Around 50 workers were present in the tunnel at the time of the accident. Many workers managed to escape with minor injuries and were promptly shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment by the project’s site management team.
hree directors-Giles Antony Hunt, Indu Shekhar Sinha, and Paul Michael Gibbons-have each been fined over ₹1.14 crore for their roles during the period of contravention. The ED’s action comes after previous financial investigations into BBC India, highlighting concerns over regulatory compliance and enforcement of FEMA rules.
Rekha Gupta’s political career is a testament to her dedication and leadership skills. She has served as a three-time councillor and former mayor of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). Her association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spans over three decades, during which she has held various significant positions, including the National Vice President of the BJP Mahila Morcha.
India imposes nearly 100% import duty on electric vehicles (EVs), making it prohibitively expensive for foreign automakers to sell their cars in the country. This policy has protected local companies like Tata Motors. However, in a recent development, India introduced a new EV policy that reduces import taxes to 15% if a carmaker invests at least $500 million and sets up a factory in the country.
Not limited to the silver screen, this potonotrophy wave is just as visible in political circles. In Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his colleague Uttam Kumar Reddy showcase contrasting beard styles—one meticulously trimmed and the other flowing. Meanwhile, in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu sports his distinct beard, while his son and Minister Lokesh follows the trend with a youthful, salt-and-pepper look. Even political heavyweight and cinema icon Pawan Kalyan, now Deputy Chief Minister, dons a luxuriant mane of facial hair, reinforcing the notion of beards as a symbol of power and masculinity.
Experts warn that a breach in the Srisailam Dam could unleash an enormous volume of water, leading to devastating flooding across downstream areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The potential consequences could be catastrophic, resulting in:
Widespread destruction of power and irrigation infrastructure.
Severe disruption of drinking water supplies.
Massive humanitarian impacts affecting lakhs of residents.
Following the tremendous success of the 71st Miss World held in New Delhi and Mumbai, the global beauty pageant moves to Telangana, a state known for its rich heritage and modern appeal. The announcement was made by Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited, in the presence of Smita Sabharwal, Secretary to the Government of Telangana, Tourism, Culture, Heritage, and Youth Affairs Department.
The NGT’s principal bench, comprising chairperson Justice Prakash Srivastava, judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal, and expert member A Senthil Vel, had earlier directed the UPPCB and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to take water samples and publish the results on their websites by January 31 and February 28.
Following Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills and Nehru Zoological Park are the next noisiest areas in Hyderabad. Jubilee Hills, known for its vibrant nightlife, has daytime noise levels averaging around 78.52 dB and nighttime levels reaching 79.83 dB. Nehru Zoological Park, another sensitive area, has noise levels ranging from 65 dB to 67 dB during the day and 70 dB at night.
As the controversy continues to unfold, the anticipation around the release of “Dragon” remains high. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the Tamil coming-of-age comedy-drama stars Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameshwaran, and Kayadu Lohar, with notable performances by Gautham Vasudev Menon, K.S. Ravikumar, and George Maryan.
