Flood water entered into many tribal villages along Godavari river, as the water level reached 47.30 feet at Bhadrachalam on Saturday (August 30, 2025). The trend is rising, says the Irrigation officials. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) authorities, the discharge from Bhadrachalam was 11.11 lakh cusecs, and the water level was rising at Polavaram project. "Flood level in the catchment areas at Peruru, Dummugudem and Kaleswaram is rising slowly. The Disaster Management Teams, El...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday directed officials to expedite repair and restoration works on roads, buildings, irrigation tanks and electricity substations damaged by the recent heavy rain and floods. Specifically reviewing conditions in the worst-hit Kamareddy, Adilabad, Rajanna-Sircilla and Komaram Bheem Asifabad districts, the Chief Minister ordered immediate compensation to affected families. Chairing a review meeting, the Chief Minister expressed displeasure at the ...Read More
The Monsoon Session of the Rajasthan Assembly began on Monday (September 1, 2025) with uproarious scenes, as the Opposition Congress MLAs raised slogans alleging "theft of votes" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form governments. The treasury members responded by shouting slogans against the Congress leaders. As soon as the House assembled, the Congress members started shouting slogans of "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" (vote thief, step down) and displayed placards. Even after the Speaker, Vasu...Read More
NEW DELHI, Sept 1 (Reuters) - India is not "profiteering" from Russian oil imports and its purchases have stabilised markets while keeping prices from rising to as much as $200 a barrel, Hardeep Singh Puri, country's oil minister, said in the Hindu newspaper on Monday. The U.S. has targeted India for its Russian oil purchases, with President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. to discourage the country's crude buying. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused India of pr...Read More
Two Hyderabad-based firms donated over Rs 4 crore to the Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD) under TTD. A devotee from Narasaraopet also contributed Rs 10 lakh to the Annaprasadam Trust at Tirumala's Sri Venkateswara temple Tirupati: Two Hyderabad-based companies on Sunday donated over Rs 4 crore to the Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD), run by the TTD. According to a press release from the Tirumala T...Read More
Residents of Nobdi Longkukro and Choto Larpheng villages in Assam's Dima Hasao (earlier known as North Cachar Hills district) face the prospect of eviction, subject to court order on a petition filed by them, from land they have traditionally owned for generations. Around 3,000 bighas (752.5 hectares) of land in these two villages, which fall under a Sixth Schedule area, have been allotted to Mahabal Cement Pvt. Ltd to set up a factory. The affected villagers belong to two Scheduled Tribe commu...Read More
The Indian Army has begun dismantling a stage erected by the Trinamool Congress near the Gandhi statue in Kolkata's Maidan area. This action follows the expiration of the permitted two-day event duration, with the structure remaining for nearly a month despite reminders. The Trinamool Congress alleges political targeting by the central government, while shifting their protest venue. The Indian Army on Monday took up the dismantling of a stage erected beside the Gandhi statue in Maidan area here...Read More
Punjab is facing one of its worst flood crises in recent times. Farmland has been submerged, homes destroyed, and thousands of families displaced. With roads, power lines, and other basic facilities badly hit, the state is struggling to protect both people and animals. Amid this devastation, several Bollywood celebrities have stepped forward to extend support and prayers. Actor Sonu Sood, who hails from Punjab, shared a heartfelt video on X, highlighting the ground situation in Ferozepur, Tarn ...Read More
Kerala Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan on Sunday made it clear that Bindu Ammini, one of the women activists who entered into the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in 2019, will not be invited to take part in the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam. While talking to a television channel, the minister said there was no need for her to take part in the event being organised by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in association with the state government. "She won't be allowed to take part in the Ayyappa Sanga...Read More
The Bairabi-Sairang railway is more than steel and stone. It is a lifeline that promises a new identity for Mizoram Mizoram has been regarded as one of India's most beautiful yet remote states in India's northeast -- green hills fading into the mist, endless bamboo forests, and vibrant cultural communities cut off by geography. Reaching its capital, Aizawl, once meant a five-hour drive through narrow highways that often collapsed during the monsoon. That reality will soon change for good. A 51...Read More
IMAGE: UP Yoddhas began the season with two wins from as many games. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X A hard-fought comeback from UP Yoddhas saw them beat Patna Pirates 34-31 in a Pro Kabaddi League season 12 match in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Sumit and Ashu Singh got High Fives, while Gagan Gowda scored seven points as the Yoddhas secured an impressive victory. In the opening 10 minutes, Patna Pirates edged ahead of UP Yoddhas, leading 7-6 in what began as a tightly fought clash. Patna's youn...Read More
according to the GLOF Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, the tehsils of Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan are in peril of being the worst-affected due to their proximity to glacial lakes A recent report warns of an increased threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar region due to rising global temperatures accelerating glacial melt and increasing the formation of dangerous glacial lakes. News agency PTI reported that according to the GLOF Mana...Read More
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 30 (ANI): Colours in a classroom are simply tools of learning for most students, but for 17-year-old Aahan Ritesh Prajapati, they were a silent obstacle. He showed grit and determination in the face of limitation and a strong sense of empowerment given by his school led to a path that has earned him accolades. Aahan Ritesh was born with red and green colour blindness and often struggled to understand maps, diagrams and periodic tables that his classmates grasp...Read More
Raising the issue, Pathania claimed a stone crusher was operating at the gate of the Shah Nehar Barrage (in Kangra district) without obtaining permission from the Himachal or Punjab government, and if a total ban is not imposed on illegal mining, the barrage can collapse at any time, inundating several areas in both states. Seven other crushers are also operating in the Meerpur area of Indora, posing a flood risk in the low-lying areas, he claimed. Replying to a separate query by BJP member Ra...Read More
Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday will inaugurate the last phase of the Sinhagad Road flyover, along with Madhuri Misal, minister of state for the Urban Development Department (UDD), at 3pm."The commute from Funtime cinema to Vitthalwadi will now be easier, faster and more convenient. This bridge will be extremely important in reducing the long-standing traffic congestion in the Sinhagad Road area," said Misal.The Sinhagad Road flyover, Pune's longest at nearly 2.5km, was complete...Read More
P V Verma, a 61-year-old government contractor from Nagpur, allegedly committed suicide due to mounting debts and unpaid bills from the Public Works Department. Found hanging in his home, Verma was involved in major projects in Maharashtra. Police report financial stress caused his depression and tragic decision. A devastating incident unfolded in Nagpur as 61-year-old government contractor P V Verma allegedly took his own life amidst financial turmoil. Verma, the director of Shri Sai Associate...Read More
Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for fresh traffic for sixth consecutive day ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for sixth day due to rain and fresh landslides * No new vehicles allowed from either Jammu or Srinagar on the highway * A 150-metre landslide at Tharad blocked one tube and threatens the second tube Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed...Read More
A new Act that regulates matters related to foreigners and immigration and has provisions for heavy punishment for carrying a forged passport or visa came into effect on Monday. The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, was passed by parliament during the Budget session, and President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent on April 4, 2025. "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 (13 of 2025), the central government hereby appoin...Read More
A low pressure is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, triggering moderate to heavy rainfall across the State, especially in the north and the central regions, ahead of Onam. According to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Myanmar coast. Under its influence a low-pressure area may form over the north Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. A trough r...Read More
WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that India has offered to reduce its tariffs on U.S. goods to zero, even as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was making public shows of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders in the face of trade pressure from Washington. While calling the U.S. relationship with India "one sided," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it's getting late. They should ha...Read More
The Chennur police in Mancherial district, on Sunday, cracked the sensational bank fraud case worth nearly ₹13.71 crore and arrested as many as 44 persons, including the cashier and manager of SBI-2 branch. Police recovered 15.23 kgs of gold ornaments and cash of ₹1,61,730. Three employees, Narige Ravinder, cashier, Vennapureddy Manohar, branch manager, and Lakkakula Sandeep, an outsourced employee, were among those arrested. The fraud kingpin Ravinder, who reportedly incurred heavy losses...Read More
Berhampur: The BJD's Ganjam district unit on Monday protested at Chhatrapur, alleging a short supply of fertilisers, especially urea, to the district during the current kharif season.Several former MLAs of the party took part in the protest, alleging that the farmers in the district were facing hardship due to the non-availability of urea. They took out a rally in the district headquarters town before demonstrating in front of the district collector's office. "Urea is essential at this time but ...Read More
Chennai: Blatant violations marked this year's Ganesh Chaturthi idol immersion in Chennai, as towering plaster of Paris (PoP) idols -- still draped in shawls, ornaments, and synthetic dyes -- were lowered into the sea by cranes, flouting Tamil Nadu pollution control board's (TNPCB) eco-friendly guidelines and exposing poor enforcement of high court directions.The immersion processions began as early as 10am, and by Sunday night, more than 2,000 idols had been immersed across the city. Nearly 17,...Read More
Delhi is bracing for a spell of heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a generally cloudy sky throughout the day. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle around 32 and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively. The forecast indicates that the wet conditions will continue through the week, with moderate showers until September 2, thunderstorms with rain on September 3, and rain or thundershowers on September 4 and 5. On Sunda...Read More
The IMD has forecast heavy rain in parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on September 1. The situation is compounded by the Ghaggar river, which originates in Himachal and flows through Haryana and Punjab The three major reservoirs of the region -- Pong on the Beas, Ranjit Sagar on the Ravi, and Bhakra on the Sutlej -- have already neared or crossed their critical thresholds (water levels) even as more than a month of monsoon is still left. The three swelling rivers and their rivulets have inun...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen sharing light moments and walking hand during the Shanghai cooperation organization (SCO) in Tianjin on Monday, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif examined the leaders passed it during the group's photo session.Prime Minister Modi, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were also seen to laugh together and engage in a cordial conversation, highlighting the camaraderie among the three leaders of the ...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Following a series of earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and injuring over 2800, India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts in the region. In a post on X on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, India extends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in the wake of the earthquake. India extends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in the wake of earthquake. The aid, highlighted i...Read More
Jalpaiguri: An adult female elephant died of electrocution in Buxa Tiger Reserve forest (BTR) on Monday morning. The incident occurred in the Bijoypur area in Alipurduar's Kalchini block. The pachyderm died after coming into contact with live electric wires while trying to enter a betelnut plantation.The forest department arrested one Kalu Sonar, the owner of the betelnut plantation. Sonar allegedly tapped power from a high voltage line and laid a trap to prevent elephants from entering his plan...Read More
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath interacted with more than 50 citizens who attended Janata Darshan at his residence in Lucknow on Monday.The CM listened to their grievances and forwarded their complaints to the concerned officers with directions that all matters be attended to immediately. He added that before closing the complaint, the complainant's feedback must be taken. The CM heard issues related to police, revenue, housing, medical aid, education, employment, and infrastructure. Amo...Read More
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Following a series of earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and injuring over 2800, India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts in the region. In a post on X on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs stated, "India extends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in the wake of the earthquake." The aid, highlighted in a post, includes images of trucks loaded with sacks of rice and other food it...Read More