Chemical Tanker Caught Dumping Waste into Musi River in Hyderabad

Chemical Tanker Caught Dumping Waste into Musi River in Hyderabad

In a shocking environmental violation, a chemical tanker, believed to belong to Sreenivasa Labs, a pharmaceutical company, was caught dumping hazardous waste into the Musi River near Bapu Ghat in Langer Houz, Hyderabad. The tanker, clearly labeled "Hydrochloric Acid," was unloading chemical effluents through a specially designed pipeline directly into the river. The incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday, and local residents quickly intervened by detaining the driver, Ven

BJP and Shiv Sena Clash Over Maharashtra Chief Minister Post

BJP and Shiv Sena Clash Over Maharashtra Chief Minister Post

Four days after a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has yet to announce its choice for Chief Minister. Senior BJP leader and former CM, Devendra Fadnavis, remains the preferred candidate for the top post within the BJP, but its ally, Shiv Sena, is pushing for Eknath Shinde, who led the rebellion that toppled the previous Uddhav Thackeray government in 2022. The delay in announcing the Chief Minister has drawn criticism from the opposition,

Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media

Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media

In response to concerns over abusive and vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that existing laws need strengthening. He attributed the problem to cultural differences between India and Western countries, where these platforms originate. Vaishnaw emphasized that the lack of an "editorial check" on content, which previously ensured proper oversight, is a key factor contributing to the spread of i

Hindu Temple Attacked in Bangladesh Amid Protests Over Priest's Arrest

Hindu Temple Attacked in Bangladesh Amid Protests Over Priest's Arrest

Following the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Dhaka, protests have erupted across Bangladesh, particularly in Chattogram. The arrest of the former ISKCON leader has triggered violent clashes, with a Hindu temple in Chattogram’s Firingibazar allegedly targeted by a mob. The incident highlights growing unrest in the country, with many in the Hindu community demanding justice for their community and for the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. ISKCON Banglade

Adani Group Clears Executives of Bribery Charges in US DOJ Case

Adani Group Clears Executives of Bribery Charges in US DOJ Case

The Adani Group has responded strongly to recent media reports alleging bribery and corruption charges against its top executives, including Chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and senior executive Vneet Jaain. According to the group's statement, neither Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, nor Vneet Jaain have been charged with any violation of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as claimed in recent news articles. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment contain

Bumrah Reclaims Top Spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings After Perth Win

Bumrah Reclaims Top Spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings After Perth Win

India's fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings, overtaking South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Australia's Josh Hazlewood. Bumrah's match-winning performance in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth, where he took 8 wickets for 72 runs, played a crucial role in India's 295-run victory over Australia. With this performance, Bumrah's ranking points surged to a career-high of 883, putting him back at No. 1.

Israel Proposes Ceasefire with Hezbollah After 14 Months of Fighting

Israel Proposes Ceasefire with Hezbollah After 14 Months of Fighting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recommended a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, aimed at ending over 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing Gaza war. Despite Israeli bombardment escalating in the hours before the ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu is optimistic that the deal will isolate Hamas and shift Israel's focus to Iran, Hezbollah's backer. The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., would temporarily halt fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for two months,

Jagan Mohan Reddy Rejects MP Tickets for 17 MPs Over Revanth Reddy’s Party

Jagan Mohan Reddy Rejects MP Tickets for 17 MPs Over Revanth Reddy’s Party

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, known for his authoritative and strategic political approach, has faced criticism for his uncompromising decisions, especially in the aftermath of a party incident involving Revanth Reddy, the Telangana CM. Balineni Srinivas Reddy, a former MLA from YCP, recently shed light on an incident that revealed Jagan’s stringent nature. According to Balineni, when Revanth Reddy was elected as the CM of Telangana, he hosted a party in Delhi, inviting several MPs, i

Indian Rupee Weakens to 84.39 Against US Dollar Amid Market Pressures

Indian Rupee Weakens to 84.39 Against US Dollar Amid Market Pressures

The Indian rupee opened at 84.39 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weakening by 5 paise from its previous close of 84.34. This follows a series of declines, with the rupee slipping by six paise on Tuesday. While the rupee had shown a slight recovery on Monday, gaining 17 paise, the currency continues to face downward pressure due to persistent demand for the US dollar and global uncertainties. Analysts had predicted a weaker outlook for the rupee, especially after a brief period o

Gold Prices Drop to Rs 75,420 Amid Market Volatility

Gold Prices Drop to Rs 75,420 Amid Market Volatility

Gold prices have dropped to Rs 75,420 as of 7:00 a.m. today, according to the India Bullion Association. This marks a decline after gold reached a high of Rs 78,000 on November 23. The yellow metal has experienced significant price volatility, largely driven by global market factors such as the US election results and geopolitical conflicts, which have directly impacted gold rates worldwide. After a brief rally during the festive season, which saw gold prices climb to Rs 81,500 in N

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