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Drug Smuggling Op, Inspired By Superhit 'Pushpa', Busted In Telangana

Edited by Apurva Bharadwaj | Monday August 12, 2024, Hyderabad

A drug smuggling operation, seemingly taking cues from the 2021 superhit Telugu film "Pushpa", was busted by excise officials in Telangana on Tuesday.

This Indian Chocolate Factory Is On Time's "World's Greatest Places" List

Written by Uma Sudhir | Sunday August 11, 2024, Hyderabad

At Hyderabad's 'Manam Chocolate Karkhana', you are sold not just premium India-crafted chocolates but a story.

Karnataka's Tungabhadra Dam Gate Gets Washed Away, Locals On Alert

NDTV News Desk | Sunday August 11, 2024, Koppal

One of the gates of the Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka was washed away last night due to the snapping of chain link.

Rs 3 Crore Cash, Gold Worth Lakhs Seized During Raid On Telangana Civic Body Officer

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Saturday August 10, 2024, Hyderabad

Rs three crore cash and gold worth lakhs were recovered during a raid by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on the residence of the Superintendent and in-charge Revenue Officer at the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation in Telangana on Friday.

Watch: Wayanad Farewell To Soldiers, Dog Squad Who Helped In Rescue Op

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Friday August 09, 2024, Wayanad

Indian Army personnel in Kerala's Wayanad received a heartwarming farewell after completing 10-day rescue operations in the city that was ravaged by a deadly massive landslide.

Ex Porn Star Mia Khalifa Spotted On Religious Hoarding In Tamil Nadu

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 08, 2024, New Delhi

A photo of former adult star Mia Khalifa was used on a hoarding for a religious festival in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram district.

Setback For 2 Tamil Nadu Ministers In Disproportionate Assets Cases

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday August 07, 2024, Chennai

The Madras High Court has set aside the discharge of two Tamil Nadu ministers in disproportionate assets cases and directed a lower court to frame charges against them. The lower court has also been asked to conduct trial on a daily basis.

How Unplanned Development, Unusual Rain In Wayanad Ended In Disaster

Sajan Thomas, 360info | Tuesday August 06, 2024

The Kerala landslide underscores the importance of preserving human lives in the Western Ghats region amid the challenges of climate change.

Time Yet To Arrive To Make Udhayanidhi Deputy Chief Minister, Hints MK Stalin

Press Trust of India | Monday August 05, 2024, Chennai

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin today admitted that clamour within his party has grown stronger to elevate his son and Sports Minister, Udhayanidhi as his deputy but indicated the time is yet to arrive .

Dalit Woman Alleges Torture At Telangana Police Station, Probe Ordered

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 04, 2024, Hyderabad

The woman, it is claimed, was called to the police station over allegations of gold theft and then allegedly assaulted in the presence of her minor son.

Fire Breaks Out In Express Train At Vizag Station, 3 Coaches Damaged

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 04, 2024, Visakhapatnam

Three air-conditioned coaches of an empty stationary express train were gutted in a fire accident at Visakhapatnam Railway Station on Sunday, police said.

No National Disaster Status For Wayanad Landslides, BJP Cites UPA-Era Rule

Press Trust of India | Sunday August 04, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The BJP on Sunday responded to demands from various quarters to declare the Wayanad landslides a national disaster, saying that such a concept doesn't exist under Central government guidelines.

"For All The Trolls...": Shashi Tharoor On "Memorable" Row After Wayanad Visit

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Sunday August 04, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has responded to the social media backlash over his tweet describing a visit to landslide-hit Wayanad as "memorable". Memorable, he has said, means something likely to be remembered because it is "unforgettable".

"We Should Live Like Brothers": Union Minister To MK Stalin Over Mekedatu Issue

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 04, 2024, Bengaluru

"The Mekedatu issue is a 125-year-old dispute and it can't be resolved in one night," Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said.

Governor Will Take Action If Siddaramaiah Doesn't Step Down: BS Yediyurappa

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 03, 2024, Bengaluru

Former Chief Minister and BJP central parliamentary board member BS Yediyurappa said on Saturday that if Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refuses to step down, the Governor would be forced to initiate action against him.