POLITICS
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Apr- 2025 -4 April
Telangana: Parts of Asifabad, Mancherial see light rains, bring respite from sweltering heat
Farmers said that the rains affected mangoes which reached fruiting stage and standing maize crops, causing losses Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Parts of both Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts saw brief spells of rain on Thursday, bringing relief to the public from the scorching heat. Kerameri, Wankidi, Sirpur (T), Chintalamaneplli, Penchikalpet, Jainoor, Sirpur (U), Koutala and Dahegaon mandals of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district registered light to very light rainfall ranging between 15.5 mm and 2.5 mm. Similarly, Jaipur, Mancherial, Mandamarri, Nennal, Kannepalli and Kotapalli mandals in Mancherial district witnessed light rainfall. People of the two districts found a respite from the sweltering heat wave conditions, following the showers. However, farmers said that the rains affected mangoes which reached fruiting stage and…
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4 April
Telangana: Model village Mukhra (K) Sarpanch distributes saplings to mark birth of granddaughter
She requested the recipients to nurture and protect the saplings Adilabad: In a novel move, model village Mukhra (K) Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi distributed 108 saplings to staffers and attendants of patients at a hospital to express her happiness following the birth of her granddaughter here on Thursday. Meenakshi gave away the saplings to staffers and attendants of patients of a private hospital where her son Deepak’s wife delivered a baby girl. She requested the recipients to nurture and protect the saplings. She won plaudits from many for presenting the saplings to the public, reflecting her concern for the environment. Mukhra (K) village is in Echoda mandal, won five national awards for achieving self-sufficiency in power, enhancing green cover, sanitation,etc. Meanwhile, Deepak…
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4 April
Thunderstorms expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh
Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Prakasam districts and Rayalaseema region with officials advising caution as there are risks associated with lightning Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority forecast scattered thundershowers and light rainfall in parts of the State on Thursday. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Alluri Sitarama Raju, Prakasam districts and Rayalaseema region with officials advising caution as there are risks associated with lightning. “Farmers and labourers should remain vigilant and avoid open spaces, trees, and poles as thunderstorms and lightning pose a significant risk,” said APSDMA Managing Director R Kurmanadh in a press release. According to APSDMA, Madugula in Anakapalli district recorded maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius, followed by 38.9 degrees Celsius…
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4 April
Papal Ambassador installs Udumala Bala as Archbishop of Visakhapatnam
“Building a Better Vizag and a Better Andhra Pradesh in Harmony and Unity is My Agenda,” says the Newly Installed Archbishop, Bala Says Vizag is my Punya Bhoomi Visakhapatnam: In a solemn and historic ceremony attended by thousands, Most Rev. Udumala Bala was officially installed as the new Archbishop of Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The installation was led by the Papal Ambassador to India and Nepal, His Excellency Most Rev. Leopoldo Girelli, at a grand Eucharistic celebration held at St. Peter’s Cathedral Grounds, Gnanapuram. The event was marked by the presence of over 25 bishops and archbishops from across the country, including His Eminence Cardinal Anthony Poola, Archbishop of Hyderabad, and Bishop Emeritus Gali Bali, who delivered the homily. Also present were…
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4 April
Astronomers listen to ‘music’ of flickering stars
A new research analysed the frequency signatures of starquakes across a broad range of giant stars in the M67 star cluster, almost 3,000 light years from Earth Hyderabad: The “music” of starquakes – enormous vibrations caused by bursting bubbles of gas that ripple throughout the bodies of many stars – can reveal far more information about the stars’ histories and inner workings than scientists thought. A new research analysed the frequency signatures of starquakes across a broad range of giant stars in the M67 star cluster, almost 3,000 light years from Earth. Using observations from the Kepler space telescope’s K2 mission, scientists had a rare opportunity to track the evolution of stars during most of their journey through the giant phase…
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4 April
Man kills mother in moving car, then kills passing motorist and injures others, kills self in Maine
Family members have indicated Davis was experiencing a mental health crisis, but it’s unclear if he was suffering from a longer-term mental health condition Maine: A passenger in a car in Maine fatally shot his mother before shooting at passing vehicles, killing another motorist and injuring two others, then died by suicide, State police said. The shootings happened in the central Maine town of Sabattus late Wednesday afternoon, police said. The 29-year-old shooter was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his mother, Christine Smith, 47, of Sabattus, police said in a news release. The shooter, James Davis III of Sabattus, shot and killed Smith and exited the vehicle after it came to a stop, at which point he started shooting…
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4 April
PM Modi to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand today
The summit, which brings together leaders from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Bhutan, is a crucial platform for fostering collaboration in areas such as connectivity, development, and regional economic integration within the Bay of Bengal region. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit in Thailand on Friday, marking a significant step in strengthening regional ties and advancing economic cooperation. The summit, which brings together leaders from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Bhutan, is a crucial platform for fostering collaboration in areas such as connectivity, development, and regional economic integration within the Bay of Bengal region. In his departure statement, Prime Minister Modi emphasised…
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3 April
Telangana: Illicit liquor brewing racket busted, two arrested in Nalgonda
Using branded containers, the duo bottled spurious liquor and distributed it to belt shops and wine stores, duping gullible customers Nalgonda: An illicit brewing racket carried out by two close business associates was busted by the Task Force police in Nalgonda. According to the police, what began as a livelihood activity for Ramesh of Ganugupalli village and Bhargav of G Yadavalli village, had assumed the proportions of a large-scale illicit liquor trade. Using branded containers, the duo bottled spurious liquor and distributed it to belt shops and wine stores, duping gullible customers. While Bhargav spearheaded the production, Ramesh, a fruit trader, maintained his fruit business as a cover for his role in the illicit operations, police said. Acting on a tip-off,…
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3 April
Man attempts to rape tribal woman in Telangana’s Sangareddy
The victim, who was found bleeding, was rushed to hospital by locals; police launch hunt for the accused Sangareddy: In yet another rape attempt in Sangareddy on Wednesday, a man tried to kill a woman by attacking her with a knife when she resisted his attempts. According to available information, the married tribal woman, a resident of Gongulur Thanda in Pulkal mandal, came to Sangareddy town to find work on daily wage on Wednesday morning. The accused saw it as an opportunity and lured her to an isolated place offering work. When he tried to rape the woman, she fought back. He then attacked her with a knife and fled from the scene. The victim, who was found bleeding, was rushed…
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3 April
Four-year-old boy drowns in water tank in Telangana’s Narayanpet
Victim Manas was playing near his house in Dharmagyapur village when he accidentally fell into the tank Narayanpet: A four-year-old boy died after falling into a water tank in Dharmagyapur village of Maddur mandal in Narayanpet district on Wednesday. The boy, identified as E Manas, was playing near his house when he accidentally fell into the water tank. His mother and grandmother, who noticed this, immediately pulled him out and rushed him to the government hospital. But medical staff confirmed that the child died on the way to the hospital. The boy’s father, Mahipal, lodged a complaint with the local police who registered a case and started investigation.
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