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38 killed in cloth factory fire in China

A fire at a cloth manufacturing plant in China’s Henan province killed at least 38 people, officials said Tuesday, the latest fatal industrial accidents to hit the country in recent years.

Lens on M’luru blast suspect’s Shiva WA DP

Mangaluru blast suspect H Mohammed Shariq, 24, had a photo of the huge Adiyogi Shiva statue in Coimbatore as his WhatsApp display picture when he visited the Tamil Nadu city for three days in September. Police were trying to find out if the photo was just an attempt to keep cops off his trail.

Poachgate: SIT issues Look Out Notice against Tushar, Dr Jaggu

SIT sleuths investigating the Poachgate case have issued Look Out Notices against Tushar Vellappally and Dr Jaggu after the probe team failed to locate their whereabouts.

Laid off at 54, man from Hyd stares at uncertainty in US

For the first time since he moved to the US 27 years ago, Kamlakar Rao (name changed), has found himself unemployed.

Wait time for US visa interview near 1,000 days

The interview wait period for first-time US visitor visa — B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) — applicants in India is now close to 1,000 days, just short of three years

Hyd’s culture canvas: Music legends performed in fusion with east west

Right from its inception, music has been integral to Hyderabad’s cultural heritage. Be it traditional, classical renditions — it flourished during the Qutub Shahi and early Asaf Jahi periods — or western bands that made their way during the rule of the later Nizams, there was always room for all forms of music.

Baby dies after HIV+ woman left 'unattended’

A 20-year-old HIV-positive woman who had gone into labour was allegedly left unattended at a medical college in UP’s Firozabad for over six hours as the hospital staff “refused to touch her”. The woman gave birth to a boy who died hours later

'D-gang threat’ for Modi turns out to be hoax

A 43-year-old man, suspected to be mentally unstable, recently sent a series of audio messages to the dedicated Mumbai traffic police helpline number claiming that two people associated with fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim had conspired to harm PM Modi,

Aus Parl OKs India FTA, paves Way for treaty

The Australian Parliament on Tuesday ratified the FTA with India, paving the way for rollout of the first phase of the treaty, which will see Canberra remove import duty on all products and offer a more liberal visa regime in return for India cutting tariffs on some items.The Australian Parliament also cleared the trade deal with the UK.

I-T teams raid min Malla Reddy kin for suspected tax evasion

Income tax (I-T) officials early Tuesday swooped down on 30 properties and educational institutions of labour and employment minister Ch Malla Reddy and his family members in the city in connection with suspected tax evasion.

10L acres of forest land under threat

Telangana government’s move to grant forest land rights is posing a grave threat to lakhs of acres of forest land in the state. There is a spurt in fresh encroachments and conflict between foresters and Guttikoyas.

Forester trying to stave off jungle siege axed to death

Guttikoyas Kill Officer, CM Vows Action

Fair, transparent mechanism needed to pick CEC/ECS: SC

'No Checks', Govt Has Free Hand In Picking: Court

5 Meghalaya villagers killed in border firing by Assam police

Forest Guard From Assam Pursuing Truck Also Dies

Measles: Experts debate if vaccine shot should be given at 6 mths

An eight-month-old boy turning critical due to measles on Monday has triggered a debate on whether the authorities should consider administering the first measles-rubella vaccine dose at six months instead of the current mandate of nine months.

Modi relies on one-on-one interactions for feedback

Known for his efforts to have ground-level insights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP’s mascot for the Gujarat polls, has been ensuring to have one-on-one interactions with people from all walks of life, including 1prominent citizens and party leaders from the state, as part of his feedback sessions.

'Forensic match of remains will confirm victim's identity'

It is routine for dentists to maintain dental records, including x-rays. A forensic match of these records with the recovered remains will confirm her identity.

What action taken against liquor mafia, SC asks Punjab

Of 13 FIRs In 2020 Hooch Tragedy, Only 3 Chargesheets

'Every II mins, a woman is killed by partner or kin'

Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, UN secretary-general António Guterres said “violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation in the world”, adding that “every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member.”

In relief to handicraft exporters, India gets rules for export of Shisham products eased

In what could be a relief for handicraft exporters, India has got rules for export of timber-based products made of shisham or North India Rosewood (Dalbergia Sissoo) eased under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) during its ongoing meeting in Panama.

Govt unveils norms to curb fake reviews on ecomm sites

Guidelines To Cover Portals Of Travel, Tourism & Eateries

BC panel chief urges PM to decide creamy layer

Telangana State Commission for Backward Classes chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate decision on creamy layer, which has been pending since February 2020, as it will deprive a large number of eligible OBCs jobs and educational opportunities.

Girijana Bandhu may not cover all tribals

CM KCR Likely To Issue Podu Land Pattas & Extend Scheme

Fake doctor busted in Jangaon

Inspector Kumar further stated that on inquiry, it came to light that the accused had failed class 10 and afterwards worked with his grandfather, who also treated patients without valid certificates.

Clear air on 4% Muslim quota: Shabbir to govt

Congress has demanded that the TRS government issue an official clarification that it has restored four per cent reservation for Muslims in government jobs and education.

Clean pond in Vengal Rao Park: Mayor

The mayor also directed water board officials to take steps to divert the sewerage water coming into the park from out side, to proved drinking water connection to the park and she said she will visit in the first week of December, 2022.

Burglar held, temple idol & assets worth ₹20 lakh seized

Illandu police of Bhadradri Kothagudem district arrested a notorious property offender and recovered ₹20 lakh worth stolen property, including an idol stolen from a temple on Sunday night.

Tiger killed tribal farmer in Asifabad, confirm officials

Not Declared Maneater Yet, Tiger Mauled Ryot In Field On Nov 15

SIT may issue notice to BJP leader again

The SIT moved a petition before the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) special court seeking one week’s custody of the three accused.

Poachgate case: Santhosh abstains as SIT quizzes advocate for 8 hours

Only one of the four persons, who were issued notices by the special investigation team (SIT) in connection with the Poachgate case involving four TRS MLAs, turned up for questioning before the investigating officer (IO) here on Monday.