On Christmas, an Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near Aktau city in Kazakhstan, leading to the deaths of 38 people out of the 67 on board. The flight had originally departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, headed for Grozny, Russia, but was diverted when it was unable to land in Grozny due to dense fog. The aircraft, rerouted over the Caspian Sea, crashed in an open field near Aktau after encountering difficulties. 29 passengers survived the crash. Azerbaijan Airlines, in

The controversy surrounding Allu Arjun’s actions during the deadly stampede at the Pushpa-2 screening on December 4 continues to escalate. Police have revealed that despite being informed about the death of a woman, Revathi, and the chaos unfolding at the cinema hall, Allu Arjun remained inside the theatre until the movie ended. City police commissioner CV Anand shared a video, compiled from news channels and cellphone footage, showing the situation during the stamped

In India, a growing number of people are turning to matrimonial detectives to investigate the background of their prospective spouses, particularly in love marriages. Bhavna Paliwal, the founder of Tejas Detective Agency, has been running this business for over 20 years and finds that her services are in higher demand than ever. While arranged marriages, where families play a central role, remain highly popular, many young people are opting for love marriages, prompting some families to hire

Google Maps played an unexpected role in solving a year-long murder mystery in Spain. The investigation began in November 2023 after a man went missing in the northern region of Castile and Leon. Authorities arrested two suspects: a woman, the missing man’s partner, and her ex-partner. During their investigation, police raided homes and inspected vehicles but stumbled upon a key lead through "images in a location application." These images, taken from Google Maps'

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Mumbai when a speedboat carrying four men zig-zagged in the sea and rammed into a ferry carrying 80 passengers. The collision, captured on video, led to one death, with four others in critical condition and five missing. The ferry, which had sailed from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, began to tilt and take on water, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. The video surfaced over two hours after the incident, showing the rescu

On Thursday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received a bomb threat via email, which was written in Russian. The threat, sent to the RBI's official website, claimed that the bank would be blown up. Following the threat, a case was registered at the Mata Rambai Marg (MRA Marg) police station in Mumbai, and an investigation has been launched. This incident comes after a similar threat was made to the RBI through its customer care number on November 16, with the caller claiming to

On Monday morning, around 40 schools in Delhi, including prominent institutions such as DPS RK Puram, GD Goenka, and Modern School, received a bomb threat email. The sender demanded $30,000, warning that bombs were planted inside the buildings. The email prompted a swift response, with bomb detection teams, fire officials, police, and dog squads conducting thorough checks at the affected schools. Fortunately, no suspicious items were discovered at any of the locations. The bomb thre

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing a possible overseas travel ban as authorities investigate his controversial imposition of martial law last week. The ban is part of an expanding probe into potential rebellion charges after Yoon deployed special forces troops in Seoul, plunging the nation into political turmoil. South Korean police, prosecutors, and anti-corruption agencies, including the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, have requested

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the investigation of three significant cases linked to the recent wave of violence in Manipur, following an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This decision comes in response to the escalating violence and disorder in the state, which has led to fatalities and heightened tensions between the Kuki-Zo-Hmar and Meitei communities. The cases now under NIA's jurisdiction include: A gun bat

If the reports appearing in a section of media are to be believed, Bharat Rashtra Samithi and former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao can breathe it easy in the sensational illegal telephone tapping case involving former special intelligence branch chief T Prabhakar Rao. According to these reports, Prabhakar Rao, the prime accused and former Officer on Special Duty of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB), has reportedly been granted a green card in the United States. The reports

When the YSR Congress party was in power, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan and his party leaders used to target former Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy, making serious allegations against him on illegal transport of PDS rice from Kakinada port. Dwarampudi, too, used to counter these allegations and make abusive comments against Pawan Kalyan and the Jana Sena Party leaders. In fact, Kapu strongman and former MP Mudragada Padmanabha Reddy, too, was attacking the Jana Sena leaders a

In a heartbreaking incident in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills area, a 33-year-old woman named Reshma Begum has died following severe food poisoning linked to momos purchased from a street vendor. Reshma, along with her two daughters aged 12 and 14, began experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting after consuming the street food on Friday. While her daughters are currently receiving medical treatment, Reshma succumbed to her illness on Sunday morning. The local

IndiGo, the flagship carrier of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., is facing significant operational challenges as over 70 aircraft remain grounded for the fourth consecutive quarter. This situation has severely impacted the airline's financial health, with maintenance expenses soaring to Rs 2,745 crore in the September quarter—an increase of nearly 30% compared to the previous year. According to Mark Martin, founder and CEO of Martin Consulting, the grounding of Pratt & Whitne

In a surprising turn of events, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's convoy was involved in a major road accident in Thiruvananthapuram, attracting widespread attention on social media. The incident occurred at Vamanapuram Park Junction when the CM's convoy, traveling without prior traffic regulation, collided with multiple vehicles. As the convoy was moving along with the public, a scooter unexpectedly crossed in front of the lead vehicle. The abrupt braking led to a ch

The Supreme Court of India has taken significant steps in the ongoing investigation into the Tirumala laddu fiasco by constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT). This team will comprise two officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), two officers from the Andhra Pradesh police, and one representative from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). In preparation for this SIT, the Andhra Pradesh police have put forward two names for consideration: Sar

In a concerning incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods rake at Kavaraipettai around 8:50 PM. The collision resulted in at least two coaches of the passenger train catching fire and derailing. Immediate Response: Emergency rescue teams and ambulances have been swiftly dispatched to the scene to assist passengers and assess the situation. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualtie

An Air India Express flight, AXB 613, successfully landed at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, which was headed to Sharjah with 144 passengers on board, took off at 5:40 PM and experienced the technical snag soon after departure. Following the report of the hydraulic issue, the pilots were instructed to return to the airport. However, due to the aircraft being fully fueled, a precautionary landing was deemed inadvisable. T

Mumbai-based actress Kadambati Jetwani has recently become a significant topic in Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape due to her allegations of abuse and torture by certain YCP leaders, allegedly supported by the Andhra Pradesh police during YCP’s tenure. Jetwani's accusations have led to a serious response from the Andhra Pradesh government, which has directed the state police department to expedite the investigation into the matter. In a significa

Pooja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, an IAS probationary officer, has been dismissed from service by the central government under Rule 12 of the IAS (Probation) Rules, 1954. This action follows serious allegations that she cheated and misused the OBC and disability quotas to secure her position in the civil services exam of 2022. The termination comes shortly after the UPSC canceled her candidature following preliminary inquiries into her credentials. The controversy surrounding Khedkar em

The catastrophic reactor blast at Escientia Pharma in Atchyuthapuram SEZ, Anakapalle, has claimed the lives of 18 workers, marking one of the most devastating pharma accidents in Andhra Pradesh this decade. The explosion has left 20 others injured, and the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety protocols at the plant. In response to the tragedy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced a substantial ex-gratia payment of Rs 1 crore to each victim's famil