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IMD predicts moderate spells of rainfall over Central and Northeast India

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The IMD also forecasted light to moderate spells of rainfall over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and several other states during night time

Published Date – 11:09 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


IMD predicts moderate spells of rainfall over Central and Northeast India



New Delhi: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that recent satellite imagery suggests light to moderate spells of rainfall at a few places with occasional intense spells over parts of East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura during night time.

The IMD also forecasted light to moderate spells of rainfall over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Kerala,  Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, North interior Karnataka and south interior Maharashtra during night time.

IMD also said that significant rainfall was observed over Uttar Pradesh from 8.30 am to 5.30 p.m. today. “Significant Rainfall was observed over Uttar Pradesh from 0830 hrs IST to 1730 hrs IST of today, the 11th September Bahraich (IMD Observatory)-98.4 mm Bahraich (AWS)-97 mm Itwa (AWS) Siddharthnagar-50 mm Lucknow – 17.2 mm Fursatganj (Raebareilly)-15.9 mm Lucknow (AWS)-15 mm,” IMD posted on X.

Meanwhile, incessant rain led to heavy waterlogging in several areas of Lucknow on Monday morning. Residents faced problems in the lower areas of Sadar in the district due to waterlogging and road subsidence.

It has been raining heavily in Lucknow since Sunday, and more rainfall is expected on Monday, as per the weather forecast. As the monsoon season continues, people in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines to stay safe amidst inclement weather.

Earlier, the district official announced that all the schools in Lucknow will remain closed.In a press release, Lucknow District Magistrate Surya Pal Gangvar said, In view of the heavy rain and bad weather in Lucknow since night and due to the alert of the Meteorological Department, a holiday has been declared in all schools today, September 11.

World

Hezbollah calls for immediate ceasefire in Ain Al-Hilweh camp

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In a statement issued on Monday, Hezbollah boldly opposed and categorically rejected the infighting, stressing that the Zionist enemy is the only beneficiary and that the Palestinian people and cause are the most affected.

“At a time when the Palestinian resistance fighters in the inside are engaging in the greatest epics aimed at liberating the soil of Palestine, this pointless fighting … destroys people and stones, deepens the tragedy, and greatly harms Palestinian national unity and the future of national action.”

Hezbollah called for an immediate ceasefire and commitment to the stipulations as well as mechanisms of the solution approved within the framework of the Palestinian national action, in coordination with the Lebanese security services and the active and influential forces.

“Deeply pained by the fall of the innocent victims”, Hezbollah asked God Almighty to grant the casualties families mercy and patience and the wounded wellness and recovery.

Hezbollah finally praised all the efforts exerted by all parties to decisively end this fighting, cope with its repercussions, and prevent it from erupting again.

MNA/Al-Manar

Middle East

Barzani pledges Kurdistan region's commitment to Iran-Iraq security agreement

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Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Ale-Sadeq (L) and President of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region Nechirvan Barzani meet on September 11, 2023. (Photo by IRNA)

The president of Iraq’s Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barzani, says the semi-autonomous region is committed to a security agreement between Iran and the Arab country and will allow no one to pose a threat to Tehran.

Barzani made the remarks in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Ale-Sadeq on Monday.

He stressed the importance of relations with Iran as an important neighbor for Iraq’s Kurdistan region.  

Iran and Iraq signed a security agreement that includes coordination in protecting the border between the two countries in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on March 19.

Anti-Iranian terrorist groups residing in the Iraqi Kurdistan region have increased their malign activities, especially in border areas.

Responding to the activities, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched several rounds of airstrikes against their positions since September 24 last year, vowing to continue the attacks till the groups are unarmed.

Iran has, on countless occasions, warned the Iraqi Kurdistan’s local authorities that it will not tolerate the presence and activity of terrorist groups along its northwestern borders, saying the country will give a decisive response should those areas become a hub of anti-Islamic Republic terrorists.

Ale-Sadeq, for his part, called for the implementation of the Iran-Iraq security agreement and the promotion of mutual relations as well as constructive dialogue and interaction between Tehran and Erbil.

The ambassador also lauded great efforts by Kurdish authorities in the Kurdistan region to facilitate the Arba’een mourning ceremony, the largest annual religious gathering in the world.

During the meeting, Barzani and Ale-Sadeq also discussed the latest developments in the region and issues of common interests.

Sports

I should not be compared with Viswanathan Anand sir: Indian chess grandmaster D Gukesh

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Gukesh, who is 17 years old, recently overtook Anand to become the top-ranked player in India since July 1986, in the FIDE rating list

Published Date – 11:13 PM, Mon – 11 September 23


I should not be compared with Viswanathan Anand sir: Indian chess grandmaster D Gukesh

Gukesh, who is 17 years old, recently overtook Anand to become the top-ranked player in India since July 1986, in the FIDE rating list

Chennai: India’s Grandmaster D Gukesh, who achieved a milestone by surpassing chess legend Viswanathan Anand to become India’s Number one player, said that he should note compared with former five-time World Chess Champion by any means.

Gukesh, who is 17 years old, recently overtook Anand to become the top-ranked player in India since July 1986, in the FIDE rating list.

The 17-year-old prodigy jumped to eighth position with 2758 points, he gained seven spots up in the list. While Anand is standing at number nine in the recent rankings.

“The expectations are always there so I’m used to it. Holding India’s No. 1 ranking is a really special thing for me. But by no means i should be compared to Vishi sir. He is a five-time world champion,” Gukesh told ANI. “My plan is to always improve my game as much as I can. I will be playing a few tournaments,” he added.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh, two of India’s top young grandmasters from Chennai, were facilitated by their school where the two prodigies studied on Monday.

At his school, Praggnanadhaa was given a warm welcome. He was pictured sitting atop a chariot as the backdrop felicitation was accompanied by drumbeats.

Eighteen-year-old Praggnanandhaa bagged silver medal at the World Cup held in Baku, Azerbaijan, after suffering a defeat to Magnus Carlsen in the final.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, TN Sports Minister, guaranteed Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh all the support in the future. Stalin took to X, previously known as Twitter, and wrote, “Today, we participated in the award ceremony held for the students of Velammal School, Chennai, who achieved achievements in #FIDEChessWorldChampionship and brought pride to Tamilnadu in @rpragchess, @DGukesh and #WorldSchoolChessChampionship . We awarded Rs.60 lakh as prize money to chess players including Pragnananda, India’s No. 1 chess player Gukesh who reached the finals of the World Cup Chess Tournament.

Congratulations to brother Pragnananda and brother Gukesh, who were born in a simple family and who have made Tamil Nadu stand on the world stage with their talent. May the duo’s epic journey continue – may their quest to become the world’s No. 1 chess player win. @PKSekarbabu @vishy64theking @JosephsamuelMLA @PriyarajanDMK.”

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Congress and MBT demands action against police sub-inspector for attacking girl on RTC bus

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Hyderabad, May 10: The Congress party has strongly condemned the brutal attack on a young girl by a police sub-inspector in Telangana over a small dispute regarding a seat on an RTC bus.

The incident reportedly took place on Tuesday afternoon, when the girl and her mother got into an argument with SI Anil of Jagtial Rural Police Station over a seat on a Jagtial-bound bus. The situation escalated when the sub-inspector chased the bus and stopped it near the Jagitial Bus Depot, where he allegedly snatched the girl’s phone, purse, and other belongings after physically attacking her.

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Minorities Dept Shaik Abdullah Sohail demanded stern action against the sub-inspector, who reportedly went overboard to settle a personal dispute involving his wife. He expressed concern over the rising incidents of police officials taking the law into their own hands and attacking citizens, especially girls, without any fear of consequences.

Abdullah Sohail also expressed concern about the rising communal hatred against a particular community by the police force. In this case, the sub-inspector allegedly targeted the girl because she was wearing a ‘burkha’. He demanded that the Telangana Police take strict action against the sub-inspector to prove its neutrality and ensure that the police force functions in a neutral manner without discriminating against people on the basis of religion or caste.

The Congress leader has criticized the local police for initially refusing to register a case against the sub-inspector, despite the victim lodging a complaint and waiting at the police station until midnight. He emphasized that it was only after opposition parties protested against the incident that the Jagtial police registered a case.

Abdullah Sohail has urged the top police officials to warn their officials against engaging in public misbehaviour and to take strict action against any officer who violates the law or violates citizens’ rights. He called for a transparent and impartial investigation into this incident to ensure that justice is served. Amjed Ullah Khan (Spokesman) MBT writes to Sri K Chandrashekar Rao, Cheif Minister, Govt of Telangana demanding arrest and dismissal from service Mr Anil, Sub-Inspector of Police, Rural Police Station, Jagtial for misbehaving, attacking, and outraging the modesty of a muslim woman and also using un-parliamentary & filthy language against Islam and its followers.

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Buddha’s teachings are more relevant today: CM KCR

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Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said the teachings of Gautama Buddha are very much relevant to present day society.

Extending his greetings to the people on the eve of Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Goutama Buddha, he observed that the principles of love, compassion, nonviolence and need for living in harmony with nature were all taught by him and they are imperative for achieving a Utopian society.

Paying glowing tributes to Buddha on the occasion, he hailed his life of virtues and teachings. It is a proud moment for every Indian to live today in the land of Buddha. He taught noble principles of peaceful coexistence to the entire mankind 2500 years ago, he said. His crusade against hatred, discrimination, color and caste was the outcome of great vision and philosophical wisdom. The roots of social life and culture in Telangana were deeply embedded in Buddhism.

‘The propagation of Buddhism from Telangana soil is a matter of pride for all of us. Buddhist Sites ( Bouddha Aramas) that existed on the banks of river Krishna and Godavri dated back thousands of years are the evidence of the spread of Buddhism in Telangana.

‘Buddhavanam’

The Chief Minister said that the ‘Buddhavanam’ which has been developed with international standards at Nagarjuna Sagar by the State Government is attracting tourists from all over the world. Welfare schemes The government is implementing an action plan for reviving the Buddhist temples existed in the State and take his message far and wide.

The government is making efforts to ensure that the people of Telangana live happily in all fields. It is making all out efforts for fulfilling Buddha’s aspirations. As desired by Buddha, welfare schemes and development programmes were being implemented reaching out to all sections of people including SCs, STs, BCs, minorities, women and the poor regardless of caste, colour and religion, he said.

 

 

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Hyderabad beats heat as temperature drops below 33 degrees Celsius

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Hyderabad: Scorching summer seems to have taken a back seat in the city of Hyderabad. The maximum temperature on Friday dropped to a pleasant 32.7 degrees Celsius, much to the delight of the locals.

As the day progressed, the clouds rolled in, bringing with them a welcome respite from the scorching sun. The city was engulfed in a cool breeze, with the sky remaining overcast throughout the day. The pleasant weather gave a feel of the monsoon in the Hyderabad, even though it is still over a month away.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light rains are likely to continue on Saturday, with the day temperature remaining below 36 degrees Celsius and night temperature hovering around 26 degrees Celsius.

 

 

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Hyderabad CP CV Anand conducts surprise checks at new police stations in old city

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Hyderabad: Following the re-organisation of the Hyderabad Police, the City Police Commissioner CV Anand took to field to inspect the new police stations and offices of the zonal and divisional commissioners in the old city on Friday.

During the day-long surprise checks, he took stock of the facilities, infrastructure, operational readiness, and facilities available to citizens in Saidabad, Chandrayangutta, Bandlaguda and Santoshnagar in the south-east and south zones.

Anand also reviewed the progress of construction of new buildings and renovation of existing buildings that would house the new units. The senior officials and staff were instructed to guide the petitioners and other visitors about the new police stations and offices and changes in jurisdictions.

“Taking advantage of the fresh start, you should always maintain consistency in resolving grievances at the earliest and ensure pendency never pile up in office functioning. We are on the verge of getting more material and man power. You should focus on rendering police services more effectively,” Anand told the officials.

The supervisory officers of all units and police stations were asked to emphasise on creating better facilities for women police personnel and pursue the establishment files on high priority to stabilise the functioning.

 

 

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Teen attempts to make Insta reels, killed by train

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Hyderabad: A teenaged boy who allegedly was recording a video for Instagram reels along the railway tracks in Sanathnagar, died after he was hit by a running train, on Friday.

Police have identified the victim as Mohd.Sarfaraz, a Madrasa student from Sriram Nagar in Rahmat Nagar.

The incident occurred when Sarfaraz, who reportedly was active on social media, along with his two other friends went to the railway track line to make Instagram reels.

According to the Government Railway Police, Hyderabad, while his friends were a little far, Sarfaraz went close to the track and attempted to record a video with a speeding MMTS train.

“He failed to judge the distance between him and the train, and was hit by it. Due to the impact he fell few meters away from the spot in the bushes and stones. He suffered grievous injuries and died on the spot,” said a senior GRP official.

Usually, the sides of the MMTS train will be about two-feet long when compared to the regular passenger trains. The boy who did not realise the difference, ended up being hit, the official added.

The GRP police booked a case and shifted the body to the Gandhi Hospital morgue for autopsy.

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Hyderabad Traffic Police book 332 FIRs under operation ROPE this year

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Hyderabad: A total of 332 FIRs were booked by the Hyderabad Traffic Police against various persons as part of operation “ROPE” (Removal of Obstructive Parking and Encroachments) this year until now. Of this, 42 were booked in April alone.

Launched in September last year, the objective of ROPE is to remove obstructions caused by illegally parked vehicles and materials by shopkeepers or street vendors either on the main carriageways or footpaths and to facilitate safe pedestrian movement.

During the operation, all the officers of traffic police conducted a series of awareness campaigns on the traffic rules and later started enforcement against the violations of stop line rule, free left and encroachment of pavements. Since January this year, 1.80 lakh stop line violations and 37,093 free left violations were reported.

Hyderabad Traffic Additional Commissioner G.Sudheer Babu said, “Operation ROPE has brought a significant change in the personal commuting behavior of the citizens. The change may be witnessed at all intersections”.

The city traffic police recast attention on personal safety of motorists and conducted special drives against wrong driving, triple riding, etc., to avert road accidents. Special drives were also conducted against RTC buses, light motor vehicles and heavy vehicles. Around 2.30 lakh wrong side violations and 51,383 triple riding violations were recorded until April.

On the other hand, as part of the drive against the drunken driving, 13,429 persons including 2,687 in April alone were caught and the courts imposed a fine of Rs.35.9 lakh against them.

Those convicted in drunken drive and other traffic violations may face difficulties in securing government jobs, passport and visa clearance, officials said.