Recently, K.T. Rama Rao, the BRS working president, called out the Congress government for making life tough for farmers, pointing to three suicides linked to money troubles. He said there’s a big lack of support and welfare programs that used to help farmers out.
Two foreign women mountaineers were rescued after being stranded for three days on the Chaukhamba III peak in Uttarakhand. Michelle Dvorak and Fav Manners were airlifted to safety following a coordinated search operation involving helicopters and trained rescue personnel.
Bengaluru got hit hard by heavy rains on October 5, leaving many areas flooded, with fallen trees and traffic mayhem. The basement of the Kendriya Vihar apartments ended up underwater. Officials are working to clear things up, but more rain is on the way.
There's a missing person situation in Mangaluru. B. M. Mumtaz Ali, the younger brother of former Congress MLA B. A. Mohiuddin Bava, hasn’t been seen since early Sunday morning. Cops think he might've jumped into the Phalguni river after they found his car messed up near Kuloor bridge. They're on the hunt for him.
A fight broke out between AAP and Akali Dal workers in Jalalabad, Punjab, leaving one guy seriously hurt right before the panchayat elections. Things got out of hand during a meeting, and tensions are running high as the election day approaches.
Eluru rural police helped a 22-year-old mom and her three-month-old baby after they ran away due to family drama. The cops found them in just an hour and brought them back home after some counseling.
The scientists over at INCOIS in Hyderabad are doing some cool stuff! They’re tracking where mackerel swim to help fishermen find the best spots to catch them. Their research shows how nutrient upwelling affects mackerel populations, which is great for fishing sustainably along India’s southwest coast. Now, fishermen can get daily tips to boost their fishing game.
The BJP is seeing a big jump in Muslim members during its campaign in Uttar Pradesh, with over 4.12 lakh joining by September 30, 2024. This is a huge change in a state where Muslims usually back other parties. The BJP's looking to connect more with Muslim families, hoping to hit over 5 lakh soon.
A bunch of Karnataka's OBC leaders, including four former heads of the State Backward Classes Commission, are meeting with CM Siddaramaiah on October 7 to push for rolling out the caste census report and tackle some other key issues about OBC rights in the state.
Pilgrims are finally getting a chance to see the stunning Kailash Peak right from Indian land for the very first time! This is a huge deal, especially since it's a sacred site for so many. Folks were super excited as they caught a glimpse of the peak during a recent pilgrimage.