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"There Were Lots Of Attempts...": ISRO Chief To NDTV On Cyber Fraud

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday September 05, 2024, Bengaluru

India's phenomenal growth in the digital domain in the last few years has also brought with it new challenges in cybersecurity, ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath told NDTV.

Amid #MeToo Wave, Malayalam Actor's "Groomed Me As Sex Slave" Charge Against Director

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday September 05, 2024, Chennai

The flood of sexual assault and rape allegations roiling the Malayalam film industry has found echoes in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, after popular actor Sowmya accused a Tamil director of horrific mental, physical, and sexual abuse.

Actor Vijay's Much-Awaited Thriller Releases Today Ahead Of His Political Debut

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday September 05, 2024, Chennai

Actor Vijay's highly anticipated film, GOAT (Greatest Film of All Times), is finally hitting theaters worldwide today. This marks a significant milestone for the actor, as it is his penultimate film before he takes a political plunge.

Kerala Man Returns To From US, Dies In Road Accident On Way Home

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 04, 2024, Kozhikode(Kerala)

A man who returned to Kerala from America on Wednesday morning died in a road accident on his way home at Thalassery in Kannur district, police said.

Video: Baby In Plastic Crate Carried By Men In Neck-Deep Andhra Flood Waters

NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday September 03, 2024

Two men wading through neck-deep water, carrying a baby in a plastic crate - this was one of the scores of distressing scenes inflicted by the deluge in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

How Chandrababu Naidu Is Tackling Floods, His "Biggest Disaster" Yet

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday September 03, 2024, Hyderabad

From wading through knee-deep water and taking boats to visit flood-affected areas to inspecting relief material, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has shifted to top gear to tackle his government's first major challenge.

How Drones Are Assisting In Relief, Rescue Ops In Flood-Hit Andhra Pradesh

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Tuesday September 03, 2024, Amaravati

At least 17 people in Andhra Pradesh have so far been killed in rain-related incidents and subsequent floods, that have left lakhs of people scampering for daily needs in several districts.

"1 Life vs 9": He Drove Bulldozer To Flooded Telangana Bridge To Save Lives

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday September 03, 2024, Hyderabad

Heroes don't always wear capes, sometimes they operate bulldozers. Haryana's Subhan Khan has emerged as a real-life hero in Telangana after he rescued nine people marooned on a bridge amid the raging floods in the southern state

"Tweeting From US": Revanth Reddy Sneers At KTR In Telangana Flood Fight

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday September 03, 2024, Hyderabad

As Telangana reels under devastating floods, a slugfest has broken out between Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and former minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR.

"Will Talk To Sonia Gandhi": Expelled Kerala Leader On Casting Couch Claim

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday September 02, 2024, New Delhi

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar attacks Congress after that party's Former leader Simi Bell John, was expelled following claims of a "casting couch" in its state unit ranks.

27 Dead In Andhra, Telangana Rain Fury, PM Assures All Help: 10 Points

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Monday September 02, 2024, New Delhi

At least 27 people have been killed as heavy rain battered Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for the second consecutive day on Sunday, causing flooding and waterlogging in several areas, and disrupting road and rail traffic.

As Andhra Pradesh Batters Heavy Rain, PM Modi Assures All Help

Press Trust of India | Monday September 02, 2024, Amaravati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of all possible help from the Centre to deal with the crisis following heavy rains in the state.

Red Alert In 11 Telangana Districts As Heavy Rain Causes Flooding

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 01, 2024

Telangana Rain Alert: Heavy rains were lashing several parts of Telangana, inundating low-lying areas, paralysing normal life, and throwing road and rail traffic out of gear while the met office has issued a red alert for 11 districts.

"I Only Hope...": Actor Jayasurya Breaks Silence On Sex Harassment Charges

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Sunday September 01, 2024, New Delhi

Denying the sexual harassment allegations against him, actor Jayasurya today said that he would take legal action. The case is among the avalanche of sexual assault and rape allegations against some of Mollywood's biggest names.

Amid MeToo Row In Kerala, Samantha Prabhu's Message To Telugu Film Industry

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Saturday August 31, 2024, New Delhi

Samantha Ruth Prabhu today praised the Hema Committee report, which has led to several Kerala actors speaking out about the abuse they faced in the industry.