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Four fire extinguishers were initially deployed to douse the blaze, and two more joined them later

The decision to allow shops to remain open during Ramzan has been a long-standing tradition in Hyderabad and the surrounding areas

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen auctioned off the jeans that led to his disqualification from a round in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships due to a dress code violation. Despite initial frustration, Carlsen returned to the competition and humorously turned the incident into a charitable opportunity, donating the auction proceeds to the Big Brothers Big Sisters charity.

One of the great granddaughters of the founder A.V. Meiyappan insists upon partitioning the family properties

Devendra Barlewar, a 47-year-old scientist, successfully received a rare third kidney transplant at Amrita Hospital, leaving him with five kidneys, only one of which is functional. The complex surgery, performed by Dr. Anil Sharma, was made possible by a multi-organ donation from a brain-dead farmer.

The Indian government has strongly condemned Turkish President Erdogan's remarks about Kashmir and lodged a protest with the Turkish ambassador. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir are integral parts of its territory and criticized Pakistan's use of cross-border terrorism as the main threat to the region.

‘These reports are deeply troubling and indicate possible foreign interference into India’s internal affairs,’ said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

The Southern Discom area, which comprises Greater Hyderabad, is contributing lion’s share to the peak load of power

India started their Champions Trophy with a decisive six-wicket win against Bangladesh. Shubman Gill praised Mohammed Shami for his remarkable 5/53 spell, lauding his comeback after a lengthy injury. Gill also scored an unbeaten 101, guiding India to victory, with Shami expressing hopes for continued strong performances. India set to take on Pakistan on Sunday.

The latest circular also directed the temples to celebrate Varamahalakshmi festival by giving green bangles and arashina-kumkuma to women devotees

The animal had multiple injuries as a result of its efforts to pull out of the snare

One of the resolutions adopted in the meeting held at DMK’s head office in Chennai demanded that Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan “tender an unconditional apology to the people of Tamil Nadu”

Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' is enjoying an impressive box office performance, crossing Rs 223 crore in just 8 days. The film saw a significant boost on Shivaji Jayanti with Rs 32 crore. Despite competition from the newly released 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi', 'Chhaava' continues to draw crowds, potentially exceeding Rs 20 crore on its second Friday.

"Education is Tamils' right, please understand who is doing politics," the DMK leader told reporters at Chennai.

Kerala made history by qualifying for their first Ranji Trophy final, narrowly defeating Gujarat with a two-run first-innings lead in a dramatic semifinal. Key performances included M Azharuddeen’s 177 runs and a crucial final moment involving Arzan Nagwaswalla and Salman Nizar. Kerala will now face Vidarbha in the final, carrying the hopes of their state.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded to PM Modi's remark regarding the Adani Group issue, emphasizing it as a matter of national importance. During PM Modi's recent US visit, he stated that such individual cases are not discussed between leaders of nations, underscoring India's democratic values.

Many parents burden their children with excessive academic pressure, but Saksham Jindal, who scored 100 percentile in JEE Main, suggests focusing on the NCERT syllabus for Chemistry. He emphasizes the importance of practical questions and confidence building. Overloading children with study materials can lead to stress and burnout, and a balanced approach is crucial.

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah believes they can defeat India by bringing their best performance to the upcoming Champions Trophy clash. Despite a rough start, he emphasises that handling pressure will be crucial. He also addressed criticism about his selection, urging fans to continue their support. Pakistan face a must-win situation after losing to New Zealand.