Pruthvi Sai to lead ECDG Hyderabad team in finals against Bengaluru

Pruthvi Sai has been appointed captain of the ECDG Hyderabad team for the multi-day finals against Bengaluru in the fourth edition of the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Junior National Cricket Championship, organised by the Emerging Cricketers Development Group (ECDG) in Hyderabad

Published Date – 17 December 2024, 08:13 PM


Pruthvi Sai to lead ECDG Hyderabad team in finals against Bengaluru

Pruthvi Sai

Hyderabad: Pruthvi Sai has been appointed captain of the ECDG Hyderabad team for the multi-day finals against Bengaluru in the fourth edition of the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Junior National Cricket Championship, organised by the Emerging Cricketers Development Group (ECDG) in Hyderabad, starting from December 24.

Squad: Pruthvi Sai (C), Manikanta P (VC), G Sravan (VC), Farhan Khan (WK), Lohitesh Reddy (WK), Abhinav Kumar, Adarsh Deshmukh, Chilla Sathwik, Rehan Khan, Mohammed Arshad, MA Adnan, SLN Kashyap, Dhairya, MD Faiyazuddin Ghazi (Manager).


Uttar Pradesh Police enlists social media influencers, students as ‘Digital Warriors’ to fight cybercrime, fake news

Uttar Pradesh’s Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar, stated that digital warriors—a group of social media influencers and college students—will work to raise awareness about cybercrime, combat misinformation, train citizens as cyber trainers, and promote the positive work and initiatives of the police.





Published Date – 21 December 2024, 04:56 PM


Uttar Pradesh Police enlists social media influencers, students as ‘Digital Warriors’ to fight cybercrime, fake news


Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police has enlisted social media influencers and college students as “digital warriors” to strengthen its fight against cybercrime and combat fake news, an officer said on Saturday.

“The digital warriors (a network of social media influencers and college students) will raise awareness about cybercrime, counter misleading news, train ordinary citizens as cyber trainers, and publicise the commendable work and campaigns of the police,” said Uttar Pradesh’s Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar.


Kumar cited a pilot project run by the UP Police ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela to combat fake news. This month-long project, which involved influencers and college students, was successful and has now been expanded statewide, he said.

“The Uttar Pradesh Police launched the ‘Digital Warriors’ initiative in 2018, which became active on WhatsApp. People from different sections of society were added as digital volunteers,” Kumar explained.

“In 2023, ‘WhatsApp Community Groups’ were created, adding all UP Police personnel, enabling them to refute fake news and publicise the commendable work of the police.” He added that currently, about 10 lakh people are connected as digital volunteers, and around 2 lakh policemen are linked through community groups.

“Owing to the limited access of these digital volunteers to WhatsApp and their limited activity on other social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter (now X), Facebook, YouTube, etc., there was a need to engage the younger generation of social media influencers and college/university students with the UP Police by making them ‘digital warriors,’” Kumar said.

Focusing on the benefits of training the younger generation, the UP DGP said, “By training college/university students, we can develop critical thinking skills, enabling them to analyze and verify information. These students will become digital warriors for UP Police and help report cybercrime and fake news.” He added that these students will also be able to raise awareness about fake news and cybercrime within their families and social circles.

Workshops will be organised in colleges, schools, or collectively at the Police Lines.

The workshops will feature cybercrime experts, fact-checkers, cyber trainers, and district cyber police station cells, who will share technical knowledge and practical experience.

Cyber Clubs will be established in schools and universities, with a teacher from each institution serving as the nodal officer.

Workshops and creative sessions, such as poster-making, slogan/short-story writing, and social media content creation, will be conducted through the cyber clubs, Kumar said.

Sensex, Nifty turn flat amid weak trend in Asian markets-Telangana Today

Later, both the benchmark indices faced volatility and were trading with marginal gains

Updated On – 8 October 2024, 10:40 AM


Sensex, Nifty turn flat amid weak trend in Asian markets


New Delhi: Equity benchmark indices turned flat after beginning the trade on a positive note early on Tuesday amid a weak trend in the Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 128.88 points to 81,178.88 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty went up 43.35 points to 24,839.10.

Later, both the benchmark indices faced volatility and were trading with marginal gains. From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones, NTPC, UltraTech Cements, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, and Larsen & Toubro were among the major gainers.


Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Tata Motors, HCL Technologies, and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards. “Market has turned weak responding to negative cues from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, massive FPI selling and concerns surrounding the election results due on Monday,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 8,293.41 crore on Monday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth Rs 13,245.12 crore, according to exchange data. The net FPI selling of Rs 50,011 crore during the last six trading sessions has been more than offset by the DII buying of Rs 53,203 crore, Vijayakumar said.

There are enough indicators to show that FPIs have been following a ‘Sell India, Buy China’ strategy. Elevated valuations in India and cheap valuations for Chinese stocks triggered this change in FPI strategy, he added.

In Asian markets, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul are trading lower, while Shanghai is quoting in the green. The US markets ended in the negative territory on Monday. Global oil benchmark Brent Crude fell 1.42 per cent to USD 79.78 a barrel. On Monday, Brent Crude soared above USD 80 a barrel — its highest price since August.

Kavitha urges govt to resume “Civil Rights Day” to create awareness about untouchability

Making a special mention on the issue in the legislative council on Saturday, Kavitha said during BRS regime civil rights day was conducted on last Sunday of every month, wherein all the district, village and mandal level officers used to create awareness about the ill effects of caste discrimination and untouchability to the people

Published Date – 21 December 2024, 06:34 PM


Kavitha urges govt to resume “Civil Rights Day” to create awareness about untouchability

BRS MLC K Kavitha

Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha urged the State government to resume “civil rights day” initiative implemented by the previous BRS government to create awareness about eradication of caste discrimination and untouchability in villages and towns in the State.

Making a special mention on the issue in the legislative council on Saturday, Kavitha said during BRS regime civil rights day was conducted on last Sunday of every month, wherein all the district, village and mandal level officers used to create awareness about the ill effects of caste discrimination and untouchability to the people.


The officials used to spread awareness among various communities regarding SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Protection of Civil Rights Act, she informed.

However, after Congress came to power, the civil rights day was not being conducted in the State, she said, adding that there was a rise in crime against women in the rural areas, especially against the weaker section women.

She urged the government to resume the civil rights day initiative to instill confidence among the weaker sections.

“In some parts of rural areas still caste discrimination and untouchability continue to persist. There are still two class systems in many villages. To address such issues and create awareness among the people about its ill effects, there is a need to resume the civil rights day,”she observed.

Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi beat TN to continue fine form

Goals from Rahul Mukhi (60th minute) and Kartik Hantal (64th) in the second half helped Odisha bounce back from their previous defeat against Delhi

Published Date – 17 December 2024, 08:16 PM


Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi beat TN to continue fine form

Player of Odisha and Goa vie for the ball in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Odisha stunned former champions Goa 2-0 while Delhi continued their winning run in the final round of Group B matches in the 78th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at Deccan Arena, Hyderabad, on Tuesday.

Goals from Rahul Mukhi (60th minute) and Kartik Hantal (64th) in the second half helped Odisha bounce back from their previous defeat against Delhi. With the win, Odisha moved up from the bottom to the third spot. Goa, with two 0-2 defeats from two matches, remain the only team in Group B to have not scored a single point thus far.


In the other match, Delhi beat Tamil Nadu with an identical 2-0 scoreline to stay atop the Group B table with six points from two matches. Bhaaranyu Bansal (7th) and Ashish Shaw (65th) were the goal-scorers as Delhi extended their winning streak. Tamil Nadu remained at fifth in Group B with a solitary point from their two matches so far.

Results: Goa 0 lost to Odisha 2 (Rahul Mukhi 60’, Kartik Hantal 65’), Delhi 2 ( Bhaaranyu Bansal 7’, Ashish Shaw 65) bt Tamil Nadu 0.

Three And Easy As Borussia Dortmund Move Into Bundesliga Top Six




Borussia Dortmund scored three goals in a devastating five-minute spell to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 and end the year in the top six of the Bundesliga. Dortmund came into this game without a win in their previous three league outings but produced some stylish attacking moments to blow Wolfsburg away on the road. Dutchman Donyell Malen got things moving, turning in Ramy Bensebaini’s corner from close range. The visitors doubled their lead through the impressive young Germany star Max Beier, who met Julian Brandt‘s through ball with a sublime first-time finish with the outside of his right foot. 

Beier turned provider just two minutes later, cutting back a low cross for an unmarked Brandt to find the bottom corner. 

Wolfsburg were stunned, having conceded in the 25th, 28th and 30th minutes and the rest of the contest was a damage limitation exercise for Ralph Hasenhuettl’s side, although they pulled one back in the second half through Denis Vavro. 

Dortmund had Pascal Gross sent off just after the hour but it didn’t threaten to derail a win that keeps them within two points of third place. 

“In the first half we played really well, had very good positional play and kept moving forward with determination,” said Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin.

“In the second half we allowed the opponent back into the game completely unnecessarily and you have to defend. Then you get a red card, which is totally unnecessary.”

On a good weekend for the teams from Germany’s Ruhr region, Bochum beat relegation rivals Heidenheim 2-0 for their first victory of the Bundesliga season. 

Rooted in last place in the table, Bochum took an early lead courtesy of striker Moritz Broschinski, whose expert low volley was reward for Ibrahima Sissoko’s quality cross from the right.  

Bochum, who brought in veteran coach Dieter Hecking last month in the hope of igniting their season and saving them from relegation, appeared the hungrier of the sides.  

When the second goal came, it was no less than Bochum deserved.  

Matus Bero created space on the edge of the box and drilled in from 15 yards, putting the hosts in complete control before the break.  

Heidenheim improved after the restart but the damage was already done and Bochum, who had lost 11 of their previous 14 games, closed it out for a precious three points.  

Bochum stay bottom going into the winter break but end the calendar year having picked up four points from their last two games and stay within two points of Holstein Kiel, who are directly above them in 17th.  

Meanwhile, 16th-placed Heidenheim are in freefall.  

Last season, their first in the Bundesliga, was a huge success, finishing eighth and qualifying for Europe.  

But they are now coming to terms with their seventh-straight Bundesliga defeat and sit just two points ahead of Kiel.

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Several children killed in stampede at holiday fair event in Nigeria

Several students were killed in a stampede. The incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Sadly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of lives and injuries

Published Date – 18 December 2024, 11:37 PM


Several children killed in stampede at holiday fair event in Nigeria

Several students were killed in a stampede. The incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Sadly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of lives and injuries

Abuja: Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at a holiday funfair in southwestern Nigeria, authorities said.

The incident happened at the Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, near the economic hub of Lagos. Security forces attended the scene and arrested the event organisers, state governor Seyi Makinde said in a statement.


“Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Sadly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of lives and injuries. This is a very sad day,” Makinde said.

“We sympathise with the parents whose joy has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths,” he added.

Nigeria’s national emergency services said it has deployed a team to help provide assistance to the victims.

Children injured at the venue were taken to local hospitals where parents were asked to check for missing persons.

Video footage that appeared to be from the scene showed a large crowd of mostly children looking on as some children were being carried away from an open field.

Local media identified the event organisers as the Women In Need Of Guidance and Support Foundation, which held a similar event for children last year.

The group was preparing to host up to 5,000 young people at this year’s event, the Oyo-based Agidigbo FM radio station reported on Tuesday, citing the organisers who had featured on its program. Children “will win exciting prizes like scholarships and other bountiful gifts,” they said.

An investigation has been opened into the causes of the stampede, Makinde said, adding “anyone directly or remotely involved in this disaster will be held accountable.”

Ola Electric ‘skids off the road’, share price touches its lowest at Rs 86-Telangana Today

In a stock exchange filing, the EV company admitted that it has received a show-cause notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority

Published Date – 8 October 2024, 10:50 AM


Ola Electric ‘skids off the road’, share price touches its lowest at Rs 86


New Delhi: From a show-cause notice from the government to consumers flooding social media platforms over myriad complaints regarding its e-scooters and service centres’ — while its share continues to slide —  there appears no respite for Bhavish Aggarwal-run Ola Electric.

On Tuesday, Ola Electric’s share touched its lowest at Rs 86 apiece — before recovering a bit a massive 43-35 per cent drop from its all-time high of Rs 157.40 a few days earlier. The stock made its public debut at Rs 76 apiece.


In a stock exchange filing, the EV company admitted that it has received a show-cause notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). “The Central Consumer Protection Authority has provided a timeline of 15 days to the company to respond to the show cause notice. The company will respond to the CCPA within the given timeframe with the supporting documents,” said the EV company. According to the show-cause notice, Ola Electric appears to be in violation of several provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.”

It took serious note of the complaints by consumers related to manufacturing defects, partial or no refunds on booking cancellations, recurring defects despite servicing, overcharging, inaccurate invoices, and multiple issues with batteries and vehicle components.

The National Consumer Helpline, operated by the Department of Consumer Affairs, received 10,644 complaints since September last year related to Ola Electric. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, said: “The CCPA is looking into a large number of complaints about Ola Electric, mainly related to service inefficiencies.”

“We hope the company addresses these concerns promptly and resolves the issues faced by consumers,” she mentioned. Meanwhile, aggrieved customers continued to flood social media platforms, sharing their plight with hardware and software issues with its flagship electric two-wheeler.

“Even after the big announcement in service expansion, service centres are working the same. I delivered my scooter to Ola 3 weeks ago and received it last Saturday after completion of repair. Though it’s not properly fixed, OLA asked me to book RSA under my cost. I regret my decision to buy this scooter in 2022 even without a review. @bhash check yourself on this to understand what is going on,” posted an angry user on X.

Another commented: “Ola scooters, at their core, are poorly engineered products. People got carried away by the design aspect. The OLA updated 2.0 platform has taken away any repairability in the product and replacement is the only way for even minor issues. How is any of this GREEN?”