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Jyothi Yarraji's Bronze Upgraded To Silver At Asian Games – Here's Why

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Jyothi Yarrajis Bronze Upgraded To Silver At Asian Games 2023 - Heres Why

Jyothi Yarraji won silver medal at the Asian Games 2023© AFP

Jyothi Yarraji clinched silver in Women’s 100m Hurdles event at Asian Games 2023 to complete a momentous day for India at the competition which saw them winning 9 medals in athletics – 2 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze. However, the medal was not without its fair share of controversies as Yarraji was initially third in the race but her bronze was upgraded to silver after Chinese runner Wu Yanni was disqualified for a false start. Both Yarraji and Wu were under review after the false start but the organisers decided to disqualify just Wu as she was the first runner to rush in during the false start to the race.

At the start of the race, Wu was in Lane 4 with Yarraji in Lane 5. During the false start, Wu rushed in first followed by Yarraji resulting in a disqualification for both. The decision taken by the organisers left a lot of people confused as the first person to rush is disqualified and Yarraji was the second to run forward.

Both players approached the screen for a review and it was decided by the organisers to allow the athletes to compete in the race with a post-race review deciding their future.

China’s Lin Yuwei emerged the winner in the race with Wu finishing second and Yarraji coming third.

Yarraji finished with the timing of 12.91 secs while Lin clocked 12.74 secs.

However, around 30 minutes after the race finished, Wu was disqualified from the race and as a result, the bronze medal won by Yarraji was immediately upgraded to a silver medal.

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Third phase of double-bedroom houses distribution

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The third phase of double-bedroom houses distribution is set to commence on October 2, making 19,020 families proud homeowners.

Published Date – 09:15 PM, Sun – 1 October 23


Third phase of double-bedroom houses distribution



Hyderabad: The third phase of double-bedroom houses distribution is set to commence on October 2, making 19,020 families proud homeowners. From September, a total of 44,020 houses were distributed in the GHMC area under the flagship 2BHK Housing Scheme.

Like the first two phases, Ministers including Md. Mahmood Ali, Sabitha Indra Reddy, and Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi along with Deputy Speaker Padma Rao Goud will distribute the 2BHK houses at nine different locations.

The highest number of houses – 6067 – will be allotted at Kollur-II by Minister Harish Rao to beneficiaries from Patancheru, Kukatpally, Goshamahal, Nampally, Khairathabad, and Charminar.

While 3142 2BHKs will be distributed at Dundigal, another 3214 houses will be allotted by Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav at the Rampally location of Medchal constituency. These dwelling units will be given to beneficiaries from LB Nagar, Kukatpally, Quthbullapur, and other constituencies.

Location No. of Houses

Dundigal 3,142

Shankarpally 1,361

Mansanpally 2,099

Nallagandla 344

Narsingi 356

Kollur-II 6,067

Ahmedguda 1,965

Rampally 3,214

Abdullapur 472

Total 19,020

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Israeli man seeking to sacrifice goat on Temple Mount arrested

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The man, Yair Hanoch, an activist from the Return to the Mount organization was detained at a light rail station near Jerusalem’s Old City.

Published Date – 08:53 PM, Sun – 1 October 23


Israeli man seeking to sacrifice goat on Temple Mount arrested



Tel Aviv:  Israeli Police arrested a Jewish man in Tel Aviv on his way to sacrifice a lamb on the Temple Mount on Sunday morning.

The man, Yair Hanoch, an activist from the Return to the Mount organization was detained at a light rail station near Jerusalem’s Old City.

Return to the Mount is a fringe group seeking to renew animal sacrifices on the Temple Mount, where the First and Second Temples stood. “There is no more room for Muslim rule on the Temple Mount the time has come to build a Jewish temple and renew the sacrificial works,” the organization said after Hanoch’s arrest.

The Chief Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Places, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz banned the bringing of animals to the Temple Mount in April to prevent Jews from trying to bring Passover sacrifices on the holy site. At the time, Returning to the Mount leader Rafael Morris was arrested trying to bring an animal to the holy site as a Paschal offering.

During the times of the First and Second Temple, the week-long festival of Sukkot was marked by sacrifices, water libations, and the custom of circling the altar while holding palm fronds.

The Temple Mount is the overall holiest site in Judaism.

For centuries, Jews did not visit the hilltop esplanade because of a rabbinic consensus that the laws of ritual purity still apply to the Temple Mount. But in recent years, a growing number of rabbis have argued that ritual purity laws do not apply to all sections of the Temple Mount and encourage visits to permitted areas to maintain Jewish connections to the Mount.

The delicate status quo governing the Temple Mount goes back to 1967 when Israel liberated the Old City of Jerusalem from Jordan during the Six-Day War. Fearing a religious war, then-defence minister Moshe Dayan agreed to let the Islamic Waqf, a Muslim trusteeship, continue managing the holy site’s day-to-day affairs, while Israel would maintain overall sovereignty and be responsible for security.

According to the status quo, Jews and non-Muslims are allowed to visit the Temple Mount, but not pray there.

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Asian Games: Very happy with medal in my first Games, says Telangana’s Nandini

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The medal was a result of her coaches and physios who worked tirelessly around the clock for two months before the competition, said Agasara Nandini

Published Date – 09:15 PM, Sun – 1 October 23


Asian Games: Very happy with medal in my first Games, says Telangana’s Nandini

Bronze medalist India’s Nandini Agasara, bronze, celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the womens heptathlon at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Hyderabad: Telangana girl Agasara Nandini, who clinched bronze medal in the women’s heptathlon event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, said that she was over the moon with the medal in her maiden appearance.

Speaking to Telangana Today from Hangzhou, the student of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS), said the medal was a result of her coaches and physios who worked tirelessly around the clock for two months before the competitions. “I am very happy with the medal. I want to thank all my coaches N Ramesh, Nagaraju, Laxman, Shaji and Physio Azaz, Sridhar and others who were with me for the last two months in the run-up to the competition,” she said.

Making his debut at the games, the 18-year-old was placed fifth in the rankings mid-way through the competition. But her performance in the 800m event helped her get to the third spot. “Before the competition, I was confident of returning with a medal. But I fell behind in the rankings during the competition. I did well in the 800 metres event and that helped me to clinch the medal,” she explained.

She also revealed that they have worked very hard for the result. “My team and I worked for this moment for a long time. They were with me at the stadium for two months. Today I am very happy to return with a medal,” she added.

Meanwhile, Minister SCDD Koppula Eshwar, Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, Secretary TSWREIS Dr E Naveen Nicolas and Sports Officer Rama Laxman congratulated the athlete.

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KTR exposes Modi’s poll tactics at Mahabubnagar

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The Minister also took to X (formerly Twitter) and said the people of Telangana were aware of Modi’s tactics to cheat people by making false promises.

Published Date – 08:44 PM, Sun – 1 October 23


KTR exposes Modi’s poll tactics at Mahabubnagar



Hyderabad: In a fiery retort to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations against the BRS government at Mahabubnagar on Sunday, IT Minister KT Rama Rao demanded that Prime Minister immediately withdraw his statements if he had any common sense left in him.

Addressing a massive gathering in Peddapalli, the BRS working president advised Modi to exercise caution and verify facts before making allegations. He reminded the Prime Minister that K Chandrashekhar Rao was the only Chief Minister in the country to waive off crop loans worth Rs.37,000 crore twice during his tenure, and also to provide Rs.72,000 crore as Rythu Bandhu financial assistance to farmers. He highlighted that no BJP-ruled State had undertaken such significant and far-reaching farmer-centric initiatives.

Rama Rao also brushed aside the accusation of dynasty politics, asserting that Chandrashekhar Rao’s ‘family’ comprised over four crore people in Telangana. The Chief Minister had fulfilled his responsibilities as a son, brother and uncle of the people of Telangana, through various welfare programmes.

The Minister also criticised Modi’s dismissal of suggestions from the BRS to provide uninterrupted free power to all farmers in the country at an expenditure of Rs.1.45 lakh crore by terming it as a “freebie”. This was when Modi had waived off corporate loans worth Rs.14.5 lakh crore to benefit his crony capitalist friends, he said.

Rama Rao also pointed out the inclusive approach of the Chandrashekhar Rao government in contrast to the BJP’s tactic of Hindu-Muslim discrimination. He asserted that the Telangana government prioritized equitable implementation of government schemes and improved education and healthcare services. He called on the BJP to realise that its influence in Telangana was waning.

The Minister also took to X (formerly Twitter) and said the people of Telangana were aware of Modi’s tactics to cheat people by making false promises. He highlighted that not just the people of Telangana, but the entire country was strongly seeking a change of power at the national level.

He took a jibe at the Prime Minister’s announcements to establish the Turmeric Board and a Tribal University. He said the people of Telangana were not ready to believe the Prime Minister who for 10 years ignored the provisions mandated under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act and was now trying to renew them ahead of elections. He also ridiculed the Prime Minister for criticising the State government over irrigation water supply in Telangana, and reminded that Telangana was witnessing a new green revolution under the Chandrashekhar Rao government, when the Modi government was not even able to purchase paddy produced by farmers in the State.

Earlier in the day, Rama Rao slammed Modi for not providing necessary assistance to Palamuru irrigation projects in Telangana. He criticised Modi for questioning the UPA-led government in 2014 in connection with the projects.

“Back in 2014, you had questioned the UPA government about their indifferent attitude towards Palamuru irrigation projects and asked if they were sleeping for 10 years! Today, after seeing 10 years of BJP’s apathy towards Mahbubnagar, I want to show the mirror to you. What assistance did you give to Palamuru irrigation projects in the last 10 years? A Big ZERO. That’s exactly the number of seats your party will be given by the people of Telangana,” he said, also exposing Modi with a video of Modi’s speech from 2014.

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Iran football eliminated by Hong Kong: 2022 Asian Games

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Pui Hin Poon scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute, Tehran Times reported.

Shortly after, Iran put Hong Kong under pressure but the team’s players failed to capitalize on their chances.

Hong Kong will meet Japan, who defeated North Korea 2-1 in other quarterfinals, in the semifinals on Wednesday.

Iran started the campaign with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia in Group B but defeated Vietnam 4-0 and Mongolia 3-0 in their following matches.

Reza Enayati’s team then beat Thailand 2-0 in Round of 16.

With more than 12,000 competitors from 45 nations and territories, the Asian Games has more participants than the Olympics.

Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34 sports events.

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Iran exports pharmaceuticals to 40 countries: Top official

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A senior Iranian health official has hailed the country’s progress in the fields of medical science and pharmaceutical industry, pointing to the export of Iranian-developed medicines to 40 countries across the world.

Heidar Mohammadi, the head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration, said on Friday that a threefold increase in the export of Iranian pharmaceuticals bespeaks the country’s good interaction with the neighboring countries.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 2023 edition of Iran Pharma Expo in Tehran, Mohammadi said the presence of representatives from foreign countries is one of the greatest achievements of the exhibition.

The three-day exhibition, which is hailed as one of the biggest pharmaceutical events in the West Asian region, wrapped up today.

“Iranpharma exhibition is a very good place to annually showcase and present the pharmaceutical capabilities of our country,” Mohammadi said, stressing that Iranian medicines are exported to 40 countries.

“This year, the exhibition was held with more splendor and reception, and fortunately, high-ranking officials of the country also paid good visits to the capabilities of our country’s pharmaceutical industries.”

According to Mohammadi, who is also the deputy minister of health, 427 Iranian and 282 foreign companies from 33 countries participated in this year’s exhibit. 

A poster of the 8th Iran Pharma Exhibition

 “We hope to expand the access of the people of the region to quality medicines at the Group of Five (G5) meeting and in regional cooperation,” the official said, referring to an initiative that was launched in June 2005 by the Islamic Republic of Iran based on historical, geographical and cultural links and common health problems with three other regional states namely Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan.

WHO is also another member of the initiative which aims to enhance and strengthen subregional cooperation between members. Tajikistan has also joined as an observer to the G5 mechanism which bears the slogan of “joint work for solving joint health problems.”

Organized by the Iranian Pharmaceutical Industries Syndicate, and with the collaboration of the Ministry of Health, Iran Pharma Expo is held every September, hosting manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical equipment and machinery, pharmaceutical printing and packaging, recombinant drugs, herbal medicine, food and dietary supplements, knowledge-based companies and pharmaceutical distributors.

The international event provides an excellent opportunity for showcasing the national potentials and capabilities of experts and industry professionals in the prolific world of pharmaceutical industries.

Hyderabad

UBI Nizamabad staff participate in Swachata Pakhawada

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Over 100 staff members from the UBI Nizamabad office enthusiastically took part in an hour-long cleanliness drive at Aryanagar and Phulong Chowrastha

Published Date – 07:16 PM, Sun – 1 October 23


UBI Nizamabad staff participate in Swachata Pakhawada



Hyderabad: The staff of Union Bank of India (UBI), Nizamabad regional office, on Sunday participated in Swachata Pakhawada, the special cleanliness drive taken-up to mark the celebrations of Gandhi Jayanti.

Over 100 staff members from the UBI Nizamabad office enthusiastically took part in an hour-long cleanliness drive at Aryanagar and Phulong Chowrastha. Senior bank officials including Regional Head, Sankar Hembram, Deputy Regional Heads, T Ramprasad and M Sivakotaiah were present.

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Fire at nightclub in Spain’s southeastern city of Murcia kills 13

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The fire started around 6 am in the popular Teatre nightclub and quickly tore through the venue

Published Date – 08:54 PM, Sun – 1 October 23


Fire at nightclub in Spain’s southeastern city of Murcia kills 13

Firefighters carry out a covered body on a stretcher after a fire in a nightclub in Murcia, Spain in the early hours of Sunday Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Alfonso Duran)

Madrid: A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.

The fire started around 6 am in the popular Teatre nightclub and quickly tore through the venue, according to Spain‘s state news agency EFE.

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire.

A video shared by Murcia’s fire service showed firefighters trying to control flames inside the nightclub. Police and emergency services worked to secure the interior of the club to avoid a possible collapse and were trying to locate and identify the bodies.

Officials said the death toll could increase.

The city council declared three days of mourning with flags flown at half-mast on public buildings throughout the region of Murcia.