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Wife's Morphed Pic Circulated Over Rs 2,000 Loan, Andhra Man Ends Life

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Wednesday December 11, 2024, Hyderabad

Humiliated by morphed photos of his wife being sent to his friends and family members by loan app agents, a young man has ended his life in Andhra Pradesh, reigniting concerns over such criminal and inhumane steps being used by such loan givers.

Karnataka Government Announces 3-Day Mourning Over SM Krishna's Death

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 10, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka government on Tuesday announced three-day mourning across the state following the demise of veteran politician SM Krishna.

Andhra Teen Dies After Stalker Sets Her On Fire For Turning Him Down

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday December 09, 2024, Hyderabad

A 17-year-old has died in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyala district after a 21-year-old set her on fire because she had rejected his advances. The accused, Raghavendra, suffered 70 per cent burns in the fire he started, news agency PTI has reported

Tamil Nadu Assembly Urges Centre To Cancel Madurai Tungsten Mining Rights

Press Trust of India | Monday December 09, 2024, Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday passed a resolution in the state Assembly urging the Centre to immediately cancel tungsten mining rights granted to Hindustan Zinc Limited in the state, following an intense debate in the House.

'Telangana Thalli' Statue Represents State's Cultural Ethos: Revanth Reddy

Press Trust of India | Monday December 09, 2024, Hyderabad

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the newly designed 'Telangana Thalli' (Mother Telangana) portrait represents the state's cultural ethos and motherhood.

3-Time Ex-MLA From KCR's Party Was German Citizen: Telangana High Court

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Monday December 09, 2024, Hyderabad

Ex-BRS leader Chennamaneni Ramesh is a German citizen and used forged documents - presenting himself as an Indian national - to contest the Vemulawada Assembly seat, the Telangana High Court ruled Monday.

'Will Quit If...': Minister After 5 New Mothers Die At Karnataka Hospital

Press Trust of India | Friday December 06, 2024, Bengaluru/Ballari

Another maternal death has been reported at the Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC), bringing the total number of such fatalities in the past month to five.

Police Case Against KCR's Party MLA In Phone-Tapping Issue

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday December 03, 2024, Hyderabad

A first Information Report has been filed against Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA T Harish Rao in connection with a phone-tapping case. Mr Rao was the minister in the government led by K Chandrasekhar Rao and his nephew.

PM Modi Assures MK Stalin All Possible Help To Deal With Flood In Tamil Nadu

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 03, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday to enquire about the flood situation in parts of the state and assured him of all possible support from the Centre.

"What Is Going On?": Supreme Court's Surprise In Senthil Balaji Case

Monday December 02, 2024

Expressing surprise at DMK leader Senthil Balaji's reinstatement as Tamil Nadu minister shortly after he was granted bail in a corruption case, the Supreme Court today said anyone will get the impression that witnesses will be under pressure

Doctor Arrested In Coimbatore For Allegedly Placing Camera In Washroom

NDTV News Desk | Sunday December 01, 2024

A doctor has been arrested in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore for allegedly placing a pen camera inside a washroom used by male and female doctors.

Jagan Reddy Sends Legal Notices To 2 Publications Over "False" Articles On Solar Deal

NDTV News Desk | Saturday November 30, 2024, New Delhi

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday sent legal notices to two publications demanding an unconditional apology for spreading defamatory, false, and scandalous reports about him.

Tirumala Body Bans Political Speeches At Temples, Warns Of Legal Action

Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday November 30, 2024, New Delhi

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has decided to ban political speeches at temples under its care to protect the sanctity and spiritual peace of these places.

"Your Beliefs, Your Values...": Priyanka Gandhi's 1st Speech In Wayanad As MP

Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday November 30, 2024, New Delhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today addressed supporters in Kerala for the first time since she entered parliament. She thanked a huge crowd in Kerala's Mukkam for supporting and making her an MP.

Kerala Man Gets 141-Year Prison Sentence For Raping Stepdaughter

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 30, 2024, Malappuram

A Kerala court has convicted and sentenced a man to a cumulative 141 years imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor stepdaughter for several years when her mother was not at home.