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Tel Aviv: The US ambassador to Israel says the United States has begun “assisted departure flights” from Israel, the first time such flights have been offered there since the Hamas-led attack on Oct 7, 2023, sparked the ongoing war in Gaza. Ambassador Mike Huckabee announced the flights in a social media post as the war between Israel and Iran enters its second week. He says US citizens and lawful permanent residents can complete an online form for updates. Also ReadIsraeli strikes kill 400, injure over 3000 in Iran: Health ministry The US has also told its citizens in Iran who…
Hyderabad The Telangana government has submitted the proposal of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2 (B), along with all the required documents and Detailed Project Reports (DPR) to the Centre on Saturday, June 21. The phase 2 (B) of the project consists of 3 corridors – Hyderabad Airport to the Future City stretching 39.6 km and costing Rs 7,168 crore; Jubilee Bus Station to Medchal with a distance of 24.5 km amounting to Rs 6,946 crore; and Jubilee Bus Station to Shamirpet stretching 22km at a cost of Rs 5,465 crore. The total cost of the phase 2 (B) of the…
Hyderabad: State revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy informed that 8.58 lakh applications were received during the ‘Bhu Bharati’ revenue grievance redressal meetings held across the state between April 17 and June 20. “Over 60 percent of the issues raised were resolved, excluding cases related to the registration of ‘Saada bainama’ land sales, and properties in the prohibited list,” the minister said. He convened a review meeting with senior officials on Saturday, June 21, after the successful conclusion of the three phases of revenue meetings conducted throughout Telangana. In aggregate, he said 10,725 revenue meetings were conducted across 593 mandals throughout…
Hyderabad: Two teenage sisters died by hanging on Saturday, June 21, in Balapur, after their parents reportedly scolded them and asked them to focus on their studies and avoid distractions. Vinila, 17 and Akhila, 16, hailed from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. Their family had migrated to Hyderabad a month ago. According to police, Vinila recently eloped with someone but was brought back by her parents. Being a minor, Vinilla’s parents reprimanded her and made it clear she could not marry outside their caste. Also ReadVideo: 10-yr-old boy dies after coming under school bus near Hyderabad Soon after the incident,…
Bengaluru: A warm welcome was accorded to 16 individuals who returned safely to Bengaluru from Iran on Saturday at the Kempegowda International Airport. Independent MLA Puttaswamy Gowda, representing the Gauribidanur Assembly seat and the family members of the repatriated individuals greeted them warmly. MLA Gowda handed over the Indian Tricolour to the returnees and raised slogans of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” along with them. Speaking to the media, he stated that most of the returnees were residents of Alipura village in Chikkaballapura district. Also ReadIndia to evacuate Nepalese, Sri Lankan nationals from Iran amid escalating tensions “There are still about…
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad cybercrime police arrested two investment fraudsters for duping a senior citizen from Tolichowki of Rs 74.36 lakh by promising him good profits in return. According to police, Rushikesh Jaywant Kamble and Sohel Mohammad Sultan Shaikh contacted the 65-year-old victim from Tolichowki through WhatsApp, luring him to deposit large sums of money in a trading app, ‘Abott Wealth Management.’ Trusting them completely, the senior citizen invested his money, but later found the app was fake after he was blocked. He immediately registered a complaint with the Hyderabad cybercrime department. During investigation, the cybercrime team discovered the two accused…
Urdu periodicals, with their dwindling readership, often showcase uninspiring articles, predictable poetry, and pedestrian fiction. Amidst mediocrity all around, there exists a pressing need for thoroughly researched and academically rigorous articles that challenge erroneous, yet widely accepted notions about the world around us. Some literary journals, including Bunyad (Lahore), Urdu Adab (Delhi), Isbaat (Mumbai), and Istefsaar (Jaipur), go beyond what common sense dictates. The latest issue of Urdu Adab, a quarterly publication of Anjuman Tarraqi Hind, bears testimony to this, as its content stimulates the intellect of its readers with a sense of exuberance. The astutely edited journal by Ather…
A 39-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob of 10-15 people aboard the Delhi-Saharanpur train in Bhagpat of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, June 20. Local reports suggest that Deepak Yadav, a resident of Khekra town, was returning home from work when he boarded the train and got into an argument with fellow passengers over seat sharing. The dispute escalated into violence, and he was beaten up indiscriminately. A video of the incident has emerged on social media platforms. “When the train reached Fakharpur railway station, Deepak got into an argument with Rahul Baba and his friends over seat…
Hyderabad: As many as 51 bags of PDS grain weighing 2.5 tonnes were seized by officials following raids at different places in Hyderabad. Two people were arrested. The two accused – Rajashekar Vaddi, 39, and Shaik Shareef, 41, are residents of Erragadda and Kollur, respectively. According to police, before meeting Rajashekar, Shaik Shareef worked in a PDS ration shop. Using Shareef’s earlier contacts with ration shop dealers, the two men procured PDS rice and wheat and sold them in open markets, making significant profits. Also ReadBanjara Hills police arrest three, recover 13 stolen bikes Ration shop dealers purchased subsidised rice…
On World Refugee Day 2025, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi delivered a powerful address, shedding light on the growing crisis of global displacement. He revealed that over 122 million people are now displaced worldwide, marking the highest figure ever recorded and raised alarms over the growing stigmatisation of refugees and “brutal cuts to humanitarian aid” that are worsening an already dire situation. According to the UN Refugee Data Finder, the number of forcibly displaced people reached 123.2 million by the end of 2024, driven by persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, or events seriously disturbing public order.…