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In the event of cancellations, a penalty of 10 per cent of the fare, not exceeding Rs 100, shall be imposed on the driver if the cancellation is made without a valid reason. A similar penalty will be imposed on the passenger when such cancellation is made without a valid reason
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IIIT Hyderabad’s TechForward Seminar Series completed a year, featuring monthly talks on emerging tech themes like AI, robotics, and quantum computing. It collaborated with top companies, offering industry insights and publishing monthly dispatches as technology trend guides
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A speeding car went out of control and plunged into the Katta Maisamma Cheruvu at Suraram near Hyderabad on Wednesday. No injuries were reported. The passengers fled after the incident. Police suspect rash driving or drunk driving caused the mishap
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Kukatpally police solved the murder of rowdy sheeter Syed Shahed and arrested three suspects. The trio, former associates of the victim, killed him over local rivalry during a liquor party near Dev Istana Homes in Prakash Nagar on June 29
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A Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Brisbane was delayed two hours after a green tree snake was found in the cargo hold. Snake catcher Mark Pelley safely removed it. The protected species is now with a licensed keeper
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KT Rama Rao accused Congress leaders of grabbing compensatory lands meant for farmers who gave up land for Hyderabad Green Pharma City. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for breaking promises and alleged lands were being sold below market value to Congress leaders
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Conflicting statements from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the CMO have created confusion over whether the Rs.1 crore ex gratia to Sigachi accident victims will come from the State government, the company, or both
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Sigachi Industries announced Rs.1 crore ex gratia to families of the 40 deceased in the Pashamylaram blast and assured medical support to 33 injured. The company denied media reports of a reactor explosion and suspended operations for 90 days.
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Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle Donald Trump’s lawsuit over CBS’ editing of a 2020 “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement, seen as a free speech test, includes transcript releases for future candidate interviews
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Hyderabad-based RR Constructions has been fined ₹2.81 lakh by TG RERA for failing to register its Adikmet project. The builder must apply for an Occupancy Certificate and resolve several structural and quality complaints within 30 days.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency following US airstrikes on key nuclear sites. The move, backed by parliament and a constitutional watchdog, raises uncertainty over future nuclear inspections
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In Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district, two teenagers in a reported inter-caste relationship were found hanging from a tree under suspicious circumstances. Locals suspect murder, citing visible injuries. Police have launched an investigation and are awaiting postmortem results
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Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr will promote War 2 separately to preserve the suspense of their on-screen rivalry. YRF's strategic move is in line with its proven marketing tactics for Spy Universe films, ahead of the August 2025 release.
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The Dalai Lama confirmed that the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist leadership will continue after his death, rejecting past suggestions he might be the last. He emphasized that his successor must be chosen according to tradition, without interference from China
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A man identified as Mukesh Kumar died by suicide in Himayat Sagar, Hyderabad. He had a history of theft and burglary cases and was reportedly frustrated over his life. Rajendranagar police are investigating the incident.
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BRS MLC K Kavitha urged Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao to ensure Presidential assent for BC reservation bills passed by the State Legislature. The bills propose 42% quotas for BCs in education, jobs, and local bodies.
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To combat the flesh-eating New World screwworm fly, the U.S. plans to breed and release billions of sterilized male flies over Mexico and Texas. This environmentally friendly method aims to protect livestock, wildlife, and pets from devastating infestations
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An oil-drilling ship capsized off Ras Ghareb in the Gulf of Suez, killing four crew members and leaving four missing. Twenty-two were rescued. The incident occurred near Gabel el-Zeit, with ongoing search efforts by Egyptian navy vessels
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Twenty monkey carcasses were found in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district in a suspected poisoning case, days after five tigers were similarly killed. Forest officials are investigating the incident amid public outrage and action against negligent forest staff.
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SBI has declared Reliance Communications’ loan account as ‘fraud’ and named Anil Ambani in its RBI report. The telecom firm, currently under insolvency proceedings, says the loans pre-date CIRP and are being addressed through a resolution plan.
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ICMR and AIIMS studies have confirmed that Covid-19 vaccines do not increase the risk of sudden cardiac deaths in young adults. The Health Ministry dismissed claims linking vaccination to such fatalities as misleading and harmful to public health.
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Two days after the Sigachi Chloro Chemicals blast in Sangareddy, confusion persists over the number of workers present and missing, while families wait in distress amid slow rescue operations and the absence of district officials from the scene.
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Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad protested against the Congress by displaying anti-government boards and sending selfies to Rahul Gandhi, accusing the party of failing to fulfil six major poll promises even after 18 months in power.
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The IMF has approved a $350 million disbursement to Sri Lanka under its $2.9 billion bailout, bringing total support to $1.74 billion. Despite earlier opposition, the NPP-led government continues to pursue IMF-backed reforms amid economic recovery efforts.
