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Bomb threats targeted 3 flights at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, including IndiGo from Kannur, Lufthansa from Frankfurt, and British Airways from Heathrow. All landed safely late Sunday night and early today. CISF, police, and bomb disposal squads confirmed the threats were hoaxes. Authorities are investigating the email sender behind the scare.
PM Modi has arrived in the Lok Sabha and inaugurated today’s debate commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. He is expected to shed light on lesser-known aspects of India’s national song. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other MPs will also participate as part of year-long celebrations.
Telangana delicacies are taking a prominent place in specially prepared meals for guests for the Rising Global Summit. Special diet kits featuring traditional treats like sakinalu, sesame laddus, garelu, ippu pappu laddus, and makkapalalu will be provided, alongside Hyderabad’s Dum Biryani, Paya, Mutton Curry, and international dishes.
Delhi is grappling with hazardous air pollution, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an average of 318 this morning. Delhi officials report a significant rise in dust and particulate matter, prompting public concern. In response, the Delhi govt has stepped up pollution control measures to curb the deteriorating air quality and protect residents’ […]
A Kerala court today acquitted Malayalam top actor Dileep in the high-profile 2017 sexual assault case, which enda an eight-year-long legal battle. Accused number 8 in the case, Dileep had faced charges of evidence tampering, with the first chargesheet filed in April 2017. The Ernakulam District and Sessions Judge Honey Varghese delivered the verdict.
As part of Indian Navy Day celebrations, a special musical showcase by the 26-member Eastern Naval Command band from Visakhapatnam will take place today in Hyderabad. The one-hour performance at Sarath City Mall, Kondapur, begins at 6 pm. Organized to honor the valour of the 1971 war, the event offers free entry and invites the […]
The original Charminar, built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, is renowned for its blend of Indo-Islamic and Persian architecture. Historians note its design was inspired by thoughts of the Battle of Karbala. Reflecting deep admiration, migrants from Hyderabad established a replica, “Charminar Chowrangi,” in Karachi’s Bahadurabad in 2007.
The cold wave sweeping Telangana has intensified, with Adilabad recording a chilly 8.7°C. RMC officials reported temperatures of 11°C in Medak, 12°C in Hanmakonda, 12.6°C in Patancheru, 13°C in Hayatnagar, and 15.8°C in Dundigal. Authorities caution that temperatures may dip further over the next 2 to 3 days.
Tensions have flared again along the Cambodia-Thailand border after Cambodia reportedly fired grenade launchers near the historic Preah Vihear temple. In response, the Thai Air Force has begun counterstrikes in the border region. This renewed conflict comes despite a recent ceasefire agreement mediated by Trump, raising fresh concerns over regional stability.
Veteran Bengali actor Kalyan Chatterjee passed away at 81 in Kolkata’s MR Bangur Super Speciality Hospital, where he was being treated for typhoid and age-related ailments. With a career spanning over 400 films since his 1968 debut Aponjon, he was known for roles in Dhanyee Meye, Dui Prithibi, Pratidwandi, and Kahaani. The film fraternity mourned […]
Telangana DGP Shivdhar Reddy announced extensive security arrangements for the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, with nearly 6,000 police personnel deployed across the event zones. Senior officers, including ADGPs, IGs and ten IPS officials, are overseeing security at the venue, helipad and parking areas, ensuring a safe experience for delegates.
The IndiGo flight cancellation crisis appears to be easing after days of travel disruptions affecting thousands of passengers. The airline managed to operate 1,650 flights yesterday, with 650 still cancelled, and expects operations to return to normal by tomorrow. IndiGo has already refunded ₹610 crore in ticket fees, signalling a steady move.
TSTCEA has urged the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer to declare holidays in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy on December 11, 14, and 17, as Gram Panchayat polls clash with exams in major universities like JNTUH and OU. They warned this overlap would stop many rural students and employees from voting, and sought exam postponement to ensure […]
The EU team, led by Directorate-General for Trade’s Sabine Weyand, will meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today to discuss progress on the proposed free trade agreement. Talks will focus on resolving differences in goods, services, steel, carbon tax, automobiles, and non-tariff barriers, aiming to conclude negotiations by the year-end deadline.
Thailand carried out air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, marking the first major escalation since a ceasefire earlier this year. Bangkok cited repeated Cambodian violations, while Phnom Penh accused Thailand of initiating attacks. The flare-up threatens diplomatic efforts, including a ceasefire deal mediated by Trump and Malaysia’s PM.