Hyderabad: The Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2024, a prestigious initiative by the Telangana government, celebrated Telugu cinema’s brilliance at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) on June 14. Named after revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, the awards honored films, actors, and technicians from 2014 to 2023, marking a revival of cinematic recognition after 14 years. Chief Minister…
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), alongside the US National Transportation Safety Board, UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch, and Boeing, is leading the probe under International Civil Aviation Organization protocols. A critical breakthrough came when the flight data recorder was recovered from the hostel’s rooftop within 28 hours. Decoding it could reveal why the aircraft failed to gain lift, as suggested by retired Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha. Investigators are exploring mechanical failure, pilot error, or sabotage, with the National Investigation Agency assisting.
Despite a 2022 Supreme Court order and multiple meetings with the CWC and PPA, progress remains stalled. In April 2024, Andhra Pradesh agreed to a CWC-led survey, but as of April 2025, no survey has been conducted. Telangana has proposed keeping all 48 dam gates open year-round to mitigate backwater risks and urged a revised study using updated flood data. Andhra Pradesh’s offers of flood banks or compensation have been met with skepticism, with Telangana insisting on comprehensive protective measures.
The controversy stems from a televised discussion where Krishnam Raju called Amaravati the “capital of prostitutes” and “AIDS capital.” Kommineni’s failure to intervene prompted a complaint by State Madiga Corporation Director Khambampati Sirisha, leading to an FIR against him, Krishnam Raju, and Sakshi TV’s management. A Guntur court remanded Kommineni to 14 days of judicial custody, though he was later granted bail by the Supreme Court. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu condemned the remarks as an affront to women and journalistic ethics, vowing strict action. The Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission demanded an apology from Sakshi tv amplifying public outrage.
he aircraft, carrying 169 Indian, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian national, issued a Mayday call seconds after departing at 1:39 p.m. IST, but communication ceased abruptly. Flightradar24 data shows the plane reached just 625 feet before plummeting into Meghani Nagar’s residential area, erupting into a fireball fueled by 125,000 liters of jet fuel.
India imports over 80% of its crude oil, with major suppliers like Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait located in the conflict-prone West Asian region.
The push for larger families to counter declining fertility rates has sparked debate, with questions about its feasibility and alignment with modern demographic trends.
While Naidu’s tech-driven reforms and clean energy initiatives align with global trends, the opposition accuses him of unfulfilled poll promises and over-reliance on central support.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of more showers, citing an active monsoon trough. Hyderabad’s annual rainfall averages 82 cm, making this event a significant anomaly. Local officials urged residents to avoid travel and stay updated via IMD alerts.
The hearing drew significant attention, with senior BRS leaders, including Talasani Srinivas Yadav and Vemula Prashant Reddy, present in solidarity. The commission’s term, extended to July 31, 2025, continues to investigate alleged financial and procedural lapses.
Former MP and CPI Secretary Syed Azeez Pasha, also President of All India Tanzeem Insaf, addressed the crowd, noting India’s alarming deforestation rate, ranking second globally after Brazil. He cited the loss of 5.8 million trees between 2019 and 2022, with an 11% reduction in fully grown trees. Telangana, he added, lost 11,422 hectares of forest land from 2014 to 2024, the highest in South India.
