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Rishikesh: A decades-old mosque in the Ramgarh Range of Uttarakhand’s Rajaji Tiger Reserve has been sealed in a joint operation by the sanctuary administration and police. Ramgarh Range Forest Officer Ajay Dhyani said the mosque, located on 0.0008 hectares of forest land in the Asha Rodi Forest Beat of the range, was sealed in compliance with a Supreme Court order issued on September 3. ‘SC order prohibits any human activity’ He explained that the apex court order prohibits any human activity within the sanctuary premises. The officer said that after the mosque was sealed in the presence of the police…

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Abu Dhabi: Pakistan huffed and puffed but defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in a low-scoring Asia Cup Super Fours contest here on Tuesday. Chasing an under-par target of 134, Pakistan first raced to 45 for no loss in five overs only to slump to 80 for five in the next seven overs. Hussain Talat (32 not out) and Mohammad Nawaz (38 not out) then took them over the line. Pakistan won with two overs to spare. Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga, lies on the ground after he was hit by a ball during the Asia Cup cricket match between Pakistan…

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Hyderabad: A selected candidate in the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) Group-1 recruitment has appealed to the High Court challenging the cancellation of the entire selection process. The petitioner, Shagufta Firdousi, argued that while irregularities may have occurred during the mains examination, punishing all 563 successful candidates without a proper inquiry was unreasonable. The appeal came up for hearing before a division bench comprising Chief Justice Apresh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin on Tuesday, September 23. Senior advocate Dr. K Lakshminarasimha represented the petitioner, while TGPSC counsel Rajashekhar informed the court that the Commission too had filed an…

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Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, September 23, instructed the state government to see that all statutory requirements are complied with before granting approvals for blasting rocks and hills. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin was hearing a batch of public interest litigations, along with a letter written in 2024 by a High Court judge, raising concerns over night-time blasting activities behind Nyaya Vihar in Jubilee Hills. During the hearing, Additional Advocate General Mohammed Imran Khan informed the court that, as per earlier orders, permissions for blasting are issued only by the…

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United Nations: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan referred to the Kashmir issue in the UN General Assembly and said his nation was “pleased” with the “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan after a period of conflict earlier this year. Kashmir issue should be resolved on basis of UN resolutions: Erdogan He said it is important to see cooperation between India and Pakistan on counter-terrorism. “The issue of Kashmir should be resolved on the basis of resolutions of the UN for the best for our brothers and sisters in Kashmir, through dialogue, we hope,” he said. “In South Asia, we consider the preservation…

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Villagers of Dhar spoiled a kidnapping attempt of a Class 12 girl by three men in broad daylight on Monday, September 22. The student was standing near an ATM when a Bolero came to a sudden halt. Three men emerged from it and gagged her and forcefully dragged the teenager inside. Shocked, villagers immediately followed the car on their own vehicles, chased it for 20 kilometers before suddenly stopping and crashing into goats near the Ambapura road. The accused then fled the scene on foot, leaving the terrified girl behind. “We have identified the kidnappers. A case has been registered…

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Hyderabad: A 68-year-old Humayun Nagar local was caught in a digital arrest scam where he was defrauded of Rs 26 lakh. The fraudsters claimed to have warrants against him in relation to Pahalgam attacks in Kashmir and money laundering, which led the victim to transfer massive amounts into an account under the name of “Hentry Jones.” The victim was threatened via WhatsApp video calls, where he was shown fabricated documents and forged RBI letters claiming to be from the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and even the DGP. Also Read 55 pizza outlets across Telangana raided; gross food…

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If there is one neighbourhood in Hyderabad that foodies swear by, it is definitely Sindhi Colony. Located in Secunderabad, this area is touted as one of the oldest food streets. What once started with small bandis and modest eateries has now transformed into a buzzing hub that takes you on a tour around India. Whether you are in the mood for sizzling Chinese starters, indulgent desserts or nostalgic childhood snacks, Sindhi Colony has it all. In this article, Siasat.com has rounded up the top 6 food spots you must try when you visit Sindhi Colony. The list perfectly captures the…

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Mumbai: Bollywood’s Khiladi Kumar, Akshay Kumar, recently shared a fascinating anecdote from his early career during the season 3 finale of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The actor revealed how he once left a film shoot midway to perform at a private wedding, a gig that earned him a whopping Rs 20 lakh for just a few minutes on stage. Akshay recounted that during the shoot of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, alongside Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra, he received an irresistible offer to perform at a wedding happening at the same time. “Fatafat piche maine apne security guard ko ready rakha…

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