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.
But the CM didn’t stop there. With a twinkle in his eye, he turned the spotlight on himself, weaving a witty tale of his political “education” and “career.” “Naa school chaduvu BJP lo, college chaduvu TDP lo, udyogam Rahul Gandhi vadda chestunna,” Revanth quipped, recounting a recent chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where he laid bare this colorful journey.
Senior Congress leader Kama Ashok Kumar lauded Vivek, calling him a “dependable and most reliable lieutenant” for the Chief Minister. “Vivek’s wit, exposure, and overwhelming access to the common people make him an asset. Though considered under the Mala quota, his reach transcends communities,” Ashok said.
Since the ban, Palitana’s culinary landscape has transformed, with a surge in vegetarian restaurants offering dishes like Dhokla, Khandvi, and Khichdi, attracting pilgrims and eco-conscious tourists. However, the move has sparked debate. Critics argue it infringes on personal dietary freedoms and may deter non-vegetarian tourists, potentially impacting the local economy, which heavily relies on pilgrimage tourism. Others praise the ban for promoting ethical eating and environmental sustainability.
ince the Congress government took office on December 7, 2023, six of the 18 ministerial positions remained vacant. In this expansion, the government prioritized social justice by inducting representatives from the SC (Mala), SC (Madiga), and BC (Mudiraj) communities.
