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Thiruvananthapuram: After the first round of efforts turned successful with the Yemeni authorities putting the execution order of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in abeyance, the second round of efforts is gathering steam as the help of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sought. Priya, originally from Palakkad district in Kerala, was convicted in 2020 for the murder of her Yemeni business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, and since then has been in prison there. She was scheduled to be executed on July 16. The role of Kerala Muslim scholar and Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar,…
Surat: A couple coming from Dubai were apprehended by the CISF and Customs at the Surat airport for allegedly smuggling in over 20 kg of gold paste by concealing it under their clothes, officials said. The incident took place around 10 pm on July 20. The couple were first noticed by a plainclothes official of the Central Industrial Security Force’s (CISF) intelligence wing when they deboarded an Air India flight, the officials said. “The duo, residents of Gujarat, caught the officer’s attention due to their unusual walking pattern and slight bulges around their abdominal area, which did not match the…
Tehran: Iran’s nuclear programme continues to be a subject of international debate, with Tehran reiterating its commitment to peaceful, civilian applications of nuclear technology. The statement, issued by the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, outlines the country’s emphasis on using atomic science for national development — particularly in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental protection. This reaffirmation of civilian intent comes at a time when Iran prepares to resume diplomatic talks with European nations amid lingering concerns over enrichment levels and transparency. The upcoming meeting on Friday, July 25, in Istanbul will bring together representatives from Britain,…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has justified its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar saying it adds to the purity of the election by “weeding out ineligible persons” from the electoral rolls. The affidavit filed by the poll panel in a plea challenging June 24 order directing SIR of electoral roll pan-India starting from Bihar said despite legal concerns, Aadhaar, voter card and ration card were already being considered by the commission for the limited purpose of identity during the SIR-2025 exercise. “The SIR exercise adds to the purity of elections by weeding out…
Hyderabad: Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan, is all set to release on July 24, 2025. This is Pawan’s first film after becoming the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and fans are super excited. With less than 2 days to go, the buzz is huge! Telangana Government Gives Green Signal Surprisingly, the Telangana government has allowed paid premieres and increased ticket prices for the film. This is shocking because, after the tragic Pushpa 2 stampede last year, the government had said no more special shows or ticket hikes would be allowed. But now, Hari Hara Veera Mallu has…
Hyderabad: With the monsoon setting in, Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday, July 21, asked health officials to prevent the spread of seasonal diseases, including dengue. Collectors from across Telangana were asked to conduct surprise inspections of primary health centers and government hospitals daily. Officials were asked to prioritise the health and well-being of the tribals during the monsoon season. Telangana chief secretary Rama Krishna Rao has been asked to report the daily activities of all district collectors to the government. Also ReadRation card distribution across Telangana from July 25: Revanth The Telangana chief minister warned of strict…
Kolkata: A second-year electrical engineering student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur was found dead on the campus under mysterious circumstances. The student, identified as Chandradip Pawar, was found dead on Monday night. This is the second incident of an in-campus death of a student of the institute during the last four days. On July 18, the body of Ritam Mondal, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, was discovered under mysterious circumstances in his hostel room. As intimated by the institute authorities to the local police, after having his dinner on Monday night, the deceased student consumed some medicine…
Mumbai: Bollywood and cricket have always shared a strong, almost magnetic connection. Over the years, the two worlds have seen numerous link-ups — some remained whispers, while a few went on to become real-life love stories. One such story that once sparked curiosity was the rumoured affair between cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and actress-turned-Bigg Boss 18 contestant Shilpa Shirodkar. Back then, tabloids buzzed with reports suggesting that the two were more than just ‘good friends’. The fact that both hailed from Maharashtrian families with similar values only added fuel to the speculation. However, while Sachin strongly denied any such link,…
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan on Tuesday morning informed his fans and followers that last week he underwent a series of preventative procedures when he found out that the carotid arteries to his brain “were above 75% blocked”, even though it was asymptomatic.According to reports, the 75-year-old director recently underwent a neck angioplasty.What’s HappeningRakesh Roshan, who was diagnosed with early stage throat cancer in 2019, also recently went through a heart CT and a carotid brain artery sonography during a full-body health check-up. In an Instagram post, Rakesh Roshan — known for films such as Khoon Bhari Maang, Karan Arjun, Koyla, and…
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police here is conducting ‘flash’ drunk driving checks during daytime in the city now to apprehend people who are driving intoxicated. Mohd Nayeemuddin, Dabeerpura inspector, Hyderabad Traffic Police station said that teams are randomly selecting a location in their jurisdiction and conducting checks during the day time. The objective is to maintain an element of surprise and catch persons who are habituated to driving after drinking alcohol. “We have caught some people during the day time checking. The special drunk drive during the day will continue,” said Nayeemuddin. Senior officials of the Hyderabad traffic police have…