Owaisi praised the Indian Armed Forces for their swift response to the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians. He asserted that terrorist outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba should not be allowed to operate freely and that decisive action was necessary to dismantle their infrastructure.
The 108-carat Kohinoor diamond, one of the world’s most famous gemstones, was taken from India in 1849, when Maharaja Duleep Singh surrendered it to Queen Victoria. Since then, the diamond has remained under British possession, adorning the crown of British monarchs, most recently that of Queen Elizabeth II.
Naidu, who first envisioned Amaravati in 2014 post-bifurcation, has vowed to complete the project within three years. His ambitious plans include eco-friendly urban infrastructure, global educational institutions, and an iconic inverted lily-shaped assembly building. With renewed investor confidence, foreign collaborations-including the re-engagement of Singapore for the city’s masterplan- are picking up pace.
The appointment of R V Karnan as the commissioner offers a glimmer of hope. Many believe that stability in leadership is crucial for the GHMC to effectively address the city’s problems, such as infrastructure development, waste management, and traffic congestion. Karnan’s tenure could be an opportunity to bring consistency and focus to the corporation’s efforts.
Hailing from Reddy Palli village, just five kilometers from Khammam town, Ramaiah was a small farmer whose life-long green mission began in his farm and spread throughout his village. The roads leading to Reddy Palli are now flanked by giant trees, a testament to his labor of love. Over the years, he planted more than one crore trees, making an unparalleled contribution to biodiversity.
While consumers are temporarily shielded from price increases at the pump, experts warn that sustained pressure on oil marketing companies could lead to eventual adjustments in retail fuel prices. For now, the government emphasizes that the decision is part of its broader fiscal strategy in a challenging global economic environment.
The revised rates mean that a domestic LPG cylinder, currently priced at Rs 803, will cost RS 853 starting Tuesday. Even Ujjwala Yojana users, who receive government subsidies, will now pay Rs 550 instead of Rs 500. This price adjustment is expected to affect over 30 crore households, particularly those in rural and urban lower-income groups.
The Supreme Court has taken serious note of this alarming situation and converted the matter into a suo motu writ petition titled In Re: Kancha Gachibowli Forest, State of Telangana. The Court has directed the Chief Secretary of Telangana to respond to several critical questions, including the rationale for initiating developmental activities without completing mandated assessments under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023.
The event saw participation from eminent personalities, including Dr. Sowmya Mishra, DGP Prisons; BP Acharya, former IAS officer; and Dana Kishore, Principal Secretary to the Governor. The presence of army personnel and other dignitaries added gravitas to the occasion.
A four-page letter found in his possession detailed the recruitment of minors, raising serious ethical and humanitarian concerns. The letter reportedly disclosed that 25 individuals were recruited from Indravati zone and another 130 from a different location. Among these recruits, 65 were children aged 12 to 13, while 40 were between 14 and 17 years old.
