Kavitha arrest in Boduppal protest sparks political row Kalvakuntla Kavitha’s arrest during a protest at Boduppal on Thursday has turned into a major talking point in Telangana politics. The protest was held in support of Telangana Udyamakarulu and their demand for long-pending grants and recognition from the state government. What began as a political demonstration soon became a tense confrontation after police intervened t

Pawan Kalyan Sends Strong Warning Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has issued a firm warning against the misuse of social media for personal attacks, vulgar abuse and organized defamation campaigns. His remarks came after Andhra Pradesh police made two arrests in the last 24 hours over alleged abusive and derogatory comments targeting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. While opposi

Cosmic Origins Written in Ice Scientists have identified direct physical traces of stardust preserved in Antarctic ice, offering rare confirmation that material forged in supernova explosions has reached Earth in measurable quantities. The discovery provides new insight into how elements created in distant stellar deaths are distributed across interstellar space and eventually incorporated into planetary environments. Supernova Dust and th

A Garner father faces an attempted murder charge and multiple felony child abuse counts after authorities said his 2-year-old son suffered life-threatening brain, eye and spinal injuries. The charges against 44-year-old Kiran Netha Pasunuri were announced in Garner, North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, according to the Garner Police Department and court documents. Attempted murder charge follows severe toddler injuries Pasunuri is charge

Texas is considering a Texas REAL ID rule change that could make it harder for some lawful temporary visa holders to obtain a driver’s license or state identification card. The proposal from the Texas Department of Public Safety would require a foreign passport submitted with a REAL ID application to contain a valid U.S. visa. Public comments are open through Sunday, July 26, 2026. How the Texas REAL ID Rule Change Would Work Current Texas ru

Illinois drivers will not face the scheduled 1.3-cent motor fuel tax increase in 2026. The Illinois gas tax will remain at 48.3 cents per gallon through Thursday, December 31, 2026, before rising to 49.6 cents on Friday, January 1, 2027. Illinois Gas Tax Increase Delayed for Six Months The scheduled increase was suspended beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The temporary pause does not reduce the existing gasoline tax. It postpones only the inflation-link

Ram Mandir Donation Theft Accused Reveals Washroom Cash Trail The investigation into the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case has taken a serious turn after one of the arrested accused allegedly told police that stolen cash was temporarily hidden inside washrooms before being moved out of the temple complex. According to police sources, Avinash Shukla was questioned for nearly two hours on Tuesday after investigators receive

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed district collectors, police chiefs and senior officials to take fearless and impartial action against criminals, saying there will be no political interference in law-and-order matters. Addressing the first joint conference of district collectors, superintendents of police and senior officials after the TVK government assumed office in May, Vijay said officials should act freely and ensure that even powerful offenders are punish

The death of a 17-year-old Thai girl in Pattaya has led to the arrest of an Australian man after police said her body was found inside a suitcase. The case has drawn attention in Thailand because of the CCTV trail, the suspect’s alleged attempt to leave the country, and the serious charges now filed against him. Police identified the teenager as Tunchanok Donhomla. She was reportedly last seen entering a condominium in Bang Lamung distri

  Telangana student Srinath Reddy, 25, from Kamareddy district, was found dead in England on June 23, leaving his family seeking government help to bring his body back to India. Srinath Reddy was a native of Talamadla village in Rajampet mandal of Kamareddy district. He had gone to England around 14 months ago for higher studies and was pursuing his MS at Leicester University. Telangana Student Found Dea

Standoff ends after mediation A three-day standoff involving a group of Nihang Sikhs at a gurdwara in Nagrasu, Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, ended peacefully after talks involving officials and delegations from Punjab and Paonta Sahib. The resolution brought relief to the area after days of tension around the religious premises, where authorities had maintained a close watch to prevent the situation from escalating.

A tragic road accident on the Bhestan bridge in Surat claimed the lives of a young woman and her three-year-old daughter after a speeding dumper allegedly collided with their bike. The family was returning home after a Muharram visit when the fatal crash occurred, leaving two survivors injured and sparking public outrage over reckless driving and heavy vehicle movement in the city. F

ISRO’s semi-cryogenic engine test reached 88% of its designed thrust on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, marking a major step toward upgrading India’s LVM3 rocket. The Indian Space Research Organisation tested the Power Head Test Article, or PHTA, at its propulsion facility in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The PHTA includes most major engine systems but excludes the thrust chamber, allowing engineers to evaluate fuel delivery, ignition and pressure performance before testing the complete e

A US-based NRI won relief in an NRI cash deposit tax case in India after the Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal accepted that ₹11.18 lakh deposited during demonetisation came from earlier overseas remittances intended to support his parents. In an order pronounced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Arun Bussi v. ACIT, the tribunal directed the deletion of the tax addition for assessment year 2017-18. The

The investigation into the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal at Lohagad Fort in Maharashtra has taken significant developments, with Pune Police continuing to examine statements, evidence, and possible conspiracy angles in the case. According to investigators, the prime accused Siya Goyal allegedly made statements during custodial interrogation suggesting she found it “easier” to end Agarwal’s life than to inform her family about not wanting to proceed with the marriage. Police

Rising concerns around LPG supply and transport Recent disruptions in global shipping routes have sparked renewed public concern about LPG availability and pricing in several markets. While speculation often increases during periods of geopolitical tension, the actual movement of liquefied petroleum gas depends on a tightly controlled logistics system involving specia

Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case John Bolton pleaded guilty in a federal court to unlawfully retaining classified materials, concluding a high-profile legal proceeding involving sensitive national security records. The admission came under a plea agreement with federal prosecutors after an earlier denial of the charges. When questioned by the judge, Bo

The alleged Ram Temple donation theft case has taken a major turn with the Uttar Pradesh Police arresting all eight accused shortly after registering the first FIR based on the preliminary findings of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The arrests mark the first major enforcement action in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of donations offered by lakhs of devotees at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. According to police sources, the

The shocking death of Ketan Agarwal at Pune's Lohagad Fort has taken an emotional turn after the parents of accused Siya Goyal publicly stated that they would support the harshest punishment if their daughter is found guilty. The case has become one of the most talked-about crime stories in Maharashtra, with investigators alleging that Siya Goyal and her alleged boyfriend, Chetan Chaudhary, conspired to kill Ketan by pushing him into a gor