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UK Man Dies After Massive Wave Hits Him On Kerala's Varkala Beach: Police

Press Trust of India | Friday April 05, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A 55-year-old foreign national lost his life in a freak accident while bodysurfing at the famous Varkala beach in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.

Over 1 Crore Litres Of Beer Worth Rs 98.52 Crore Seized In Karnataka

Press Trust of India | Friday April 05, 2024, Bengaluru

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Karnataka Excise department has seized liquor worth Rs 98.52 crore from Chamarajanagar constituency in Mysuru Rural district, the Election Commission (EC) said.

10 Bureaucrats Posted To Monitor Telangana's Drinking Water Supply In Summer

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 04, 2024, Hyderabad

Amid a rise in mercury levels during the current summer, the Telangana government has geared up to ensure drinking water supply in Hyderabad and other parts of the state.

Video: How Rescue Teams Reached Child Who Fell In 16-Feet Deep Borewell

NDTV News Desk | Thursday April 04, 2024, New Delhi

After a 20-hour-long rescue operation, the two-year-old boy who fell into a borewell in Karnataka's Lachyana village was safely rescued on Thursday afternoon.

Blast After Fire At Factory In Telangana's Sangareddy, 5 Feared Dead

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday April 03, 2024, Hyderabad

At least five people may have died after the reactor in a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy exploded.

In Fresh Centre vs States Row, Tamil Nadu Moves Top Court Over Flood Relief

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday April 03, 2024, New Delhi

Tamil Nadu Flood Relief: The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court seeking an ex-parte order to the centre to release Rs 2,000 crore as part of an interim relief package for flood-ravaged districts.

3 Rajiv Gandhi Case Convicts, Including Nalini's Husband, Leave India

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday April 03, 2024, Chennai

Rajiv Gandhi Case: Three men - Murugan, Robert Payas, and Jayakumar - who had been convicted for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi left for Colombo from Chennai on Wednesday morning.

Senior Cop Arrested In Telangana Phone Tap Row Makes Big Claim

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Monday April 01, 2024, Hyderabad

The snooping case that has erupted in Telangana witnessed further revelations after one of the arrested police officers - Radhakrishna Rao - claimed cash was moved in official vehicles before the 2018 and 2023 state elections.

"With Folded Hands", Siddaramaiah's Appeal Amid Leadership Change Buzz

Press Trust of India | Monday April 01, 2024, Mysuru/Mandya

Amid speculation about leadership change, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday asked the people of his Varuna Assembly segment to give the Congress candidate a lead of at least 60,000 votes in the upcoming Lok Sabha poll.

"From Suave, Liberal Officer To...": P Chidambaram Jabs S Jaishankar

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday April 01, 2024, New Delhi

In a sharp response to Dr S Jaishankar's remarks on the Katchatheevu island row, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned why the foreign minister is "doing a somersault" on the issue.

Interfaith Couple Harassed By Mob In Hyderabad, 4 Arrested

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday March 30, 2024, Hyderabad

An interfaith couple was harassed and assaulted in Hyderabad on Monday. The video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting Charminar Police to initiate a probe which led to the arrests of four individuals.

"They Only Know How To Cook": Congress MLA's Sexist Remark Sparks Row

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday March 30, 2024, Bengaluru

Senior Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa has sparked controversy with his recent remarks concerning the BJP nominee for Karnataka's Davangere parliamentary seat, Gayathri Siddeshwara, wife of incumbent MP and former union minister GM Siddeshwara

NDTV Battleground Highlights: Freebies vs Aspirations- What Works In Karnataka?

NDTV Newsdesk | Friday March 29, 2024

With Lok Sabha elections just about a month away, we are decoding Karnataka's political landscape at 'NDTV Battleground'.

4th Cop Arrested In Telangana Phone-Tapping Case, Accused No. 1 In US

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday March 29, 2024, Hyderabad

A fourth accused who played a key role in the Telangana phone-tapping case has been arrested, sources said today. The Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Commissioner's Task Force, P Radhakrishna, has been taken into custody.

Why Men Wear Sarees, Jewellery On Holi In This Andhra Village

Asian News International | Wednesday March 27, 2024, Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh)

During Holi, what comes to mind is the joyful sprinkling of colours and the fervent spirit of celebration. Across generations, young and old alike partake in vibrant festivities, engaging in colourful games and merry-making. However, in the village o