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Hyderabad: A day after four members of a family, having its roots in Hyderabad, were killed in a road accident in the United States, silence hung over their parents' house in Kompally. Ravi and Anitha, the parents of Tejaswini, who is one of the deceased, rushed to the US early Tuesday morning. The entire apartment complex is owned by Tejaswini's parents, with several flats rented out. The local police were to carry out DNA tests to identify the remains of the victims of the crash, that occurre ...Read More >
A Hyderabad family of four -- Rajeshwari, Shri Venkat, and their two children -- died in a fiery car crash near Atlanta. Their car was struck head-on by a mini-truck driving on the wrong side of the road. A tragic road accident near Atlanta, Georgia, claimed the lives of four members of a Hyderabad family. Rajeshwari and Shri Venkat, along with their two children, perished in a fiery crash. While visiting relatives in Dallas and Atlanta, their car was struck head-on by a mini-truck driving on t ...Read More >
SANGAREDDY/HYDERABAD: The state government on Wednesday constituted an expert committee to investigate the explosion that killed at least 38 people at Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram. Rescue operations continued on Wednesday, with two more bodies recovered from the debris, bringing the official death toll to 38. Another 10 workers are still unaccounted for. Meanwhile, the company announced that it will offer an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore to the kin of each deceased. The committee, chaired by B ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Dozens have died in a major explosion at Sigachi Industries Pvt. Ltd., a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy, Telangana, India. The blast, which happened at around 9:10 a.m. on Monday, 30 June 2025, has become one of the state's deadliest industrial disasters. At least 44 workers lost their lives, and many more suffered serious injuries. As of Wednesday, 2 July, search teams are still looking for 12 missing workers, and there are concerns that the number o ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: As part of ongoing efforts to identify victims, officials have collected 19 blood samples from relatives of the missing and deceased at the govt area hospital in Patancheru and a temporary medical camp near the accident site, up until 10 pm on Tuesday.Dr C Sridevi, a pathologist at the hospital, said the samples are being sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory in Red Hills. "We're aiming to complete DNA testing within 48 hours so that families can claim the bodies at the earliest," s ...Read More >
Monday, 30 June 2025 () A deadly explosion at a Sigachi Pharma factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district resulted in 12 fatalities and 35 injuries, with concerns remaining about individuals trapped under debris. The blast, suspected to be linked to microcrystalline cellulose processing, prompted extensive rescue operations and DNA testing for unidentified victims. ...Read More >
Thrissur: In the shocking case of infant murders in Puthukkad, skeletal remains believed to be of the newborn babies were recovered from areas near the residences of the accused Aneesha and Bavin on Monday. The police have confirmed that the bones will be sent for DNA testing. While one set of remains was found beside Aneesha's residence, another set was found in a shallow stream beside Bavin's residence. During interrogation, Aneesha told the police that she delivered the babies and severed t ...Read More >
Thrissur: Police in Thrissur on Sunday arrested a 23-year-old woman, and her 25-year-old male friend, in connection with the murder of their two newborns over the past four years. The arrests came after a shocking turn of events on Saturday night when 25-year-old Bhavin entered the Puthukkad police station intoxicated and carrying a suitcase containing the skeleton remains of two newborns, according to reports. According to Thrissur Rural SP B Krishnakumar, Bhavin, a native of Amballur, arrive ...Read More >
12 Nagpur: "HPV vaccines are not only for girls. boys from 9 to 26 years of age should also take them. HPV isn't just about cervical cancer -- it can cause many other cancers in both men and women," said Dr Sanjay Marathe, leading paediatrician and vaccination expert. He shared his views exclusively with TOI on the sidelines of the 'Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025'. Dr Marathe explained that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause five types of cancers in women -- cervix, vulva, vagina, anus ...Read More >
Guwahati: More than two weeks after the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, authorities have confirmed the identity of the final victim through DNA testing, bringing the official death toll to 260, officials said on Saturday. The last set of remains was identified on Friday (June 27) and handed over to the victim's family, according to Dr Rakesh Joshi, Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. The hospital is still treating three individuals who sustained injuries in the incident. ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A new survey by the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK) has uncovered a troubling gap between cancer awareness and preventive care in the state. While over 90% of respondents identified smoking and alcohol consumption as major cancer risks, a striking 80% admitted to never having undergone cancer screening. This is despite 84% expressing concern about their personal risk of developing cancer. Experts say bridging this gap is crucial for reduci ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A survey conducted by Association of Medical and Paediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK) revealed a nuanced picture of cancer awareness in Kerala. A significant 90% of respondents reported some level of awareness about common cancer symptoms and approximately 80% felt confident in identifying early signs. Furthermore, 84% expressed concern about their personal risk of developing cancer. Survey was conducted among 2,443 people above the age of 18 years across the state.Nearly ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 5 (UNI) Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir achieved a major breakthrough in the investigation of a sexual assault case involving a mentally challenged minor girl, resulting in the identification and arrest of three accused persons through sustained forensic and investigative efforts. A case was registered in January 2025 at Kunzer Police Station under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and BNS after a 16-year-old girl was found to be 25 weeks pregnant during a medi ...Read More >
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