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Chandrababu Naidu Stresses Workplace Safety After Andhra Pharma Firm Blast

NDTV News Desk | Thursday August 22, 2024, Hyderabad

Workplace safety - particularly in 'red category' industries, or those that deal with hazardous materials and have a pollution index over 60 - must go hand-in-hand with investment in the state, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said.

"This Is For Tamil Nadu's Victory": Actor Vijay Unveils Party's Flag

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday August 22, 2024, Chennai

Popular Tamil actor Vijay, who has a massive fan following today launched the flag and anthem of his political party Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Chennai making a significant step forward ahead of the 2026 assembly polls in the state.

On CCTV, Andhra Boy Electrocuted While Returning From School On Cycle

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Nonika Sharma | Thursday August 22, 2024, Kadapa

In a tragic incident, an 11-year-old boy was electrocuted in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa town on Wednesday afternoon as his bicycle got entangled in an exposed live wire. Aadam, 10, who was riding pillion, was seriously injured in the incident.

No Authorisation Sought: Telangana Chief Secretary On Phone-Tapping Case

Written by Uma Sudhir | Wednesday August 21, 2024, Hyderabad:

The Special Intelligence Bureau had not taken permission to tap phones of selected people, a Telangana home department official has said in an affidavit filed in the phone tapping case.

In KTR vs Telangana Government, A Farmhouse Is Latest Flashpoint

Written by Uma Sudhir | Wednesday August 21, 2024, Hyderabad

A farmhouse has become the latest flashpoint between the Telangana government and former state minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao, commonly known as KTR.

Caught On CCTV: Andhra Man's <i>Beedi</i> Break Sets Ablaze Shops, Vehicles

Caught On CCTV: Andhra Man's Beedi Break Sets Ablaze Shops, Vehicles

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday August 21, 2024, Hyderabad

A CCTV camera at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh has captured how a smoker's beedi break sparked a fire that reduced several shops to ash. Thanks to swift action by local residents, further damage was prevented.

Special Team To Probe Sexual Abuse Of Children At Fake NCC Camp

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday August 21, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sexual assault of a schoolgirl and the sexual abuse of 12 others at a fake National Cadet Corps (NCC) camp in Krishnagiri district.

"The Day We Are Back...": KTR vs Revanth Reddy Over Telangana Statue War

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday August 21, 2024, Hyderabad

The Congress government's decision to install a statue of former Prime Minister, late Rajiv Gandhi, in front of Telangana secretariat has set off a heated exchange between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and former minister KT Rama Rao.

Karnataka Congress Leader Invokes Sheikh Hasina To Hit Out At Governor

NDTV News Desk | Monday August 19, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's move to authorise the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will have dire consequences, a Congress leader has warned.

"Illegal...": Siddaramaiah Slams Governor's 'Prosecute' Nod In Land Scam Row

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 19, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Governor Thawaar Chand Gehlot's decision to sanction the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was "in violation of the principles of natural justice" and is "not sustainable under law", the Congress leader told the High Court.

"In 40 Years Did Nothing Wrong": Under-Fire Siddaramaiah In Land Scam Case

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 19, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah - facing prosecution over alleged irregularities in allotment of land by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority - said Monday he had not done anything wrong in his 40-year political career.

Sports Unite Northeast Communities At 'Fields Of Hope' Event In Bengaluru

NDTV News Desk | Sunday August 18, 2024, Bengaluru

A civil society group of the Meitei community in Bengaluru organised a friendly football match today, with participants from multiple ethnic communities celebrating the theme of bridging divides and uniting people.

Siddaramaiah's Swipe At Governor Amid Calls For Resignation: 10 Points

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday August 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today launched a fresh attack on Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, calling him "a puppet" of the central government, after the Governor gave the green light to act against Siddaramaiah in a land allotment "scam".

Explained: What Is MUDA Row In Which Siddaramaiah Will Be Prosecuted

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Saturday August 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces a big challenge as the Governor has sanctioned his prosecution over alleged irregularities in the site allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Karnataka Governor Gives Sanction To Prosecute Siddaramaiah In Land Scam Case

Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Saturday August 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah will be prosecuted over the alleged irregularities in site allocations by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).