Regional News

October 15, 2024 9:50 AM

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Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rains as north east monsoon sets in

With the onset of North East Monsoon, Tamil Nadu is all set to get the first spell of rains this season.   According to the Regional Met Department, the low-pressure area prevailing over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to become a well marked low-pressure area and move west northwestwards towa...

October 15, 2024 9:08 AM

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IMD issues Yellow Alert for several regions in Maharashtra

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several regions in Maharashtra as thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and varying rainfall are expected during the next two days.   The alert indicates that residents in the Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurga, Ah...

October 15, 2024 9:03 AM

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Telangana to fill backlog posts under PWD section

Telangana Women and Child Welfare Minister D. Anasuya Seethakka has announced that backlog posts under the persons with disabilities (PWD) section will be filled soon and that the state government is trying to increase their reservation to 4 percent for the current 1 per cent. She launched an on-lin...

October 15, 2024 8:26 AM

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Delhi records poor Air Quality; Govt imposes GRAP Stage 1 in NCR

The Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage-I of Graded Response Action Plan GRAP across the entire National Capital Region after the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 234 which is in the 'Poor' Category.   In view of this, a 27-point action plan as per Stage-I of GRAP is be...

October 14, 2024 9:48 PM

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Manipur: Security forces arrest 7 KCP insurgents in Imphal

A combined team of security forces conducted a search operation in and around Langol Games Village Zone III area of Imphal West district today and arrested seven cadres of the proscribed insurgent group- KCP (Nongdrenkhomba Group).   Speaking to a media person, the Superintendent of Imphal West...

October 14, 2024 9:39 PM

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visits Ambedkar Memorial at Mumbai’s Indu Mill

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has stated that the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial being constructed in Mumbai's Indu Mill is set to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. He was speaking after visiting the project site in Mumbai. He also visited Daulatabad Fort and a hou...

October 14, 2024 9:29 PM

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Renowned actor Atul Parchure passes away at 57

Renowned Marathi and Hindi actor Atul Parchure, best known for his comic roles, today passed away after battling cancer. He was 57 years old. Mr Parchure began his career as a child actor and went on to enjoy an extensive career in film, television, and theatre. He was known for his roles in Hindi f...

October 14, 2024 8:48 PM

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J&K: Fire destroys 35 houses in Mulwarwan village

In Jammu and Kashmir, a devastating fire swept through the remote village of Mulwarwan in Kishtwar's Warwan tehsil, rapidly spreading and destroying approximately 35 houses. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that in response to the emergency, fire tenders were immediately dispatched from Kokerna...