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Senior Congress leader and former Odisha MLA Akshay Kumar Acharya, 78, passed away today, January 2, after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son. Elected from Nilgiri constituency in 1980 and 1995, Acharya’s death was condoled by leaders including CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Naveen Patnaik. Cremation will be […]
A Supreme Court-appointed panel will visit Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park today to review plans for reducing its eco-sensitive zone. The protected area was cut from 268.9 to 168.8 sq km in 2018. Activists warn this may expose the forest to mining and real estate threats. A petition challenging the move is under review.
Security forces safely defused 27 country-made bombs in Manipur’s Imphal East district near Monglham village. In another operation, they recovered weapons and ammunition from Nungjengbi area. Search operations continue amid ongoing ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands since 2023.
Gantela Sumana, former MLA of Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, has passed away. She had been unwell and was admitted to Care Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where she breathed her last. Sumana was first elected as MLA from Payakaraopeta in 1983 and later contested the same constituency in 1989, 1994, and 1999 as a Congress […]
Gantela Sumana, former YSRCP MLA of Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, has passed away. She had been unwell and was admitted to Care Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where she breathed her last. Sumana was first elected as MLA from Payakaraopeta in 1983 and later contested the same constituency in 1989, 1994, and 1999 as a […]
China has removed a long-standing tax exemption on contraceptives, adding a 13% tax on condoms and birth control pills. The move comes as China struggles with falling birth rates and an aging population. The government hopes new policies will encourage marriage and childbirth, but critics say taxing contraception may send mixed signals.
Residents in Delhi woke to very poor air quality and dense fog today, January 2, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert. Similar conditions are expected in Gurugram and Noida. Fog and smog may reduce visibility, disrupting road traffic and flights. Airlines warned of delays. Dense fog and cold day conditions prevailed. Overall AQI […]
Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu announced the Moosi development project from Usman Sagar to Bapu Ghat. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) on planning, analysis, and design will be submitted in 18 months. Proposals include blue, green, and land master plans, developing Gandhi Sarovar, and sending recommendations to defense authorities for land use.
Several areas in Hyderabad will face an 18-hour drinking water disruption starting at 10 am tomorrow due to leak repairs and maintenance on the Krishna Phase-III pipeline and 132 kV Peddapur feeder. Affected areas include Madhapur, Kondapur, Balanagar, Miyapur, and more. Normal supply is expected to resume by 4 am on January 4.
An Air India pilot, Captain Saurabh Kumar, was stopped from flying AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23 after failing a breathalyser test. Authorities raised concerns about his fitness to fly. He has been suspended during the investigation. The airline apologized to passengers and is cooperating fully with Canadian authorities.
Sudden floods hit Afghanistan, killing 17 people and injuring 11. In the Kahkan district, a house roof collapsed, killing five family members, including two children. Central, northern, southern, and western regions suffered heavy damage. The floods also killed livestock, adding to the destruction across affected areas.
A fire tore through a packed nightclub in Montana, Switzerland, during New Year’s celebrations, killing at least 47 and injuring 115. Flames spread rapidly after a candle or firework may have ignited the ceiling. Survivors described panic, crowd surges, and smashed windows. Authorities began identifying victims as Switzerland enters five days of mourning.
Hyderabad’s Future City faces challenges as hilly terrain affects drones and GPS. Officials must coordinate carefully to manage changing boundaries. Experts suggest improving public transport and road links. Tackling these issues is crucial to ensure smooth development and make the city efficient, functional, and accessible for residents.
Former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy narrowly survived a shooting in Ballari following a dispute over a statue and banners. Gunmen, linked to MLA Bharat’s follower Satish Reddy, fired eight shots. Reddy escaped unhurt, but one person died in the crossfire. Satish Reddy, who was injured during the attack, was taken to hospital.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor at 34. Promising “expansive” governance, he aims to lower living costs with free childcare, rent freezes, and city-run grocery pilots. Inauguration speakers, including Bernie Sanders and AOC, praised his working-class focus amid ongoing city challenges.