US weighs embassy reopening as Venezuela risk persists

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing for a possible reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, even as American officials warn that the security situation in Venezuela remains “fluid” and continues to pose severe risks to U.S. citizens. “As President Trump said, we are making preparations to allow for a reopening should […]
Indian American Khanna to succeed Krishnamoorthi as top Democrat on China panel

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced that Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna will take over as Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, while commending outgoing panel leader Raja Krishnamoorthi for his leadership over the past […]
Zero tolerance for Chinese Manja in Hyderabad, says Police Commissioner

Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) Hyderabad Police V. C. Sajjanar said on Monday that there will be zero tolerance for Chinese Manja, which is already banned in Telangana. He said that Chinese Manja is a silent killer that has caused serious injuries and even deaths of pedestrians, two-wheeler riders, birds, and animals. Hyderabad police have formed […]
US action in Venezuela a threat to global stability: Salman Khurshid

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Indian National Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday reiterated the party’s disapproval of the US action in Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law and the UN Charter and a threat to global stability. Salman Khurshid, former External Affairs Minister and Chairman, Foreign Affairs Department of the Congress, in […]
Rajasthan govt announces school holidays in three more districts due to cold wave

Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) The impact of the cold wave and severe cold continues to intensify across Rajasthan, government officials said on Monday. After Baran district, school holidays have now been extended in three more districts namely Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi due to persistently low temperatures here. According to district administration orders, government and […]
Gujarat: ‘Best Livestock Breeder Award’ ceremony to be held in Gandhinagar tomorrow

Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening Gujarat’s rural economy and recognising excellence in animal husbandry, the state government will organise the ‘Best Livestock Breeder Award’ distribution ceremony on Tuesday at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar. The awards will be presented by State Animal Husbandry Minister Jitu Vaghani and […]
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, Tollywood join hands to combat film piracy

Hyderabad, Jan 5 (IANS) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) and the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen action against digital film piracy. They agreed to establish a structured, technology-driven, and coordinated framework to combat digital film piracy and online copyright violations, particularly affecting the […]
STPs near Ganga to be monitored through CCTV, AI tools: Jal Shakti Minister

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil said on Monday that to further enhance the monitoring of STPs, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is introducing CCTV-based real-time monitoring integrated with AI tools. Chairing the 17th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF), Paatil stressed giving impetus to technology-driven river rejuvenation […]
Bihar Board announces STET results; 2,56,301 candidates qualify

Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Chairman Anand Kishore on Monday announced the results of the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025. With the declaration of the results, successful candidates have become eligible to participate in the fourth phase of the teacher recruitment examination. Anand Kishore said that the STET 2025 results […]
Chandrababu Naidu calls for amicably settling water disputes between Telugu states

Amaravati, Jan 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday called for amicably settling the issues relating to the sharing of river waters between the two Telugu states. He stressed the need for cooperation between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to resolve several issues, including water sharing issues. Addressing the Third World Telugu […]