Russia warned United States to halt what it called a “spiral of escalation” over Ukraine. It also added it would keep informing Washington about test missile launches in order to avoid “dangerous mistakes”. These comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov sent a signal that Moscow, wants to keep communication channels open at a time […]
As per sources, Waqf Amendment Bill is now likely to be tabled during the Budget Session in February 2025. The bill was deferred to the next Parliament Session due to heated debates and disruptions within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed on the bill. The JPC has been often devolved into heated exchanges between ruling […]
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intensified its preparations as a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm. This poses a significant weather threat to the Tamil Nadu coast. IMD reported that the system is currently located about 240 km southeast of Trincomalee, 640 km south-southeast of Puducherry, […]
Indian Army received the Sabal 20 Logistics Drone, an electric unmanned helicopter, from EndureAir on Wednesday. This marks a significant advancement in logistics capabilities for defense forces operating in difficult terrains. The Sabal 20, designed for aerial logistics, can carry up to 20 kg of payload, which is 50% of its weight, with scalable options […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu undertook a comprehensive review of sand operations in the state. He issued critical directives to ensure transparency, accessibility, and the prevention of illegal activities. His approach aimed to address rising demand, reduce consumer costs, and eliminate bottlenecks in supply chain. He emphasized the importance of uninterrupted sand access for people.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two individuals at Visakhapatnam International Airport for attempting to smuggle six live eastern blue-tongued lizards from Thailand. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials intercepted the duo arriving from Bangkok. A search of their luggage uncovered the exotic reptiles concealed inside cake packets, as confirmed by a release from the ...
MUDA land allotment case involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, Parvathi BM, took a new turn after a civil suit was filed by a woman claiming ownership of the land in question. Jamuna is the niece of the original owner of Kesare land, She filed a civil suit in a Mysuru court asserting her […]
Telangana High Court has expressed serious concern over students falling ill due to suspected food poisoning at government schools. The court ordered that samples of mid-day meals from all affected schools be collected for lab analysis. It reprimanded officials for negligence and urged them to adopt a humane approach, emphasizing that they too have children.
A massive fire broke out at SSV Fab Industries, a plastic bag manufacturing company in Jeedimetla industrial area, on Tuesday at noon. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire premises, and continued for over 24 hours, causing the collapse of the three-story building. Ten fire tenders worked to douse the blaze, battling heavy smoke and […]
A toxic gas leak at Tagoor Laboratories in Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, resulted in one death and 20 people falling sick. The leak involved hydrogen chloride (HCl), and a liquid spill triggered the incident. Eight individuals were hospitalized, with reports stating that seven are now out of danger. The staff inhaled a combination of HCl and chloroform, […]
Andhra Pradesh (AP) took a big step to combat the growing menace of ganja and drug abuse in the state. AP government renamed the Anti-Narcotics Task Force as EAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement). During the meeting chaired by Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, officials discussed strategies to curb drug-related activities and ensure stricter enforcement..
Nearly 1,500 govt employees, including gazetted officers & college professors, in Kerala have been found fraudulently receiving social security pensions. Following this discovery, Finance Minister Balagopal has ordered strict disciplinary actions. An official source confirmed that 1,458 govt employees in the state were illegally collecting social security pensions, prompting swift govt inte...
Delhi Police plans to form a Disaster Response Force (DPDRF) by next year. The new unit will operate under the First Battalion of the Delhi Armed Police. Sources confirmed that the proposal for the DPDRF has already been submitted to the police headquarters for approval and further planning, with the unit expected to enhance disaster […]
Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara stated that cabinet reshuffle decision rests solely with CM Siddaramaiah. He emphasised that CM would consult the state Congress President, DK Shivakumar, and the party high command before taking any steps. This comes after Shivakumar hinted at a possible reshuffle and revealing that some ministers were given “messages” about their term.
On November 27, HSBC Bank at Trinity Circle in Bengaluru received a bomb threat email. Police from Halasuru station quickly responded and conducted a search, finding no suspicious items. The DCP East division confirmed it was a hoax. A case has been registered against the unknown sender, and an investigation has been launched to identify […]