod to his very first car, the Maruti Zen. In the video, he is seen peeling the protective film from his customized nameplate on the Cullinan. The moment captured how far…
Hyderabad: Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday, September 29, inaugurated a Udan Yatri Cafe at Vijayawada airport, where tea is priced at Rs 10 and coffee at Rs 20. The minister said the cafes were introduced following complaints from passengers about high food prices. He noted that the first Udan Yatri cafe was opened at Kolkata airport in December 2024 and has since been extended to airports in Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, Itanagar and Pune. More cafés will be set up across the country in phases. Rammohan Naidu also said that since the launch of the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka…
Chennai: Days after a rally led by him in Tamil Nadu’s Karur witnessed 41 stampede deaths, actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay on Tuesday said he hasn’t visited the affected persons so far as his presence there would lead to an “unusual situation.” The top actor said he has never faced such a “painful situation” in his life. He challenged Chief Minister M K Stalin to “do anything to him,” but not his party colleagues. Will meet you (families of victims, injured) soon: Vijay “I didn’t visit Karur as it would lead to an unusual situation. I will…
The director general of Gaza’s Government Media Office, Ismail al-Thawabta, has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s offer for peace talks in the besieged enclave stating the plan does not offer a long-term solution. Ismail said Trump seeks to impose a new trusteeship that would legitimise Israeli occupation and strip Palestinians of their national, political and human rights, Quds news Network reported. “The only way to end the genocide in Gaza is by preventing Israeli attacks and lifting the humanitarian aid blockade,” he said, calling for an end to the systematic extermination of civilians from Gaza. “Palestinians have the right…
Karachi: At least 10 people were killed and over 30 others injured on Tuesday in a bomb attack against the paramilitary forces in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province. The blast ripped through a busy street close to the headquarters of Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Quetta, capital of the province. Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar confirmed the attack. “Ten people have been killed while 32 were injured in the blast,” he told the media. At least 10 people were killed and over 30 others injured on Tuesday in a bomb attack against the paramilitary forces in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province.The blast…