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Police Commandos Ambushed By Suspected Insurgents In Manipur, 1 Injured

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Police Commandos Ambushed By Suspected Insurgents In Manipur, 1 Injured

Violence broke out in Manipur’s Moreh after a gunfight

Imphal/New Delhi:

A gunfight broke out between suspected insurgents and police commandos in Manipur’s border town Moreh today. The insurgents allegedly fired at a convoy of police vehicles while they were moving towards a patrolling point from Moreh town, news agency PTI reported.

A commando was injured. He is being treated at an Assam Rifles camp.

The fresh violence in Moreh also led to the burning of two homes, local reports said.

In a separate incident, a teen was shot dead by unidentified men in Manipur’s hill district Kangpokpi, 45 km from the state capital Imphal. The incident happened at 2.30 am on Saturday.

More security forces have been deployed in the village and combing operations are going on, sources said.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the killing of the youth.

“A few evil elements are trying to disrupt the peace in the state. It’s an unfortunate incident and we highly condemned the incident. Combing operation is on to nab the culprits. We won’t spare the culprits,” Mr Singh told reporters today.

“Many civil society groups are trying hard to restore peace in the state. This fresh incident is highly condemnable. Let us hold dialogue and resolve issues peacefully,” he added.

Hyderabad

Osmania University hosts International Symposium on Recent Challenges in Engineering

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The symposium focused on ‘Perspectives and Challenges in Engineering on the Moon’, bringing together experts, scholars, and dignitaries in the field of engineering

Updated On – 07:14 PM, Sat – 30 December 23


Osmania University hosts International Symposium on Recent Challenges in Engineering


Hyderabad: The Osmania University College of Engineering (OUCE) hosted the second International Symposium on Recent Challenges in Engineering (ISRCE) 2023 in the college premises here on Saturday.

Organized by the OUCE alumni association, the symposium focused on ‘Perspectives and Challenges in Engineering on the Moon’, bringing together experts, scholars, and dignitaries in the field of engineering.

Participating as chief guest, ISRO – National Remote Sensing Centre Director, Dr. Prakash Chauhan shared valuable insights into ISRO’s contributions and advancements in lunar engineering.

Plenary speaker, ISRO Satish Dhawan distinguished scientist, Dr. Seshagiri Rao Vellanki provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges and perspectives in engineering on the moon, enriching the academic content of the symposium.

Fifteen eminent speakers from space and allied industries gave valuable insights into the future of research work in the exploration of lunar missions.

OU Vice Chancellor Prof. D Ravinder, OUCE Principal Prof. Sriram Venkatesh, ISRCE Chairpersons Dr. D Vijay Kumar and Prof. A Krishnaiah among others also participated in the event.

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Man beheads wife for refusing to buy moped in Nirmal

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Allegedly, the dispute stemmed from her refusal to purchase a moped, leading to this devastating outcome in Mamada mandal.

Published Date – 07:17 PM, Sat – 30 December 23


Man beheads wife for refusing to buy moped in Nirmal

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Nirmal: A woman was beheaded, allegedly by her husband, for allegedly declining to buy a moped at Dimmathurthi village in Mamada mandal on Friday night.

Mamada Sub-Inspector K Srikanth said Sura Narsaiah cut off the head of his wife Sura Lakshmi (60) when she refused to buy a second-hand two-wheeler for him. Both of them were daily wage earners.

Police said Narsaiah committed the crime under the influence of liquor when everyone in their family was asleep.

Vanitha, Lakshmi’s daughter, lodged a complaint with police. A murder case was registered against Narsaiah. Investigations were taken up.

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Twin goals of Congress government are development, welfare: Health Minister Raja Narasimha

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Telangana government would serve the poor and needy, said Damodara Raja Narasimha

Published Date – 06:56 PM, Sat – 30 December 23


Twin goals of Congress government are development, welfare: Health Minister Raja Narasimha

Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha is participating in Praja Palana in Ameenpur Municipality of Sangareddy district on Saturday.

Sangareddy: Health and Family Welfare Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha said the twin goals of the Congress government were welfare and development.

Addressing the gathering during the Praja Palana programme at the Government High School at Bandam Kommu in Ameenpur Municipality on Saturday, the Minister said the State government would serve the poor and needy.

Raja Narasimha went to the counters of Praja Palana and interacted with the applicants and clarified their doubts. He also received applications for the schemes under the six guarantees standing at the counters and handed over acknowledgment receipts to applicants. The Minister suggested that the people who could not attend Praja Palana meetings submit their applications in their respective municipal ward offices on all working days.

Stating that the Congress government had already implemented two guarantees made during the election campaign, he said the rest would be implemented within 100 days.

Collector A Sharath, Additional Collector Chandrashekhar, Municipal chairperson Tummala Panduranga Reddy, and others were present. The Minister also participated in Praja Palana programmes at Tellapur Municipality and Pocharam village in Patancheru Mandal.

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"He's Not Doing Well…": On Schumacher, Close Friend Vettel Opens Up

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December 29 was the 10th anniversary of F1 great Michael Schumacher’s skiing accident at the French Alp. Sine that accident, Michael Schumacher has not made any public appearance and there remains speculations about his health. After the incident, Michael Schumacher was kept in a medically induced coma until June 2014. He underwent several surgeries. The champion racing driver left the hospital in Grenoble for further treatment at the Lausanne University Hospital, before being shifted for treatment and rehabilitation in September 2014.

The German driver was very close to former F1 champion Sebastian Vettel, who is also from the same country and has driven for teams like Ferrari, Red Bull. Vettel recently opened up on their relationship.

“It’s still very, very difficult to, I don’t want to say accept, but to accept that he keeps fighting and he’s not doing well. Of course I wish him only the best. It is still a topic very often and I think about it sometimes in silence and sometimes a lot,” told RTL.

Vettel also revealed how he reacted to the heartbreaking news of Schumacher’s skiing accident at the end of December 2013.

“The first thoughts were of course at the last conversation we had together,” remembers Vettel. “I told him that I was going to be a father and what was coming for us. I just miss my friend. He would have been so important in recent years. I would have had so many questions and he certainly could have provided so many answers or inspiration.”

German publication BILD has come up with a new report where it claims to have fresh details about Michael Schumacher’s daily routine on the 10th anniversary of that accident.

Multiple publications like Daily Mail, PlanetF1, quoted the report which provides fresh updates on Michael Schumacher.

According to the report, Michael Schumacher has been driven in a Mercedes AMG car to stimulate the brain with familiar sounds. This was done, according to the report, because the racing great spent over two decades in Formula One or in other classes.

The report adds that Michael Schumacher receives 24-hour care, with a private infirmary situated in his former office. 15 doctors and their assistants ensure his well-being.

Schumacher won seven F1 world titles, including five on a trot with Ferrari. He returned to the F1 racing in 2010 for three years with the Mercedes team. He was replaced by Lewis Hamilton in 2013. In 2021, Hamilton matched Schumacher’s record of seven world titles.

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Priyanka Gandhi slams govt over high petrol, diesel prices

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In a post in Hindi on ‘X’, the Congress general secretary said crude oil has become cheaper by 29 per cent in the international market in the last 19 months

Published Date – 06:33 PM, Sat – 30 December 23


Priyanka Gandhi slams govt over high petrol, diesel prices

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New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed the Centre over high prices of petrol and diesel, alleging that the government’s priority was only to fill the pockets of a few billionaires.

In a post in Hindi on ‘X’, the Congress general secretary said crude oil has become cheaper by 29 per cent in the international market in the last 19 months.

“Oil companies have earned Rs 1.32 lakh crore profit in six months. The burden of their huge earnings is being passed on to the people of the country,” she alleged.

Inflation is at its peak in the country due to the high prices of petrol and diesel, Gandhi said.

“Poor and middle-class people are not able to run their families but they have not got any relief. The government’s priority is only to fill the pockets of a few billionaires,” she alleged.

Hyderabad

Watch: CM Revanth Reddy’s convoy gives way to ambulance

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His convoy gave way to ambulance while he was travelling from his home to the Secretariat.

Updated On – 06:58 PM, Sat – 30 December 23


Watch: CM Revanth Reddy’s convoy gives way to ambulance

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Hyderabad: Proving that humanity prevails over status and power, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy‘s convoy made way for an ambulance near KBR Park.

His convoy gave way to ambulance while he was travelling from his residence to the Secretariat.

The video was captured by some onlookers and they posted  it on social media.

Watch the video here:

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Ex Pak PM Imran Khan's 2024 Election Nomination Rejected By Poll Body

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Ex Pak PM Imran Khan's 2024 Election Nomination Rejected By Poll Body

Imran Khan has been disqualified from contesting the national elections scheduled for February 8. (File)

Karachi:

Pakistan’s election body has rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nomination to contest the 2024 national elections in two constituencies, officials and his party’s media team said on Saturday.

The 71-year-old former cricket star has been embroiled in a tangle of political and legal battles since he was ousted as prime minister in April 2022. He has not been seen in public since he was jailed for three years in August for unlawfully selling state gifts while in office from 2018 to 2022.

Imran Khan has been disqualified from contesting the national elections scheduled for Feb. 8 because of the corruption conviction, but he nevertheless filed nomination papers for the elections on Friday, his media team said.

In a list of rejected candidates from Lahore, the Election Commission of Pakistan said Imran Khan’s nomination was rejected because he was not a registered voter of the constituency and because he is “convicted by the court of law and has been disqualified”.

His media team said the commission had also rejected his nomination to contest the elections from his hometown, Mianwali.

Imran Khan, who is widely seen as the country’s most popular leader, says he is being targeted by the powerful military, which wants to keep him out of the polls. The military denies the charge.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court granted Imran Khan bail in a case related to a leak of state secrets last Friday, a day after a high court refused to suspend his disqualification from contesting the elections.

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

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Karimnagar Collector reviews Praja Palana applications

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Karimnagar Collector examined the Praja palana applications process in 37th division, Ramnagar on Saturday

Published Date – 06:44 PM, Sat – 30 December 23


Karimnagar Collector reviews Praja Palana applications

Collector Pamela Satpathy examing application forms in Praja Palana programme held in Ramnagar (37th division) Karimnagar on Saturday.

Karimnagar: Collector Pamela Satpathy instructed officials to take all steps to avoid any inconvenience to the people while accepting applications under the Abhaya Hastam (Six Guarantees) in the Praja Palana programme.

The Collector examined the Praja palana applications process in 37th division, Ramnagar here on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, she said that besides educating the people in applying for the guarantees, officials should also help them in filling applications. Instructing the officials to set up separate counters for aged people and women, she wanted to arrange tents, chairs and other basic facilities for the convenience of the people.

Each and every application submitted at the Praja Palana programme should be accepted and there was no question of rejecting applications, she made it clear. On this occasion, Collector interacted with women and enquired about the distribution of applications, submission and their problems.

Deputy Mayor Challa Swaruparani, municipal commissioner Srinivas and others were present.

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US could be drawn into Ukraine conflict: President Biden

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In a statement on Friday, Biden condemned Russia’s latest missile barrage on the neighboring country, calling it a “brutal attack” and claiming that Moscow wants to “obliterate Ukraine and subjugate its people,” Russia Today reported. 

The Russian Defense Ministry had earlier said its forces conducted 50 “group” strikes and a single “massive” barrage in recent days, successfully hitting military infrastructure and troop positions.

Against this backdrop, the US president said that “the stakes of this fight extend far beyond Ukraine” and affect the security of both NATO and Europe. “When dictators and autocrats are allowed to run roughshod in Europe, the risk rises that the United States gets pulled in directly. And the consequences reverberate around the world,” he added.

Reiterating that the US “cannot let Ukraine down,” he urged Congress to approve his supplemental funding request, which includes more than $60 billion for the embattled country.

Republicans have been reluctant to give the greenlight for several weeks, demanding that Biden do more to bolster security on the southern US border. Meanwhile, the White House has repeatedly warned that without congressional approval, authorized funds for Ukraine will soon run out.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that Biden’s claims that Moscow could attack NATO were “complete nonsense.” He suggested that his American counterpart understood that as well, but had to cling to this narrative to justify his “misguided” policies on Russia.

In addition, Russian officials have for decades voiced concerns about the alliance’s creeping expansion, with Putin citing Ukraine’s plans to join NATO as one of the key reasons for the intervention against that country. Moscow has also repeatedly called Western countries “direct participants” in the conflict due to their arms shipments to Kiev.

Anatoly Antonov, Moscow’s ambassador to Washington, weighed in on Biden’s latest comments, saying the US reaction to the missile barrage “demonstrates the effectiveness of the special military operation.” He also described the president’s statement as an admission that Washington and its allies are “waging a hybrid war against Russia” in a fruitless campaign to defeat it on the battlefield and cripple its economy.

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