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"Hooch Victims Not Freedom Fighters": Plea Opposes Rs 10 Lakh Compensation

Press Trust of India | Saturday July 06, 2024, Chennai

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court to strike down the Tamil Nadu government order providing Rs 10 lakh compensation to all the victims of the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy.

Darshan's Wife Writes To Bengaluru Top Cop, Says Pavithra Gowda Not Actor's Spouse

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 04, 2024, Bengaluru

Vijayalakshmi, wife of jailed actor Darshan, has written a letter to Bengaluru Police Commissioner clarifying that she is his only legally wedded wife of the actor and that Pavithra Gowda, the prime accused in the murder case, is just a friend.

Kerala Boy Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba After Dip In Pond

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Thursday July 04, 2024, Kozhikode

A 14-year-old boy died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, at a private hospital in Kerala, according to state health officials.

No Discrimination Against Married Women At Foxconn Factory, Says Report

Asian News International | Wednesday July 03, 2024, Chennai

A report submitted by the Regional Labour Commissioner, Chennai, stated that no evidence has been found showing discrimination against married women in employment and recruitment practices at the Foxconn iPhone factory in Chennai.

"She's Alive": Kerala Teen Rejects Cops' Findings On Mother's 'Murder'

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 03, 2024, Alappuzha, Kerala

A day after police confirmed the killing of a woman who had been missing for 15 years, her teenage son today rejected their findings and asserted that she is still alive.

Andhra Cop Takes Off His Uniform, Then Jumps Before Train

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 03, 2024, Amaravati

An Assistant Sub-Inspector of police in Andhra Pradesh's YSR Kadapa district died by suicide after jumping in fromt of a moving train after taking off his uniform.

Revanth Reddy Welcomes C Naidu's Proposal For Meet Over Bifurcation Issues

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 02, 2024, Hyderabad

After a gap of over four years, the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are set to meet on July 6 to resolve pending bifurcation issues.

Days After Oath, BJP Ally C Naidu Seeks Meet With Congress's Revanth Reddy

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Monday July 01, 2024, Hyderabad

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has invited himself to the home of his Telangana counterpart Revanth Reddy.

2 Men, Relying On Google Maps, Drive Vehicle Into River In Kerala; Rescued

Press Trust of India | Sunday June 30, 2024, Kasaragod (Kerala)

Two men, who were on their way to a hospital using Google Maps to find their way, drove their car into a swollen river but had a miraculous escape as the vehicle got stuck to a tree in Kerala's northernmost Kasaragod district.

BS Yediyurappa Requests High Court To Cancel Child Sex Abuse Case Against Him

NDTV News Desk | Friday June 28, 2024, New Delhi

Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court, seeking to cancel the child sex abuse case filed against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

6-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Street Dogs In Telangana

Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2024, Hyderabad

A six-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of dogs in Sangareddy district of Telangana on Friday, police said.

13 Killed After Mini-Bus Hits Parked Truck On Karnataka Highway

Reported by Nehal Kidwai | Friday June 28, 2024

Thirteen people were killed and two others injured after a mini-bus hit a parked truck on the Pune-Bangalore Highway in Karnataka on Friday morning.

DK Shivakumar Mocks Demand For 3 More Deputy Chief Ministers In Karnataka

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar today mocked demand from some Ministers to create three more posts of Deputy Chief Minister, saying they will get no "solution" by discussing it before the media.

Gender-Neutral Toilets At Kerala College Trigger Social Media Debate

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024

Gender-friendly toilets that can be used irrespective of sex in a state-run college in Kerala have triggered a raging debate on social media platforms.

Demand For 3 More Deputy Chief Ministers In Karnataka. Siddaramaiah Reacts

Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 26, 2024, Bengaluru

With the demand to have three more Deputy Chief Ministers resurfacing in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said the decision of the Congress high command is final.