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What was meant to be a family outing turned into a devastating tragedy on Tuesday when seven members of a family were swept away by strong currents while playing in the backwaters of the Markonahalli reservoir in Tumakuru district, officials said. According to the police, the incident occurred when the family, residents of B.G. Palya in Tumakuru city, visited relatives in Magadipalya and later went to the reservoir for a picnic after lunch. While playing in the shallow waters, they reportedly mo
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 >
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples like Sigandur Chowdeshwari and Kollur Mookambike. The bridge was built to address long-standing co ...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 >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned in a letter that the Indian govt had sought British advice over a plan to remove Si ...Read More >
Coimbatore: The recent showers have filled waterbodies in the Noyyal river system to the brim with the water overflowing from the Chithirai Chavadi check dam.An official from the water resources department said, "At present, the inflow to the check dam is around 750 cusecs. Except for Perur Periyakulam and the small tank in Kuniyamuthur, all other lakes dependent on the Noyyal are at full capacity. We are now diverting water to these two lakes." R Manikandan, organizer of Kovai Kulangal Padhukaapu Amaippu, said the outlet shutters of Senkulam tank and Perur Periyakulam are damaged and must be ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Kalaburagi/Vijayapura: Heavy rainfall over the past week and excess water released from rivers and reservoirs in Maharashtra have triggered widespread flooding across northern Karnataka, impacting Kalaburagi, Bidar, and Vijayapura districts. Thousands of residents have been displaced, crops damaged, and roads and public infrastructure affected, while authorities continue relief and rescue operations in the worst-hit areas. In Kalaburagi district, the administration has opened 53 relief centres, providing shelter and assistance to 6,664 people, including 3,050 men, 2,270 women, and 1,344 child ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Forest minister Eshwar Khandre's decision to initiate a departmental inquiry into the recent unnatural death of a leopard in the MM Hills wildlife sanctuary has triggered hopes among conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts about uncovering the truth behind such incidents.In the most recent case, the carcass of the big cat was found mutilated last month.Recollecting similar incidents in the past few years, the activists suspect an organised nexus of poachers could be behind such wildlife crime.A few days before the June 26 death of five tigers in the Hoogyam forest range of MM Hill ...Read More >
Nashik, Sep 28 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed Nashik in Maharashtra on Sunday, leading to water level in the Godavari river reaching close to the danger mark in the city and inundation of some temples in Ramkund area, officials said. The weather department has sounded a 'red alert', predicting heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by stormy winds in the district on Sunday and Monday. Heavy rains have also been forecast on Tuesday. Small temples in Ramkund area, including the famous Dutondya Maruti idol, and the Goda Ghat region alongside the Godavari river were submerged. Due to the flood in the P ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) stated that permission for a public meeting to be led by BRS legislative party deputy leader and former Irrigation minister T Harish Rao, scheduled on April 9 in Gollapalli village of Revalli mandal, Wanaparthy constituency, has been revoked by authorities, and the party slammed Congress led Telangana government for curbing democratic dissent. The meeting was to be addressed in support of farmers protesting against the proposed Gollapalli reservoir project. According to BRS leaders, officials had initially granted permission for the meeting, follow ...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 >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >
Mumbai Weather: Mumbai woke up to another wet morning on Tuesday, as heavy rains pounded the city and its suburbs for the second consecutive day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and advising residents to avoid flood-prone and low-lying areas. Several neighbouring districts were also placed under varying levels of weather alerts. Raigad and Mumbai Suburban were placed under a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall, while Thane and Pune were issued an Orange Alert. Palghar was under a Yellow Alert, indicati ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AT only 16 years of age, Tayin Arun is at the forefront of a new generation of talented surfers, part of a brand-new movement of Indian surfing. Enjoying an almost meteoric rise in the junior divisions, the surfer broke through to the national surfing team last year, and is now looking to prove his worth with the rest of his teammates at the upcoming ASF Asian Surfing Championships in Mahabalipuram to be held from August 3 to 12. Hailing from Akkarai, Tayin is no stranger to sports. His elder sister Eloksi Arun is a batter for the Tamil Nadu women's cricket team. Reminiscing about hi ...Read More >
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Sigandur bridge in Karnataka, built for Rs 472 crore. This bridge restores connectivity lost after the Linganmakki dam construction, fulfilling a long-standing demand from residents following a tragic boat accident. While Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and B S Yediyurappa attended, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was absent, citing lack of prior consultation. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's second-longest cab ...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 >
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said over 10 lakh hectares of crops in Karnataka have been damaged due to rains and floods, as per initial estimates, and his government will provide an additional compensation of Rs 8,500 per hectare over the amount under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Speaking after an aerial survey of flood‑affected areas in Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgiri, and Vijayapura districts, Siddaramaiah said the state would also request the central government for addit ...Read More >
Thane: On the seventh day of Gauri and Ganpati visarjan, a total of 17,939 idols were immersed across designated immersion sites in the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) jurisdiction. According to data released by the civic body, the total includes 16,944 Ganesh idols and 995 Gauri idols. Among them, 127 Ganesh idols were from public mandals. Continuing its efforts to promote eco-friendly celebrations, the Thane Municipal Corporation successfully facilitated idol immersion in artificial lakes created across the city. A significant number of devotees opted for this environmentally responsible ...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 >
Mumbai: Three gates of the Middle Vaitarna dam were opened on Monday afternoon after the reservoir's level hit 90% of its capacity owing to continuous rainfall.The dam is the third largest among the seven supplying water to the city in terms of useful content. Its reservoir's full storage level is 285m and the current water level is at 282.1m. Water from it is now being discharged at a rate of 3,000 cusecs.The total stock across the seven lakes was 9,82,413 million litres as on early Monday morning, accounting for around 67.9% of the lakes' maximum capacity of 14,47,363 million litres. On the ...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 >
KURNOOL: Continuous rainfall in upper catchment areas has led to a steady increase in inflows into the Srisailam reservoir. As of 8 a.m. on Saturday, the dam was receiving 1.58 lakh cusecs of water, while 90,200 cusecs were being released downstream. Officials said that if the inflows continue, dam gates may soon be lifted to manage water levels. Several parts of Kurnool and Nandyal districts reported intermittent rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. On Saturday afternoon, Adoni town experienced heavy rain for over two hours. An average rainfall of 15.6 cm was recorded across 11 man ...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 >