Hyderabad: A devastating explosion at Sigachi Industries’ pharmaceutical facility in Pashamylaram has left at least 40 dead and over 33 injured, casting a harsh spotlight on the glaring safety lapses plaguing Telangana’s chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The blast, which obliterated a multi-story structure and left victims so badly burned that DNA testing was required for…
Hyderabad: The Pranahita River, the largest tributary of the Godavari, is witnessing an unprecedented surge, yielding over seven lakh cusecs of flood flow due to relentless rainfall across its vast catchment area. This vital lifeline, contributing 34% of the Godavari’s drainage basin, is in full spate, driven by the combined waters of the Wardha, Wainganga,…
DHARAMSHALA– The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, July 6, with a vibrant week-long series of events in Dharamshala, India, where he has lived in exile since 1959. Addressing over 15,000 devotees at a long-life prayer ceremony at the Tsuglagkhang temple in McLeodganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader expressed his hope…
Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s journey toward becoming a zero-carbon city is gaining traction—one metro ride at a time. A 2023 study reveals that a 30-kilometre trip on the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) emits a staggering 97% less carbon dioxide than a car, making it one of the city’s most impactful climate solutions. Each year, the metro prevents…
Tirumala: In yet another brush with the wild, a herd of elephants was spotted near the 7th mile mark on the second (down) ghat road leading to Tirumala, briefly halting traffic and adding a dramatic twist to the spiritual journey. Forest department officials swiftly intervened and successfully guided the elephants back into the forest, while…
HYDERABAD: Behind the vibrant tapestry of Indian marriages, a dark reality is unfolding. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data from 2018 to 2023 paints a grim picture of spousal violence, with hundreds of husbands and wives losing their lives to domestic disputes. In 2022 alone, 270 wives were murdered by their husbands, while 220 husbands…
The Godavari River is witnessing a surge in its water levels, particularly in Telangana, as heavy rainfall lashes its upper catchment areas and tributaries in Maharashtra. The rise in the river levels is largely due to relentless rainfall in the catchment of Pranahita and other tributaries, compounded by increased discharges from upstream river basin projects…
K. Vasuki, fondly known as Pakeeza for her comedic roles in South Indian cinema, faced a heart-wrenching struggle. Once a beloved figure who brought laughter to countless households, Pakeeza now grappled with severe financial distress, her family barely surviving.
Amaravati : In a decisive move aimed at reinvigorating its Andhra Pradesh unit, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed senior leader and former MLC P. Vishnu Vardhan Madhav as the new state president. His uncontested nomination was filed on June 30, with strong backing from key party figures, reflecting the central leadership’s intent to…
the alleged gang rape of a 24-year-old law student at South Calcutta Law College on June 25, 2025. The horrific incident, coupled with the earlier RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, has ignited widespread outrage, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
