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CM Revanth Reddy & Salman Khan Attend Indian Super Cross Racing League Season 2 Opening Ceremony
Entertainment, Hyderabad, Telangana

CM Revanth Reddy & Salman Khan Attend Indian Super Cross Racing League Season 2 Opening Ceremony

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Bollywood Super Star Salman Khan attended the opening ceremony of the Indian Super Cross Racing League Season 2 in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium. The event brought national and international racers to the city, giving motorsport fans an exciting experience. The Chief Minister said events like these help Hyderabad host more sports and entertainment activities. He appreciated the organizers for choosing Telangana as a key venue. He said the city has the infrastructure to conduct more global motorsport events in the future. Information Technology Minister Sridhar Babu and other celebrities grace the occasion. Earlier Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspected the venue for the Telangana Rising Global Summit at Bharat Futu...
Hyderabad Police Seize 1,600 Vehicles in Citywide Night Operation
Crime, Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police Seize 1,600 Vehicles in Citywide Night Operation

Mohammed Nooruddin Hyderabad police seized 1,600 vehicles during a late-night inspection drive under Operation Kavach. Police checked around 15,000 vehicles across 150 locations from 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM. The drive involved 5,000 personnel focusing on strict enforcement of law and order and public safety. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar supervised the inspections on the ground in Tolichowki and Gulzar Houz. He later monitored the entire operation from the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre in Banjara Hills. According to the press release Eight suspects were taken into custody. Teams also recovered half a kilogram of ganja within Tukaram Gate limits. Police registered 105 petty cases during the inspections. Multiple wings including Law and Order, Tas...
Babri Masjid Demolition Remembered on 6 December, Owaisi Questions Legal Accountability
India, Indian Musllims

Babri Masjid Demolition Remembered on 6 December, Owaisi Questions Legal Accountability

Mohammed Naseer Giyas India observes 6 December as the anniversary of the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. The mosque was brought down by a large gathering despite written assurances given to the Supreme Court that the structure would remain protected. The incident reshaped modern Indian politics and continues to influence public debate. In its 2019 Ayodhya judgment, the Supreme Court noted that idols were placed inside the Babri Masjid in December 1949 without legal authority. The court described the 1992 demolition as a serious violation of the rule of law and said the act carried constitutional implications. A criminal court later acquitted all the accused individuals in the demolition case. The court stated that there was no conclusive evidence to establish...
Telangana Liquor Sales Hit New High, Social Impact Ignored
Hyderabad, Telangana

Telangana Liquor Sales Hit New High, Social Impact Ignored

Hyderabad: Edited by Mohammed Naseer Giyas, 6 December Posted on 11:04 AM Liquor sales in Telangana have touched record levels once again. From December 1 to December 4, alcohol worth nearly ₹600 crore was sold across the state, according to Excise department officials. Sales during these four days crossed 578.86 crore rupees. Officials also reported a sharp year-on-year rise. Liquor sales increased by 107 percent compared to the same period last year. Beer sales also show clear growth. During these four days last year, only 4.26 lakh cases of beer were sold. The current sales reflect a major jump in consumer demand. The liquor policy period from 2023 to 2025 ended on Sunday. Sales during the last two years have been higher than usual. During this period, Telangana recorded...
South Central Railway changes Vande Bharat schedules, adds new weekly service
Hyderabad, India, South India

South Central Railway changes Vande Bharat schedules, adds new weekly service

Hyderabad: Edited by Samiya Fatima, 6 December Posted on 10:40 AM South Central Railway (SCR) has changed the running days of four Vande Bharat trains from 5 December. The goal is better maintenance and on time performance. Under the new plan, the Kachiguda – Yeshwantpur – Kachiguda Vande Bharat Express (20703/20704) will not run on Fridays. Earlier this train did not run on Wednesdays. The Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express (20707/20708) will not run on Mondays. Earlier this train did not run on Thursdays. SCR has kept the existing timings, stoppages, and weekly frequency of these trains. Only the weekly day of cancellation has changed. These changes follow approval from the Railway Board. SCR says the new pattern supports better use of rak...
Hyderabad Police Launch ‘Operation Kavach’ with 5,000 Personnel at 150 Checkpoints
Crime, Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police Launch ‘Operation Kavach’ with 5,000 Personnel at 150 Checkpoints

CP Sajjanar Visited Old City, Sought Cooperation from Citizens Hyderabad: Edited by Mohammed Naseer Giyas, 6 December Posted on 12:46 AM In a major citywide security initiative, Hyderabad City Police have launched an extensive naka bandi operation, Operation Kavach, began at 10:30 p.m. and continued for two hours across the Commissionerate limits on the Friday night. The operation marks one of the largest coordinated deployments in recent years, with nearly 5,000 police personnel stationed across 150 strategic locations. Teams from Law & Order, Traffic, Task Force, Armed Reserve, Blue Colts, and patrolling units are jointly participating in the massive exercise. CP Sajjanar visited various areas in City to supervised the operation. He also inpected vehecle checking ...
India–Russia Summit Concludes with 16 Agreements and New Vision for 2030
India

India–Russia Summit Concludes with 16 Agreements and New Vision for 2030

New Delhi: Edited by Safeena Arfat Fatima, 5 December Posted on 10:55 PM Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day visit to India as he departed from Delhi on Friday. The 23rd annual India–Russia summit, co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, outlined a renewed multi-dimensional partnership. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar saw President Putin off at the airport after a series of high-level meetings between the two nations. The leaders agreed to expand cooperation beyond traditional defence ties, placing stronger focus on economic, agricultural, energy and workforce-related collaboration. Both sides set an ambitious target of achieving USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 and committed to expedi...
Delhi Police Issues Notice to DK Shivakumar in National Herald Probe
South India

Delhi Police Issues Notice to DK Shivakumar in National Herald Probe

Hyderabad: Edited by Mohammed Naseer Giyas, 5 December Posted on 10:55 PM Following a fresh FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, the Delhi Police have issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar, directing him to appear for questioning by December 19. According to officials, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) believes Shivakumar holds key financial information relevant to the FIR filed on October 3. The notice seeks detailed records of transactions and donations linked to the Young India (YIL) company. Allegations earlier suggested that DK Shivakumar and his brother DK Suresh personally donated ₹2.5 crore to YIL, with an additional ₹2.5 crore coming from their trusts. The Enforcement Directorate had previously...
Bowenpally Police Seize ₹4.05 Crore Hawala Cash, Two Accused Detained
Crime, Hyderabad

Bowenpally Police Seize ₹4.05 Crore Hawala Cash, Two Accused Detained

Hyderabad: Edited by Mohammed Nooruddin, 5 December Posted on 10:44 PMBowenpally Police apprehended two men transporting ₹4.05 crore in alleged hawala money near Addakal, Mahabubnagar. The suspects are also linked to a ₹50-lakh cash–RTGS fraud reported in August 2024. The operation was carried out based on credible intelligence, following which a Hyundai Creta (MH 49 CL **96) was intercepted within the Addakal Police Station limits. Police identified the accused as Prakash Motibhai Prajapathi (30) and Pragnesh Keerthibai Prajapathi (28), both are the native of Gujarat. Addressing a Press Conference on Friday DCP North Zone Hyderabad Police S. Rashmi Perumal said during interrogation, the duo reportedly admitted involvement in cheating a complainant of ₹50 lakh in a cash–RTGS fraud la...
Breaking News: Murder Case Reported in Rein Bazar
Crime, Hyderabad

Breaking News: Murder Case Reported in Rein Bazar

Hyderabad, 3 December: An incident of murder was reported near Chota Pul in Rein Bazar, Hyderabad, where a youngster named Junaid Bin Mohammed Baharmus was stabbed by two assailant on Tuesday night with a sharp dagger. Police recovered a dagger from the scene of offence. According to police sources, the assault took place under the Rein Bazar Police Station limits. The victim, Junaid Bin Mohammed Baharmoos, sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet, for treatment where doctor declared him death. Officials confirmed that the attacker fled the scene before police arrived. A case has been registered, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the accused. Initial Investigation suggested that a local Rowdysheeter and Notorious Fina...