Her leadership style, which emphasizes unity and collective effort, is expected to resonate well with the grassroots workers who have felt sidelined. By addressing the grievances of the party workers and ensuring that their efforts are recognized, Natarajan is likely to motivate them to work harder for the party’s success. Her straightforward and grounded approach has already started making waves, instilling confidence among the party workers.
The festival, held every 12 years, holds special significance this year due to a rare celestial alignment that occurs once every 144 years. This unique cosmic event provided an exceptional opportunity for spiritual renewal and a deeper connection with the divine. The convergence of the Maha Kumbh with Maha Shivratri further amplified its spiritual impact, with devotees believing that taking a dip during this period cleanses sins from multiple lifetimes and brings one closer to moksha (liberation).
The 14-member team of rat miners from Uttarakhand, led by Firoz Qureshi, displayed exceptional bravery and skill. Entering the tunnel with ropes tied to their backs, they navigated through the hazardous environment to reach the collapsed TBM. Despite their heroic efforts to clear debris and create a pathway for other rescue teams, the workers could not be found.
Rescue hopes are diminishing despite the deployment of multiple agencies to save the lives of eight workers and engineers trapped inside the collapsed section of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) Tunnel project. Tragically, the body of one of the trapped workers has reportedly surfaced with the water drained from the accident zone, casting a…
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.
