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Raichur: A dramatic rescue unfolded near Garjapur in Raichur taluk when locals sprang into action to save a man who fell from a bridge into the Krishna River. After being pulled to safety, the man allleged that his wife had intentionally pushed him into the river.The newly-married couple, Sooraj from Shaktinagar in Raichur, and Neethu from Wadagera (names changed) in Yadgir district, had stopped on the bridge to click photos. Sooraj said after taking his wife's photographs, he requested her to take his pictures. As he positioned himself at the end of the bridge, his wife pushed him into the river while pretending to take his photo, according to him.The Krishna River experienced high water levels due to increased discharge, sweeping Sooraj away. He managed to cling to rocks in the middle of the river and called out for help. Nearby residents, passersby and fishermen came to his rescue. They conducted a rescue operation using ropes for two hours to bring him to safety. Following this, Sooraj accused Neethu of deliberately pushing him into the river. However, she denied these accusations.Subsequently, the couple engaged in a brief disagreement before departing together on a motorcycle. No official complaint was filed in connection with the incident. One of the bystanders captured the rescue operation on video and shared it on social media, where it gained traction.
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to install statues of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju and Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati to honour their contributions and inspire future generations. He emphasised that eco-parks being developed across the capital region should be named meaningfully and reflect the heritage and values of the state. At the same time, he underscored the importance of maintaining financial prudence and avoiding unnecessary extravagance in new projects. Chandrababu Naidu made these observations at the 50th meeting of the Capi ...Read More >
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, who shot Radhika at their house Thursday morning, had allegedly been insisting for two weeks on her ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Nandikotkur , Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that supplying water to the drought-prone Rayalaseema region gives him immense happiness, calling the day "unforgettable" after releasing Krishna river water into the Handri Neeva Sujala canal. "Today is an auspicious day in the history of Rayalaseema and marks a new step in enabling the flow of water. The happiness of providing water to Rayalaseema is unforgettable," said Naidu, addressing a village meeting at Maly ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri, Boniyar and other villages marched from new Imambargah through the National Highway NH-1 to the ma ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 30 (UNI) The flood situation of the rivers Krishna and Godavari remains grim and NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed to the affected areas. As heavy inflow continues in the river Godavari, road connectivity to over 40 villages was cut off today. Several causeways and roads were submerged in the Godavari flood water at various places. Villagers were seen using motorboats and boats to come out of the villages. The NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed to food affected areas in Combined West Godavari, East Godavari and Krishna district to carry out relief operations. Aggravating the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has asserted that the future belongs to green power and Telangana is moving forward with strategic planning by prioritizing this sector. The Deputy CM visited the Greenko Integrated Power Project in Pinnapuram village of Orvakal Mandal in Kurnool district on Saturday. Highlighting Telangana's vision for boosting renewable energy, he said that MoUs worth ₹1 lakh crore had been signed for green power generation in Telangana. He noted that the Telangana government had introduced the 2025 New Energy Policy, aiming to achieve 20,000 MW green powe ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 29 (UNI) The flood situation of the river Krishna is grim as the inflow has increased and the flood water entered into villages in Repalle mandal. The inflow at Prakasam barrage across the river Krishna here on Monday is over 6.86 lakh cusecs. Officials said that 69 crest gates of Prakasam barrage were lifted to discharge the water downstream into the sea. The officials issued a second warning signal at Prakasam barrage. The Beram park, located on the bank of the river Krishna here, is inundated by the flood water forcing the officials to restrict entry into the area. All the ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], August 19 (ANI): A red alert has been declared in Belagavi district for Tuesday and Wednesday due to continuous heavy rainfall, officials said. People have been advised to venture out only if necessary, while schools have been shut for safety reasons. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said the district administration is closely monitoring the situation, and a decision regarding declaring a holiday for Wednesday will be taken by the evening, based on further developments. Speaking to media persons, Roshan said that rainfall has intensified in the district over ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A case was registered against RCB, event management firm DNA entertainment private limited, Karnataka State Cricket Association on Thursday in connection with the stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium here that claimed the lives of 11 people and injured 56, police said on Thursday. Following a complaint by a police inspector, the case was registered at Cubbon Park station, they said. In the FIR, RCB Franchise has been listed as accused 1, DNA entertainment private limited as accused 2 and Karnataka State Cricket Association Administrative Committee as accused 3, they said. The case h ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >
Kullu: All eyes will be on the Dalai Lama when he turns 90 on July 6, as he may announce his successor that day. The year-long birthday celebration of the Tibetan spiritual leader will kick off on July 6 in Mcleodganj near Dharamshala, the headquarters of the Tibetan govt-in-exile, and conclude on July 5 next year.Many ministers in the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), including Penpa Tsering, Sikyong or the elected head of CTA, and deputy speaker Dolma Tsering, have said the Dalai Lama may reveal his successor when he turns 90. Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, speaker of the Tibetan govt-in-exile, t ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, are likely over north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Stro ...Read More >
Raichur: Heavy rainfall in the catchment area of Krishna River led to increased inflow to the Basavasagar reservoir at Narayanpur in Yadgir district, necessitating the release of 1.07 lakh cusecs of water. This heavy discharge threatens to flood riverside villages in Raichur.The reservoir recorded an inflow of 1.1 lakh cusecs at 8am on Sunday. The authorities began releasing 1.07 lakh cusecs of water through all the 30 gates from 8am.The situation has triggered flooding concerns in Lingasugur, Devdurg, and Raichur taluks near the Krishna River. Residents in Karakalgaddi, Madaragaddi, Honkamman ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], August 19 (ANI): A red alert has been declared in Belagavi district for Tuesday and Wednesday due to continuous heavy rainfall, officials said. People have been advised to venture out only if necessary, while schools have been shut for safety reasons. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said the district administration is closely monitoring the situation, and a decision regarding declaring a holiday for Wednesday will be taken by the evening, based on further developments. Also Read | Mumbai: 200 Passengers Stuck Inside Monorail Near Mysore Colony Station Betwee ...Read More >