Hyderabad, Dec 20 : Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) here today for its cadets who have successfully completed their basic and professional training.

A total of 97 cadets from all branches of the IAF were awarded the President''s commission by Chief of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal F. H. Major, upon passing out after completion of their training in flying, navigation and ground duty.

The cadets underwent training at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, AFAC, Coimbatore, Air Defence College, Lucknow and Air Force stations at Hakimpet, Yelhanka and Begumpet.

K. S. Raju and P. K. Mahadevan, original promoter and director respectively of Nagarjuna Finance Limited were arrested by the Hyderabad police for allegedly defaulting on the payments to depositors of Nagarjuna Finance (NFL), a non-banking financial institution (NBFI) promoted by the group. Along with Raju, another director, Pundi Krishna Swamy Mahadevan, was also arrested.

Hyderabad, Dec 11 : Ever since the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests banned animals being tamed to perform in circuses except elephants and dogs, these entertaining ventures under the ''Big Top'' are starved of public patronage.

Consequent to the Government''s directives, the circus industry was compelled to hand over almost all its trained animals like the sloth bear that could ride a moped, felines (tigers and lions) which could jump through rings and a hippo to the Forest Department.

An exclusive content licensing deal with Walt Disney Television International India (WDTVI- India) for three animated series – Twisted Whiskers, Ratman and Sandra has been made by DQ Entertainment (DQE), a Hyderabad-based animation, gaming and entertainment company.

All the three shows would be telecasted on Disney multiplex of channels in the coming months.

Praja Rajyam Party president Chiranjeevi Sunday appointed his brother and actor Pavan Kalyan as the president of youth wing of the party. 

Chiranjeevi announced this in a press conference at party office in Hyderabad. 

Kalyan was nominated as Yuva Rajyam president as he wants to serve people, Chiranjeevi said.  

Chiranjeevi claimed that Kalyan has his own identity. "It is not proper to keep him away just because he is my brother," the superstar added.