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In recent years, the Masai Mara has become a wildly popular travel destination because of the immense celebrity attention it has garnered. Indian travellers truly discovered the magic of this Kenyan paradise after Ranbir Kapoor’s romantic, surprise proposal to Alia Bhatt against its breathtaking backdrop. Known as the soul of the African wilderness, the Masai Mara National Reserve is world-famous for its sweeping golden savannah plains, luxury tented lodges, and the legendary “Big Five” wildlife safari experience. It is best known for hosting the stunning Great Migration, in which millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse perilous, crocodile-infested rivers in a…

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday, June 10, sent to 12-day judicial custody the owner and the accountant of a south Delhi hotel where a devastating fire killed 22 people last week. Judicial Magistrate Bhanu Pratap Singh was hearing the Delhi Police’s plea seeking 12 days’ judicial custody of hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj and accountant Jay Mishra, as both were produced physically in the court. The court also directed the jail supervisor to consider providing a medical prescription issued by a doctor to Bajaj. Also ReadDelhi hotel fire: Jay Mishra surrenders, sent to police custody The June 3 fire…

Hyderabad: A day after the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) called out Hyderabad Airport’s eight-minute free drop-off policy, the airport has responded, saying the charges were “nominal” and that the decision was taken with security in mind. “The terminal forecourt is a high-security zone, and like most major airports across the country, we follow a policy to streamline vehicle movement and prevent congestion,” Hyderabad Airport authorities said in a statement. “This helps minimise delays and ensure timely access for passengers, especially during peak hours. The system is automated to ensure transparency and ease for all users,” it added.…

Hyderabad: Telangana State Home Department Principal Secretary Shikha Goel, on Wednesday, June 10, said that 8,000 people die every year in road accidents in the state, with a majority of accidents taking place on rural roads. She was speaking at the inauguration of a free eye check-up camp at the Siddipet Police Convention Centre, as part of the ‘Arrive Alive’ program. Helmets and medical kits were also distributed to motorists as part of the program. District Collector K Haimavathi, Siddipet Police Commissioner Rashmi Perumal and other officials were also present at the event. Also ReadHyderabad Traffic Police conduct Arrive Alive…

Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has extended the last date for admissions into its merit-based programmes for the academic year 2026-27 from June 10 to June 14. The decision was taken in response to representations received from various stakeholders across the country seeking more time to complete the admission process, Director of Admissions, Prof Syed Imtiyaz Hassan said. The university is offering full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes, part-time postgraduate diploma programmes, along with diploma and certificate courses. MANUU has introduced several new programmes in the current academic year. These include three postgraduate courses – MSc in Industrial Chemistry,…

Hyderabad: Indian cinema’s old “item song” formula is no longer getting the easy pass it once did. What was earlier sold as mass entertainment, glamour or harmless fun is now being questioned sharply by younger audiences, especially when the camera, lyrics and choreography reduce women to bodies instead of characters. 1. Mouni Roy The latest discussion started after visuals of Mouni Roy as Shammo from Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai surfaced online. Mouni’s role had already caught attention after the trailer showed her as Varun Dhawan’s mother in the David Dhawan film, a casting choice that the internet found…

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, June 9, closed a contempt petition against Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath over the delayed implementation of court orders, but warned that such conduct could have adverse effects on his career. Justice NV Shravan Kumar made the comments while hearing a case concerning private land in Suraram village of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, where HYDRAA had erected notice boards and fencing. A contempt petition was filed against Ranganath after HYDRAA did not comply with court orders asking to remove the fencing within 48 hours. During a hearing on May…

Dubai: Dubai has introduced a quicker tourist visa service, allowing eligible visitors to obtain single-entry visas within 48 working hours after completing the required application process. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) said travellers can choose between 30-day and 60-day tourist visas, with applications handled through authorised tourism offices across the emirate. Also ReadTwo Indians among 3 in critical condition after Dubai road crash In a post on its official Instagram account, the authority highlighted the simplified procedure, which is intended to make travel planning easier for visitors heading to Dubai. To apply, travellers must submit a…

New Delhi: A Delhi court has stayed a magistrate’s order directing registration of a first information report (FIR) against political commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra, saying that the alleged derogatory remarks against women journalists associated with news portal Newslaundry were made in the form of “shayari”. Additional Sessions Judge Purshotam Pathak was hearing a revision petition filed by Mitra and allowed his plea seeking stay on the April 22 magistrate order. In an order dated June 9, the court said, “The alleged derogatory words are in the form of shayari but no individual has been specifically named therein and the meticulous…

The skies over Hyderabad are set to come alive with speed, skill and patriotism as the Indian Air Force’s renowned Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) is all set to perform on June 11 and June 13 as part of the Combined Graduate Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal. For aviation enthusiasts, photographers and families alike, the event promises a rare opportunity to witness one of the world’s most elite aerobatic teams in action. The Surya Kiran team recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of thrilling audiences with breathtaking aerial manoeuvres and precision flying. India’s Ambassadors…