The New Indian Express Hyderabad - December 09, 2024

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December 09, 2024

Collector has meals with students to check food quality

FOLLOWING the repeated incidents of food poisoning from different government institutions, the district administration has decided to check all the hostels and take stock of the situation.

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Karimnagar gets a Sanskrit study centre

THE Central Sanskrit University has established a Sanskrit study centre at the Government Degree College for Women in Karimnagar.

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Women allege 'harassment' by Cong 14th GWMC division prez

WOMEN from the 14th division of the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) have raised strong objections to the alleged misconduct of Congress division president Syed Inteyaj.

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After slowdown on HYDRAA fear, realty sector on road to recovery

Shortage of investment from sponsors, high loan interest rates, affordability add to concerns

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'Injured' Manoj raises rumours of rift in family

MANCHU Manoj, son of veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu, got himself admitted to hospital on Sunday for reported injuries he suffered after allegedly being beaten by some people.

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Driver jailed for 3 months in 6-yr-old case

A local court has sentenced a man to three months of simple imprisonment in a six-year-old drunk and driving case wherein he injured an on-duty police officer with his autorickshaw.

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Homeless man held for burning six motorcycles

Chaderghat police on Sunday arrested a person for allegedly burning five motorcycles that were parked at Malakpet Metro station on December 6.

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349th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur observed

PEOPLE of the Sikh community observed the 349th martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahibji with immense gaiety on Sunday.

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Pushpa 2 frenzy death: Owner of Sandhya theatre among 3 held

CHIKKADAPALLY police on Sunday arrested three officials of Sandhya theatre management in connection with the death of a woman, Revathi, and injuries suffered by her son during a stampede-like situation that prevailed on the day when Pushpa 2 was premiered.

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IAF performs daring feats in city skies

Thousands gather at Tank Bund while others rush to their rooftops to catch a glimpse of spectacles by Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team

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Assad flees as Syria falls to rebels

THE Syrian government on Sunday fell to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of capital Damascus, ending the 24-year rule by president Bashar al-Assad and forcing him to flee—reportedly to Russia.

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Cong to highlight achievements

To counter the attacks by opposition parties, the ruling Congress has prepared comprehensive reports highlighting its achievements over the past year and plans to expose the alleged failures of the previous BRS government.

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It's foolish to tweak design: KCR

BRS president and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly K Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday expressed ire over the Congress government tweaking the design of Telangana Talli statue.

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Welfare took backseat during year of 'totally disappointing' rule: Harish

ALLEGING that the Congress government has failed to fulfill its election assurances, BRS MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday described its one year in office a \"totally disappointing\" rule.

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T-Fiber network equipped with three-way ring protection system: MD

DURING the virtual launch of T-Fiber as a proof of concept (POC) in three villages on Sunday, a student who interacted virtually with Sridhar Babu expressed delight over the new initiative.

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Revanth to unveil Telangana Talli statue today

AS part of the Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will unveil the new Telangana Talli statue at the Secretariat at 6.05 pm on Monday.

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K'taka gearing up to launch own OTT akin to Kerala

IN line with the Kerala government-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform -- 'C-space' -- the Karnataka government's Sree Kanteerava Studios Limited is gearing up to launch its own OTT service.

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AP govt to reconstitute SIT probing PDS rice scam amid allegations against members

The government has decided to reconstitute the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the illegal export of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice following allegations against three of its members.

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Gaganyaan astronauts to get training at INS Garuda

THE four astronauts selected for India's inaugural human space flight programme, the Gaganyaan, will undergo rigorous training at the Indian Navy's water survival training facility (WSTF) at INS Garuda in Kochi on how to survive in water after landing in the sea.

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Min inaugurates Mahila canteen in Mahabubabad

REVENUE Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy alleged that in the BRS government, not a single house was allotted to eligible BPL families.

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APDiscoms to go ahead with SECI deal

EVEN as the State government is yet to take a decision on the deal with SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India), a public sector company, power distribution companies in Andhra Pradesh (APDISCOMs) are set to go ahead with the agreement.

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Heavy rains to occur in various parts of TN

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday said that the low-pressure area persisting over the Bay of Bengal is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify within the next 24 hours.

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Chittoor police distribute smart locks to prevent burglaries

THE Chittoor district police have launched an innovative initiative to prevent house burglaries by introducing smart alarm padlocks.

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HOW DEVOTION HELPED DISSOLVE KARMA

Each year, around Kartikai Ekadasi, the story of Nambaduvaan is performed in the temple town of Thirukkurungudi. It depicts how the man's devotion to Mahavishnu saves both his life and also dissolves the karma of a brahmarakshasa

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ROAD TO DAMASCUS WAS ALWAYS PAVED WITH BITTER IRONY

The coming years will reveal whether the Syrian people can resist the forces of disintegration and reclaim the nation. Can they unify despite the pulls of Big Power politics?

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Strain in Iran-Israel ties a concern, says EAM

Jaishankar says India keen on Red Sea conflict mitigation as trade hit, calls for deeper cooperation in Gulf, Mediterranean

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Shah: India to Soon Have Comprehensive Anti-Drone Unit

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that India will soon have a comprehensive anti-drone unit to deal with the ever-increasing menace of unmanned aerial vehicles being used by Pak-based elements to drop weapons and drugs along the western frontiers.

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Tough task for sleuths as black cocaine flown by air

THE air route has become a dominant way of smuggling drugs, as the most expensive drug, black cocaine, is brought to the country through international passenger and cargo flights, officials said on Sunday.

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UP man returns after serving Russian army in Ukraine war, says 25 still stuck

AFTER serving in the Russian army for eight months in the war with Ukraine, Rakesh Yadav from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh returned to India and claimed that more than 25 youths from India are still stuck in the conflict zone.

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Modi to attend Rising Rajasthan Summit today

THE Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 will take place in Jaipur from December 9 to 11, with the Rajasthan government aiming to attract investments and propel the state's economic growth.

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Amid royal dispute, Udaipur's temple introduces dress code for women

UDAIPUR's iconic Eklingji temple has introduced a new dress code, prohibiting visitors from wearing short clothing such as mini-skirts, bermudas, and night suits.

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Maoists kill another woman in Bijapur dist

MORE than 15,000 people of nearly 100 villages in Jharkhand's Chaibasa have taken to the streets with bows, arrows, swords and other traditional weapons, launching a campaign against the Maoists active in the area.

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'Accept defeat': Fadnavis counters Pawar's remark on election results

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday sharply responded to NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's comments on BJP-led Maha Yuti's victory in assembly elections, saying the opposition must \"accept defeat\" and introspect.

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Green cess in U'khand on outside pvt vehicles

IN a proactive step towards environmental conservation, the Uttarakhand government is gearing up to impose a green cess on private vehicles entering the state from other regions.

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INDIA bloc will hold talks to take call on Mamata as leader, says Tejashwi

The main opposition in Bihar-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-on Sunday appeared non-committal on West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee's willingness to lead the 'INDIA' bloc.

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Maoists kill another woman in Bijapur dist

AFTER an Anganwadi assistant was killed at Basaguda in an edgy Bijapur, the Maoists strangled another woman to death in the same district, police said on Sunday.

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Pressure on Manipur govt to restore net

AS mobile internet services remain suspended in nine of Manipur's 16 districts, pressure is now mounting on the state government to lift the ban.

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B'desh adviser optimistic over bilateral talks with India

BANGLADESH and India will be able to overcome the stalemate in the relationship witnessed in recent months, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said here on Sunday.

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Don says Kyiv would like to make deal to end war

DONALD Trump on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine and the president-elect renewed warnings that he was open to pulling the United States out of NATO.

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S Korean prosecutors detain ex-defence chief over martial law imposition

SOUTH Korean prosecutors on Sunday detained a former defence minister who allegedly recommended last week's brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, making him the first figure detained over the case, news reports said.

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Israel seizes buffer zone along Syrian border, says Bibi

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he ordered the Israeli military to \"seize\" a demilitarised buffer zone on the border with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

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Chinese warships near island, says Taiwan

CHINA sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan's Defence Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own.

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Ghana's ex-prez John Mahama wins election

GHANA's former president John Drahami Mahama won a historic comeback election victory on Sunday after the ruling party accepted defeat with voters appearing to punish them for the government's handling of an economic crisis.

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Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family rule

Ex-president and family reportedly in Moscow; crowds ransacked his home after rebels swept into capital

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Unlocking ₹1 L cr unclaimed bank deposit coffer

New Banking Act along with recent RBI circular may make it easier for depositors to claim money stuck with banks

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Over-aggressive fiscal deficit target to hit growth, says CII

AMIDST the growing voices for a less aggressive fiscal consolidation road map, industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested sticking to the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP for FY25 and a target of 4.5% FY26.

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TVS launches iQube E-scooter in Sri Lanka

CHENNAI-based TVS Motor Company (TVSM) on Sunday launched a new 2.2 kWh battery variant of the TVS iQube electric scooter in Sri Lanka.

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UPI enables expansion of credit among underserved borrowers: Study

UNIFIED Payments Interface (UPI) has enabled underserved borrowers to access formal credit for the first time as loans to new-to-credit borrowers in regions with high UPI adoption have increased by 4% and to subprime borrowers by 8%, according to a study.

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HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF DIVERSIFICATION

The year 2024 was an eventful one. Gold prices touched a record high, gaining 25% or more. Equity prices, represented by the Sensex and the Nifty 50, rose 13%. The broader market did even better if you look at the performance of a broader index like the Nifty 500. Crypto markets witnessed Bitcoin touching the price of $100,000.

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TORCH-LIGHT ON MULTI-CAP FUNDS

AFTER commencing a discussion on Multi Cap Funds in the last column, let us now turn the Torchlight on some randomly selected funds from this category.

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Adelaide not so pretty in pink for the visitors

Cummins takes fifer as Australia level series 1-1 with 10-wkt win

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Gukesh takes giant leap towards title

On Sunday, D Gukesh took a giant step towards becoming the youngest World chess champion in history after beating Ding Liren with White pieces.

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Real close gap on Barcelona

JUDE Bellingham guided champions Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Girona on Saturday in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet after two high-profile penalty misses in recent games.

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Big victory for Chelsea, Arsenal held by Fulham

CHELSEA roared back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday, moving just four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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Norris triumphs to help McLaren seal title

LANDO Norris coolly claimed victory in a tense, emotional and incident-filled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first constructors' championship in 26 years as Lewis Hamilton finished a remarkable fourth in his final race for Mercedes.

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Super outcome for shuttler Sathish in Guwahati

SATHISH Kumar Karunakaran is one of the singles aspirants from India looking to follow the path of Lakshya Sen at the highest level.

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