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Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship: Tamil Nadu outclass Jharkhand

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Tamil Nadu boys secured a commanding 82-56 victory over Jharkhand in the ongoing 9th Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship at Saroornagar, Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Published Date – 18 December 2024, 07:51 PM


Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship: Tamil Nadu outclass Jharkhand

Players of Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand in action in Hyderabad on Wednesday

Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu boys secured a commanding 82-56 victory over Jharkhand in the ongoing 9th Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship at Saroornagar, Hyderabad on Wednesday. In other matches, Haryana narrowly defeated Rajasthan 79-76, Andhra Pradesh beat Puducherry 88-48, Delhi thumped Gujarat 89-37 and Chandigarh topped Jammu & Kashmir 63-48.

Results: Boys: Uttar Pradesh 79 bt Madhya Pradesh 70, Tamil Nadu 82 bt Jharkhand 56, Haryana 79 bt Rajasthan 76, Punjab 63 bt Kerala 56, Bihar 48 bt West Bengal 30, Delhi 89 bt Gujarat 37, Himachal Pradesh 43 bt Chattisgarh 35, Andhra Pradesh 88 bt Puducherry 48, Chandigarh 63 bt Jammu & Kashmir 48, Uttarakhand 73 bt Odisha 59;

Girls: Chattisgarh 59 bt Kerala 38, Himachal Pradesh 59 bt Jammu & Kashmir 23, Uttar Pradesh 59 bt Rajasthan 56, Tamil Nadu 93 bt Haryana 41, Maharashtra 77 bt Andhra Pradesh 30, Delhi 64 bt Jharkhand 17, Gujarat 69 bt Odisha 24, West Bengal 70 bt Bihar 9, Uttarakhand 38 bt Assam 27.

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Ram Charan, Kiara Advani set screen on fire with dazzling dance moves in ‘Dhop’ from ‘Game Changer’

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The makers have unveiled the teaser for “Dhop,” the fourth single from the album, on producer Dil Raju’s birthday. The teaser offers a glimpse of the song’s lively visuals and refreshing energy. Sung by Thaman, Roshini JKV, and Prudhvi Sruthi Ranjani, with lyrics by Saraswathi Puthra Rama Jogayya Sastry, this upbeat track features Ram and Kiara showcasing their dance moves.





Updated On – 22 December 2024, 02:52 PM


Ram Charan, Kiara Advani set screen on fire with dazzling dance moves in ‘Dhop’ from ‘Game Changer’


Mumbai: Ram Charan and Kiara Advani showed off their electrifying dance moves in the latest song “Dhop” from the upcoming film “Game Changer.”

The makers have released the teaser of “Dhop,” the fourth single from the album on producer Dil Raju’s birthday. The teaser gave a sneak peek into the song’s vibrant visuals and refreshing energy. Sung by Thaman, Roshini JKV, and Prudhvi Sruthi Ranjani, with lyrics by Saraswathi Puthra Rama Jogayya Sastry, the foot-tapping number shows Ram and Kiara flaunting their dance moves.

The Tamil version, penned by Vivek, features vocals by Thaman S, Aditi Shankar, and Prudhvi Sruthi Ranjani, while the Hindi rendition, written by Raqueeb Alam, comes alive with the voices of Thaman S, Raja Kumari, and Prudhvi Sruthi Ranjani.

“Dhop” was launched with great excitement in Dallas, where a thrilling countdown took place. The Game Changer team was welcomed by hundreds of fans who had the opportunity to interact with Ram Charan during an intimate meet-and-greet session. The event escalated into a grand affair, featuring impressive star entrances, engaging conversations, and fascinating anecdotes about the track.

On a related note, Ram Charan collaborated with director Shankar for the much-awaited film “Game Changer.” The project showcases Charan in a dual role, alongside a stellar cast including Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, and Samuthirakani, who play key roles.

“Game Changer” marks the highly anticipated return of director S. Shankar, renowned for his expertise in crafting gripping political thrillers. In this film, Ram plays the role of an IAS officer who challenges a corrupt system, using both intellect and strength. The over-one-minute teaser highlights his transformation from a determined student preparing for his UPSC exams to a fearless government officer ready to take on powerful adversaries. Ram Charan’s character delivers impactful line, saying, “I am unpredictable,” teasing the complex depth of his role.

Produced by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banners of Sri Venkateswara Creations, Dil Raju Productions, and Zee Studios, the film is set to release on January 10, 2025, in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

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Azeri president thanks Iran in letter to Iranian counterpart

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The letter reads: “I extend my profound gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to you personally for the unanimous election of the Republic of Azerbaijan as a member of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) during the 11th D-8 Summit held on December 19, 2024, in Cairo, the capital of Egypt,” according to local Azeri media.

It is noteworthy that the D-8 organization, which has been operating for nearly thirty years, has for the first time made a decision regarding expansion. This historic decision, reflecting international trust in Azerbaijan, is a special source of pride for us.

The unequivocal support expressed for Azerbaijan’s candidacy is a testament to our strong friendship, cooperative relations, unity, and solidarity with each member country of the organization.

“I am confident that Azerbaijan, together with all member countries, will contribute to safeguarding the fundamental principles of the D-8, deepening cooperation within the organization, promoting our common interests, strengthening Islamic solidarity, and mobilizing joint efforts to transform it into a greater power,” Aliyev continued.

“Taking this opportunity, I express my confidence that we will continue our joint efforts to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran, based on mutual respect and good neighborliness, in line with the interests of our peoples and countries,” the Azeri president further said. 

“Once again, I express my gratitude to you, wishing you good health, happiness, success in your endeavors, and everlasting peace and prosperity for the friendly and brotherly people of Iran,” the letter concluded.

President Pezeshkian headed an Iranian delegation on his visit to Egypt to attend the D-8 meeting on Thursday.

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Tata Group shares surge up to 10%, led by gains in Tata Chemicals, Tata Teleservices-Telangana Today

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New Delhi: Shares of Tata Group companies on Thursday rose up to 10 per cent, with Tata Chemicals and Tata Teleservices among the major gainers. Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, who played a key role in transforming the group into a global conglomerate, passed away late on Wednesday. He was 86. “Investors can pay […]

Published Date – 10 October 2024, 03:00 PM


Tata Group shares surge up to 10%, led by gains in Tata Chemicals, Tata Teleservices


New Delhi: Shares of Tata Group companies on Thursday rose up to 10 per cent, with Tata Chemicals and Tata Teleservices among the major gainers.

Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, who played a key role in transforming the group into a global conglomerate, passed away late on Wednesday. He was 86.

“Investors can pay tribute to Ratan Tata and the great corporate empire he built by buying stocks like TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Consumer and Indian Hotels.

“Ratan Tata, while pursuing the group’s growth, contributed substantially to India’s growth and millions of ordinary investors gained from the great man’s vision,” V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said.

The stock of Tata Investment Corporation soared 10.47 per cent to trade at Rs 7,235.80 apiece, Tata Chemicals climbed 6.26 per cent to Rs 1,174.85, Tata Teleservices Maharashtra jumped 5.84 per cent to Rs 83.77, Tata Elxsi rose 3.37 per cent to Rs 7,867.80, Tata Power went up 2.56 per cent to Rs 472.70 on the BSE.

Also, shares of Tata Technologies, Rallis India, Nelco, Tejas Networks, TajGVK Hotels & Resorts, and Indian Hotels & Company also rose on the bourse.

In addition, the scrip of Tata Steel rose 0.91 per cent, Tata Communications (0.84 per cent), Tata Consultancy Services (0.21 per cent), Tata Consumer Products (0.17 per cent), Voltas (0.24 per cent) and Automotive Stamplings & Assemblies (0.23 per cent) on the BSE.

However, Tata Group’s retail firm Trent slipped 0.90 per cent to trade at Rs 8,146.35 apiece, Titan fell 0.81 per cent to Rs 3,465.80 and Tata Motors was down 0.40 per cent to Rs 935.35 per scrip.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 198.28 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 81,665.38 in the mid-session trade on Thursday.

Investors should learn from the growth of the Tata empire that a long-term investment horizon is required to really participate in the wealth creation that happens through the capital market. In a bull market like the present one, there will always be valuation concerns, Vijayakumar added.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has cancelled a press conference scheduled on Thursday evening to announce its second quarter performance, company officials said.

The press conference was originally scheduled at 1730 hours on Thursday.

As originally scheduled, TCS will inform the exchanges about its July-September performance after the board meeting, the officials said.

A scheduled call with analysts at 7 pm will be held as per schedule, they said.

The last rites of Ratan Tata, who passed away late on Wednesday evening, are scheduled to take place after 4 pm at central Mumbai’s Worli on Thursday.

Tata breathed his last on Wednesday evening at a city hospital.

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Komatireddy says he wasted time watching ‘Pushpa-2’ after visiting Sandhya Theatre tragedy victim

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“I watched Pushpa 2 and during those three hours, many other better things could have been done,” said Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy targeting movie’s lead actor Allu Arjun

Published Date – 21 December 2024, 09:36 PM


Komatireddy says he wasted time watching ‘Pushpa-2’ after visiting Sandhya Theatre tragedy victim


Hyderabad: Hours after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy went all out against Tollywood actor Allu Arjun and squarely blamed him for the Sandhya Theatre tragedy, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy targeted the actor’s movie, ‘Pushpa-2’ and said he had wasted his time doing so

“I watched Pushpa 2 and during those three hours, many other better things could have been done. Save for history and Telangana related movies, I will not watch Telugu movies anymore,” Komatireddy Venkat Reddy further said, adding youngsters were getting spoiled by the movie.

Speaking to the media after visiting the family of Sri Tej, who was injured in the theatre tragedy, the Minister reiterated what he said in the Assembly earlier, that the State government no more permit benefit shows and special screenings of movies. Stating that film actors should work as per law and if police denies permission, they should not attend public programmes and other events, he also said actors should refrain from travelling in open top cars.

Earlier, the Minister handed over a cheque of Rs.25 lakh to Sri Tej’s father Bhaskar from the Prateek Foundation.

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Table Tennis: Nikhat bags bronze

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Nikhat’s impressive run ended in the semifinal clash against Swastika Ghosh of Airport Authority of India, where she lost 5-11, 6-11, 7-11, 8-11. Earlier in the quarterfinals, she defeated Poymantee Baisya of West Bengal 5-11, 13-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-9.

Published Date – 18 December 2024, 08:36 PM


Table Tennis: Nikhat bags bronze

Nikhat Banu

Hyderabad: Telangana paddler Nikhat Banu clinched the bronze medal in the women’s singles event of the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championship in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Nikhat’s impressive run ended in the semifinal clash against Swastika Ghosh of Airport Authority of India, where she lost 5-11, 6-11, 7-11, 8-11. Earlier in the quarterfinals, she defeated Poymantee Baisya of West Bengal 5-11, 13-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-9.

Results: Semifinals: Nikhat Banu lost to Swastika Ghosh (Airport Authority of India) (5-11, 6-11, 7-11, 8-11).

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Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group 

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At least 110 people were killed over the weekend in Haiti’s Cite Soleil slum when a gang leader targeted elderly people he suspected of causing his child’s illness through witchcraft, the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) said on Sunday.

All the victims were aged over 60, the rights group said.

Wharf Jeremie gang leader Monel “Mikano” Felix ordered the massacre after his child became sick, RNDDH said, saying that he sought advice from a Voodoo priest who accused elderly people in the area of harming the child through witchcraft.

Gang members killed at least 60 people on Friday and 50 on Saturday using machetes and knives, it said.

Cite Soleil, a densely populated slum by the port of the capital Port-au-Prince, is among the poorest and most violent areas of Haiti.

Tight gang control, including the restriction of mobile phone use, has limited residents’ ability to share information about the massacre.

Felix, who heads the Wharf Jeremie gang, was in 2022 banned from entering neighboring Dominican Republic.

Felix’s child died on Saturday afternoon, RNDDH said.

The United Nations in October estimated that Felix’s gang numbered some 300 people and also operated around nearby Fort Dimanche and La Saline.

La Saline was in November 2018 the site of the massacre of at least 71 civilians, while hundreds of homes were set on fire.

Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, the face of the Viv Ansanm alliance of gangs across Port-au-Prince, has been sanctioned by the United Nations on charges of planning the La Saline massacre while he was still a police officer, among other crimes.

In October, at least 115 people were massacred in Pont-Sonde, a town in Haiti’s breadbasket  Artibonite region, in

what the Gran Grif gang said was retaliation for residents working with a self-defense group hindering their road toll operations.

The government, wracked by political infighting, has struggled to contain armed gangs’ growing power in and around the capital.

Haitian authorities had in 2022 requested international security support for local police, but the mission – based on voluntary contributions – that the United Nations approved in 2023 has only partially deployed and is severely under-resourced.

Haitian leaders have since called for the mission to be converted into a UN peacekeeping force to ensure it is better supplied, but the plan remains stalled.

(Source: Reuters)

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Here’s a look at major conflicts, some ongoing, across the globe in 2024

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Global conflicts have surged over the past five years, reaching nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED). In 2024 alone, at least 233,000 people have been killed, with one in eight people affected by conflict. Palestine is now the most dangerous region, while Ukraine remains the deadliest ongoing conflict.




Published Date – 20 December 2024, 07:09 PM


Here’s a look at major conflicts, some ongoing, across the globe in 2024

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Hyderabad: Global conflicts have doubled in the past five years to nearly 2,00,000 in 2024, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), an independent international non-profit organisation.

• At least 2,33,000 people have been killed in 2024
• 1 in 8 people exposed to conflict
• Palestine is the most dangerous and violent place in the world. Ukraine remains the deadliest conflict
• Over 90,000 conflicts marked by bombings

Ukraine-Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022. Has triggered the biggest and fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since WW II. 6.8 million Ukrainians have fled the country since the war broke out.

Israel-Hamas

In its 14th month, the death toll in Gaza Strip has surpassed 44,000, according to Gaza Health Ministry. The war began when Hamas stormed into southern Israel on Oct 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and abducting another 250.

Middle East Mess

The Israel-Hamas war spilt into neighbouring regions with Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and proxies Hezbollah and Houthis choosing their sides, threatening a regional war. Trade through the Red Sea saw a major disruption.

Bangladesh Uprising

A peaceful protest by students against a 30% quota in government jobs for family members of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s 1971 war turned violent marking an end to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule.

Sudan Strife

The war broke out in April 2023 when tensions between Sudanese military and its rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces escalated. More than 14 million people, or about 30% of the population, displaced.

Myanmar Civil War

Pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic minority armed forces seeking autonomy and the Myanmar army have been battling since 2021, displacing 3.5 million people, as per UN estimates.

Syria Surprises

The fall of Bashar al-Assad is the year’s biggest surprise. In barely 10 days, insurgents marched from their stronghold of Idlib province on Nov 28 into Damascus bringing an end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family.

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Rupee rises 2 paise to 83.96 against US dollar in early trade-Telangana Today

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 Mumbai: The rupee rose 2 paise to 83.96 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid a weakening greenback. However, a rise in crude oil prices and constant FII outflows capped further gains in the domestic unit, according to forex traders. A weak start to the day in the domestic equity markets also […]

Updated On – 11 October 2024, 12:04 PM


Rupee rises 2 paise to 83.96 against US dollar in early trade


 Mumbai: The rupee rose 2 paise to 83.96 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid a weakening greenback.

However, a rise in crude oil prices and constant FII outflows capped further gains in the domestic unit, according to forex traders.

A weak start to the day in the domestic equity markets also prevented the local unit from rising further, they said.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.97 against the US dollar, 1 paisa higher than previous day’s close, before rising to 83.96. The local unit had settled at 83.98 on Thursday.

The range for the rupee is expected to stay between 83.75 and 84.10, with the sideways trend likely to continue, forex experts said.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.11 per cent to 102.87 points.

Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 1.48 per cent to USD 77.71 per barrel in futures trade.

In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was down 147.67 points to 81,463.74 in early trade, while Nifty fell 39.15 points to 24,959.30.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets on Thursday, as they offloaded shares worth Rs 4,926.61 crore, according to exchange data.

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Debt traps push Sircilla weavers to suicides

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Loans borrowed for various needs are being cited as the main reasons for almost all the suicides so far. Unable to clear debts, weavers are taking the extreme step

Published Date – 21 December 2024, 11:01 PM


Debt traps push Sircilla weavers to suicides

Weavers, who used to get adequate work during previous BRS regime, are unable to get employment
due to lack of government orders including Bathukamma sarees.

Rajanna-Sircilla: Suicide deaths of weavers are continuing in Sircilla textile town. The suicides, which began in January this year after the change of government in the State, saw the latest additions on Friday and Saturday.

Loans borrowed for various needs are being cited as the main reasons for almost all the suicides so far. Unable to clear debts, weavers are taking the extreme step. However, while weaving community is attributing suicides to lack of employment, officials claim all of them were not genuine.

Weavers, who used to get adequate work during the previous BRS government’s tenure, are unable to get employment due to lack of government orders such as Bathukamma sarees and others. As a result, a majority of the weavers as well workers in allied sectors have lost employment opportunities during the last one year. As a result, they are borrowing money to run their families, healthcare and other needs. This has become an additional burden for weavers, who were already reeling under financial troubles.

13 weavers have ended their lives since January this year in Sircilla alone. While seven died up to June, the remaining five ended their lives after August. In the last 24 hours, two people have ended their lives. While Dusa Ganesh ended his life on Friday, Nakka Srinivas was found hanging on Saturday.

However, out of 11 counted by the government, compensation was provided to only two weavers – Bairi Amar (Rs.5 lakh) and Erram Komuraiah (Rs.2 lakh). Amar and his wife Sravanthi ended their lives by hanging in their Venkampet residence on November 9. Amar, who used to run powerlooms besides engaging in small businesses, sold his looms four months before as there was no work during the last seven months. Borrowing some amount, he started a bedsheet and cover manufacturing units. However, he ended up suffering losses. Unable to clear their debts, the couple died by suicide.

Komuraiah had borrowed Rs 10 lakh for the construction of his house and for the weddings of his children. Unable to clear the subsequent financial burden, he ended his life on November 13.

Speaking to Telangana Today, Assistant Director, Handlooms and Textile, M Sagar informed that a three-men committee comprising of Revenue Divisional Officer, AD Handloom and Textiles and Sub-Divisional Police (DSP) was recommending names to the government for compensation after finalizing the genuineness of suicides. So far, compensation was provided to Amar and Komuraiah.

Commenting on the deaths of Ganesh and Srinivas, he said the official opinion was that they were not “genuine” weaver suicides. Ganesh, who had family disputes, had not attended work though his employer asked him to join duty. He borrowed money from a private finance company, who mounted pressure on him to clear debts. Meanwhile, Srinivas was staying away from the weaving profession since 2020 and was engaged in different works including as an autorickshaw driver. Being in the weaving profession was a must to recommend the names for compensation, he said.