Herald Bureau

Fifty Years Since the Silence: The Press Under India’s Emergency

New Delhi: As India marks 50 years since the 1975 Emergency, the nation reflects on one of the darkest hours in the history of Press freedom. The 21-month period not only suspended civil liberties and jailed dissenters but also waged a silent war on the Free Press- muting the soul of democracy through unrelenting censorship.

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Frontline Tensions Soar as Forces Close in on Naxals

Bijapur ( Chhattisgarh): A road roller was engulfed in flames near Pamalvaya village on the Gangloor main road in Bijapur, a Naxalite -infested region, around 4:00 PM on June 24. The incident, which occurred within the Bijapur police station limits, caused significant damage to the heavy vehicle. Fire brigade personnel responded swiftly, bringing the blaze

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Ban on Totapuri Mangoes imports from neighbouring states

Chittoor ( Andhra Pradesh): In a bold move dubbed the “Mango Wall” by local farmers, Chittoor district Collector Vikas reddy has imposed a ban on Totapuri mango imports from neighboring Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, effective June 7, 2025, to shield local growers from a price crash triggered by a flood of cheaper produce. The decision

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Air India Navigates Around Tensions in Volatile Middle East Airspace

Mumbai: Air India has significantly altered its flight operations across the Persian gulf due to heightened tensions in the iran-israel conflict. The airline announced it is avoiding the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Israel, opting for alternative routes to ensure passenger safety. This decision, effective immediately, impacts flights to destinations like the UAE, Qatar, Oman,

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New Research Finds Simple Test Can Indicate Life Expectancy

Hyderabad: A quick, no-equipment test could reveal your risk of early death, according to a groundbreaking study. The Sitting rising test (SRT), where you sit on the floor and stand up without using your hands, is proving to be a powerful health indicator. Research from Brazil shows that adults over 50 who struggle with this

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A New Dawn for Khammam Fort: Yoga Activists Breathe Life into History

Khammam: On June 21, 2025, as the sun peeked over @StambhadriHillKhammam Fort pulsed with energy. Hundreds of yoga activists, clad in white, unfurled their mats atop the 1,025-year-old fortress, transforming its ancient granite into a vibrant stage for International Yoga Day. The air hummed with chants of “Om,” blending with the morning breeze, as locals

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Clash of the Sheep

Golla Kurumas Stage Novel Protest with Sheep at Gandhi Bhavan, Demand Cabinet Berth In a striking display of dissent, hundreds of Golla Kuruma community members, representing a population of approximately 40 lakh in Telangana, staged a unique protest outside Gandhi Bhavan, the state headquarters of the ruling Congress party. The pastoral community, traditionally engaged in

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