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Hyderabad: Several vehicles stored by an auto finance company, police and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) at an open field in Indresham, Patancheru, were gutted in a fire, on Tuesday, May 12. Six vehicles that were damaged in the fire, including five tippers and one lorry, belonged to Sriram Auto Finance. Meanwhile, several other cars, bikes and autos that were gutted had been seized by the police in criminal cases or by the RTO from no parking zones, an official from the Patancheru fire station told Siasat.com. Also ReadTanker carrying chemical catches fire in Sangareddy The vehicles stored by the…

Hyderabad: Telangana is making strides in Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption with 91,572 new registrations and a market value of Rs 6,297 crore being recorded in the financial year 2025–26, Special Chief Secretary for Energy, Navin Mittal, stated on Tuesday, May 12. He was presenting Telangana’s EV success story and execution strategy at a national conference titled ‘Enabling Nationwide EV Charging Infrastructure under the PM E‑DRIVE Scheme’ held at Hotel Taj Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru. Several key stakeholders from central ministries, state departments, public sector enterprises, EV manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers were present at the conference. Electrification of Public Transport in Telangana…

Hyderabad: The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) on Tuesday, May 12, slammed the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over paper leak allegations, saying it exposes the complete collapse of the credibility of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Union Government’s examination system. They criticised authorities for once again failing to protect the integrity of one of India’s most important competitive examinations despite stringent anti-paper-leak laws and repeated assurances after the NEET-UG 2024 controversy. “For lakhs of students from poor and middle-class families, NEET represents years of sacrifice, sleepless nights, financial burden, and hope for a dignified future; not uncertainty…

New Delhi: Actors Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are teaming with filmmaker Anees Bazmee for an untitled comedy, which will release on December 4. The film is described as a “big-screen family entertainer” and is produced by Shirish Reddy and Kuldeep Rathore in collaboration with Cape of Good Films and Sri Venkateswara Creations, according to a press release. It also features Raashii Khanna alongside Vijay Raaz and Sudesh Lehri. The makers have recently wrapped the Kerala schedule of the film. The film marks a reunion for Kumar and Balan, who have earlier featured in 2007 horror comedy “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”, “Heyy…

Hassan: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi against criticism over rising fuel prices, stating that ongoing international conflicts and global instability are responsible for the economic situation. Speaking to reporters in Hassan on Tuesday, he reacted sharply to remarks made by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who had blamed the Centre’s foreign policy for the increase in prices of petrol, diesel, cooking gas and edible oil. He said a ship carrying goods meant for India had reportedly sunk due to conflicts involving three nations, affecting international supply chains and prices. “At such a time, blaming…

Hyderabad: At a red carpet where fashion usually screams for attention, Hyderabad-origin model Bhavitha Mandava arrived at the Met Gala 2026 in a look that was almost too quiet for the night. Dressed in a Chanel top and what appeared to be jeans, Bhavitha kept it simple, but the internet clearly was not ready to let it pass quietly. For many Indians, especially Hyderabadis, her presence itself was a proud moment. Bhavitha, who has Telugu roots, has been making waves globally after becoming one of Chanel’s standout Indian faces. So naturally, expectations were high. People were waiting for a dramatic…

Hyderabad: German model and content creator LizLaz is once again making headlines in India after her viral social media moment involving Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. The influencer recently revealed that some people allegedly offered her money to speak negatively about Kohli after their Instagram controversy became national news. What Happened Between Virat Kohli And LizLaz? The buzz started when Virat Kohli’s Instagram account reportedly liked one of LizLaz’s posts. Fans quickly noticed the interaction, and screenshots went viral across social media platforms. Soon after, the like disappeared, but by then the topic had already become a huge discussion online. View…

Hyderabad: Amazon Bazaar has recorded a four times increase in orders from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana year-over-year, with Hyderabad leading with a four-time increase in new customer sign-ups, a senior official said on Tuesday, May 12. In 2026, Amazon Bazaar witnessed six times the growth in Hyderabad within the first four months of the year, Sameer Lalwani, Head – Amazon Bazaar, Amazon India, told reporters here. Amazon Bazaar was launched in 2024. “Orders grew four times year-over-year across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with women’s fashion (six times), home and kitchen (eight times) and electronic accessories (four times) leading demand on…

Bengaluru: Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Tuesday, May 12, questioned whether irregularities related to the NEET examination had also affected Karnataka and criticised opposition leaders for remaining silent on the issue. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the minister asked why Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka were not reacting strongly to the alleged examination scam. He claimed that opposition leaders were vocal on political matters but were avoiding discussion on issues affecting students. Bangarappa said the controversy surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exposed serious flaws in the system and questioned whether…

Bengaluru: Following the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy in a leopard attack near Male Mahadeshwara Hills, the Karnataka Forest Department has ordered the immediate suspension of all trekking routes across the state until further notice. The decision comes amid growing concern over rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the forest regions of Karnataka. The fatal incident occurred on May 10 in the Nagamale forest area under the MM Hills Wildlife Division in Chamarajanagar district, where a leopard reportedly attacked the child unexpectedly, leading to his death. Also ReadGrief and anger after leopard kills Bengaluru boy at Male Mahadeshwara Hills…