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Case against Army officials, others for disparities in recruiting religious teachers

[India] Apr 25(ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a case against Indian Army officials and others in connection with the alleged irregularities in recruitment of religious teachers in the Army.As many as 17 people have been found involved in the case.An FIR was registered in Hyderabad yesterday by Major General N Srinivas Rao with the suspected offence being criminal misconduct by public servants, acts done by several persons in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy, cheating and dishonesty inducing delivery of property.The written complaint reveals that a recruitment of religious teachers was conducted at Artillery Centre, Hyderabad by the order of the Recruiting Directorate in July 2013. The teachers were inducted for spiritual activities in the unit to deliver spiritual motivation to the troops.The main accused who is presently posted with 32 field regiment is the mastermind behind the entire racket for luring candidates, accepting the bribe and influencing the selection process. In order to run the racket, he used accounts of various people to carry out transactions, which was collected from the candidates as a gratification to influence their selection in the interview board.The complainant has asked for immediate investigation under section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 as all accused are Government servants. (ANI)
'Diesel price hike affecting garment industries'

[India], Apr 24 (ANI): The President of Garment Manufacturers and Wholesale Association of Telangana, Pavan Bansal, on Monday said that the recent rise in diesel prices was affecting the garment industries all over the country.Speaking to ANI, Bansal said, "Diesel rates have increased more than Rs. 10 in the last four years. This will impact the garment industry negatively raising the product of the price of the materials. It will lead to huge losses for the traders."He added that diesel was an important commodity for the industries as it was more affordable than petrol.Highlighting the importance of the fuel, Bansal further said, "Diesel is used in several industries on a daily basis, whether it is garment or manufacturing industry. Our materials come from all over India. We send garment materials to neighbouring states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. We also sell the materials in local areas."He also criticised the increase of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on raw products as it was becoming an additional burden on the traders.Meanwhile, Petrol prices have hit Rs 74.40 a litre, while diesel rates touched Rs 65.65, the highest ever since May 2014 in Delhi, according to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).In Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai too, petrol prices climbed to new highs of Rs 77.10, Rs 82.25 and Rs 77.19 respectively. Diesel prices in the three cities touched record highs of Rs. 65.65, Rs. 68.35, Rs. 69.91 and Rs. 69.27 respectively.The sudden hike in prices of diesel and petrol, along with a rise in crude oil prices, was due to the ongoing supply cut of oil by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), coupled with a strong global demand for crude. (ANI)
Hyderabad: Engineering student crushes man sleeping on pavement to death

[India] Apr 23(ANI): A man sleeping on footpath was crushed to death after a speeding car ran over him earlier today near Kushaiguda in Hyderabad.The car (Skoda Octavia) was being driven by a 19-year-old engineering college student who was out with her three friends on a joy ride.Near Kushaiguda, the girl lost control and crashed into the pavement where the victim was sleeping, killing him on the spot.According to reports, the accident took place around 12 a.m. on Monday and the victim, a cobbler has been identified as Ashok, who died on the spotACP, Alwal division said, "Today in the wee hours, a speeding Skoda ran over a person named Ashok who was sleeping on the footpath, he was injured and immediately we shifted him to Gandhi General hospital and while undergoing treatment he died."The accused are BTech students identified as - Ishanya Pathi Reddy (who was driving the car), Srujana Cowta, Amrutha Bharati and Harika Reddy. One of the girls is Malakpet Inspector Gangi Reddy's daughter.A case has been registered under section 304-A and further probe is underway. (ANI)
Hyderabad: Man held for kidnapping minor

[India], Apr 23 (ANI): A 20-year-old man was arrested on charges of kidnapping a minor girl here on Sunday.According to Sub-Inspector B. Raju of Narayanaguda police station, the parents of the 17-year-old girl, who went missing for the last one month, filed a complaint stating their daughter was kidnapped by a person named Mohammad Jameel.Jameel, an electrician, working at Himayatnagar area of the city, got in touch with the girl and tricked her into believing that he would marry her without the permission of the girl's parents. He then kidnapped the girl with an intention to marry her.The police traced the duo who was living in a rented house in Katedan area. The minor girl was handed over to her family.The accused was booked under Section 363 and 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and remanded to judicial custody. (ANI)
Yechury re-elected as CPM General Secretary

[India], Apr 22 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury has been re-elected the party's General Secretary for a second term.The CPM's 95-member central committee unanimously approved the decision at the 22nd party Congress, here.Yechury succeeded Prakash Karat to become fifth General Secretary of CPM at the party's 21st party Congress in Visakhapatnam, on 19 April 2015.The central committee includes Prakash Karat, Brinda Karat, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, among others. (ANI)
Hyderabad: Diesel smuggling racket busted, 4 held

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GHMC successfully implements free parking policy

[India] April 20 (ANI): Free parking policy of the Telangana government is being successfully implemented by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).The move has come after the Telangana government issued an order to regulate the parking fee charged by commercial establishments in all urban areas of the state, including Hyderabad.Mohammed Musharraf Ali Faruqui, Additional Commissioner, IT, GHMC, told ANI, "As per the government order, for first 30 minutes there will be no parking fee."He said that those who park their vehicles beyond 30 minutes but do the purchase of more than the parking fee will also enjoy free parking after producing the purchase bill."If a person does the purchase of less than parking fee then he should pay the balance amount. Virtually the citizens will have free parking facility if they purchase anything in shopping mall irrespective of the time," said Faruqui.He added that this policy was implemented from 1 April 2018 malls and other commercial establishments have started complying with the government order."Initially, we had few violations but later we spoke to them and explained about the policy and they have come on board," said Faruqui.The Telangana government issued orders in this regard after several citizens complained that they were being fleeced by parking fees, whenever they visited malls and multiplexes. (ANI)
Mecca Masjid verdict: Owaisi urges Telangana governor to request Centre for retrial

[India], Apr. 19 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehad Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Thursday that he has requested Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan to ask the central government to either go for retrial or at least appeal against the judgment in Mecca blast case in the higher courts of law.Talking to media, Owaisi said, "We requested governor not to only convey our sense of anger and despair but also ask the government of India to either go for retrial or at least appeal against this judgment in the higher courts of law so that justice could be delivered."Owaisi met Narasimhan today over the Mecca Masjid blast case verdict pronounced earlier this week.On April 16, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court at Nampally acquitted five accused, all of whom had links with Hindu groups, in the over a decade-long case, citing lack of evidence against them.Out of a total 10 accused named in the case, only five faced trial, as one died while others are still absconding.The blast, which took place during Friday prayers at the Hyderabad mosque on May 18, 2007, killed eight people and left 58 injured. (ANI)
Live Cricket Scores: Gayle ton powers Punjab to 193/3 vs Hyderabad

Image Courtesy: IPL/BCCIMohali: Riding on opener Chris Gayle's unbeaten 104-run knock, Kings XI Punjab posted a mammoth 193/3 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association I.S. Bindra Stadium here on Thursday.Live Today's Match Scores: KXIP vs SRH | IPL Schedule & Results | Points Table | Full CoverageGayle struck a 63-ball 104, laced with 11 sixes and a boundary to set the jam-packed stadium on fire.Opting to bat, Punjab started on a cautious note as openers Lokesh Rahul (18) and Gayle stitched a 53-run partnership for the opening wicket.Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan drew first blood for Hyderabad, dismissing Rahul in the eighth over. Medium pacer Siddarth Kaul provided another jolt to the hosts, packing back incoming batsman Mayank Agarwal (18) in the 11th over.Gayle was then joined by Karun Nair (31 off 21 balls; 4x3, 6x1) and the duo shared a 85-run partnership for the third wicket, taking Punjab past the 150-run mark.By then, Gayle had brought up his sixth IPL ton in just 58 deliveries, with a squeezy drive to point off Kaul and thereafter unleashing his trademark 'Baby in the arms' celebration.Pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar got rid-off Nair in the 18th over but Gayle continued to hamnmer every Hyderabad bowler.Australian Aaron Finch's 14 not out off 6 balls in the final moments propelled Punjab to a massive total even as Gayle remained a spectator at the other end.For Hyderabad, Bhuvneshwar, Rashid and Kaul bagged one wicket apiece.Brief Scores: Kings XI Punjab 193/3 (Chris Gayle 104 not out, Karun Nair 31; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/25) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.Stay updated on the go with Sify Live Scores App. Click here to download it for your device
Live Cricket Scores: Punjab bat hoping to change their record against Hyderabad @ Mohali

Image Courtesy: IPL/BCCIMohali: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper Ravichandran Ashwin won the toss and opted to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association I.S. Bindra Stadium, here on Thursday.Live Today's Match Scores: KXIP vs SRH | IPL Schedule & Results | Points Table | Full CoverageWhile Kings XI Punjab remained unchanged, Sunrisers have included medium pacer Chris Jordan for Billy Stanlake. Teams: KXIP: Lokesh Rahul (wicketkeeper), Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Yuvraj Singh, Aaron Finch, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin (captain), Andrew Tye, Barinder Sran, Mohit Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman SRH: Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper), Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson (captain), Manish Pandey, Shakib Al Hasan, Deepak Hooda, Yusuf Pathan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Siddarth Kaul, Chris Jordan Stay updated on the go with Sify Live Scores App. Click here to download it for your device