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OU to reschedule exams in view of Bakrid 2026

Hyderabad: Osmania University (OU) is going to reschedule the exams that are scheduled for Thursday, May 28 in view of Bakrid 2026. Earlier, based on Telangana government holidays, the varsity had not…
Hyderabad: FIR against BJP leader Akula Srivani over communal remarks

Hyderabad: A case has reportedly been registered against the BJP’s former corporator of the Saroornagar division, Akula Srivani, over alleged remarks and social media content accused of targeting Muslims. According to the…

Telangana government to change holiday for Bakrid 2026

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced a holiday for Bakrid 2026, a festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. As per the Telangana calendar, the government has declared the holiday on May 27. However,…
Hyderabad: Driver recounts night of terror after cow vigilante attack

Hyderabad: The driver of the container attacked by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes in Hyderabad’s Gudimalkapur on the night of May 16 said that the mob refused to believe the vehicle was carrying plywood…
Bandi Bageerath POCSO case: 24 media houses booked for victim’s identity leak

Hyderabad: The Petbasheerabad police on Sunday, May 17, registered fresh criminal cases against 24 media organisations for allegedly broadcasting and publishing photographs, videos and personal details of a minor girl and her…
Massive fire erupts in passenger train in Bihar

Patna: A massive fire broke out in one of the coaches of a passenger train bound for Patna. No injuries have been reported, officials said on Monday, May 18. The incident occurred…
Telangana: Three boys drown in pond in Sangareddy district

Hyderabad: A tragic incident occurred in Ramojipalli village of Raikode mandal in Sangareddy district, where three minor boys drowned in a pond while reportedly going for a swim. The deceased have been…

VD Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today

New Delhi: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan, is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 18, at the Central…
Telangana woman dies in US road accident

Hyderabad: A 24-year-old woman from Telangana died in a road accident in Chicago, USA, according to reports received by her family members on Sunday, May 17. The deceased was identified as Navya,…
Saudi Arabia to begin Umrah visa issuance from May 31

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that Umrah visa issuance for the 1448 AH season will begin on May 31, 2026, corresponding to 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH. Taking…
Ensure no fake voters, Bangladeshis in SIR: Maharashtra Dy CM to SS workers

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked his party workers to keep an eye on the electoral rolls ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state and…
Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 drones entering airspace from Iraq

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that three drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace from Iraq. In an official statement on Monday, May 18, Ministry…
Starc’s four-for, Rahul-Porel stand keep Delhi alive in playoff race

New Delhi: Mitchell Starc produced a game-changing four-wicket haul to halt Rajasthan Royals’ charge before Delhi Capitals completed a crucial five-wicket win to keep their IPL play-offs hopes alive here on Sunday.…
AIMIM MLA’s Instagram post on Hyderabad communal clash unavailable in India

Hyderabad: A video of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Majid Hussain is now not available in India, the leader said. The post was on the late-night attack in Hyderabad’s Mehdipatnam area,…
Telangana govt sanctions Rs 221 crore for gurukul, hostel schools

Hyderabad: The government on Sunday, May 17, sanctioned Rs 221.24 crore as funds to Gurukul Schools and government residential hostel schools to provide continuous support for nutrition, student welfare and accommodation facilities…