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323296024539Engine scare halts SWISS Delhi flight takeoff, six passengers injuredhttps://www.siasat.com/engine-scare-halts-swiss-delhi-flight-takeoff-six-passengers-injured-3460456/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:28:25 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460456New Delhi: A SWISS flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in early hours on Sunday, April 26, after facing an issue with one of the engines, leaving six passengers hurt who were being treated in a hospital. According to the airline, the crew “rejected the takeoff and, following …

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New Delhi: A SWISS flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in early hours on Sunday, April 26, after facing an issue with one of the engines, leaving six passengers hurt who were being treated in a hospital.

According to the airline, the crew “rejected the takeoff and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft.”

The airline said they are determined to fully understand what led to this incident.

“SWISS technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and initiate the next steps. At the same time, we are working intensively to find swift and suitable onward travel solutions for all passengers,” according to the airline.

The Airbus A330, operating as flight LX147, had 232 passengers, including four infants, along with crew members on board.

The aircraft was accelerating on runway 28 at around 1:08 am when the issue with one of the engines occurred. Passengers and crew were evacuated using emergency slides.

Six passengers sustained injuries during the evacuation and were taken to Medanta hospital for treatment.

“We are aware of an incident involving flight LX147 in Delhi. The aircraft involved is an Airbus A330 (HB-JHK). SWISS has established a task force. There were 228 passengers and 4 infants on board. Shortly after takeoff, just after 1 am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines,” SWISS said in a statement.

“Six passengers currently receiving medical attention, crew unharmed. All passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft via the emergency slides. Six passengers are currently undergoing medical evaluation. For a small number of individuals who were unable to use the slides, stairs were provided,” said the airline.

SWISS said passengers are currently being assisted and local teams are working intensively to arrange re-bookings or hotel accommodation for our passengers.

“They have received contact cards to ensure we can reach them reliably. Such a situation is stressful for everyone involved. Our local teams are taking care of our passengers on site,” the airline added.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:28:28 +0000According to the airline, the crew “rejected the takeoff and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft.”Andhra Pradesh CM gets ‘Business Reformer of the Year’ award https://www.siasat.com/andhra-pradesh-cm-gets-business-reformer-of-the-year-award-3460453/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:14:51 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460453Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said he humbly accepted the “Business Reformer of the Year” award conferred by a media house. The CM said the recognition reflects Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a leading destination for investment and innovation, driven by governance reforms and policy initiatives. “I humbly accept the Business Reformer of …

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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said he humbly accepted the “Business Reformer of the Year” award conferred by a media house.

The CM said the recognition reflects Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a leading destination for investment and innovation, driven by governance reforms and policy initiatives.

“I humbly accept the Business Reformer of the Year award. It is an honour and privilege to receive it from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This award belongs to the people of Andhra Pradesh and everyone who contributed to this success,” said Naidu in a post on X late on Saturday, April 25.

He said that the award underscores the state government’s commitment to economic transformation, ease of doing business, and attracting global investments.

I humbly accept the Business Reformer of the Year award presented by The Economic Times. It was an honour and privilege to receive it from Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji.

Andhra Pradesh is now India’s foremost destination for investment and… pic.twitter.com/RWNNsykXSW

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) April 25, 2026

Naidu highlighted that Andhra Pradesh continues to witness growth through the collective efforts of Cabinet Ministers, officers, policy experts, and support from industry leaders and investors.

Meanwhile, S Abdul Nazeer congratulated the Chief Minister on receiving the award at a programme held in Mumbai.

The Governor said the recognition reflected Naidu’s focus on speed of governance, investor-friendly industrial policies, infrastructure development, and emphasis on IT and green energy.

“The award conferred on Naidu is a recognition of his focus on Speed of Delivering Governance and implementing transformative, investor-friendly industrial policies to attract large-scale investments, developing the state infrastructure, and focusing on IT and green energy,” said Nazeer in an official press release from Lok Bhavan.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:14:54 +0000Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated the Chief Minister on receiving the award.Amid heatwave, four Telangana cities rank in world’s 100 hottest placeshttps://www.siasat.com/amid-heatwave-four-telangana-cities-rank-in-worlds-100-hottest-places-3460451/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:03:50 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460451Hyderabad: Four locations in Telangana – Ramagundam, Mancherial, Kothapet and Adilabad – have featured among the top 100 hottest places in the world, as heatwave conditions intensify, with temperatures in the region ranging between 43 and 44 degrees Celsius. At the national level, the hottest cities on Saturday, April 25, included Banda in Uttar Pradesh, followed …

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Hyderabad: Four locations in Telangana – Ramagundam, Mancherial, Kothapet and Adilabad – have featured among the top 100 hottest places in the world, as heatwave conditions intensify, with temperatures in the region ranging between 43 and 44 degrees Celsius.

At the national level, the hottest cities on Saturday, April 25, included Banda in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Akola, Bhusawal and Jalgaon in Maharashtra, and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

The rankings fluctuate throughout the day as fresh temperature data is updated.

Meteorological experts said the high temperatures in northern Telangana districts such as Adilabad and Mancherial are not unusual, given their proximity to the heat-prone Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Dharma Raju told Times of India that the region falls in a “heat core zone,” where persistent dry northerly winds, low humidity, minimal vegetation and clear skies combine to significantly raise surface temperatures.

In the case of Ramagundam in Peddapalli district, experts attribute the elevated heat partly to its industrial profile, including the presence of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) infrastructure, which contributes to localised heat generation.

Urban areas are facing an equally pressing challenge. Kothapet in Hyderabad, situated along the Musi River, acts like a basin that traps and retains heat, urban biodiversity researcher G Sailu told Times of India, adding that declining groundwater levels further limit the land’s natural ability to regulate temperature.

Environmental experts warned that more places in Telangana could feature in such rankings if ecological degradation and loss of water bodies continue unchecked.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:03:53 +0000Meteorological experts said the high temperatures in northern Telangana districts such as Adilabad and Mancherial are not unusual.Falaknuma wedding: Delhi HC asks DoPT to decide graft case on IAS officerhttps://www.siasat.com/falaknuma-wedding-delhi-hc-asks-dopt-to-decide-graft-case-on-ias-officer-3460449/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:49:07 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460449New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the Union Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to take a final decision within three months on a complaint alleging serious corruption against retired IAS officer Rajat Kumar of the Telangana cadre. The directions were issued while disposing of a writ petition filed by one Gavinolla Srinivas, who …

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the Union Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to take a final decision within three months on a complaint alleging serious corruption against retired IAS officer Rajat Kumar of the Telangana cadre.

The directions were issued while disposing of a writ petition filed by one Gavinolla Srinivas, who had lodged a grievance with the DoPT on January 28, 2022, accusing the senior bureaucrat of corrupt practices, including allegedly accepting benefits from a private infrastructure company involved in major irrigation projects in Telangana.

The complaint alleged that the company had borne expenses related to Kumar’s daughter’s wedding, a five-day ceremony held at high-end venues, including the Falaknuma Palace, with company executives allegedly routing payments through intermediary entities. The petitioner cited investigative reports and other material available in the public domain.

The DoPT, instead of acting on the complaint directly, had forwarded it to the Telangana Chief Secretary on March 2, 2022. The petitioner argued this was insufficient and contrary to legal obligations, citing the Supreme Court’s ruling in Vineet Narain vs Union of India, which mandated timely and independent decision-making in corruption matters involving public officials.

The court agreed, holding that merely forwarding the complaint to the state government did not absolve the DoPT of its responsibility, and that the department retained authority to act even if a state report was pending.

“The respondent–DoPT has to take a final view on the complaint with due expedition,” the court said, adding that prolonged inaction could not be justified in matters involving serious corruption allegations.

The court disposed of the petition with directions that the DoPT or the ministry concerned decide on the complaint in accordance with applicable rules within three months.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:49:10 +0000Rajat Kumar has been accused of corrupt practices, including allegedly accepting benefits from a private infrastructure company involved in major irrigation projects in Telangana.Passenger booked for filming female cabin crew on Hyderabad-Udaipur flighthttps://www.siasat.com/passenger-booked-for-filming-female-cabin-crew-on-hyderabad-udaipur-flight-3460445/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:29:27 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460445Hyderabad: A passenger was booked for allegedly photographing female cabin crew members in an objectionable manner and misbehaving with a co-passenger aboard an IndiGo flight at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Friday, April 24, the police said. The accused, identified as Praveen, a Tamil Nadu-based businessman, was travelling on flight 6E-6323 from Hyderabad to …

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Hyderabad: A passenger was booked for allegedly photographing female cabin crew members in an objectionable manner and misbehaving with a co-passenger aboard an IndiGo flight at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Friday, April 24, the police said.

The accused, identified as Praveen, a Tamil Nadu-based businessman, was travelling on flight 6E-6323 from Hyderabad to Udaipur when the incident occurred at around 7.45 am, RGI Airport Outpost police told Times of India.

According to a complaint filed by an IndiGo representative, Omprakash, Praveen, seated in row 6B, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. He allegedly used his mobile phone to zoom in and photograph female crew members, focusing on their legs, faces and bodies.

He also reportedly used abusive language and his behaviour drew a complaint from the passenger seated next to him.

Despite repeated warnings from the cabin crew, Praveen continued to disrupt the flight, following which he was deboarded and handed over to airport police.

A case was registered under Section 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

“We have registered a case and issued a notice to the accused passenger as per law,” RGI Airport SI K Harika told TOI.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:29:30 +0000According to a complaint filed by an IndiGo representative, Praveen was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.Three injured as RTC bus collides with water tanker in Hyderabadhttps://www.siasat.com/three-injured-as-rtc-bus-collides-with-water-tanker-in-hyderabad-3460442/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:17:41 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460442Hyderabad: Three people were injured when an RTC bus collided with a water tanker at Mokilla in Ranga Reddy district on Saturday night, April 25. The accident occurred around 9.45 pm near Bangarumaisamma U-turn in Janwada, when an RTC bus travelling from Shankarpally towards Narsingi sideswiped a water tanker. The bus driver, conductor and a …

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Hyderabad: Three people were injured when an RTC bus collided with a water tanker at Mokilla in Ranga Reddy district on Saturday night, April 25.

The accident occurred around 9.45 pm near Bangarumaisamma U-turn in Janwada, when an RTC bus travelling from Shankarpally towards Narsingi sideswiped a water tanker.

The bus driver, conductor and a passenger were injured in the impact.

The injured have been identified as driver Ravinder, 40, conductor Laxman Kumar, 50, and passenger Ismail, 30. All three were shifted to Renovo Hospital, Langar House, for treatment.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:17:44 +0000The bus driver, conductor and a passenger were injured in the impact.Hyderabad: After week-long chase, cops trace Mercedes crash accused in Ootyhttps://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-after-week-long-chase-cops-trace-mercedes-crash-accused-in-ooty-3460440/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:09:32 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460440Hyderabad: A 32-year-old businessman died after being struck by a speeding Mercedes on the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge in Madhapur in the early hours of April 19, and a week later, police have tracked down the driver who fled the scene, tracing him all the way to Ooty. The victim, Shyam Raj, a resident of Hafeezpet, …

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Hyderabad: A 32-year-old businessman died after being struck by a speeding Mercedes on the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge in Madhapur in the early hours of April 19, and a week later, police have tracked down the driver who fled the scene, tracing him all the way to Ooty.

The victim, Shyam Raj, a resident of Hafeezpet, had stopped on the bridge with his wife around 3.15 am to take photographs. While Raj stood on the road clicking pictures of his wife, who was on the walkway, the Mercedes rammed into him before hitting the railing and flipping over. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries later.

According to the police, the couple had earlier gone to send a parcel at a travel bus service and had a late-night dinner before stopping briefly at the bridge on their way back home. The car was travelling from Jubilee Hills towards IKEA at the time of the accident. Passersby rushed to the aid of both the victim and the driver, who had managed to get out of the vehicle. The driver, however, used the confusion to flee the scene.

Though closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the bridge captured the accused fleeing, poor lighting conditions rendered the footage inconclusive. A case was registered on charges of negligence causing death, based on a complaint by the victim’s wife.

The abandoned car, bearing a West Bengal registration number, was seized and taken to the police station. Preliminary verification revealed the vehicle was registered to Quantum Minerals and Metals Private Limited.

Manhunt in multiple states

The manhunt that followed spanned multiple states. According to the Times of India, initial teams were dispatched to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and parts of Odisha. The breakthrough, however, came through call data records (CDR) of the accused’s wife.

“The first clue came from analysing the CDR of his wife, which helped us trace the accused to Tamil Nadu,” a Madhapur police official told TOI.

TOI has identified the accused as Mohammed Abdul Naveed, a software employee from Tolichowki. He will be brought back to Hyderabad on Sunday, April 26, and produced before a court within 24 hours.

According to police, the accused swerved to avoid another vehicle, lost control and struck Shyam Raj. After the incident, he abandoned the car on the bridge, returned home, took his wife and children, and fled the city. His exact route to Ooty will be established once his statement is recorded, the police said. Investigators are also verifying the validity of his driving licence.

The case has also drawn attention due to the vehicle’s ownership trail. The Mercedes had changed hands multiple times before being purchased by the accused, with registration records still listing a Kolkata-based company, Quantum Minerals and Metals Private Ltd, as the owner.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:09:35 +0000The accused has been identified as Mohammed Abdul Naveed, a software employee from Tolichowki.Photographer Raghu Rai, one of India’s best, dies after prolonged illnesshttps://www.siasat.com/photographer-raghu-rai-one-of-indias-best-dies-after-prolonged-illness-3460434/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:48:08 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460434New Delhi: Raghu Rai, one of India’s best-known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday, April 26. He was 83. “Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, but he was cured. Then it spread to the stomach, which was cured. …

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New Delhi: Raghu Rai, one of India’s best-known photographers whose lens captured India in its many shades, died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday, April 26. He was 83.

“Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, but he was cured. Then it spread to the stomach, which was cured. Recently, the cancer spread to his brain and then there were age-related issues too,” Nitin Rai, photographer and Rai’s son, told news agency PTI.

He is survived by his wife Gurmeet, son Nitin and daughters Lagan, Avani and Purvai.

The last rites will be performed at Lodhi Crematorium at 4 pm on Sunday.

Young boy sitting among ancient ruins with a cityscape background in black and white.

An accidental beginning

Rai came to photography by chance. A civil engineer by training, he picked up a camera during a visit to his photographer brother S Paul in Delhi in the 1960s. One of his earliest shots – a donkey staring into the lens – was published in The Times of London, launching a career that would span seven decades.

A Padma Shri awardee (1972), Rai documented some of the defining moments of modern India, including the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale at the Golden Temple ahead of Operation Blue Star and the Emergency, during which he devised creative workarounds to bypass censorship.

A woman fishing on a calm river, capturing a serene moment with a fishing rod, reflecting tranquility and.

A global standard

In 1977, Rai became the first Indian photographer invited to join the prestigious Magnum Photos collective, nominated by French master Henri Cartier-Bresson, whose humanist sensibility deeply influenced his work.

His prolific body of work, from the streets of Old Delhi to portraits of Indira Gandhi, Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama, is preserved across numerous books. “I became an explorer of life,” he once said. That exploration is now complete, but the images it produced endure.

Black and white photo of a woman descending stairs with a crucifix and Jesus Christ statue in the backgro.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:48:11 +0000One of his earliest shots – a donkey staring into the lens – was published in The Times of London, launching a career that would span seven decades.https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/par309420-overlay.jpgImambara, Lucknow – 1990https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/par309421-overlay.jpgVidisha- diyas in Ganga, Varanasi- 2000https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/par257019-overlay.jpgINDIA. Mother Teresa.Islamic militants, separatists claim attacks across Mali; India issues advisory https://www.siasat.com/islamic-militants-separatists-claim-attacks-across-mali-india-issues-advisory-3460429/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:31:59 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460429Dakar: Islamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and other cities on Saturday, April 25, in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the country in recent years. The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks on Bamako’s international airport and four other cities in central and northern Mali on …

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Dakar: Islamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and other cities on Saturday, April 25, in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the country in recent years.

The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks on Bamako’s international airport and four other cities in central and northern Mali on its website Azallaq. It said the attacks were carried out jointly with the Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg-led separatist group.

Mali has previously faced insurgencies fought by affiliates of al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist rebellion in the north.

The Malian army said in a statement that “unidentified armed terrorist groups targeted certain locations and barracks” in Bamako and that soldiers were “engaged in eliminating the attackers.” It said in another statement that later the situation was under control.

An Associated Press journalist in Bamako heard sustained heavy weapons and automatic rifle gunfire coming from Modibo Keïta International Airport, around 15 kilometres from the city centre, and saw a helicopter over nearby neighbourhoods.

The airport is adjacent to an air base used by Mali’s air force. A resident living near the airport also reported gunfire and three helicopters patrolling overhead.

India advises nationals in Mali to stay indoors, exercise caution

India on Saturday advised its nationals in Mali to remain highly vigilant, exercise utmost caution and stay indoors due to recent security developments in the West African nation.

The Indian Embassy in Bamako, in an advisory, said, “Due to recent security developments and reported attacks in Kati and other parts of Mali, the Embassy of India in Bamako urges all Indian nationals residing in Mali to remain highly vigilant, exercise utmost caution, stay indoors, and strictly follow the instructions issued by the Malian authorities from time to time.”

The embassy added that it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in coordination with Malian authorities and will issue further updates as required.

It urged Indian nationals to stay in touch with the embassy through its website and the embassy’s official social media accounts.

It also advised Indian nationals to contact the Embassy at +223 78486019/94793705 in case of any emergency assistance.

Woken up to sound of gunfire

The US Embassy in Bamako issued a security alert citing reports of explosions and gunfire near Kati and the international airport, and urged U.S. citizens to shelter in place and avoid travel there.

A resident of Kati, a town near Bamako that is home to Mali’s main military base, said he was woken by the sound of gunfire and explosions. Gen. Assimi Goita, the leader of Mali’s military junta, resides in Kati. The residence of Mali’s defense minister, Sadio Camara, was heavily damaged by an explosion during the attack, a nearby shopkeeper told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.

Armed groups have attacked Mali’s capital, its main airport, and several locations across the country, says Mali’s army in an apparently coordinated ⁠assault involving multiple groups. pic.twitter.com/zZ0Gt5yCWZ

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 25, 2026

Videos on social media showed militant convoys in trucks and motorcycles moving through Kati’s deserted streets, while residents looked on fearfully.

Residents of Sevare and Mopti, two towns in central Mali, also reported attacks by gunmen.

Other videos in the northern towns of Kidal and Gao showed gunfire exchanges in the streets, with dead bodies lying on the ground.

Insurgents entered Kidal, taking control of some neighborhoods and leading to exchanges of fire with the army, a former mayor of the town told the AP by phone, speaking on condition of anonymity out of fear for his safety.

Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesperson for the Azawad movement, said in a post on Facebook that its forces had taken control of Kidal as well as some areas in Gao, another northeastern city. The AP could not independently verify his claim.

Kidal had long served as a stronghold of the separatist rebellion before being taken by Malian government forces and Russian mercenaries in 2023. Its capture marked a significant symbolic victory for the junta and its Russian allies.

Azawad separatists have been fighting for years to create an independent state in northern Mali.

A resident of Gao, the largest city in northern Mali, said gunfire and explosions started in the early hours of Saturday and could still be heard in the late morning.

“The force of the explosions is making the doors and windows of my house shake. I’m scared out of my wits,” the resident said by phone, speaking on condition of anonymity because of concerns for his safety. The resident said the gunfire came from the army camp and the airport, which are right next to each other.

Ulf Laessing, head of the Sahel program at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, said the assault seems to be the largest coordinated attack in years in Mali.

“It’s especially concerning that JNIM apparently has been coordinating today’s attacks with Tuareg rebels. Jihadists and Tuareg rebels teamed up in 2012 when they overran northern Mali, sparking the region’s security crisis.” Laessing said.

Mali, alongside neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, has long been battling armed groups affiliated with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.

Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants. But the security situation has worsened in recent times, analysts say, with a record number of attacks by militants. Government forces have also been accused of killing civilians they suspect of collaborating with militants.

In 2024, an al-Qaida-linked group claimed an attack on Bamako’s airport and a military training camp in the capital, killing scores of people.

(With inputs from Associated Press and PTI)

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:35:25 +0000India advised its nationals in Mali to remain highly vigilant, exercise utmost caution and stay indoors.GHMC launches 37-day summer sports coaching camps across 752 centreshttps://www.siasat.com/ghmc-launches-37-day-summer-sports-coaching-camps-across-752-centres-3460419/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:18:20 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460419Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched its annual Summer Coaching Camps 2026, offering training in 44 sports disciplines across 752 centres in the city from April 25 to May 31. The 37-day programme, held daily between 6 am and 8 am, is open to students aged 6 to 16 years. Both part-time and …

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Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched its annual Summer Coaching Camps 2026, offering training in 44 sports disciplines across 752 centres in the city from April 25 to May 31.

The 37-day programme, held daily between 6 am and 8 am, is open to students aged 6 to 16 years. Both part-time and honorary coaches are being deployed across the centres.

Sports covered under the programme include athletics, cricket, football, basketball, badminton, hockey, swimming, boxing, judo, karate, taekwondo, gymnastics, yoga, chess, cycling, and several traditional and emerging disciplines such as mallakhamb, sepak takraw, korfball, muay thai, sqay martial arts and mini football, among others.

Students and interested members of the public can enrol through the GHMC’s online sports portal at sports.ghmc.gov.in by registering and paying the applicable membership fee.

As part of the camps, zone-wise sports quiz competitions will be held from May 5 to 11. Camp-level and zonal-level tournaments across 16 sports are also scheduled between May 18 and 23.

The initiative aims to identify sporting talent among students while encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle, according to GHMC officials.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:18:23 +0000The initiative aims to identify sporting talent among students.Iran FM Abbas Araghchi to revisit Pakistan after Oman talkshttps://www.siasat.com/iran-fm-abbas-araghchi-to-revisit-pakistan-after-oman-talks-3460396/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:54:04 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460396Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing his visit to Oman, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, as diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered their 19th day on Sunday, April 26. The report said Araghchi would travel back to Islamabad before …

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan after completing his visit to Oman, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, as diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered their 19th day on Sunday, April 26.

The report said Araghchi would travel back to Islamabad before heading onwards to Russia. Members of his delegation who had earlier returned to Tehran for consultations were expected to rejoin him during the Pakistan stopover.

CBS News, citing Pakistani sources, said the Iranian foreign minister was likely to arrive in Islamabad on Sunday or Monday.

Trump claims infighting within Iran leadership

Trump claimed there was “tremendous infighting” inside Iran, saying internal divisions were affecting the country’s leadership.

“They are probably fighting for leadership,” Trump told Fox News.

In a separate post on Truth Social, Trump added that nobody knew who was in charge of Iran, suggesting a leadership crisis in the war-hit country.

Trump says US Navy clearing mines in Strait of Hormuz

US President DTrump said the US Navy was clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil ⁷ whose disruption is increasingly raising concerns over the world economy.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he had spoken by telephone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after planned US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad were called off.

In a post on X, Sharif said Pakistan remained committed to serving as “an honest and sincere facilitator”, adding that Islamabad would continue working for durable peace and lasting stability in the region.

Had a warm and constructive telephone exchange this evening with my brother, President Masoud Pezeshkian, on the evolving regional situation.

I appreciated Iran’s continued engagement, including the high-level delegation to Islamabad led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, whom…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 25, 2026

Iran asks Trump to tone down threats

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Iranian negotiators have conveyed messages to the United States urging President Donald Trump to soften his rhetoric and reduce public threats.

The report said Iranian diplomats believe hardline factions in Tehran would be more willing to engage in negotiations if Trump adopted a less confrontational tone.

Trump mentions new Iranian proposal

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said a new proposal was received shortly after he called off a planned visit by an American delegation to Pakiyÿstan for talks with Iranian officials.

Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said a significant amount of time and work had been wasted before the decision was made.

In comments reported by Axios, Trump said, “It’s remarkable that as soon as the flight was cancelled, within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”

UN warns 45 million could face hunger globally

Separately, Jorge Moreira da Silva, executive director of the United Nations Office for Project Services, warned that any continuation of the Iran conflict could push around 45 million more people into hunger worldwide.

In remarks to Al Jazeera, he said disruption of fertiliser supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a wider humanitarian crisis due to the waterway’s critical role in global trade.

Turkey holds diplomatic calls

A source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry told Reuters that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate telephone calls with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts to discuss the latest developments in talks between Tehran and Washington.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:30:05 +0000Ceasefire enters 19th day as Trump mentions new Iranian proposal and UN warns 45 million could face hunger.Man held after shots heard at White House press dinner, Trump safehttps://www.siasat.com/shots-heard-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump-evacuated-3460397/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:48:15 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460397Washington: President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Associatio0n on Saturday night, April 25, after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter had opened fire. Authorities said the …

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Washington: President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Associatio0n on Saturday night, April 25, after an unspecified threat.

There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter had opened fire. Authorities said the incident occurred outside the ballroom where Trump and other guests were seated. It was not immediately clear what happened. The event was scrapped and will be rescheduled.

The FBI said the shooter is in custody and that its Washington field office is responding to the shooting.

The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall at the Washington Hilton as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds. “Out of the way, sir!” someone yelled. Others yelled to duck.

White House correspondents’ association president said everyone was safe after the shooting incident, and the event will be rescheduled.

Man held, says FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the shooter is in custody and that its Washington field office is responding to the shooting. An officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest at the correspondents’ dinner but is expected to be okay, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press.

The shooting suspect was identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, two law enforcement officials told the AP.

Man detained following gunfire at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump remains safe. — Secret service agents respond during the White House Correspondents Dinner, on Saturday, April 25, in Washington.

Carroll, the interim Washington, DC police chief, said that he could not say at this point what the shooter’s motivation was, and that it is too soon to know who the suspect had intended to target in the shooting.

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the suspect is being charged preliminarily with two charges related to using a firearm and assaulting an officer with a dangerous weapon, but that there will be many more charges filed “based on the information that we are learning in this very fluid situation”.

Pirro said the suspect would be arraigned on Monday in federal district court.

The police chief said the suspect was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives. He said investigators had no reason to believe at this time that anyone else was involved.

Violence has no place in a democracy: PM Modi relieved Trump unharmed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 26, said he was relieved that President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance were safe and unharmed after the security incident.

Modi said violence has no place in democracy and must be unequivocally condemned. “Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady, and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned,” Modi wrote on X.

Quite an evening: Trump press con

Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said it was “quite an evening,” adding that Secret Service and law enforcement officers acted quickly and bravely. “The shooter has been apprehended,” he said.

He also addressed reporters separately at the White House and said the suspect was armed with multiple weapons before being stopped by the Secret Service. One officer was shot, but he was protected by a bulletproof vest.

“He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun, and the vest did the job,” Trump said.

As he began the news conference, Trump called for tougher security measures, saying that “today, we need levels of security that probably nobody has ever seen before”.

He cited Saturday’s incident as a reason his ballroom, being constructed at the White House, is needed.

Describing what was going through his mind as the shots rang out, he said he initially believed it was a tray being dropped, noting the noise was “quite far away.” But the first lady, he said, was “very cognizant” that it was a shooting.

“I think she knew immediately what happened,” the president said, recalling that his wife told him, “That’s a bad noise.”

The president said the motivation of the shooter was unclear, but said that “he was a guy who looked pretty evil when he was down.” The president also reiterated that he had wanted to continue the dinner, saying, “I fought like hell to stay.”

He concluded the press conference by calling a “lid,” which means the press corps will not see him for the rest of the day. He said

Most WHCD attendees are closed inside the ballroom and cannot leave

Dinner organisers said there will be an “announcement shortly, we will be resuming shortly” from the stage. Most attendees are closed inside the ballroom and can’t leave.

A block from the White House, party-goers headed to the Renwick Museum were instead gathered at police tape as the streets and sidewalks were blocked off. Police cars tore up and down the block, sirens blaring. A helicopter buzzed overhead.

Generally, the Hilton hotel, where the dinner has taken place for years, remains open to regular guests during the White House Correspondents Dinner.

It has typically been focused on the ballroom — rather than the hotel at large — with little screening for people not entering the dinner itself.

In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.

Emergency responders and police at the scene amid reports of gunfire during the White House correspondent. — Guests leave the White House Correspondents Dinner following an incident on Saturday, April 25, in Washington.

Some in the crowd reported hearing 5 to 8 shots

The banquet hall, where hundreds of prominent journalists, celebrities and national leaders were awaiting Trump’s speech, was immediately evacuated. Members of the National Guard took up position inside the building as people were allowed to leave but not reenter. Security outside was also extremely tight.

It was not immediately clear what happened. A law enforcement official confirmed there was a shooter but no further details were immediately available.

US Attorney says Secret Service in charge of building

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro posted a short video from the hotel after the incident, saying, “I have been taken out of the ballroom after the sound of the shots fired. The Secret Service is now in charge of this building, this hotel. I just spoke to Mayor Muriel Bowser. She is on her way, and (Police) Chief Jeffery Carroll is on his way. He will be in charge as soon as he gets here.”

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:47:58 +0000One law-enforcement official said a shooter opened fire.https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/90-4-scaled.webphttps://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-20.pnghttps://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/90-3-scaled.webpInterview: No politician can stop our demolition drives, says HYDRAA chiefhttps://www.siasat.com/interview-no-politician-can-stop-our-demolition-drives-says-hydraa-chief-3459599/

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:30:00 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3459599Hyderabad: When the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) swings its demolition hammer, it rarely does so quietly. Since its formation in July 2024, the agency has become Hyderabad’s most talked-about, as well as its most feared, institution. HYDRAA has demolished unauthorised structures across the city’s lakes, parks and government lands, making …

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Hyderabad: When the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) swings its demolition hammer, it rarely does so quietly. Since its formation in July 2024, the agency has become Hyderabad’s most talked-about, as well as its most feared, institution. HYDRAA has demolished unauthorised structures across the city’s lakes, parks and government lands, making its commissioner AV Ranganath one of Telangana’s most polarising bureaucrats.

Siasat.com‘s Saleha Fatima sat down for an extensive interview with the controversial man in question, Ranganath, who was both candid and unapologetic. The HYDRAA Commissioner acknowledged that families may have been displaced in some drive, but stopped short of guaranteeing it won’t happen again.

On High Court reprimands, political attacks and allegations of bias, he was unfazed — pointing to the hundreds of ordinary citizens walking into HYDRAA’s office as proof that the agency answers to no one but the public.

Excerpts from the interview:

Q: How can people avoid buying properties in encroached spaces? What are the precautions they should take?

AV Ranganath (AVR): There are different types of encroachments. There are encroachments on the full tank level (FTL) of the lake, which people can check on the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) lakes website. Then there are encroachments on government lands, which people can check through the Bhu Bharati portal.

In layouts, encroachments occur in park spaces. People need to do some ground verification and ask neighbours if the land is under any dispute. Due diligence on the buyer’s part is important. HYDRAA cannot take the blame for everything. Just like people go to great lengths to verify someone’s background for matrimony, they should apply the same caution here.

However, we are trying to educate people at the same time. We will try to publish information on what sort of permissions are required and where on our website and in our magazine.

Q. What about people who are displaced in the anti-encroachment HYDRAA drive and had previous permissions for the properties that the agency has now marked as illegal?

AVR: HYDRAA respects permissions that were given before the agency was formed. Our organisation was formed in July 2024. For instance, if someone has constructed a building in the FTL somewhere in January and all the flats are sold, we will not go and ask them to vacate, since people have already invested their hard-earned money into it.

In the case of invalid permissions given after HYDRAA’s formation, we are holding those officials responsible, sending such cases to the Anti-Corruption Bureau or reporting them to the government. Having said that, we do not respect bogus permissions, like how during the Ameenpur anti-encroachment drive, the owner of the six-storey building showed permission from the panchayat, which can only give permission for ground plus two floors.

In that case, we had given notices one year back, and the owner still decided to fill the building up with tenants. It should also be noted that no one had bought any flats there due to our notices, and they were only giving rent. That too, only 20 out of 45 flats were occupied, the rest were empty.

(On April 11 and 12, HYDRAA undertook a massive demolition drive in Ilapuram village and tore down a farmhouse and a six-storey building belonging to lawyer Mukheem and his brother Azim, claiming that the structures were illegally built on government land)

Q. Did HYDRAA undertake the Ameenpur demolitions at 4 am on a weekend to avoid a stay order from the High Court?

AVR: Carrying out demolitions on a weekend is not illegal, as per an Andhra Pradesh High Court’s 3 aces judgment of 1994, demolitions can happen on Saturday and Sunday and are only barred on festival days.

And regarding claims that demolition was started at 4 am, we do not undertake demolitions before sunrise or after sunset. There are exceptions, of course. For instance, when the building is in an unsafe state, like at risk of collapse if left overnight, then we carry out the demolition at night. Any claims that say otherwise are false.

In addition, Azim tried to fill the building with people even one day before HYDRAA took action. When we went there and knocked on people’s doors, people locked themselves inside. This shows they were given instructions by Azim and his brother Mukhim not to open doors when police or HYDRAA officials come.

Q. But some families were genuinely affected in the Ameenpur drive. What will HYDRAA do to rehabilitate affected people?

AVR: I do agree that one or two families there might have been genuinely affected. We will fine-tune our process so that in the future, even those one or two families are not affected. Going forward, HYDRAA will make sure that people are given enough time to relocate and that buildings are fully vacated before the demolition takes place.

Having said that, I cannot guarantee that instances like Ameenpur, where people were forced out on short notice, will not happen again.

About rehabilitation, just like how people displaced by the Musi rejuvenation project are being given 2BHK flats, we will ask the government to provide 2BHK flats to those displaced during the restoration of lakes.

Q. The Telangana High Court has reprimanded HYDRAA for not following standard procedures. What will the agency do to win the judiciary’s trust back?

AVR: HYDRAA follows all guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court and the High Court. However, sometimes the guidelines themselves say that not all cases require notices, like in the cases of water bodies or parks.

People will go and file cases in the courts even if their property was in a lake. When we demolished Nagarjuna’s N Convention, he immediately filed a case. But the Supreme Court itself says that you don’t need a notice to carry out demolitions in water bodies. HYDRAA following procedure and people filing complaints are two different things. Sometimes not issuing a notice itself is the procedure.

If someone is filing cases against HYDRAA, that should not be seen as a bad thing. People are free to utilise their legal rights. However, HYDRAA is trying trying to ensure that the courts understand our process and will be very careful with the procedure going forward.

Q. In the Bathakumma Kunta case, HYDRAA is facing a contempt of court case for taking up fencing when it was only asked to perform flood mitigation.

AVR: Bathukumma Kunta is a classic case of land grabbing and the matter has now been forwarded to the Supreme Court. We had to take up fencing for the bund works and to prevent children from falling into the water.

The petitioner, Sudhakar Reddy, with an unregistered sale agreement, went to the court saying he bought the property when the money transaction was also not completed. He is now moving from pillar to post to prove that the property belongs to him.

We have won the case in the civil court. The matter is pending in the Telangana High Court and the contempt notice was issued because we took up restoration works while the case was still pending. However, in due course, we are sure that the High Court will also take our side.

(The Telangana High Court, on March 23, had held Commissioner Ranganath guilty of contempt of court for breaching an interim status quo order on the Bathakumma lake)

AVR: I don’t want to comment on political statements. But I am confident that the public itself will safeguard the institution.

Q. There are allegations that you are an ‘agent of the Congress’ and you only target properties of a certain kind. What do you have to say about this?

AVR: Had we been working for one party only, hundreds of people would not be coming to our office with their complaints. All these people have placed their faith in us. That itself is a testament to how HYDRAA is working.

Earlier, if one person got a demolition notice, they would go to a person in power and get their issue resolved with one phone call. This is how all these unauthorised structures came up, and that is why HYDRAA was formed. We do not listen to any politicians. That is our strength.

Q. What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind – a bulldozer-friendly officer or one with the people?

AVR: Ours is a first-of-its-kind institution in the country, and we are showing others how to deal with encroachments. We are trying to leave a legacy that if anyone is engaging in land grabbing, they have a fear that institutions are strong now.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:50:43 +0000In an interview with Siasat.com, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath was both candid and unapologetic.SRH eclipse Sooryavanshi’s third-fastest IPL ton for 5-wicket win over RRhttps://www.siasat.com/srh-eclipse-sooryavanshis-third-fastest-ipl-ton-for-5-wicket-win-over-rr-3460383/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:37:08 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460383Jaipur: Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s thrill-a-second 103, the third fastest IPL hundred off 36 balls, was eclipsed by a collective batting effort by Sunrisers Hyderabad as the visitors etched a commanding five-wicket win here on Saturday, April 25. Ishan Kishan smacked a 31-ball 74 while Abhishek Sharma rode on a couple of lifelines to make …

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Jaipur: Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s thrill-a-second 103, the third fastest IPL hundred off 36 balls, was eclipsed by a collective batting effort by Sunrisers Hyderabad as the visitors etched a commanding five-wicket win here on Saturday, April 25.

Ishan Kishan smacked a 31-ball 74 while Abhishek Sharma rode on a couple of lifelines to make 57 off 29 balls to lead SRH’s charge as they scaled down a 229-run target with nine balls to spare.

SRH eclipse Sooryavanshi’s third-fastest IPL ton for 5-wicket win over RR.

It, in fact, was the fourth highest run chase ever in the IPL, close on the heels of a record 265-run chase mounted by Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals earlier in the day at New Delhi.

Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman in red and blue uniform hitting a six in IPL match.

Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) put on 53 runs for the fourth wicket to finish the job.

The Royals, despite having a par total on board, deployed as many as eight bowling options but poor fielding let their bowlers down.

Apart from two dropped chances to get rid of Abhishek early, the Royals also failed to apply pressure when Brijesh Sharma spilled Reddy off Jofra Archer (2/34) on 14.

It was an eventful first over in which Dhruv Jurel spilled a regulation chance off Archer to give Travis Head (6) an early life. The Australian then lofted one for a six but the English pacer had the last laugh getting Head caught behind.

Archer then surprised Kishan with a 145.4 kmph snorter which took an edge and flew off the helmet for a four, but the SRH batter recovered to crack three fours off Archer.

Sunrisers Hyderabad player Sooryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century in IPL match.

Abhishek had to thank RR fielders for erring twice on regulation chances.

On the first occasion, Shimron Hetmyer moved away from third man when Abhishek hit one off Nandre Burger straight to him. The second time, a low full toss from Tushar Deshpande had the India opener slicing it straight to Ravindra Jadeja at backward point where he spilled a sitter.

Despite the hiccups, Abhishek and Kishan went about their job with ease as none of the bowling changes could prevent their charge. They put on 132 for the second wicket from only 55 balls to place their team on track for a comfortable win.

SRH cricket players in orange jerseys celebrating during IPL match.

Earlier, Sooryavanshi went hammer and tongs, powering Rajasthan Royals to 228 for six.

Sooryavanshi made SRH pay a heavy price for an early reprieve when he was on 32 to notch up his second hundred in the league and first of the season, which followed three whirlwind fifties earlier.

The 15-year-old once again displayed his rich repertoire of strokes executed with brute force and timing. He used the long handle to maximum effect to clobber 12 sixes as against five fours in his 37-ball 103.

He brought up his ton with a six off Sakib Hussain (1/62) on his 36th delivery, recording the third fastest century in the IPL after his own 35-ball hundred last year and Chris Gayle’s 30-ball ton for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in April 2013.

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates his century during the Indian Premier League (2026) T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI04_25_2026_000809B)

Sooryavanshi was off the blocks quickly when he smacked Praful Hinge (1/49) for two sixes on the on side and two down the wicket on the final four balls of the opening over, making a rapid start.

An on-song Sooryavanshi rarely missed a freebie to punish as he garnered runs on both the sides of the wicket while putting on two robust stands at the top.

The left-hander’s rapid start helped in adding 40 runs off only 14 balls for the opening wicket while he consolidated with a 112-run stand for the second wicket with Jurel, who chipped in with a 35-ball 51.

Sooryavanshi’s charge ended immediately after completing his ton when he missed a scoop off Hussain and was pinned leg-before.

Even as SRH managed to get rid of the dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal (10) early, they erred when the opportunity was created by Eshan Malinga (2/38) in the fifth over to remove Sooryavanshi.

On a length ball, Sooryavanshi looked to heave it to the on-side but mistimed it. Aniket Reddy covered some distance at deep midwicket on his right but the ball popped out of his hands for a costly drop.

Sooryavanshi went on to complete his fifty off 15 balls with a six in the sixth over from Hussain.

RR’s innings was also spruced up by Donovan Ferreira’s late 16-ball 33, studded with three sixes and as many fours.

SRH had their regular skipper Pat Cummins returning with impressive numbers of 4-0-27-1 with his solitary wicket being that of his counterpart Riyan Parag (7).

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:43:43 +0000It, in fact, was the fourth highest run chase ever in the IPL, close on the heels of a record 265-run chase mounted by Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals earlier in the day at New Delhi.https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PTI04_25_2026_000873A-scaled.jpgJaipur: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (2026) T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI04_25_2026_000873A)https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PTI04_25_2026_000581A-scaled.jpgNew Delhi: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, in New Delhi, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) (PTI04_25_2026_000581A)https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PTI04_25_2026_000902A-scaled.jpgJaipur: Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer bowls a delivery during the Indian Premier League (2026) T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI04_25_2026_000902A)https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PTI04_25_2026_000883B-scaled.jpgJaipur: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan, left, and Heinrich Klaasen greet each other between the wickets during the Indian Premier League (2026) T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI04_25_2026_000883B)https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PTI04_25_2026_000809B-scaled.jpgJaipur: Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates his century during the Indian Premier League (2026) T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI04_25_2026_000809B)Telangana HC refuses to quash ED remand against doctor in baby-selling scamhttps://www.siasat.com/telangana-hc-dismisses-quash-petition-in-srushthi-fertility-case-3460375/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:49:24 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460375Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by Dr P Namratha seeking to quash remand orders passed against her in a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Srushti Fertility Centre scam, in which newborn surrogate babies were allegedly sold to genetic parents as children born through …

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Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by Dr P Namratha seeking to quash remand orders passed against her in a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Srushti Fertility Centre scam, in which newborn surrogate babies were allegedly sold to genetic parents as children born through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).

The ED had registered the case against her before the Special Court for the Enforcement Directorate in Nampally.

A bench of Justice P Sam Koshy and Justice Nandikonda Narsing Rao ruled that her arrest did not violate the statutory safeguards under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and declined to intervene in the ongoing investigation.

Namratha’s counsel argued that the authorised ED officer was required to form “reasons to believe” before making an arrest, and establish a clear rational nexus between specific material, the alleged proceeds of crime, and the petitioner’s conscious involvement in money-laundering activity.

Appearing for the ED, senior standing counsel Dominic Fernandes countered that the investigation was far from preliminary at the time of arrest. He submitted that physical searches and seizures had already been conducted, statements had been recorded under Section 50 of the PMLA, and inquiries had been made with statutory bodies — all prior to Dr Namratha’s arrest, indicating that substantial material had been gathered before she was taken into custody.

The court made clear that a writ petition challenging an arrest could not be converted into a surrogate bail hearing or a mini-trial on the merits of the investigative narrative.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:21:50 +0000The Telangana High Court refused to entertain the petition of Dr Namratha stating that according to the ED, substantial material had been gathered prior to her arrest.Hyderabad Collector transferred in major Telangana IAS reshufflehttps://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-collector-transferred-in-major-telangana-ias-reshuffle-3460320/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:46:58 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460320Hyderabad: Telangana General Administration Department on Saturday, April 25, issued an order transferring IAS officers, including the Hyderabad Collector, Harichandana Dasari. Priyanka Ala, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Khairtabad, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Hyderabad, vice Harichandana Dasari, transferred. Harichandana Dasari, Collector and District Magistrate, Hyderabad, is transferred and posted as Secretary …

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Hyderabad: Telangana General Administration Department on Saturday, April 25, issued an order transferring IAS officers, including the Hyderabad Collector, Harichandana Dasari.

Priyanka Ala, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Khairtabad, has been transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Hyderabad, vice Harichandana Dasari, transferred.

Harichandana Dasari, Collector and District Magistrate, Hyderabad, is transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Labour, Employment, Training and Factories (LET&F) Department, vice M Dana Kishore, transferred.

She has also been placed in Full Additional Charge (FAC) of the post of Secretary to Government, Revenue (DM) Department, duly relieving M Dana Kishore, from FAC of the said post.

Whereas Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretary to Government, LET&F Department, is transferred and posted as Special Chief Secretary to Government, Panchayati Raj and Rural Development (PR & RD), RWS & RSAD Department, vice Sri Sanjay Kumar transferred.

Dana Kishore shall continue to hold the FAC post of Special Chief Secretary to the Governor.

On the other hand, Sanjay Kumar has been transferred and posted as Special Officer, Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi.

Krishna Aditya S, Director, Intermediate Education and Secretary, Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) is transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Industries and Commerce Department.

Zendage Hanumant Kondiba, Director, Civil Supplies, is transferred and posted as CEO, Arogyasri Health Care Trust, vice P Uday Kumar, transferred.

Zendage has also been placed in the FAC of the post of Special Secretary to the Government, PE Department, duly relieving P Uday Kumar, from the FAC of the said post.

P Pravinya, Collector and District Magistrate, Sangareddy, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government (R&B), Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR&B) Department.

Santhosh BM, Director, Tribal Welfare, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Tribal Welfare Department. He has also been placed in the FAC of the post of Director, Tribal Welfare.

Anudeep Durishetty, Collector and District Magistrate, Khammam, is transferred and posted as Joint Secretary to the Government, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) Department, vice Bhavesh Mishra, transferred.

Anudeep Durishetty has also been placed in the FAC of the posts of Director, Mines and Geology and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Telangana Mineral Development Corporation (TGMDC), duly relieving Bhavesh Mishra from FAC of the said posts.

Abhilasha Abhinav, Collector and District Magistrate, Nirmal, is transferred and posted as Director, Intermediate Education and Secretary, Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), vice Krishna Aditya S, transferred.

GV Shyam Prasad Lal, Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Nagarkurnool, is transferred and posted as Director, Civil Supplies, vice Sri Zendage Hanumant Kondiba, transferred.

G Mukunda Reddy, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Golconda, is transferred and posted as Special Commissioner, Information and Public Relations and EO Special Secretary, GA (I&PR) Department, vice Chekka Priyanka, transferred.

Apurv Chauhan, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Kukatpally, is transferred and posted as Project Director CMRO Project under the office of Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, duly relieving Manda Makarandu from FAC of the said post.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:47:01 +0000Priyanka Ala, Zonal Commissioner, GHMC, Khairtabad, is transferred and posted as Collector and District Magistrate, Hyderabad.Karan Johar is back with Koffee with Karan Season 9, netizens reacthttps://www.siasat.com/karan-johar-is-back-with-koffee-with-karan-season-9-netizens-react-3460344/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:33:26 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460344Koffee with Karan is brewing again, and this time, Karan Johar isn’t playing coy. In an interview with The Week, he confirmed that the chat show will return around Diwali this year, bringing back one of Bollywood’s most talked about couches. But the excitement didn’t last long before the internet did what it does best, …

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Koffee with Karan is brewing again, and this time, Karan Johar isn’t playing coy. In an interview with The Week, he confirmed that the chat show will return around Diwali this year, bringing back one of Bollywood’s most talked about couches. But the excitement didn’t last long before the internet did what it does best, question everything.

The real chatter isn’t about the comeback, it’s about the guest list. Online reactions are already calling out what many see as a pattern. “Top stars have been avoiding that show for like the past 4 seasons,” one user noted, hinting that the pull of the couch isn’t what it used to be. Another comment didn’t hold back, predicting “another round of nepo guests like Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sid Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur.”

There’s also a growing frustration around who makes the cut. Some pointed out that actors like Disha Patani and Nora Fatehi, despite being active and visible in the industry for years, have still not been invited to the show. In contrast, celebrity spouses and inner circle personalities have made appearances, even without being actively in the spotlight. For many viewers, it reinforces the idea that Koffee with Karan isn’t just about relevance, but about access.

And then comes the most consistent complaint of them all, Alia Bhatt. Viewers have long pointed out how conversations on the show somehow circle back to her, be it comparisons, praise, or inside references. It’s become such a running joke that even before the new season drops, fans are already bracing for “another Alia episode.”

The hype is back, no doubt. But so is the fatigue. As Koffee with Karan gears up for its Diwali return, the question isn’t just whether it can trend again, it’s whether it can surprise anymore.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:35:48 +0000For many viewers, it reinforces the idea that Koffee with Karan isn’t just about relevance, but about access to Karan Joharhttps://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/comments.jpgVideo: 300 Palestinian couples marry in Gaza mass weddinghttps://www.siasat.com/video-300-palestinian-couples-marry-in-gaza-mass-wedding-3460338/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:23:06 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460338Gaza Strip: A mass wedding for 300 Palestinian couples has been held in the Gaza Strip, bringing a rare moment of joy to families living through war and economic hardship. The ceremony took place on Friday, April 24, in Deir Al Balah and was organised under the UAE-led Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 with support from …

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Gaza Strip: A mass wedding for 300 Palestinian couples has been held in the Gaza Strip, bringing a rare moment of joy to families living through war and economic hardship.

The ceremony took place on Friday, April 24, in Deir Al Balah and was organised under the UAE-led Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 with support from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation.

Thousands gathered to witness one of the largest wedding events held in Gaza in recent years. Families, local figures and aid representatives attended the celebration, which featured Palestinian cultural performances, music and traditional dabke dancing.

Watch the videos here

Despite the massacres in Gaza, its celebrations do not stop.

Video from a mass wedding ceremony in the central Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/cCfWxuxzDB

— Warfare Analysis (@warfareanalysis) April 25, 2026

Despite the widespread destruction and ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, a mass wedding was held yesterday bringing together around 300 brides and grooms. pic.twitter.com/tQeyx5uWyS

— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 25, 2026

Gaza kembali merayakan pesta pernikahan massal “Thaub Al-Farah 2” (pakaian kebahagiaan) pada Jumat (24-4-2026), yang melibatkan 300 pengantin pria dan wanita, mengembalikan suasana kebahagiaan bagi warga Gaza, meski di tengah duka, kesulitan, dan kehancuran perang.@palpostN… pic.twitter.com/bvQMVMNLil

— Documenting #GazaGenocide (@sahabatalaqsha) April 25, 2026

Brides wore gowns decorated with Palestinian embroidery, while grooms arrived in decorated vehicles before joining the formal marriage ceremony.

A bride in traditional dress sits inside a damaged vehicle decorated for a mass wedding in Gaza. — Bride arrives in a damaged decorated vehicle during Gaza mass wedding ceremony. Photo: @EyeonPalestine/X

Organisers said the programme was designed to ease the burden on young people unable to afford marriage expenses due to worsening living conditions. Couples also received practical support to help them begin their new lives.

Many participants had postponed marriage because of displacement, unemployment and financial pressure caused by the conflict.

Banners at the venue carried messages of hope, including the slogan “Gaza deserves joy”, reflecting the emotional significance of the occasion for residents.

Touching footage documenting the joy of a Palestinian mother with her son, the groom, during a mass wedding held in the Gaza Strip for 300 young men and women. pic.twitter.com/iJsuSy0bhe

— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) April 24, 2026

The initiative was the second mass wedding arranged through the UAE campaign after an earlier event for dozens of couples last year.

Residents said the gathering offered a brief sense of normal life at a time when much of Gaza continues to face destruction, shortages and uncertainty.

Officials said the programme forms part of wider humanitarian efforts aimed at supporting communities and strengthening social stability across the territory.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:23:09 +0000Couples begin married life in Deir Al Balah as a UAE-backed ceremony brings hope to families facing war and hardship.https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/gaza-mass-wedding-bride-damaged-vehicle.jpgBride arrives in a damaged decorated vehicle during Gaza mass wedding ceremony. Photo: @EyeonPalestine/XPlot to murder gangster Nayeem’s close confidante foiledhttps://www.siasat.com/plot-to-murder-gangster-nayeems-close-confidante-foiled-3460277/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:18:38 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460277Hyderabad: The killing of gangster and former Maoist Nayeem alias Mohammed Nayeemuddin (45) in August 2016 was not the end of his vast crime and extortion network. In the weeks and months that followed, Telangana police had arrested several of his followers. One of them had a narrow escape after his partner in crime who …

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Hyderabad: The killing of gangster and former Maoist Nayeem alias Mohammed Nayeemuddin (45) in August 2016 was not the end of his vast crime and extortion network. In the weeks and months that followed, Telangana police had arrested several of his followers. One of them had a narrow escape after his partner in crime who tried to murder him was caught, but slipped away.

The murder attempt took place at a hotel in Kushaiguda, where Pasham Srinivas alias Seenu, a close confidante of the slain gangster Nayeem, had gone for lunch on Saturday, April 25.

Srinivas was one of the several followers of Nayeem to be arrested in Nalgonda for alleged kidnapping and extortion.

According to Kushaiguda Sub-Inspector (SI) N Venkanna, Srinivas and Khaja were both followers of Nayeem, having cases against them, and whenever Khaja needed money, Srinivas would give it to him.

“They had no serious monetary dealings or even rivalry. For the past several days, Srinivas hasn’t been sending money to Khaja, the reason why the latter developed a grudge against him,” Venkanna told Siasat.com.

As part of the plan to eliminate Srinivas on Saturday, Khaja followed the former from his present residence in Neredmet to the hotel in Kushaiguda. He brought two swords with him and followed him through the cellar of the hotel to the upstairs.

Venkanna said that some people noticed the weapons and immediately caught hold of him before alerting the police. However, Khaja escaped.

SI Venkanna said that a case has been lodged against him for attempt to murder and under the Arms Act, and a search operation is underway.

It is also learnt that Srinivas has around 105 cases registered against him related to extortion, kidnapping and other serious criminal offences. Preventive Detention (PD) Act was also invoked against him.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) that had probed Nayeem’s crimes had found that both Nayeem and Srinivas had extorted 21 real estate businessmen for money or properties.

Srinivas has also been undergoing probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, for forcefully registering several properties through threats, intimidation and worse.

The incident exposes the reality of Nayeem’s network still fully functional, with its tentacles spread in various sectors, professions and departments, including the media, even a decade after his killing in an encounter with the Telangana Grey Hounds on the outskirts of Shadnagar on August 8, 2016.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:18:41 +0000A case has been lodged against Srinivas’ friend and the accused Khaja for attempt to murder, the Arms Act, and search was in progress to arrest him.IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi’s blazing century powers RR to 228/6 against SRHhttps://www.siasat.com/ipl-2026-sooryavanshis-blazing-century-powers-rr-to-228-6-against-srh-3460342/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:12:27 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460342Jaipur: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a brilliant century as Rajasthan Royals posted 228/6 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. Asked to bat first, Rajasthan Royals got off to a flying start, thanks to young opener Vaibhav …

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Jaipur: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a brilliant century as Rajasthan Royals posted 228/6 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday.

Asked to bat first, Rajasthan Royals got off to a flying start, thanks to young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He came out all guns blazing and took on Praful Hinge in the very first over, smashing four sixes and collecting 25 runs.

Rajasthan Royals players celebrating a wicket during IPL 2026 match against SRH.

The aggressive intent continued in the next over as Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a six each off Pat Cummins, who was playing his first match of the season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to pull things back briefly in the third over when Eshan Malinga dismissed Jaiswal with a clever slower delivery. Jaiswal made 10 runs off eight balls, including one six.

Two female cricket players in pink uniforms exchanging a fist bump after a successful play.

Despite the wicket, RR maintained a strong scoring rate. Sooryavanshi continued to dominate and brought up his half-century in just 15 balls, hitting a six off Sakib Hussain in the final over of the powerplay.

Rajasthan Royals ended the first six overs at a commanding 73/1. Sooryavanshi kept attacking and found good support from Dhruv Jurel, who rotated the strike well and kept the scoreboard ticking. In the 11th over, Jurel shifted gears by smashing a massive 101-metre six off Malinga, followed by a boundary on the next ball.

He went on to score a quick fifty off 34 balls but was dismissed on the very next delivery by Nitish Kumar Reddy while attempting a pull shot. Jurel scored 51 off 25 balls, hitting eight fours and one six.

Even after losing his partner, Sooryavanshi did not slow down. He continued his fearless batting and reached his second IPL century in just 36 balls, hitting back-to-back sixes off Sakib Hussain in the 14th over.

However, his innings came to an end on the very next ball when he was trapped LBW while trying to play a reverse scoop. His stunning knock of 103 came off just 37 balls and included five fours and 12 sixes. Rajasthan Royals faced another setback in the 17th over when captain Riyan Parag was bowled by Pat Cummins for just 7 runs off 9 balls, continuing his poor run this season. In the final overs, Donovan Ferreira provided the late push with a quickfire 33 off 16 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes.

He was dismissed in the 19th over while attempting another big shot off Malinga. Shimron Hetmyer added 11 runs as the Rajasthan Royals comfortably crossed the 220-run mark. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Eshan Malinga was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 2/38 in his four overs.

Pat Cummins, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up one wicket each, but they struggled to contain the flow of runs on a high-scoring pitch.

Brief Scores: Rajasthan Royals 228/6 in 20 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 103, Dhruv Jurel 51; Donovan Ferreira 33; Eshan Malinga 2-38, Nitish Kumar Reddy 1-20) against Sunrisers Hyderabad. –IANS sds/

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:39:48 +0000Sooryavanshi came out all guns blazing and took on Praful Hinge in the very first over, smashing four sixes and collecting 25 runs.https://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-2026-04-25T223539.837.jpghttps://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-2026-04-25T223707.256.jpghttps://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-2026-04-25T223741.697.jpghttps://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-2026-04-25T223811.854.jpghttps://cdn.siasat.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-2026-04-25T223909.831.jpgBRS takes swipe at Kavitha, says ‘original is always original’https://www.siasat.com/brs-takes-swipe-at-kavitha-says-original-is-always-original-3460311/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:04:53 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460311Hyderabad: Taking a swipe at K Kavitha over naming her new political party as TRS, the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS on Saturday, April 25, asserted that “original is always original”. BRS shared photos of a toothpaste, a water bottle brand and their fakes on X to highlight the difference between them. However, the post did …

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Hyderabad: Taking a swipe at K Kavitha over naming her new political party as TRS, the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS on Saturday, April 25, asserted that “original is always original”.

BRS shared photos of a toothpaste, a water bottle brand and their fakes on X to highlight the difference between them.

However, the post did not directly name Kavitha or her party.

Kavitha, daughter of Chandrasekhar Rao, on Saturday launched a political outfit, named Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS).

In her address, Kavitha strongly attacked the ruling Congress, BJP and BRS, describing her father as a “changed man” who has become “soulless”.

The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) was originally named Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS). However, it was renamed as BRS in 2022 following KCR’s ambitious plan to expand the party nationwide.

Jeevan Reddy lashes out at Kavitha

BRS General Secretary and former minister Jeevan Reddy lashed out at Kavitha’s remarks on KCR, calling her father a “mara manishi” (robot), demanding she immediately withdraw her statements.

“It is because of KCR’s relentless fight for the people of Telangana that you were able to rise as a leader. Calling him a man with no heart is highly condemnable. This is pure arrogance,” he said.

Wishing her to grow as a political leader, he said everyone needed to work to hold KCR in the highest respect.

Congress MP questions Kavitha’s silence during BRS’ ‘misrule’

Meanwhile, Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy took exception to Kavitha’s comments dubbing CM Revanth Reddy as “Hitler and heartless”.

He pointed out that funds are sanctioned under CM Relief Fund on a large scale to take care of health needs of citizens, among other measures, while Integrated Residential Schools are being built across the state by the Revanth Reddy government to provide free and quality education.

In response to Kavitha’s comments that she would like to emerge as a mother-like figure (for 3.50 crore population of Telangana), he questioned her alleged silence during the “misrule” of BRS.

He also referred to Kavitha’s criticism against the previous BRS regime.

“But, you remained silent (when BRS was in power) for 10 years. Why you did not raise your voice then? Did you not remember people and people’s issues then?” Kiran Kumar Reddy asked.

BJP calls Kavitha’s moves ‘pre-scripted narrative’

Telangana BJP’s chief spokesperson N V Subhash also raised concerns over the “sudden resurrection” of a similarly named party, questioning its intent and credibility.

The original Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), founded to capitalise on regional sentiment during the statehood movement, was later rebranded as Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) when KCR sought to expand his political footprint nationally, he said in a statement.

Kavitha’s expulsion from the party and her subsequent political moves could be perceived as part of a pre-scripted narrative, Subhash alleged.

“Projecting a split and then attempting to reclaim the legacy of TRS under a different banner is both illogical and misleading. It is an attempt to confuse the electorate rather than offer a genuine alternative,” Subhash said.

(With inputs from PTI.)

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:04:57 +0000Kavitha, daughter of Chandrasekhar Rao, on Saturday launched a political outfit, named Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS).Hyderabad software consultant loses nearly Rs 3 crore in trading scamhttps://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-software-consultant-loses-nearly-rs-3-crore-in-trading-scam-3460113/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:53:40 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460113Hyderabad: A 56-year-old software consultant lost Rs 2.92 crore after being lured into investing in fake online trading platforms. According to a report in Times of India, the victim first came into contact with the fraudsters on WhatsApp after being added to a group called ‘Riding the Wind Club Discussion Group’. People managing the group …

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Hyderabad: A 56-year-old software consultant lost Rs 2.92 crore after being lured into investing in fake online trading platforms.

According to a report in Times of India, the victim first came into contact with the fraudsters on WhatsApp after being added to a group called ‘Riding the Wind Club Discussion Group’. People managing the group had identified themselves as Anika Sharma and Chandraprakash.

The fraudsters, posing as investment advisors, used to share stock tips and Initial Public Offering (IPO) offers on the group. After the victim was shown small profits on his investments, he was encouraged to join VIP trading programs promising high returns and interest-free credit facilities.

However, when he tried to withdraw his money, the fraudsters blocked transactions, claiming the funds were locked due to loan repayment conditions.

Based on his complaint, a cheating case was registered with Malkajgiri police.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:53:43 +0000The victim first came into contact with the fraudsters on WhatsApp after being added to a group called ‘Riding the Wind Club Discussion Group’.Entire Union cabinet, 19 CMs won’t help BJP win Bengal elections: Mamatahttps://www.siasat.com/entire-union-cabinet-19-cms-wont-help-bjp-win-bengal-elections-mamata-3460322/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:51:37 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460322Kolkata: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that the BJP has deployed its entire machinery to defeat her party in the West Bengal assembly elections, as almost the entire Union cabinet and CMs of NDA-ruled states are camping here. Addressing an election rally at Uttarpara in Hooghly district, Banerjee accused the BJP of giving …

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Kolkata: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that the BJP has deployed its entire machinery to defeat her party in the West Bengal assembly elections, as almost the entire Union cabinet and CMs of NDA-ruled states are camping here.

Addressing an election rally at Uttarpara in Hooghly district, Banerjee accused the BJP of giving false promises to migrant workers from West Bengal employed outside the state.

“The BJP is desperate, with 50 helicopters flying into West Bengal as almost the entire Union cabinet, from the PM to home, railway and defence ministers, as well as CMs of 19 NDA-ruled states camping in a single state: West Bengal,” the chief minister said.

Banerjee urged the people to compare this with only three helicopters being used by the TMC to campaign across the state.

All the hype and sound and fury of the BJP will end in a whimper on May 4 when poll results will be out, she said.

“On top of this, we are seeing central forces wherever we are going. They are bringing in armoured vehicles which were not used where those were actually needed,” Banerjee said.

She attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement that TMC-aided goons would be hanged upside down after the results.

“As a Union minister and a responsible leader, you cannot utter such words. You are speaking in the language of terror. I know no action will be taken against you. But, I have asked our men to videograph his speech and submit the same to the court,” the TMC supremo said.

She said Shah should be in Manipur, where over 260 people lost their lives, and thousands were homeless due to ethnic violence since May 2023, rather than being here.

“But, I am sure that he won’t go there out of fear,” Banerjee said, apparently referring to the BJP leader’s prolonged stay in West Bengal during this election season.

Banerjee claimed Shah held a meeting on Saturday morning with “a certain person from the central forces who had been sent to Nandigram to loot votes”.

Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP is seeking re-election from Nandigram. Adhikari, who defeated Banerjee from there in 2021, is also contesting from her constituency, Bhabanipur in Kolkata, this time.

“He (the same central force person) has been instructed to slow down the voting process at Bhabanipur. I don’t care. They can’t do anything to me,” she said.

Alleging that 400 people were brought from outside to Bhabanipur, she said, “I will ask everyone to keep a tab on every hotel and guest house to identify such people who are helping the BJP.”

Claiming that the BJP has no support base, the TMC supremo asserted that the opposition party hired agencies that are bringing people in trains to attend meetings.

“If 100 local people are present at a rally, there are 900 outsiders,” she said.

Banerjee claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has branded Bengalis as Bangladeshis.

“For you, Punjabis are Khalistanis and Muslims are Pakistanis. Who has given you the right to disrespect the people of the country? What is your own identity?” She asked.

“I know who had committed murders there and have been given shelter here. I kept quiet since you requested me. Don’t forget that,” she said without elaborating.

In a jibe at the PM, she said he went on a “scripted” boat ride on the Hooghly river in Kolkata on Friday, which was arranged by the Army.

“You said we have been peeved at your eating ‘jhalmuri’; but we know you had got it prepared at home and everything was scripted as the camera was put up already at the Jhargram shop,” she claimed.

About the return of migrant workers from outside Bengal to cast votes in the first phase polls on Thursday, Banerjee alleged that those were made to place their hands on their holy books according to faiths and asked to promise that they would vote only for the BJP, and then they would get free travel tickets.

“However, they were slapped with a Rs 2000 fine when they reached their destination,” she claimed.

Accusing the BJP of only plotting to divide people, she said these self-proclaimed Hindutva proponents filed a case in the court when the Jagannath Dham was being built in Digha.

“Several temples have been demolished in Varanasi. A Kali temple in Delhi has been demolished. They are destroying the Hindu religion and showing fake love. Don’t trust them,” she said.

The Bengal CM said that contrary to “false propaganda,” industries are coming up at a rapid pace at Singur and Dankuni.

“Six industrial corridors are coming up. In the Deucha-Pachami coal project, 1 lakh youths will get employed,” she said.

The TMC supremo said that the BJP is talking about implementing the 7th Pay Commission if voted to power, but “We have already implemented it.”

She said in the first phase of polls in 152 seats held on April 23, TMC will win 100 seats. The second leg will be held on April 29.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:39:55 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460137Hyderabad: People have been trying different ways to perform the marriage of their girl child, though they know very well that it is illegal and punishable in the courts of law. One such incident happened in Jogulamba Gadwal district on Wednesday, April 22. According to Jogulamba Gadwal Childline Coordinator Shivaleela, they received an anonymous call …

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Hyderabad: People have been trying different ways to perform the marriage of their girl child, though they know very well that it is illegal and punishable in the courts of law. One such incident happened in Jogulamba Gadwal district on Wednesday, April 22.

According to Jogulamba Gadwal Childline Coordinator Shivaleela, they received an anonymous call on Wednesday, informing them about a child marriage being performed by a family in Kondapalli village of Gadwal mandal.

She, along with the district child protection unit and police personnel, reached the village and tried to locate the house where the marriage was being performed.

“None of the villagers was cooperative. In fact, they gathered in large numbers at the house where the child marriage was being performed. The family members and their relatives kept arguing with us, claiming that it was not a marriage that was happening at their house, but a coming-of-age ceremony of their daughter,” Shivaleela told Siasat.com.

Amid the chaos, the Sarpanch of the village was called, and the so-called bride’s parents produced a girl before the officials, claiming she was the bride they were searching for.

The officials took the girl and produced her before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). During the conversation, they realised that the girl was the younger sister of the actual bride.

Meanwhile, the parents allegedly performed the marriage of the actual bride with the bridegroom, who is an adult.

The officials realised their goof-up and went to the house in search of the bride, who had gone missing by then. The additional superintendent of police, three sub-inspectors and constables went to the bridegroom’s house to capture the couple at Obulonipally village of Dharoor mandal.

Even after waiting for the entire night, the escaped couple weren’t found.

Based on the complaint, a first information report (FIR) was registered at Gadwal Rural Police Station on Friday, April 24. However, according to the Gadwal Circle Inspector, there was still no evidence, like a wedding card, a photograph or something, that could prove that a child marriage was performed at that house.

“Every time we go to stop child marriage, we ascertain the date of birth of the victim from the Aadhar card or birth certificate available in the village’s school. Even in this case, we found that the bride was born in 2010 and had just written her Class 10 exams. It also happens that the name in the school and the name used in the village could be different. This was how the bride’s family tricked us,” Shivaleela told Siasat.com, reflecting on the ground reality and challenges in stopping child marriages.

The officer also said that the victim belongs to a poor family with three daughters, among whom the elder daughter is married, the second daughter was the alleged bride, and the younger one was the one produced by them before the CWC.

She said the victim belonged to a very poor family of Mudirajus, and that the father of the victim is a driver of a dozer machine.

It is pertinent to mention that about five per cent or 2.16 lakh girls below 18 years of age have been found to have married in Telangana, according to the caste survey conducted by the Congress government in 2024-25.

Nearly two-thirds of all women in Telangana have not progressed past secondary education, according to the Telangana Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey-2024.

It needs no mention that several parts of the Gadwal district are the most backward in terms of education, where child labour and child marriages run parallel.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:39:59 +0000The officials realised after rescuing the girl, that she was the younger sister of the child marriage victim, whose marriage was performed by the parents in the meantimeMumbai nurse duped of Rs 1 lakh in online dress scam via Facebook adhttps://www.siasat.com/mumbai-nurse-duped-of-rs-1-lakh-in-online-dress-scam-via-facebook-ad-3460298/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:21:42 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460298Mumbai: A nurse working at a private hospital in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of Rs 1 lakh after she tried to purchase a dress for Rs 299 online, police said on Saturday, April 25. The nurse, who lives in a hostel in the city, lost the money between April 16 and April 20, said an …

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Mumbai: A nurse working at a private hospital in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of Rs 1 lakh after she tried to purchase a dress for Rs 299 online, police said on Saturday, April 25.

The nurse, who lives in a hostel in the city, lost the money between April 16 and April 20, said an official from Deonar police station.

In her complaint, the nurse said she came across an advertisement on Facebook offering dresses at just Rs 299. She then tried to buy one piece.

The person at the other end initially sought payment for the dress, but later “continued to extract money under various pretexts such as shipping charges, GPS charges, tracking fees, verification codes, and address confirmation”, the official said.

The nurse told the police that she sent Rs 1 lakh over five days, and she was repeatedly assured that most of the money would be refunded and the order would be delivered.

When nothing happened, she realised that she had been scammed. The nurse contacted the Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 and lodged a complaint. The Deonar police have registered a case and launched a probe, the official said.

Citing preliminary investigation, the official said the fraud was orchestrated using a Facebook advertisement, a WhatsApp number and a fake delivery agent.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:21:45 +0000The seller initially sought payment for the dress, but later continued to extract money under various pretexts, the victim has alleged.Iran FM departs Islamabad as Trump cancels US envoys Pakistan triphttps://www.siasat.com/iran-fm-departs-islamabad-as-direct-us-talks-remain-off-table-3460300/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:19:54 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460300Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after high-level meetings with Pakistani leaders, as US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit by American envoys for expected Iran peace talks. Araghchi’s delegation had spent the day in talks with Pakistani officials, with reports saying Tehran submitted a formal list of demands outlining its …

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad on Saturday after high-level meetings with Pakistani leaders, as US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit by American envoys for expected Iran peace talks.

Araghchi’s delegation had spent the day in talks with Pakistani officials, with reports saying Tehran submitted a formal list of demands outlining its conditions for ending the ongoing US-Israel conflict. Pakistan has been acting as an intermediary between the two sides.

Iran FM arrives in Muscat

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat at the head of a diplomatic delegation to discuss regional developments and exchange views with Omani officials.

IRGC says Iran ready on all fronts, warns over any attack

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it was prepared on all fronts to confront any ground, air or other movement by its enemies, warning that any American or Israeli aggression would be met with a response beyond their expectations.

The force also said the United States should accept realities on the ground and stop becoming, in its words, a pawn in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy.

It added that managing and controlling the Strait of Hormuz remains an unavoidable strategic priority for Iran.

Pakistan visit was fruitful, says Iran FM after Islamabad talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his visit to Pakistan was “very fruitful”, adding that Tehran had presented a practical and implementable framework for ending the war.

Araghchi said he explained Iran’s position during meetings in Islamabad and shared what he described as a viable plan for bringing the conflict to a permanent end.

He added that it remained unclear whether the United States was genuinely committed to advancing diplomacy.

Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value.

Shared Iran’s position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran. Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy.

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 25, 2026

Iranian Haj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia despite wartime tensions

Iranian Haj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia despite strained ties between the Gulf kingdom and the Islamic republic during the recent Middle East conflict, Riyadh-based broadcaster Al Arabiya reported on Saturday.

Trump cancels planned envoy trip

Media reports said Trump said that a planned Pakistan visit by US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had been cancelled.

Trump told Fox News, “They can call us anytime they want.”

The trip had been expected to pave the way for a second round of mediated discussions with Iran in Islamabad.

Iran rejects direct talks

Iran has repeatedly said it will not engage in direct talks with the United States, insisting that any communication must pass through intermediaries.

Reuters reported earlier that Iranian officials had also rejected what they described as excessive US demands.

Iran warns over naval blockade

In a statement on Saturday, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned that if US military pressure and naval blockade measures continue, Washington would face a response from Iran’s armed forces.

The command said Iranian forces remained prepared to defend national sovereignty and continued to monitor developments while maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz traffic stays restricted

Tensions remained high around the Strait of Hormuz after Iran warned Washington of heavier consequences if pressure on its ports and shipping continues.

MarineTraffic data showed eight ships crossed the strait in both directions during the day, reflecting limited traffic through one of the world’s most important energy corridors.

NBC News reported that two sanctioned vessels crossed the waterway on Friday night, while Bloomberg said 34 tankers linked to Iran had passed despite US restrictions.

Bloomberg also warned that disruption to oil flows through the route could trigger a sharp shock to global demand.

Iran signals military readiness

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he hoped America’s recent setbacks would serve as a lesson to world powers.

Tasnim news agency quoted Iran’s military as warning that the US would face the response of Iran’s armed forces if the blockade of Iranian ports continued.

Defence Ministry spokesperson General Reza Talaei-Nik said a significant portion of Iran’s missile capabilities remained unused.

The New York Times reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei communicates with senior officials through handwritten sealed notes delivered by trusted couriers.

International efforts to reopen route

French President Emmanuel Macron said efforts were under way to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days and weeks while guaranteeing freedom of navigation.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkiye could consider joining mine-clearing operations if a peace agreement is reached.

Germany also announced plans to deploy the minesweeper Fulda to the Mediterranean following any settlement.

Lebanon-Israel border tensions continue

Cross-border hostilities between Lebanon and Israel continued despite a ceasefire extension.

Israeli authorities said rockets were launched from southern Lebanon towards Upper Galilee, with one intercepted and another landing in an open area.

The Israeli military said it had killed 15 Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah released footage claiming to show an Israeli engineering vehicle targeted by a drone in Rashaf.

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said 2,496 people had been killed and 7,725 injured since the start of Israeli attacks on March 2.

Pakistan-Iran ties reviewed

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described his meeting with Araghchi as warm and cordial, adding that both sides discussed regional developments and stronger bilateral ties.

Was pleased to meet H.E. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, and his delegation in Islamabad today. Had a most warm, cordial exchange of views on the current regional situation. We also discussed matters of mutual interest, including the further strengthening of… pic.twitter.com/ZGLQNuGOK6

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 25, 2026

India-linked Chabahar project continues

Iran’s ambassador to India said cooperation with India at Chabahar Port remains ongoing and should not be affected by unilateral sanctions.

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Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:54:04 +0000Tehran handed over its demands in Islamabad and reiterated that any message to Washington would be conveyed through mediators.Former Maoist beaten to death in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhumhttps://www.siasat.com/former-maoist-beaten-to-death-in-jharkhands-west-singhbhum-3460289/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:15:40 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460289Chaibasa: A former Maoist was allegedly beaten to death by suspected members of the proscribed outfit in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, police said on Saturday. The victim, identified as Ramesh Champia, was allegedly taken away from his house in Dugunia village in the Goilkera police station area on Friday night by suspected members of CPI …

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Chaibasa: A former Maoist was allegedly beaten to death by suspected members of the proscribed outfit in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, police said on Saturday.

The victim, identified as Ramesh Champia, was allegedly taken away from his house in Dugunia village in the Goilkera police station area on Friday night by suspected members of CPI (Maoists), they said.

Champia’s wife tried to resist, but the assailants threatened her and forcibly took him to a nearby forest area, where he was allegedly beaten to death, they added.

After the killing, the Maoists dumped the body on the Goilkera-Manoharpur Main Road, police said.

Superintendent of Police Amit Renu said the body was recovered on Saturday morning, and an investigation started.

Champia had served jail time in the past and distanced himself from the outfit after his release. He was leading a normal life and working with a road construction company, police said.

Though the exact motive is yet to be confirmed, police suspect he may have been targeted on suspicion of being a police informer.

“We are investigating the case from all possible angles,” a police officer said.

The body has been sent to Chakradharpur Sub-divisional Hospital for post-mortem examination, he said.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:15:43 +0000Though the exact motive is yet to be confirmed, police suspect he may have been targeted on suspicion of being a police informer.Stop chasing couples who married of their own free will: HC raps UP Policehttps://www.siasat.com/stop-chasing-couples-who-married-of-their-own-free-will-hc-raps-up-police-3460290/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:13:02 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460290Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a married couple, observing that the police are doing a great disservice by registering FIRs and chasing young couples who have married of their own free will. A bench of justices J J Munir and Tarun Saxena also asserted that a message should go …

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Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a married couple, observing that the police are doing a great disservice by registering FIRs and chasing young couples who have married of their own free will.

A bench of justices J J Munir and Tarun Saxena also asserted that a message should go out now to every citizen in the country that the age of majority has to be respected, and so also the constitutional culture.

Criticising the police action or trend in registering FIRs and investigating consensual marriages instead of probing other crimes, the court directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to take remedial action in such cases.

The court observed that no one has the right to tell a major where he or she will stay or with whom he or she will live, marry or spend his or her life.

In the present matter, the adult couple had moved the high court challenging an FIR lodged by the woman’s father against the man under Section 87 Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in Saharanpur.

The woman had married out of her own free will. Section 87 of BNS criminalises kidnapping, abducting or inducing a woman to compel her marriage or force her into illicit intercourse.

Taking note of the facts of the case, as well as the marriage certificate issued by the Uttarakhand government, the court remarked that for a missing complaint, the police should not have lodged the FIR.

After interacting with the woman, who indicated that she wished to stay with her husband, the court termed the FIR a “serious inroad into personal liberty of both the petitioners”.

In a stern message to the father, as well as to the general public, the high court stressed that the Constitution does not permit an adult, whatever the relationship, to dominate or rule over the will of another adult who is a minor under the law.

Taking exception to the role of the police in similar cases, the court strongly remarked, “Of course, the case of a child, who is not a major, is different. The police are doing a great disservice by registering FIRs such as these and, more than that, chasing the young couple, sometimes with an ulterior motive to forcibly separate them and send back the bride to her parents or her family. These actions are absolutely illegal, and some of them are offences.”

While directing the DGP to take remedial action in such cases and quashing the FIR, the court in its decision dated April 21 issued a mandamus to the respondents, including the girl’s father, not to enter the matrimonial home of the petitioners or disturb their peaceful matrimonial life in any manner whatsoever.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:13:06 +0000The court observed that no one has the right to tell a major where he or she will stay or with whom he or she will live, marry or spend his or her life.Hyderabad: Car catches fire TGPA rotary in Narsingi, traffic disruptedhttps://www.siasat.com/car-catches-fire-tgpa-rotary-in-narsingi-traffic-disrupted-3460288/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:09:45 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460288Hyderabad: A Swift Dzire travelling from Moinabad towards TGPA rotary caught fire near the rotary at around 7 pm on Saturday, April 25. No injuries or casualties were reported from the incident. Traffic personnel and fire officials responded swiftly and extinguished the fire. Traffic congestion was observed near TGPA rotary, affecting the Moinabad–TGPA route and …

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Hyderabad: A Swift Dzire travelling from Moinabad towards TGPA rotary caught fire near the rotary at around 7 pm on Saturday, April 25. No injuries or casualties were reported from the incident.

Traffic personnel and fire officials responded swiftly and extinguished the fire. Traffic congestion was observed near TGPA rotary, affecting the Moinabad–TGPA route and the service road from Narsingi towards TGPA.

a car (TS33A0007, Swift Dzire) traveling from Moinabad towards TGPA rotary caught fire near the rotary and was completely burnt. Traffic personnel responded promptly, and with the help of the fire department, the fire was extinguished.

Traffic congestion was observed near TGPA… pic.twitter.com/WCfKEyZt0D

— Cyberabad Traffic Police (@CYBTRAFFIC) April 25, 2026

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:09:58 +0000Traffic congestion was observed near TGPA rotary, affecting the Moinabad–TGPA route and the service road from Narsingi towards TGPA.Woman accuses husband of threatening to sell their infant after marriagehttps://www.siasat.com/woman-accuses-husband-of-threatening-to-sell-their-infant-after-marriage-3460121/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:08:43 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460121Bareilly: A woman identified as Fatima has alleged that her husband, who married her under the pretext of being a Muslim, later took their four-month-old child and threatened to sell the baby. She claimed that her husband, whose real name is Ashish, was returning from Delhi to Bareilly. Upon reaching the Bareilly railway station, Ashish …

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Bareilly: A woman identified as Fatima has alleged that her husband, who married her under the pretext of being a Muslim, later took their four-month-old child and threatened to sell the baby.

She claimed that her husband, whose real name is Ashish, was returning from Delhi to Bareilly. Upon reaching the Bareilly railway station, Ashish allegedly took their four-month-old, saying he would return soon, and disappeared. Fatima then approached the Nawabganj police station in Bareilly.

Speaking to Bharat Samachar, Fatima said they fell in love after interacting on Instagram and began a relationship soon after.

“Shuru shuru woh Rehman naam bataakar usne mujhe phasaya tha. Shaadi bhi hogayi usse (In the beginning, he deceived me by claiming his name was Rehman. We even got married),” she said. On her return to her village in Mau, Madhya Pradesh, her family opposed the relationship over religious differences.

Ashish reportedly threatened to sell their child, claiming she could do nothing to intervene even if he carried out the threat.

She further alleged the police were unwilling to register a case, despite reporting the incident multiple times.

Conflict was resolved, says police

When contacted, the Nawabganj police said that she did approach the station; however, they clarified that since the incident did not fall under their jurisdiction, they could not register a case. The police refuted Fatima’s claims that Ashish introduced himself as Rehman before marriage.

Another inspector who handled the case described it in detail. “She always knew that his name was Ashish, that’s what she told us at least. After she told us about her husband and her child’s disappearance, we traced Ashish’s whereabouts.”

According to police, Fatima and Ashish resolved their conflict at the station, and she desired her intention to return home with her husband. However, he disappeared again just a few days later, the inspector said.

He claimed Faitma is making “false allegations” even after police intervention. “Ashish had a problem with taking Fatima’s father with them back to Delhi.”

Fatima was living with her father before Ashish left, as she had given birth to their child at her maternal home.

While Ashish remains at large with the child, Fatima continues to seek action against him.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:08:46 +0000Fatima said they fell in love after interacting on Instagram and began a relationship soon after. Hyderabad Police bust interstate gang; 5 held for Rs 15 lakh silver scamhttps://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-police-bust-interstate-gang-5-held-for-rs-15-lakh-silver-scam-3460191/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:04:55 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460191Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police on Saturday, April 25, arrested five individuals in an interstate gang allegedly involved in a series of silver refinery scams across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The gang led by Hridesh Kumar, a doctor from Agra, executed a well-planned heist by gaining the trust of Hilal Verma, owner of Sri Jagadamba …

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Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police on Saturday, April 25, arrested five individuals in an interstate gang allegedly involved in a series of silver refinery scams across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

The gang led by Hridesh Kumar, a doctor from Agra, executed a well-planned heist by gaining the trust of Hilal Verma, owner of Sri Jagadamba Industries, a silver refinery located at Mahanali Street in Secunderabad.

According to Verma’s complaint, the gang cheated him of approximately Rs 15 lakh through known customers who exchanged counterfeit silver. Verma claimed that the accused persons, including a regular customer named Rajesh, visited the shop and presented raw silver bars along with a fabricated purity report from “Durga Bullion Refinery.”

He trusted the accused due to prior transactions and handed over 25 small silver bars weighing 6,350 grams, equivalent to 60 per cent purity.

During the investigation, the police found that the received material contained zero per cent silver. It was revealed that similar incidents were registered in the area, involving the same gang with total losses amounting to over 12 kg of silver.

The gang has reportedly committed similar offences across multiple states, including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, police said. The accused were apprehended from different locations and brought on transit warrants.

Authorities seized 8.4 kg of silver, Rs 1.5 lakh cash, and multiple mobile phones.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:04:58 +0000Similar incidents were registered in the area, involving the same gang with total losses amounting to over 12 kg of silver, police said.AAP moves to disqualify defected Rajya Sabha MPs, rebels hit back at leadershiphttps://www.siasat.com/aap-moves-to-disqualify-defected-rajya-sabha-mps-rebels-hit-back-at-leadership-3460284/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:47:32 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460284New Delhi/Chandigarh: Stung by the multiple defections of its Rajya Sabha members, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday, April 25, announced that it will seek their disqualification from the Upper House while the rebel group hit back, alleging corruption and ideological decline in their former party. The seven MPs also asserted that they have quit …

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New Delhi/Chandigarh: Stung by the multiple defections of its Rajya Sabha members, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday, April 25, announced that it will seek their disqualification from the Upper House while the rebel group hit back, alleging corruption and ideological decline in their former party.

The seven MPs also asserted that they have quit the party not out of fear but due to a growing sense of “disappointment, disengagement and disgust” with the existing leadership.

According to AAP sources, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sought time from President Droupadi Murmu for a meeting, along with party MLAs, to present his party’s stand about the “recall” of the Rajya Sabha members who quit on Friday.

Six of the seven Rajya Sabha members who quit the AAP come from Punjab.

Addressing a press conference in Delhi, AAP Rajya Sabha member and senior leader Sanjay Singh said the party will write to the Rajya Sabha Chairman to seek the disqualification of the MPs from the Upper House.

“Anti-defection law clearly states that any type of split or faction cannot happen in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. It does not carry any legal recognition, even if it’s a two-thirds majority,” Singh said.

The seven MPs who have joined the BJP are completely “unconstitutional” and “illegal,” he said.

Raghav Chadha, who led the AAP rebellion, said those quitting the party have not done so out of fear but due to a growing sense of “disappointment, disengagement and disgust” with the existing leadership.

Every “true patriot”, who nurtured the party with their blood and sweat and joined it with great hope, has either already left it or is in the process of leaving it, he claimed.

Chadha said that every honest and hardworking person now feels that there is “no space left to work in the AAP” and that the party is moving on a wrong path with which no one wants to remain associated.

“Because of this, leaders have been leaving the party one after another,” he said.

Chadha said MPs are abandoning and leaving the AAP together because they believe the party has gone into “corrupt and compromised hands”, he claimed.

Mann used a culinary analogy to attack those who quit the party.

In a sarcastic post on X, he wrote in Punjabi, “Ginger, garlic, cumin, fenugreek powder, red chilli, black pepper, and coriander — these seven things together make a dish taste great, but on their own cannot become a dish.”

ਅਦਰਕ, ਲਸਣ, ਜ਼ੀਰਾ, ਮੇਥੀ ਪਾਊਡਰ , ਲਾਲ ਮਿਰਚ , ਕਾਲੀ ਮਿਰਚ ਅਤੇ ਧਨੀਆ ਇਹ 7 ਚੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਮਿਲਕੇ ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਨੂੰ ਵਧੀਆ ਬਣਾ ਦਿੰਦੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਪਰ ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਪਣੀ “ਸਬਜ਼ੀ “ ਨਹੀਂ ਬਣ ਸਕਦੀ..

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) April 25, 2026

On Friday, the AAP suffered a jolt when Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Rajendra Gupta, Vikram Sahni and Swati Maliwal quit and merged the parliamentary party with the BJP. They alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party had strayed from its principles, values and core morals.

Though Chadha and Maliwal had fallen out of favour of the AAP, the move by the other five MPs to switch sides came as a surprise to many.

Mann has claimed that the BJP, which has repeatedly faced rejection in Punjab, has responded with hostility towards both the state and the AAP, attempting to weaken a corruption-free government through intimidation, inducements and engineering defections.

Maliwal, who had a fallout with Kejriwal after she was allegedly assaulted by his close aide in 2024, said she quit the party as it had “strayed far” from its original principles.

She alleged the party had completely changed and is now known for “lies, corruption and hooliganism”.

“The real betrayal is not leaving the party, but not standing by your own principles. People are not leaving out of fear; they are leaving because of Arvind Kejriwal,” she said.

She claimed that more leaders would quit the party in the coming days.

“No good person can work with him for long. He says one thing and does another,” she said about her former boss.

AAP Lok Sabha member Malvinder Singh Kang said there is a need for better coordination and continuous dialogue between the party leadership and its MLAs, MPs and ministers in Punjab.

The AAP MP from Anandpur Sahib also said the party should have considered workers and volunteers from Punjab for Rajya Sabha.

Meanwhile, social media platforms turned into a comedy zone with memes from “placement ho gayi jokes” to ‘Hera Pheri’-style confusion and dramatic “washing machine”.

Users responded with humour, sarcasm and film-style punchlines, making the political development one of the day’s most talked-about online trends.

One widely shared meme showed the famous classroom scene where a student proudly says his placement has happened, with users joking that the MPs had finally received their “dream package” in politics.

Meanwhile, the BJP sharpened its attack on Kejriwal over the new central government bungalow allotted to him at Lodhi Estate here, dubbing it as “Sheesh Mahal 2” and alleging expenditure of private money to build amenities in it.

The AAP has denied the allegation, calling it fake.

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said Kejriwal has become habituated to living lavishly.

“After he was forced out of Sheesh Mahal by Dhurandhar voters of Delhi, he shifted to Punjab, where he grabbed a bungalow, and now he has prepared Sheesh Mahal 2 at Lodhi Estate,” Verma said.

Senior AAP leader Atishi said the photographs released by Verma were fake.

In a post on X in Hindi, the former chief minister said, “All the pictures released by Parvesh Verma are fake. They are not pictures of Kejriwal ji’s house.”

“To find out whose house is how luxurious, (chief minister) Rekha Gupta ji and lieutenant governor sahib should open their own houses, and Kejriwal ji will open his house. The public will decide for itself,” she added.

प्रवेश वर्मा द्वारा जारी कि गई सारी तस्वीरें फ़र्ज़ी हैं। वे केजरीवाल जी के घर की तस्वीरें नहीं हैं। किसका घर कितना आलीशान है, इसका पता करने के लिए रेखा गुप्ता जी और LG साहिब अपना अपना घर खोल दें और केजरीवाल जी अपना घर खोल देंगे। जनता ख़ुद तय कर लेगी।

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) April 25, 2026

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:47:35 +0000Six of the seven Rajya Sabha members who quit the AAP come from Punjab.TMC will uproot BJP, come back to power Bengal with 225 seats: Abhishek Banerjeehttps://www.siasat.com/tmc-will-uproot-bjp-come-back-to-power-bengal-with-225-seats-abhishek-banerjee-3460271/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:26:15 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460271Kolkata: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday, April 25, asserted that his party will return to power in West Bengal after winning 225-odd seats in the 294-member assembly. Addressing an election rally in Bally, Banerjee, who is considered number 2 in the TMC hierarchy, also vowed to uproot the BJP from the …

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Kolkata: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday, April 25, asserted that his party will return to power in West Bengal after winning 225-odd seats in the 294-member assembly.

Addressing an election rally in Bally, Banerjee, who is considered number 2 in the TMC hierarchy, also vowed to uproot the BJP from the Centre within two to three years.

He also claimed that the Bengali voters’ response to the “harassment” caused by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will be known after May 4, when election results will be announced.

The first phase of voting was held on April 23, and the second leg is slated for April 29.

“We have crossed the century mark in the first phase, and we will score a double century in the second. We will not fall below 225 seats,” the TMC MP said.

The Mamata Banerjee-led party won 213 seats in the elections five years ago.

“We are forming the government for the fourth term here, and we will uproot the BJP from Delhi in the next two-three years,” he added.

Targeting Prime Minister’s visit to the Ramakrishna Math and Mission headquarters at Belur on the day of the first phase of voting, Banerjee said Narendra Modi should return for prayers after May 4.

Visiting the Belur Math, founded by Swami Vivekananda, or having Bengal’s popular street food ‘jhalmuri’ during the election season is not enough.

“Don’t just remember Swamiji during elections. After May 4, come back to pray. And why only jhalmuri? Kolkata’s fuchka, ghugni, sweets and rosogolla are also good,” he said, drawing laughter from the crowd.

Taking a dig at the Prime Minister’s recent visit to a roadside shop in Jhargram to have ‘jhalmuri’ during campaigning, Banerjee said the road on which Modi walked and the footpath, standing on which he enjoyed the snack, were built by the Mamata Banerjee government, and the vendor was from Gaya in Bihar.

“If the BJP’s double-engine government has generated so much employment, why is a boy from Bihar selling jhalmuri in Jhargram? Where has employment in Bihar gone?” he asked.

Banerjee claimed that the TMC government had created 1.12 crore jobs in the MSME sector over the past decade, and challenged the BJP to dispute the figure.

The TMC MP also questioned the BJP’s claims regarding economic upliftment in states with double-engine governments.

Asserting the primacy of the people is above the state’s power, Banerjee claimed that the Modi government’s “arrogance” will be shattered as the people have made up their minds to make TMC the winner in the assembly elections.

Despite the deployment of a huge number of central forces, the ED, the Election Commission, and the backing of a number of BJP chief ministers, all surveys pointed to TMC coming to power in Bengal for the fourth straight term, he claimed.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:26:18 +0000″We are forming the government for the fourth term here, and we will uproot the BJP from Delhi in the next two-three years,” he added.Cyberabad SHE Teams conduct 122 decoy operations, book 32 peoplehttps://www.siasat.com/cyberabad-she-teams-conduct-122-decoy-operations-book-32-people-3460196/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:12:03 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460196Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police SHE Teams conducted 122 decoy operations and caught 32 persons red-handed for indulging in indecent acts at public places. Police booked petty cases against 32 persons, while others were counselled. The SHE Teams also received 31 complaints from women victims through various channels. The Cyberabad Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) rescued …

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Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Police SHE Teams conducted 122 decoy operations and caught 32 persons red-handed for indulging in indecent acts at public places.

Police booked petty cases against 32 persons, while others were counselled. The SHE Teams also received 31 complaints from women victims through various channels.

The Cyberabad Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) rescued one victim and apprehended two accused persons in one case registered under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act (PITA).

Police said family counselling centres and Centres for Domestic and Empowerment of Women (CDEW) also worked to resolve domestic disputes, helping reunite 40 families involved in husband-wife conflicts.

As part of preventive measures, the AHTU and SHE Teams conducted awareness programmes at multiple locations across Cyberabad, reaching 2,221 participants.

The sessions covered issues including human trafficking, child trafficking, eve teasing, social media harassment, child marriages, child rights, child labour, stalking, begging, cyber bullying and cyber frauds.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:12:06 +0000As part of preventive measures, the AHTU and SHE Teams conducted awareness programmes at multiple locations across Cyberabad with over 2,000 participants.Punjab Kings script record chase against DC to stay unbeaten in IPLhttps://www.siasat.com/punjab-kings-script-record-chase-against-dc-to-stay-unbeaten-in-ipl-3460274/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:05:07 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460274New Delhi: Punjab Kings rewrote the T20 record books with a breathtaking batting blitz, pulling off the highest-ever successful chase in the format’s history by overhauling a daunting 265-run target to outgun Delhi Capitals by six wickets in an IPL run-fest here on Saturday. KL Rahul blended grace with power to script a stroke-filled 152, …

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New Delhi: Punjab Kings rewrote the T20 record books with a breathtaking batting blitz, pulling off the highest-ever successful chase in the format’s history by overhauling a daunting 265-run target to outgun Delhi Capitals by six wickets in an IPL run-fest here on Saturday.

KL Rahul blended grace with power to script a stroke-filled 152, the third-highest individual IPL score, while Nitish Rana (91) batted with authority as the duo powered hosts Delhi Capitals to a mammoth 264 for 2 after opting to bat first.

Chasing the target, Punjab’s dynamic opening pair of Prabhsimran Singh (76) and Priyansh Arya (43) came out all guns blazing, adding 126 runs in just 42 balls to lay a formidable foundation for the chase and set the tone for their sixth win of the season.

Skipper Shreyas Iyer, who was dropped by Karun Nair twice in the span of three balls, then scored an unbeaten 71 off 36 deliveries to take PBKS over the line with as many as seven balls to spare. .

Incidentally, the previous highest successful run chase in T20 as well as IPL history also belongs to PBKS when they chased down 262 against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.

They remain unbeaten this season and on top of the points table with 13 points from seven games.

In a match where 49 boundaries and 33 sixes were hit, with only six wickets falling, the bowlers were arguably the biggest losers.

The visitors showed remarkable composure and intent, building on their previous outing where they had scored the previous highest total of the season.

Local lad Priyansh and Prabhsimran consistently sent the ball to and over the fence. The latter hit six fours against Mukesh Kumar in the sixth over.

There were anxious moments during the chase when Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi was hit the back of the head on the ground while attempting a catch off Arya’s bat.

The South African had to be stretchered off the field after a delay of over 15 minutes, momentarily halting proceedings.

Both sides were also guilty of sloppy fielding, with dropped catches and misfields adding to their woes.

Earlier, setting a target for the first time this season, the Capitals came out with clear intent, attacking anything in their arc from the outset.

The home team hit a total of 29 fours and 13 sixes to put on the board the highest total of the 2026 IPL season.

Striking at over 200 throughout the 20 overs, Rahul (152 off 67 balls) unfurled a range of classical strokes all around the ground, seamlessly combining timing with aggression to put up the highest score ever by an Indian in the IPL.

With the knock, he also became only the third player to go beyond the 150-run mark after Chris Gayle (175) and Brendon McCullum (158).

Dropped twice, Rahul made full use of the reprieve, forging a 220-run stand with local boy Rana for the second wicket. It was the second biggest stand in IPL history behind 229 set by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.

Rana looked completely at ease on his home ground. His 44-ball knock, laced with 11 fours and 4 sixes, provided the perfect foil as the duo kept the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace.

Rahul set the tone early, striking back-to-back boundaries in the second over before Pathum Nissanka chipped in with a crisp four.

Although Punjab struck an early blow with Nissanka top-edging to the keeper, their bowlers found little respite thereafter. They were also guilty of a few misfields, which only added to their woes.

Rahul and Rana seized control, punishing anything loose and propelling Delhi to 68 for one, DC’s best powerplay score of the season, before plundering 145 runs in the middle overs.

Rana then shifted gears in spectacular fashion, taking apart Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett in the 12th over for 28 runs.

The left-hander dealt exclusively in boundaries, smashing two sixes and four fours in a sequence of 6,4,4,4,4,6.

At the other end, Rahul was equally ruthless, taking a liking to Vijaykumar Vyshak in the 16th over, from which he plundered three sixes and a four, as Delhi tightened their grip on the contest.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:11:59 +0000The visitors showed remarkable composure and intent, building on their previous outing where they had scored the previous highest total of the season.Punjab AAP workers write ‘Gaddar’ in front of Harbhajan Singh’s househttps://www.siasat.com/punjab-aap-workers-write-gaddar-in-front-of-harbhajan-singhs-house-3460228/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:57:00 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460228Chandigarh: AAP workers on Saturday held protests outside the residences of Rajya Sabha MPs Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal and Rajinder Gupta, who quit the party and joined the BJP. The workers wrote ‘Gaddar’ (traitor) on the boundary walls of their houses with spray paint in Ludhiana and Jalandhar. On Friday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya …

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Chandigarh: AAP workers on Saturday held protests outside the residences of Rajya Sabha MPs Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal and Rajinder Gupta, who quit the party and joined the BJP. The workers wrote ‘Gaddar’ (traitor) on the boundary walls of their houses with spray paint in Ludhiana and Jalandhar.

On Friday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha members Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak announced that they were quitting the party and joining the BJP along with five other MPs. Ashok Mittal, Harbhajan Singh, Rajinder Gupta, Swati Maliwal, and Vikramjit Sahney were the other AAP MPs they named.

The protesters raised slogans of “Punjab de Gaddar”, accusing them of betraying the people of Punjab.

#WATCH | Jalandhar, Punjab: AAP workers express their resentment against Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh as they wrote “Gaddar” on the walls of his residence in Jalandhar.

Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, along with 2/3rd MPs of AAP, merged with the BJP yesterday. pic.twitter.com/PGiFKwlt0I

— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2026

In Jalandhar, AAP leader Pawan Kumar Tinu said, “The AAP government will return to power in Punjab in 2027, and the BJP will have no political ground left to stand on. Out of frustration, the BJP has resorted to poaching AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs by hook or crook. The Congress, BJP and Akali Dal have formed an unholy alliance against AAP, which is why their leaders are making similar statements about AAP MPs defecting to the BJP.”

AAP Punjab Youth Wing acting president Parminder Goldy led a protest outside the residence of MP Rajinder Gupta in Ludhiana, raising slogans against him.

He said, “The people of Punjab will never forgive this betrayal of trust. The BJP is deeply unsettled by Arvind Kejriwal’s politics of development and governance, and is attempting to destabilise AAP through conspiracies. However, these efforts will fail because every AAP worker stands firmly with the party’s leadership and its vision.”

The AAP leaders reiterated that the party remains united and committed to serving the people of Punjab, asserting that those who betray the trust of Punjab will ultimately be held accountable by the people.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:57:03 +0000″The AAP government will return to power in Punjab in 2027, and the BJP will have no political ground left to stand on,” said an AAP leader.Muslim oxen traders targeted in Hyderabad, claims MBT as Bakrid nearshttps://www.siasat.com/muslim-oxen-traders-targeted-in-hyderabad-claims-mbt-as-bakrid-nears-3460138/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:46:59 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460138Hyderabad: The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) condemned the highhanded behaviour of the Telangana police towards cattle traders and alleged that in the last week, Rs 1 crore worth of oxen were seized in and around Hyderabad when being transported for the Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) festival. MBT Spokesman Amjed Ullah Khan strongly condemned the ongoing actions of …

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Hyderabad: The Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) condemned the highhanded behaviour of the Telangana police towards cattle traders and alleged that in the last week, Rs 1 crore worth of oxen were seized in and around Hyderabad when being transported for the Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) festival.

MBT Spokesman Amjed Ullah Khan strongly condemned the ongoing actions of Telangana Police in seizing oxen being transported by Muslim traders for Eid-ul-Adha and termed the situation as “deeply alarming, discriminatory, and unjustified.”

He said that within just one week, oxen worth nearly Rs 1 crore belonging to Muslim traders have been seized illegally at various police stations.

Oxen seized so far

At Toopran Police Station, 23 oxen were seized and the owner was booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

At Madannapet Police Station, 16 oxen were seized, while 14 oxen were seized at Hyderabad Airport Police Station.

At Raidurgam Police Station, 17 oxen were seized, and at L B Nagar Police Station, eight oxen were seized.

In all cases, the owners were booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Arrests are selective, says Amjed Ullah Khan

Amjed Ullah Khan alleged selective enforcement of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, saying it appears to be invoked only during Eid-ul-Adha. “Why is this law not enforced throughout the year or during other festivals where animals are also transported and used?” he asked.

Demanding clarity from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy, he questioned why Muslims trader are being targeted. “Is there any official ban on the transportation or slaughter of oxen in Telangana? If not, under what authority are Muslim traders being targeted?”

Khan also expressed serious disappointment over the silence of prominent Congress minority leaders, including Mohammad Azharuddin, Mohammed Ali Shabbir, Azmathullah Hussaini, Syed Ghulam Afzal Biyabani, Obaid Ullah Kotwal and Taher Bin Hamdan.

“Their silence in the face of such injustice is unacceptable and raises serious questions about their commitment to the community,” he said.

‘Owaisi neglecting Hyderabad, focused on other states’

He criticised Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly neglecting local issues while focusing on political activities in other states. “The people who voted in good faith are being left without support at a crucial time,” he remarked, adding. “He has left major issues to an uneducated MLC who simply makes reels and claims that he has released the animals, but reality tells a different story.”

Khan questioned the silence of non-political religious organisations such as Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (Telangana Unit), Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (both factions), Sunni Ulema and scholars, stating that their lack of response is disappointing.

“These organisations actively appeal for votes during elections but fail to speak up when the community faces harassment and injustice,” he added.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:47:16 +0000He criticised Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly neglecting local issues while focusing on political activities in other states. Hyderabad resident loses Rs 1.88 crore to online trading fraudhttps://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-resident-loses-rs-1-88-crore-to-online-trading-fraud-3460181/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:35:34 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460181Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Cybercrime police detected nine cases between April 15 and April 24, resulting in 14 arrests, a majority linked to trading fraud. One of the major cases detected by the police involves a Rs 1.88 crore trading fraud operated through Instagram advertisements, emails, and WhatsApp, where fraudsters posing as crypto trading experts used …

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Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Cybercrime police detected nine cases between April 15 and April 24, resulting in 14 arrests, a majority linked to trading fraud.

One of the major cases detected by the police involves a Rs 1.88 crore trading fraud operated through Instagram advertisements, emails, and WhatsApp, where fraudsters posing as crypto trading experts used a fake AI-based trading platform ‘Naka Solutions’ to cheat a Hyderabad resident.

According to the police, the victim had come across an Instagram advertisement for an AI-based crypto trading platform, ‘Naka Solutions’, after which he was contacted by fraudsters through phone and email, asking him to create an account on a fake trading application through an unverified link.

Then, the victim was asked to make small investments and was even allowed to make a nominal withdrawal to build confidence. They showed fake profits, manipulated credits in the trading dashboard and added them to group chats to influence further investments.

The victim was induced to deposit larger amounts and was shown inflated profits to encourage higher investment.

However, when the victim tried to withdraw the money, fraudsters demanded multiple fake charges like taxes, conversion fee, transaction fee, etc. Despite the victim complying with all the payments, the withdrawal was never processed, resulting in major financial losses.

One of the accused in the case, Mohd Abdul Rehman, was arrested in Telangana. He allegedly created bank accounts, converted the funds into cryptocurrency, and transferred them to cyber fraudsters in return for a commission.

In another case, fraudsters impersonated reputed firms like ‘5 Paisa Capital’ and duped the victim of Rs 64.86 lakh using fake WhatsApp advisory groups.

Three people from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Shaik Irfan, Shaik Nizamuddin and Velaga Vamshi Krishna, were arrested for routing money to the fraudsters.

In these 10 days, Cyberabad Cybercrime police registered six cases related to trading fraud, resulting in 11 arrests. The other three cases, related to digital arrest fraud, advertisement fraud, and online relationship fraud, resulted in one arrest each.

Cybercrime police also issued refunds worth Rs 1,14,90,586 to the victims.

Police have asked the public to be cautious of investment offers on social media and report any cases of cyber fraud to the official portal or through the helpline 1930.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:35:37 +0000The victim had come across an Instagram advertisement for an AI-based crypto trading platform, ‘Naka Solutions’Telangana government to operate Hyderabad Metro Rail from May 1https://www.siasat.com/telangana-government-to-operate-hyderabad-metro-rail-from-may-1-3460211/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:25:15 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460211Hyderabad: In a major development, the Telangana government has transferred 100 per cent equity of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) to the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL), which has been acquired by the state government. The HMRL will fully come under the state government and begin its operations in the new setup starting May 1, 2026. …

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Hyderabad: In a major development, the Telangana government has transferred 100 per cent equity of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) to the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL), which has been acquired by the state government.

The HMRL will fully come under the state government and begin its operations in the new setup starting May 1, 2026.

As part of the merger process, the state government has appointed a new board of directors for HMRL, including Jayesh Ranjan, Vikas Raj, Sandeep Kumar Sultania, B Shivadhar Reddy, Ashok Reddy and Jitesh V Patil.

Sarfaraz Ahmed has been appointed as the Managing Director of HMRL, and Shivendra Pratap is the Joint Managing Director.

A committee has also been formed with Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao acting as its chairperson, with 10 members for the operation of HMRL.

The Telangana Legislative Assembly had passed a resolution on March 28, endorsing the state government’s decision to take over Phase-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project from infra major L&T.

The Telangana government in 2025 had agreed to take over Phase I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project from L&T Group by paying Rs 2,000 crore for the equity in the concessionaire L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd.

It was agreed that the state government would also take over the company’s debt of Rs 13,000 crore, official sources had said. L&T has about 90 per cent equity in the project.

“It was agreed upon that the takeover needs to be completed by paying not more than Rs 15,000 crore (equity and debt of L&T) by April 30, 2026,” Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu had said, while speaking on the resolution in the Assembly.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:25:40 +0000The state government has appointed new board of directors for HMRL, and a ten-member committee headed by Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao for operating HMRLNo space left to work in AAP: Raghav Chadha is crystal clearhttps://www.siasat.com/no-space-left-to-work-in-aap-raghav-chadha-is-crystal-clear-3460229/

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:54:46 +0000https://www.siasat.com/?p=3460229New Delhi: Leaders quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have not done so out of fear but due to a growing sense of ” disappointment, disengagement and disgust” with the organisation, Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha said on Saturday, a day after he joined the BJP along with six other party MPs. Referring to the …

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New Delhi: Leaders quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have not done so out of fear but due to a growing sense of ” disappointment, disengagement and disgust” with the organisation, Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha said on Saturday, a day after he joined the BJP along with six other party MPs.

Referring to the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ row related to the official residence of Kejriwal when he was the Delhi chief minister, Chadha claimed it was one of the main reasons for AAP’s defeat in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.

He said that every true patriot who had nurtured the AAP with their blood and sweat with great hope has either already left the party or is in the process of leaving it.

Chadha claimed every honest and hardworking person now feels that there is “no space left to work in AAP” and that the party is moving on a wrong path with which no one wants to remain associated.

“Because of this, leaders have been leaving the party one after another,” Chadha told PTI Videos.

AAP has accused the BJP of engineering the split and using fear of central agencies to poach its leaders. Calling the seven MPs “gaddar” (traitors), the ruling party in Punjab said it will seek their disqualification from the Upper House.

However, Chadha said the MPs are leaving the AAP together because they believe it has gone into “corrupt and compromised hands”.

He said those in AAP claiming that leaders left out of fear were wrong, adding that they did not leave due to any fear but because they felt disappointed, disengaged and disgusted with the party.

Chadha alleged that “Sheesh Mahal Part Two” has now come up in Delhi and some pictures of it have surfaced, referring to an earlier press conference where Delhi cabinet minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma alleged that money was being squandered on a newly allotted bungalow in Lodhi Estate to AAP’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal.

Chadha said that when the first “Sheesh Mahal” was built, it had badly damaged the image of AAP. “It was one of the main reasons behind the party’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections,” he claimed.

Meanwhile, AAP leader Atishi claimed the photographs released by Verma were fake.

In a post on X in Hindi, the former Delhi chief minister said, “All the pictures released by Parvesh Verma are fake. They are not pictures of Kejriwal ji’s house.”

“To find out whose house is luxurious, (chief minister) Rekha Gupta ji and lieutenant governor sahib should open their own houses, and Kejriwal ji will open his house. The public will decide for itself,” she added.

Chadha said not even a year had passed since the Delhi elections ended and “Sheesh Mahal Part Two has already emerged”, describing it as a lavish construction.

He said AAP should introspect on these issues and wondered how the remaining party workers would answer people on the streets when questioned about the “Sheesh Mahal”.

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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:54:49 +0000Chadha claimed every honest and hardworking person now feels that there is “no space left to work in AAP” and that the party is moving on a wrong path with which no one wants to remain associated.

SOURCE : SIASAT