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TG’s Saikat, Nithya excel in 68th SGFI National Swimming Championship for Under-14, 17, and 19 categories

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Both the swimmers showcased impressive performances by clinching bronze medals in the 50m backstroke events.

Published Date – 26 November 2024, 07:40 PM


TG’s Saikat, Nithya excel in 68th SGFI National Swimming Championship for Under-14, 17, and 19 categories

Saikat Chatterjee and Nithya Sagi Sri at Swimming Competition

Hyderabad: Telangana swimmers Saikat Chatterjee and Nithya Sagi Sri showcased impressive performances by clinching bronze medals in the 50m backstroke events at the 68th SGFI National Swimming Championship for Under-14, 17, and 19 categories in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Tuesday.

In the Under-19 boys’ 50m backstroke, Saikat clocked 28.29 seconds to secure third place, trailing Maharashtra’s Shah Jay (27.01s) and Haryana’s Malik Mohit (28.86s).

Meanwhile, Nithya excelled in the Under-17 girls’ category, earning bronze with a timing of 32.40 seconds, behind West Bengal’s Sagnika Roy (31.73s) and Tamil Nadu’s Winciya S Maria (31.82s).

Results: 50m backstroke: U-19 Boys: 1. Shah Jay (Maharashtra) (27:01s), 2. Malik Mohit (Haryana) (28:86s), 3. Saikat Chatterjee (Telangana) (28:92s); U-17 Girls: 1. Sagnika Roy (West Bengal) (31:73s), 2. Winciya S. Maria (Tamil Nadu) (31:82s), 3. Nithya Sagi Sri (Telangana) (32:40s).

Business

Mexican drug regulator imposes Rs 27 lakh penalty on Dr Reddy’s-Telangana Today

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Penalty imposed on the company for deviation from prescribed guidelines in filing intimation of import of a reference standard for one of the APIs

Published Date – 14 November 2024, 11:49 AM


Mexican drug regulator imposes Rs 27 lakh penalty on Dr Reddy’s

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New Delhi: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday said Mexico’s drug regulator imposed a fine of Rs 27 lakh on it for deviation from prescribed guidelines in filing intimation of import for a product.

The drug regulatory body of Mexico has imposed a penalty of Rs 27 lakh on the company for deviation from prescribed guidelines in filing intimation of import of a reference standard for one of the APIs, the Hyderabad-based firm said in a regulatory filing.

Additionally, the fine was imposed due to an error in the date of the invoice and also in the name of the reference standard versus import license, it added. Shares of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories were trading 0.70 per cent down at Rs 1,237 apiece on BSE.

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Actor Sharad Kapoor Accused Of Misbehaving With Woman, Case Filed: Police

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'Josh' Actor Sharad Kapoor Accused Of Misbehaving With Woman, Case Filed

Sharad Kapoor featured in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Josh”, “Kargil LOC” and “Lakshya”. (File)

Mumbai:

A case has been registered against Bollywood actor Sharad Kapoor for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and touching her inappropriately at his house in the western suburbs here, police said on Saturday.

The alleged incident occurred at the actor’s residence in Khar earlier this week, an official said.

The 32-year-old woman, in her complaint, has alleged that Sharad Kapoor invited her to his house on the pretext of discussing a film shoot. He called her into his bedroom, behaved inappropriately and forcibly touched her, the official said.

He also allegedly sent the woman a message on WhatsApp using foul language after their meeting, he said.

The official said the woman claimed that she came in contact with the actor on Facebook and later communicated with him through video calls.

Based on a complaint, the police have registered a first information report (FIR) against Sharad Kapoor under sections 74 (using criminal force or assaulting a woman with the intention of outraging her modesty), 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (insult the modesty of a woman through words, gestures, sounds, or any object), he said.

Further probe is underway, the official said.

Sharad Kapoor featured in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Josh”, “Kargil LOC” and “Lakshya”.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Hyderabad

SSC exam assessment: Telangana govt decides to continue existing system for Public Exams 2024-25

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The State government on Friday decided to continue the existing assessment system i.e., 80 marks for external and 20 marks for internal exams in the SSC Public Exams for the present academic year 2024-25.

Published Date – 29 November 2024, 10:54 PM


SSC exam assessment: Telangana govt decides to continue existing system for Public Exams 2024-25

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Hyderabad: The State government on Friday decided to continue the existing assessment system i.e., 80 marks for external and 20 marks for internal exams in the SSC Public Exams for the present academic year 2024-25.

The move by the government comes a day after it issued an order notifying that 100 per cent of the marks will be awarded to external assessment exams only, doing away with the internal assessment marks. Modifying this order, the government on Friday decided to implement this from the next academic year i.e., 2025-26.

However, students will be awarded marks instead of grades announced earlier.

World

Russia, China conduct air patrol over western Pacific Ocean

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According to the ministry, the two countries’ aircraft “completed the second phase of the ninth joint air patrol in the airspace of the western Pacific Ocean.”

Earlier, the defense ministry said that the two countries had conducted the ninth joint air patrol in the Sea of Japan area, TASS reported.

The Russian and Chinese militaries have steadily been boosting cooperation, conducting joint drills and patrols. Moscow and Beijing have repeatedly stated that their defense cooperation is in line with international law and is not directed against third countries.

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Middle East

Iran, Syria foreign ministers discuss fighting terrorism

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In a phone call with his Syrian counterpart Bassam al-Sabbagh on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest developments in Syria and the region.

Araghchi described the reactivation of terrorist groups in Syria as a plot orchestrated by the US and the Zionist regime following the regime’s defeat in Lebanon and Palestine.

He reiterated Iran’s support for the Syrian government, its people, and the army in their fight against terrorism, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding regional security and stability.

Meanwhile, al-Sabbagh provided a report on the field situation in the northern region of the country following attacks by terrorist groups.

He underscored that the Syrian government and its citizens are resolutely standing against these terrorist groups.

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Sports

Bumrah regains top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings; Jaiswal rises to second among batters

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Stand-in skipper Bumrah returned with excellent match figures of 8 for 72 as India crushed Australia by 295 runs to take 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Published Date – 27 November 2024, 03:05 PM


Bumrah regains top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings; Jaiswal rises to second among batters


Dubai: India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday toppled Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood to regain the top spot in ICC Test bowling rankings on the back of his match-winning spell against Australia in the first Test at Perth.

Stand-in skipper Bumrah returned with excellent match figures of 8 for 72 as India crushed Australia by 295 runs to take 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Bumrah, who was at No. 3 ahead of the Perth Test, now has career-best 883 ranking points while moving ahead of South African Rabada (872 points) and Aussie Hazlewood (860 points).

Bumrah’s teammate Mohammed Siraj also made good ground, moving up three places to 25th following his five scalps against the Aussies.

Jaiswal moves up to No. 2

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made a scintillating 161, leaped to second spot with career-best 825 points behind England’s Joe Root (903 points) in the rankings for batters.

Star batter Virat Kohli continued charting his way up as he improved nine spots to reach 13th following his 30th Test century.

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant maintained his sixth slot with 736 points.

Indian duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin remained the top players in the Test all-rounders ranking despite not featuring against Australia in the Perth Test.

Business

Uber introduces safety and ease features for drivers, including SOS and women rider preference-Telangana Today

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In support of the government’s Code on Social Security (CoSS), aimed at providing a safety net for gig workers, Uber announced efforts to promote registrations on the e-Shram portal, a unified database for gig and unorganized workers.





Updated On – 14 November 2024, 04:24 PM


Uber introduces safety and ease features for drivers, including SOS and women rider preference


New Delhi: Ride-hailing app Uber on Thursday announced a host of new features such as SOS integration, helmet selfie and women rider preference for female drivers – all aimed at making experience for million-plus drivers on its platform “safer, easier and fairer”.

Further, in support of the government’s Code on Social Security (CoSS), which seeks to provide a safety net for gig workers, Uber announced the promotion of registrations on the e-Shram portal, which is a unified database for gig workers and unorganised workers.

To encourage participation and accelerate such registrations, Uber is offering cash incentives to the first 10,000 drivers who register on the portal.

Key enhancements for drivers include SOS integration, helmet selfie, women rider preference for female drivers, and audio recording, as also upfront tipping, instant payments, and mentorship program.

As part of fairer processes, Uber has lined up revamped earnings hub and Deactivation review centre, as well.

Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India and South Asia, said the latest updates empower drivers, enhance their safety, and offer greater convenience with more transparency in their everyday operations.

Uber has more than 1 million monthly active drivers in India who use the platform for flexible earning opportunities.

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Man Electrocuted At Flooded ATM In Chennai, Body Found Floating In Water

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Man Electrocuted At Flooded ATM In Chennai, Body Found Floating In Water

People pulling out the electrocuted man from outside a flooded ATM in Chennai

His body was afloat. They prodded it with a wooden pole. A few men then pulled the body out of the floodwaters outside an ATM in Chennai, shows a disturbing video. The city has been experiencing heavy rainfall ahead of a powerful cyclone storm, Fengal, which is set to make landfall in the evening.

The man, who has not been identified so far, was likely electrocuted, said police. An investigation is underway, the cops added. 

Fengal skirted the coast of Sri Lanka earlier this week, killing at least 12 people including six children.

Chennai International Airport has been temporarily shut till 7 pm in view of cyclone Fengal. Waterlogging has been reported from several areas in the city. 

The  India Meteorological Department or IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

Scientists have warned that storms are becoming more powerful as the world heats up due to climate change driven by burning fossil fuels.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Metro styled seating in RTC electric buses

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The seating of buses on some routes has been changed on an experimental basis on busy routes. If this policy is successful, it will be implemented in other routes as well.

Published Date – 30 November 2024, 04:20 PM


Hyderabad: Metro styled seating in RTC electric buses

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Hyderabad: Commute in city buses the metro train way.

As a part of accommodating more patrons and sustaining the corporation’s revenue, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), is now making changes in the seating arrangements of a few newly introduced non-air conditioned electric buses operating in the city limits, similar to that in metro trains.

Ever since the ‘Maha Lakshmi’ free travel facility for women was introduced by the State government, there has been a whopping response from women travellers, leading to the buses running with full occupancy across the State. This has resulted in the need for more space and seats in the buses to accommodate as many travellers as possible.

As part of it, recently, RTC authorities have on a pilot basis removed the grills which were earlier fixed to separate women and men travellers in some buses. Instead, new seats were fixed in those places for the convenience of passengers.

For this, the RTC officials selected new and less travelled or damaged buses like the ‘Palle Velugu’ or ‘Deluxe Express’ buses to make changes.
The corporation has also taken a crucial decision to have metro-style seating in buses plying in the Hyderabad region. With the Maha Lakshmi scheme, the number of passengers in RTC buses has increased significantly and rose from 11 lakh to between 18-20 lakh on a daily basis in the city.

“City buses are mostly crowded with people going to offices and colleges and returning in the mornings and evenings. This metro style arrangement will allow more people to travel in the same bus,” said a senior RTC official.

Officials say that if few middle seats of the bus are removed and seating is arranged on both sides like in the metro train, it will be easier for more people to travel in the empty space in the middle of the bus.

The seating of buses on some routes has been changed on an experimental basis on busy routes. If this policy is successful, it will be implemented in other routes as well, officials said.