Two siblings, Srinivas (13) and Lakshmi (11) are feared to have drowned in Bengaluru’s Kengeri Lake while fetching water. Lakshmi reportedly slipped into the lake, and Srinivas attempted to save her. Rescue operations are ongoing, and their grieving mother, Nagamma, awaits closure.
Karnataka has been hit by heavy monsoon rains, causing severe flooding in over 15 districts, including Bengaluru. Widespread crop damage, submerged houses, and infrastructure disruptions have been reported. The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts, predicting continued heavy rainfall for the next three days.
A woman in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, poisoned her husband to death after observing the Karwa Chauth fast. The incident is suspected to be driven by suspicion of the husband's affair. Police have arrested the woman.
Just a day before Naidu's announcement, as many as 25 flights operated by major Indian airlines received bomb threats. One message, sent anonymously to IndiGo via X (formerly Twitter), claimed that 12 bombers were on board multiple flights.
The Supreme Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea against the criminal defamation case filed by Gujarat University regarding PM Modi's degree.
The inclusion of terracotta in Uttar Pradesh's One District One Product initiative has transformed artisans' fortunes, leading to a surge in demand across several states. With increased orders, improved tools, and government support, artisans are preparing for a prosperous Diwali season, significantly boosting local production and sales.
In a New Delhi press conference, BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje alleged that Minister Byrathi Suresh was responsible for Rakesh Siddaramaiah's death, linking it to a property plot. Suresh dismissed the claims, accusing Karandlaje of deflecting attention from her own controversies, including the MUDA scam.
In the case of Cyclone Dana, the name was contributed by Saudi Arabia, one of the 14 countries involved in the WMO's naming system for the North Indian Ocean region. "Dana" is an Arabic word meaning "generosity" or "bounty," symbolising the cultural influence that cyclone names often carry.
Over the weekend, bomb threats affected 24 flights in India, with all confirmed as hoaxes. Belgaum and Bengaluru airports received threatening emails, contributing to over 90 reported threats in a week. Delhi Police have sought Twitter’s help to trace the sources behind these alarming messages.
This is not the first time Pannun has made such threats. He issued a similar warning around the same time last year, urging people not to travel on Air India. His latest threat comes amid growing concerns about security, as several airlines in India have received hoax bomb threats in recent months.
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