High-voltage drama at Telangana Minister's residence as police seek OSD's arrest

IANS | October 16, 2025 9:08 AM

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Amid growing rift between two ministers in Telangana, there was high drama at Endowments and Forest Minister Konda Surekha’s house in Hyderabad late Wednesday night as her family resisted the arrest of her former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) N. Sumanth over the allegations of misconduct and corruption.

SC to hear today pleas challenging SIR in Bihar

IANS | October 16, 2025 8:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to hear on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.

India recommended to stage 2030 Commonwealth Games; Ahmedabad proposed as host city

IANS | October 16, 2025 12:14 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 16 (IANS) In a landmark development for Indian sports, Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the 24th Commonwealth Games, scheduled for 2030. The announcement was made during the Executive Board meeting of Commonwealth Sport, marking a historic moment as the Games will coincide with the centenary celebration of the Commonwealth Sport Movement.