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CHENNAI, India, Sept 28, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Police charged three close aides of a popular actor and politician with culpable homicide and negligence on Sunday after a stampede at his rally in southern India killed at least 40 people, officials said. Some 27,000 people thronged a public road in Tamil Nadu state in the hope of seeing the politician, known by the single name of Vijay, on Saturday but panic broke out, triggering a deadly crush. Such crowd incidents happen frequently during mass gath ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state's health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals. Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that 36 victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital on Saturday night and four more died later. He said the injured were largely stable. The dead included nine children, Subram ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- The death toll following a stampede at a political rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 40, the state's health minister said Sunday, as medics treated at least 124 injured in hospitals. Ma Subramanian told The Associated Press that 36 victims were dead by the time they were taken to a hospital on Saturday night and four more died later. He said the injured were largely stable. The dead included nine children, Subram ...Read More >
In the aftermath of heavy rains lashing Hyderabad, the Musi River overflowed near the Chaderghat bridge. This came after the gates of Hyderabad's twin reservoirs, Himayatsagar and Osmansagar, were opened following the downpour, PTI reported. With the Musi River in spate in Hyderabad as well as other parts of Telangana, about 1,000 people residing in low-lying areas were evacuated and shifted to relief camps, PTI quoted officials as saying on Saturday. Houses near the river were flooded after t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas, best known for his roles in projects such as "Minnal Murali", "2018", and "Ennu Ninte Moideen", is set to headline "Lokah Chapter 2". A sequel to the recent release "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra", the film will be written and directed by Dominic Arun, who also helmed the first installment. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Sandy, and Naslen, "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" released in theatres on August 28. Dulquer Salmaan has produced it under his pr ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 27 (ANI): Hyderabad was gripped by chaos in the early hours of Saturday as torrential overnight rains caused widespread waterlogging across several parts of the city, including the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) -- one of South India's largest transport hubs -- and multiple residential colonies near the Musi River. The situation deteriorated rapidly after officials opened the gates of Himayat Sagar following continuous heavy rainfall across the state. ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 27 (ANI): Hyderabad was gripped by chaos in the early hours of Saturday as torrential overnight rains caused widespread waterlogging across several parts of the city, including the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) -- one of South India's largest transport hubs -- and multiple residential colonies near the Musi River. The situation deteriorated rapidly after officials opened the gates of Himayat Sagar following continuous heavy rainfall across the state. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu PWD Minister EV Velu on Friday laid the foundation for raising a memorial to social reformer 'Periyar' EV Ramasamy at Arookutty in Kerala, where he was imprisoned during the Vaikom struggle a century ago. The project, to be built at a cost of Rs 3.99 crore, will include a statue, museum, hall, and park. This will be the second Periyar memorial in Kerala, after the one at Vaikom. The ceremony was presided over by Kerala Minister for Fisheries, Culture and Youth Affairs Saji C ...Read More >
Mysuru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar visited KRS dam on Wednesday evening to inspect preparations for the symbolic Cauvery Aarti, scheduled to be held from Sept 26. During his visit, the DCM reviewed the stage setup, the venue for the Aarti, and the seating arrangements for spectators. He emphasised the need for smooth execution of the event and instructed officials to ensure that all arrangements are flawless.Ram Prasad Manohar, commissioner of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Boa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Amid global challenges, India's self-reliance in the production of Rare Earth Elements (REE) is vital for national security and realising the vision of a developed nation, President Droupadi Murmu said during the National Geoscience Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Rare Earth Elements are the backbone of modern technology. They power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and clean energy solutions. Given the current geopol ...Read More >
The system is likely to move northwestwards into central Vidarbha and adjoining regions, before persisting as an upper air cyclonic circulation. IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall over northeast Maharashtra for the next few days, cautioning of possible extensive damage. On Saturday, Konkan and Goa as well as Marathwada recorded 120-200 mm of rainfall, while Madhya Maharashtra, East Madhya Pradesh and several other parts of the country reported 70-110 mm. IMD said a low-pressure are ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
The match 33 and 34 of the ongoing PKL 2025 on Monday kept the fans on edge of their seats. In the first match of the evening, the Haryana Steelers faced the Gujarat Giants and managed to win the game by just 3 points. The margins were smaller in the second match as the Bengaluru Bulls defeated the Telugu Titans by mere 2 points. On that note, let us check out the PKL 2025 points table and Standings. The PKL 2025 Points Table is heating up with Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. tied at the to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Lower-income borrowers, who typically depend on small-ticket loans, are increasingly moving away from microfinance institutions (MFIs) and turning to gold loans for immediate requirements. This shift is driven by soaring gold prices, lower gold loan rates and higher scrutiny by MFIs in sanctioning new loans. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), loans against gold surged 122% year-on-year as of June while data from the Microfinance Industry Network show outstanding mic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sought a moratorium on loan and interest repayments for aqua sector companies, financial support for exporters, a Rs 100-crore corpus fund, and cold storage facilities to help the sector cushion the blow from the steep rise in US tariffs on Indian imports. Highlighting the loss from increase in US tariffs, Naidu said India's shrimp exports have taken a hit of about Rs 25,000 crore with about 50% of export orders cancelled. Furthe ...Read More >
Jaipur, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ganesha Hanamantagol snatched the victory from the jaws of the Telugu Titans after a spectacular Super Raid in the final seconds of their clash at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur in Monday's second game. He played the perfect supporting role to Alireza Mirzaian's super 10, and scored seven points after coming off the bench as his side moved above the Titans to fourth on the points table. The opening 10 minutes of the Southern Derby was a cagey affair, with both ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 15: The Economic Offences wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in a 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to them. They were asked to appear before police for the investigation." They furth ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Union Government to come to the rescue of aqua farmers in the State, who are under severe distress due to the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs by the United States. He asked the Government to consider announcing a 240-day moratorium on loan and interest repayments, interest subsidies, and a temporary waiver of the 5 per cent GST on frozen shrimp. Calling for a national policy to protect the interests of aqua farmers, Naidu ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Sep 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has appealed to the Centre to support aqua farmers in Andhra Pradesh who are facing severe distress due to US-imposed tariffs. The Chief Minister urged the union Government to take decisions at the national level to protect aqua farmers from losses and requested measures to increase domestic consumption of aqua products. To this end, he has written separate letters to union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Government is preparing to position the state as one of the world's leading wedding destinations, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao announced today. He made the statement while addressing the two-day Fourth South India Wedding Planners Congress (SIWPC), organised by the Telangana Chamber of Events Industry (TCEI) in association with the Tourism Department at Akshaya Convention, Financial District. "The wedding industry in India is growing at a fast pace, and Telangana i ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Sunday urged the wedding industry to make Telangana a hub for destination weddings. The minister was speaking at the inauguration of the 4th TCEI South Indian Wedding Planners Congress (SIWPC) Global 2025 - The Luxury Edition in the Financial District. "When we think of wedding destinations, we recall the ones outside the state, but Telangana is now prepared to change that perception. Our state has untapped potential and is ready to change the ...Read More >
New Delhi: The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon began from parts of western Rajasthan on Sunday, three days ahead of the expected schedule, said the India Meteorological Department. The primary rain-bearing system usually makes its onset over Kerala by June 1 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15. This year, the monsoon covered the entire country nine days before the usual date of July 8. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Southwest (summer) monsoon started withdrawing from some parts of west Rajasthan Sunday against the normal date of Sept 17, IMD said. Normally, the withdrawal process ends on Oct 15 - a few days ahead of onset of winter monsoon in Peninsular India.It's the earliest withdrawal of monsoon since 2015, when the retreat began on Sept 4, under the old regime where normal date of beginning of withdrawal used to be Sept 1 based on records during 1901-1940. This is also the earliest withdrawal ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Hema Malini had once opened up about an early setback in her career, revealing how she was rejected for a Tamil film because she was considered 'too slim.' The legendary actress reflected on how this experience, though disappointing at the time, shaped her journey in the film industry. During her early appearance on the popular talk show "Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai," Hema revealed she was offered a role in a Tamil film. Although she had started working ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday extended Hindi Diwas greetings, and asked everyone to respect all Indian languages and move forward towards a self-reliant, self-confident and developed country. Shah noted that from the heights of the Himalayas to the vast beaches of the South, from the desert to the rugged forests and village 'chaupalas', languages have shown the way to a man in every situation to stay organised and move forward unitedly through communication and expression. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday extended Hindi Diwas greetings, and asked everyone to respect all Indian languages and move forward towards a self-reliant, self-confident and developed country. Shah noted that from the heights of the Himalayas to the vast beaches of the South, from the desert to the rugged forests and village 'chaupalas', languages have shown the way to a man in every situation to stay organised and move forward unitedly through communication and ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast partly cloudy skies with the possibility of very light rain in Delhi on Sunday. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 35 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively. Through the week, the city is likely to witness alternating cloudy and partly cloudy conditions, with occasional light rain providing relief from humid weather. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain steady at 33-34 degrees Celsius, while night-time lows w ...Read More >
Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said all necessary precautions have been taken in Jammu and Kashmir following Operation Sindoor to ensure the safety of residents and tourists, while reiterating his demand that the Centre restore J&K's statehood in line with its promise. Speaking at a press conference in Chennai, Omar said a comprehensive security audit had been conducted across all major tourist destinations in the wake of Operation Sindoor. "Some of the destinations remain c ...Read More >
Mumbai: Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood's biggest stars known for his blockbuster films and perfectionist image, recently made his South Indian debut in Coolie. The Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed film starred superstar Rajinikanth. Aamir appeared in a cameo as Dahaa, which was much-hyped before the release. In an earlier interview, Aamir had said he accepted the role only out of respect for Rajinikanth. Now, a newspaper-style clipping has gone viral on social media. It claims Aamir admitted his cameo w ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The special court for NIA cases in Chennai has summoned a 58-year-old Pakistani diplomat in connection with the 2014 espionage case as part of the procedure to declare him a proclaimed offender.Amir Zubai Siddiqui of Karachi, Pakistan, who worked for ISI and was posted in the Pakistan high commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a key accused in the 2014 espionage case. He recruited a Sri Lankan national, Sakir Hussain, to develop a network of spies in India and carry out bomb blasts at th ...Read More >
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