POLITICS

BRS seeks discussion on farmers’ issues, serves adjournment motion in Assembly

Party demands government to extend an assistance of Rs 15,000 per acre to farmers for the Yasangi and Vanakalam seasons Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Thursday served an adjournment motion in the Assembly seeking a discussion on farmers’ issues, especially input subsidy, crop loan waiver and other issues. Former Minister T Harish Rao along with other BRS MLAs, served the adjournment motion stating that the farming community was facing several hardships due to lack of input subsidy, failure in effective implementation of the crop loan waiver and lack of bonus for all crops. They demanded that the government should extend an assistance of Rs 15,000 per acre to farmers for the Yasangi and Vanakalam seasons and bonus for all crops. They also insisted on a…

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Jagtial: Second snake bite in same school in two days; Another Peddapur Gurukul student hospitalised

There were snake bite marks on the leg and hand of Yashvanth, a Class 8 student. Jagtial: Another student of the Peddapur Gurukul, Yashwanth, was admitted to a private hospital in Korutla after he fell ill, reportedly due to a snake bite on Thursday morning. There were snake bite marks on the leg and hand of Yashvanth, a Class 8 student. On Wednesday, another class 8 student, Akhil, was admitted to hospital after he started vomiting and complained of pain on his hand. There were snake bite marks on his wrist. School authorities suspected that both the students might have been bitten by a snake on Tuesday night. While Akhil developed ill-health after a few hours, Yashwanth developed symptoms later, they…

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Kothagudem: SCCL dumper operator killed in accident at OC2 mine in Manugur area

The deceased, Moolchand (60), whose retirement was due in seven months, died when a 100 tonne dumper, he was operating, overturned while unloading overburden at the mine’s dumping yard in first shift hours. Kothagudem: A dumper operator working at SCCL’s opencast mine-2 at Manugur in the district died in an accident in the mine on Thursday. The deceased, Moolchand (60), whose retirement was due in seven months, died when a 100 tonne dumper, he was operating, overturned while unloading overburden at the mine’s dumping yard in first shift hours. The operator was said to have jumped out of the vehicle when he sensed that the dumper was going to be overturned and his head hit a boulder causing his instant death after…

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India should show its glorious way of life to world: Bhagwat

For the past 2,000 years, our lives have been influenced by prevailing ideologies. While these have increased conveniences, they have also given rise to constant strife. Therefore, our ancestors adopted the eternal Sanatan Dharma, which, based on spirituality, makes material life harmonious. The sense of belonging inherent in it is the foundation of the universe Pune: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said it is India’s prime responsibility to present its glorious way of life to the world so that others can follow and attain happiness and prosperity. Dharma, which is the foundation of everyone’s life, must be preserved and awakened as per the changing times, he further said. The essence of Indian ethos lies in ensuring the well-being…

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This Chennai-born girl is crowned Miss India USA 2024

Born in Chennai, India, Caitlin has been living in the USA for the last 14 years. She wants to be a web designer and also pursue a modelling and acting career Washington: Chennai-born Indian American teenager Caitlin Sandra Neil has been crowned Miss India USA 2024 at the annual pageant held in New Jersey. Caitlin, 19, is a second-year student at University of California, Davis. “I want to leave a positive lasting impact on my community and focus on women’s empowerment and literacy,” Caitlin was quoted as saying in a media release. Born in Chennai, India, Caitlin has been living in the USA for the last 14 years. She wants to be a web designer and also pursue a modelling…

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Two boys die after falling into septic tank in Uttar Pradesh

Two boys drowned in a septic tank, after its lid broke leading to their fall into the tank in Uttar Pradesh Sonebhadra (UP): Two children died after falling into an open septic tank in Keval village here, police said on Wednesday. Ankit (5) and Saurabh (6) were playing on Tuesday evening when they ventured close to a septic tank that had a broken lid and fell into it, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tribhuwan Nath Tripathi said. Family members rescued the children and took them to the Dudhi Community Health Center where doctors declared them dead, the police officer said. A probe into the matter is on, he added.

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Delhi-NCR battles smog for third day straight as cold grips region

Low-visibility procedures implemented at Delhi airport after visibility drops to 300 meters New Delhi: Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day as cold gripped the region. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 442 at 7.15 am, with several areas in the national capital registering levels between 400 and 500. Visibility across the region was significantly reduced, with low-visibility procedures implemented at the Delhi airport after visibility dropped to 300 meters. Key areas in Delhi reported alarming AQI levels, including Anand Vihar (481), Ashok Vihar (461), Burari Crossing (483) and Nehru Nagar (480). Other prominent locations such as Alipur,…

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Vishal Mega Mart shares jump 41% in debut trade

Gurugram-based supermart listed at Rs 110 on BSE against the issue price of Rs 78 New Delhi: Shares of Vishal Mega Mart Ltd jumped 41 per cent in debut trade on Wednesday against the issue price of Rs 78. The stock listed at Rs 110, rallying 41 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, it surged 42.24 per cent to Rs 110.95. At the NSE, it listed at Rs 104, a jump of 33.33 per cent from the issue price. Vishal Mega Mart’s market valuation stood at Rs 48,644.57 crore. The Rs 8,000-crore initial public offer of Vishal Mega Mart received 27.28 times subscription on the closing day of bidding on Friday. The initial public offer (IPO) had a price…

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BRS MLC Kavitha questions Congress Govt over Musi Riverfront project secrecy

She said the State government, in contrast to its earlier statements, had approached the World Bank for a loan. She questioned the government’s plans to displace thousands of families and mortgage the State to execute the Chief Minister’s dream real estate project Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha questioned the Congress government on inconsistencies in its statements and secrecy regarding the Musi Riverfront rejuvenation project. She said the State government, in contrast to its earlier statements, had approached the World Bank for a loan. She questioned the government’s plans to displace thousands of families and mortgage the State to execute the Chief Minister’s dream real estate project. Speaking to mediapersons at the Assembly media point on Wednesday, Kavitha said Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu provided false information,…

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Youngster from Bihar stabbed to death in Telangana’s Warangal

According to reports, locals noticed Dilkhush Kumar lying in a pool of blood in the SSR Garden and informed the police Warangal: A 18-year-old youngster from Bihar was found murdered at SRR Garden in Karimabad area on Wednesday morning. He was identified as Dilkush Kumar from Kagaria area of ​​Bihar. According to reports, locals noticed Dilkhush Kumar lying in a pool of blood in the SSR Garden and informed the police. Stab injuries were found on his abdomen and chest. The police after completing preliminary formalities, shifted the body to the MGM Hospital for postmortem. A case was registered and investigation is underway.

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