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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 […]
Tensions escalated in Dilawarpur, Telangana, as villagers protested against the establishment of an ethanol factory. For a second day, protestors blocked the Nirmal-Bhainsa national highway, with women threatening suicide by holding pesticide bottles. Protest turned violent when demonstrators attacked police, injuring several officers. Protestors marched through the village, raising slogans and...
Centre is preparing to overhaul its approach to identifying and addressing farm fires and will introduce a “paddy burnt area” system to complement the existing “fire count” method starting next year. This comes amid allegations data manipulation by officials. Stubble burning in states around the national capital has been blamed for the deteriorating air quality […]
Iskcon India reacted to Bangladesh government’s move to file a writ petition, demanding a ban on Hindu religious organization in the wake of violent protests across the country. The outfit said the situation was out of control and was awaiting US President-elect Donald Trump, who has condemned violence against Hindus in Bangaldesh, to return to […]
Rains continued in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta on Wednesday, affecting standing paddy crops. Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami, urged the state government to provide relief to affected farmers. Crops were submerged in several areas, including Tiruvarur, Thiruthuraipoondi, and Mayiladuthurai, with farmers estimating damage to crops on at least 2,000 acres.
Uttar Pradesh government has announced that protesters involved in the Sambhal violence will be made to pay for damage to public property. Posters of “stone pelters” will be displayed in public places. The violence, which resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries, erupted over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal.