18+ hour, 28+ min ago (562+ words) A lot of things are being alleged by "sources" regarding a raid on a newspaper called Kashmir Times, and its editor, Anuradha Bhasin. Some background is in order so that readers can place things in perspective. On June 2, 2020, the Narendra Modi government announced "New Media Policy 2020", a policy that was specific to Kashmir. Note that the pretence behind the government's actions in Kashmir was the ostensible integration of the state and the abolition of laws that distinguished it from the rest of India. It was entirely at the discretion of the government. The press in Jammu remained silent on the matter, while the media in Kashmir voiced their strong opposition to the policy. Ms Bhasin was one of those brave voices. It should be noted here that the peak of violence in Kashmir, with over 4,000 killed in 2001, happened when there…...

6+ hour, 5+ min ago (177+ words) Raju Weds Rambai is helmed by debutant Saailu Kaampati. Raju Weds Rambai was released in theatres on November 17, 2025. The film opened to positive reviews from several quarters. It looks like the film is being loved by all sections of the audience. It grossed more than Rs 7 Cr on the first weekend at the box office. The film's digital rights have been bagged by ETV Win. The love story is expected to make its digital release after four weeks of its theatrical release. It is expected to be streaming on ETV Win by early January 2026. However, the makers are yet to announce an official digital release date of the Akhil Raj-Tejaswini Rao movie. Raju Weds Rambai is helmed by debutant Saailu Kaampati. The film features Chaitanya Jonnalagadda, Shivaji Raja, and Anitha Chowdary in key roles. In a recent interview, distributors Bunny…...

15+ hour, 41+ min ago (571+ words) Kolkata: Over 10 lakh SIR enumeration forms have so far been identified as "uncollectable" in West Bengal, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal said on Monday. These forms are "uncollectable" since the voters were either absentee, duplicate, dead or permanently shifted, he said. "Collection and digitisation of 4.55 crore forms have been completed till 4 pm today. Out of this, 10.33 lakh forms are uncollectable. This is real-time data," Agarwal said, noting that 7.64 crore forms have been distributed in the state. For now, the "uncollectable" forms represent 1.35 per cent of the total forms distributed, he said. Agarwal hailed the role of the booth-level officers (BLOs) in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating that they were the real heroes of the exercise. "BLOs are doing a commendable job. They are the real heroes of the SIR process. The process started on…...

13+ hour, 55+ min ago (379+ words) The document places human development at the core, arguing that sustained gains in health and schooling deliver stronger economic outcomes than fragmented programme spending Hyderabad: The state government is drawing up Rising Vision 2047, a long-term roadmap separate from annual schemes and election promises, developed ahead of India's 100th year of Independence to guide departments on where to invest over the next two decades. The document, which is expected to be released during the two-day Global Summit in the Future City from December 8, places human development at the core, arguing that sustained gains in health and schooling deliver stronger economic outcomes than fragmented programme spending. The health section lists strengths and gaps together. It cites growth in institutional deliveries and immunisation, wider access to tertiary care through Aarogyasri, Basti Dawakhanas in urban areas, e-Sanjeevani teleconsultations and the use of e-HMIS data. It…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago (235+ words) Hyderabad: Bollywood icon Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday morning in Mumbai, always carried a special place for Hyderabad in his heart. The "He-Man" of Hindi cinema always spoke with warmth and affection about Hyderabad and his memories of the city. During a movie's promotional event in 2017, Dharmendra recalled how he used to go jogging in Jubilee Hills, and described it as a refreshing experience that filled him with calm and peace. "I love to talk about Hyderabad with all the love in my heart. Hyderabad is a beautiful and heart warming place. The food is amazing, ranging from "Mirchi ka Salan' to "Bagara Baingan', everything served here is delicious," he said. He spoke about how the people of Hyderabad had love towards him and his films. "After the release of one of my films "Phool Aur Patthar', even now…...

22+ hour, 55+ min ago (655+ words) Towards the end of the ceremony, Prof (Dr) K M Baharul Islam expressed his gratitude by honouring the chief guest, Shri Kamal Bali, with a token of appreciation. IMT Hyderabad hosted its convocation ceremony for the batch of 2023-2025 on its campus, celebrating the successful culmination of another academic year. The auspicious event witnessed an inspiring procession led by Prof (Dr) Steven Raj Padakandla, PGP Chairperson, IMT Hyderabad, and the distinguished Chief Guest, Shri Kamal Bali, President & Managing Director, Volvo Group India. The convocation procession comprised Prof (Dr) K M Baharul Islam, Director, IMT Hyderabad, members of the Board of Governors, and faculty members. The ceremony commenced with the Chief Guest and the Director of IMT Hyderabad lighting the inaugural lamp, symbolizing a prayer for unity and harmony. Prof (Dr) K M Baharul Islam and Chief Guest Shri Kamal Bali introduced…...

5+ hour, 3+ min ago (198+ words) An NCPA Presentation in association with Saroj Jhaveri Foundation The NCPA hosts an evening of Indian Classical Music featuring fifth-generation sitar player Niladri Kumar, accompanied by a distinguished ensemble of percussionists including Satyajit Talwalkar on tabla, Krushna Salunkhe on pakhawaj, and Girish Vishwa on dhol and dholak. Kumar, who trained under his father Kartick Kumar, a disciple of sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar, has carved a distinctive space in his generation of sitarists. His journey with the instrument has been one of both tradition and innovation; notably, he created the zitar, an electric sitar designed to bridge classical music with contemporary sensibilities. Born from his exploration of world music, the zitar has helped bridge generations. It connects younger audiences to their musical heritage through sounds they find familiar. The evening unfolds in two parts. Kumar will first present a classical…...

17+ hour, 25+ min ago (916+ words) The judge also observed that there was an unexplained nine-day delay in filing the complaint and noted that the parties already entered into a compromise deed, under which Rs. 1,40,000 was refunded. In the absence of any material connecting the petitioner to the alleged transaction, and considering the earlier settlement, the judge quashed the proceedings against him. November: Justice Juvvadi Sridevi of the Telangana High Court quashed the criminal proceedings against the chairman of Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Limited in a case involving alleged inducement to purchase a Country Club membership. The judge was dealing with a criminal petition filed by Yeragudi Rajeev Reddy, who sought to quash the case pending before the XIV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Hyderabad. According to the complaint, in 2016, the complainant and his wife visited the Country Club premises, where they were allegedly persuaded to…...

15+ hour, 39+ min ago (840+ words) ANANTAPUR: The tiny Tambalahatti golahatti hamlet rose as one on Monday to hail its dear daughter, Deepika, who surprised the world with her World Cup win. TC Deepika, captain of Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team, hails from this exclusive hamlet for Yadavas in Amarapuram mandal of the Satya Sai district. She gained global attention after clinching the first ever Women's T 20 World Cup for the blind on Sunday. The hamlet has about 40 homes, carrying with them strange customs handed down to them by tradition. Tambalahatti is just 100 metres away from the Karnataka borders. Over the years, it had no inkling that cricket would one day define Deepika's life. The tiny hamlet's fate however changed dramatically. It gained global attention through women's blind cricket performance. Deepika's early life was perhaps a struggle as her parents Chikka Rangappa and mother Chittamma were…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (466+ words) "We are not legislating in the garb of this petition. Rest assured, we are not inclined to either legislate or monitor every small incident which takes place in X, Y, Z pocket of this country. There are high courts, there are police stations, there are legislative measures. They are already in place," the bench said. The top court had initially asked the applicant to move the high court concerned with his grievance. "How can this court continue to monitor all such instances all over the country? You approach the authorities. Let them take action, otherwise go to the high court," the bench told the counsel appearing in the matter for the applicant. The lawyer said they have filed an application in a pending writ petition that has raised the issue of hate speech. "I have filed an application for directions,…...