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Protests break out in Kashmir against killing of Iranian leader Khamenei
38+ min ago (365+ words) Thousands protested across Kashmir, including Srinagar, condemning the US-Israel strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shia-majority areas held peaceful marches, religious leaders expressed solidarity with Iranians, and a complete strike was called by local Muslim organizations Srinagar:…...
‘Gulal Gota’: Jaipur’s royal Holi tradition goes global after social media publicity
44+ min ago (606+ words) Lac-made "gulal gota," traditional Holi colour shells from Jaipur, are seeing rising demand nationally and internationally. Social media reels have revived this royal-era craft, boosting artisan income, increasing production, and attracting younger generations to preserve the centuries-old festive tradition Jaipur:…...
UPI transactions surge 27 pc annually at 20.39 billion in Feb: NPCI data
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (274+ words) India's digital payments platform Unified Payments Interface recorded 27% annual growth in February transaction volumes, reaching 20.39 billion, as per National Payments Corporation of India data, strengthening its global expansion and dominance over cash transactions domestically New Delhi: The unified payments interface…...
Why did Trump choose war on Iran?
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (438+ words) US President Donald Trump ordered sweeping strikes on Iran after failed nuclear diplomacy and intelligence assessments, despite doubts about an imminent threat. Backed by regional allies including Mohammed bin Salman, Washington pursued military escalation to curb Tehran's enrichment ambitions Intelligence…...
US, Israel clash with Iran in UNSC, as UN chief Guterres warns of uncontrollable ‘chain of events’
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (593+ words) At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei's death, escalating regional tensions United Nations: The US and Israel…...
Rewind: Kaleshwaram’s Treasures — Temples, Tussar, Three Rivers
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (374+ words) Beyond the famed temples, Kaleshwaram's rivers, tribal traditions and indigenous Tussar silk weave an untold Telangana story India's youngest State, Telangana, constitutes a large part of Dakshinapatha (the Deccan region), which has a hoary civilisational past. Its antiquity is reinforced…...
Israel-Iran tension: International flight operations cancelled
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (177+ words) International flights from Hyderabad faced major disruption after several Gulf-bound services were cancelled due to airspace closures linked to the Iran-Israel conflict. Airlines suspended departures, and officials said more changes were possible depending on the situation Hyderabad: International flight operations…...
Sharada Peetham land takeover: Government beats hasty retreat after BRS protest, Peetham plea
16+ hour, 16+ min ago (344+ words) The State government reversed its decision to allot Sharada Peetham land in Kokapet to the Water Board following protests by former Minister Harish Rao. The Chief Minister cancelled the proposed transfer, directing officials to ensure the land remains with the…...
Eatala Rajender comes down heavily on Congress Govt for Velugumatla demolitions, demands rehabilitation
16+ hour, 18+ min ago (337+ words) Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender accused the Telangana government of targeting poor families by demolishing houses in Velugumatla. He demanded justice, rehabilitation, and compensation for the affected families, and sought an apology from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy Khammam: Alleging that…...
MLR Institute hosts national-level hackathon Ignitia 2K26 in Hyderabad
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (173+ words) MLR Institute of Technology organised a two-day national-level hackathon, Ignitia 2K26, in Hyderabad to promote innovation and technical skills among students. Over 200 participants from different regions took part in the event Hyderabad: The Unstop Igniters Club, Department of Computer Science and…...