5+ min ago (102+ words) The victims were reportedly travelling from Keesara to Tarnaka for breakfast when the accident occurred. Hyderabad: Two young men lost their lives in a road accident at Lalapet on Sunday morning. According to reports, the car they were traveling in crashed into a road divider, leading to the fatal mishap. Two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The victims were reportedly travelling from Keesara to Tarnaka for breakfast when the accident occurred. One of the deceased has been identified as Harshavardhan, a resident of Malkajgiri. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway....

6+ min ago (540+ words) A decade on from two major storms which swept through northern England causing devastation, business owners say heavy rainfall still makes them nervous. Coming close after Storm Desmond in early December 2015, Storm Eva was responsible for the flooding on Boxing Day in Kellie Hughes' hair salon in Whalley, Lancashire. But she was determined to open the following morning with help from neighbours. "When I look back I don't believe what I actually did and how we did it and how we managed, because the whole salon was just absolutely trashed," she recalls. Her insurance has since quadrupled in price, she says. Sue Proctor and Sarah Baxter faced a similar hit on their business as water levels rose significantly by the garden centre and cafe they had opened the year before, overlooking a river in the Burnley countryside. "The whole garden…...

10+ min ago (365+ words) The Indian Army's Field Hospital has treated over 1,250 people so far, including five major emergency surgeries; three Bailey Bridges have been inducted into Sri Lanka. In coordination with the Sri Lankan administration, suitable locations have been identified for their construction to accelerate relief efforts and support restoration of critical connectivity and Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the Field Hospital and interacted with the medical team. Colombo [Sri Lanka]: As India's rescue and relief efforts continue in full swing in Sri Lanka, the Indian Army shared that its field hospital has treated over 1250 people, conducted major emergency surgeries and inducted three Bailey Bridges to accelerate relief efforts and support restoration of critical connectivity in the wake of the destruction caused by cyclone Ditwah. In a post on X, the ADGPI said, "Update on Indian Army's…...

10+ min ago (85+ words) TOLEDO " A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Thursday night in Toledo. 64-year-old Issac Hicks Jr. of Toledo was walking on Cherry Street when he was struck by a vehicle, according to our CBS news affiliate, WTOL. Shortly before 6 p.m., a 22-year-old was merging into the curb lane when they hit Hicks. Hicks was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver did not see the pedestrian, according to the Toledo Police Department....

11+ min ago (363+ words) [IndiGo Flight Chaos: Parliament Panel Likely To Summon Airline Chiefs After Major Disruption in Air Travel Across Country]Thousands of passengers were left stranded after IndiGo cancelled a large number of flights over the past six days. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, headed by JD-U MP Sanjay Jha, is expected to call senior executives from airlines along with officials from the (DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. New Delhi, December 7: The major disruption in air travel across the country has prompted a Parliamentary panel to consider summoning top officials of private airlines and senior representatives of the aviation regulator Thousands of passengers were left stranded after IndiGo cancelled a large number of flights over the past six days The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, headed by JD-U MP Sanjay Jha, is expected…...

14+ min ago (690+ words) In this Special Report, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant addresses the tragic fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' in Arpora, which claimed 25 lives. Speaking to India Today, Sawant confirms, 'We have already asked the magistrate to enquire about the lapses.' The Chief Minister states that the club's general manager has been arrested and an FIR filed against the owner. The programme also features a harrowing account from a performer who escaped the blaze, highlighting the lack of fire safety norms and the chaos that ensued. Sawant assures that a high-level committee meeting has been held and a mandatory safety audit will be conducted, warning that restaurants and clubs without valid fire safety certificates will remain closed. Goa CM Pramod Sawant Orders Probe After 25 Die in Birch by Romeo Lane Fire In this Special Report, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod…...

15+ min ago (701+ words) On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating IndiGo airlines crisis as it enters its sixth day, causing widespread mayhem for passengers across India. India Today's Shreya Chatterjee reports that while the airline claims to operate over 1,500 flights, 650 stand cancelled, with significant disruptions at Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad airports. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, demanding a response within 24 hours regarding the massive delays and cancellations. Aman Bhardwaj, reporting from Chandigarh, highlights that over 50 flights have been cancelled in the last three days, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The programme explores the disconnect between the airline's recovery claims and the ground reality, as the government prohibits airlines from charging exorbitant fares amid the chaos. IndiGo Crisis Day 6: Shreya Chatterjee Reports on DGCA Notice to CEO Pieter Elbers…...

15+ min ago (271+ words) Thousands of passengers were left stranded after IndiGo cancelled a large number of flights over the past six days. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, headed by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, is expected to call senior executives from airlines along with officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The committee wants to understand what caused the cancellations and what steps are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future. A member of the panel said that the committee is seriously concerned about the inconvenience caused to so many travellers. Even several MPs, who were in Delhi for the Winter Session of Parliament, were affected by IndiGo's cancellations and delays by other airlines. According to the member, many MPs also received complaints from citizens about a sudden rise in…...

15+ min ago (316+ words) The Albany Police Department stated that its personnel, along with the Albany Fire Department, responded to the house fire on the morning of December 4. The Indian Consulate General in New York condoled the untimely demise of Sahaja Reddy Udumala, an Indian national, who lost her life in a house fire incident in Albany. She had completed her master's in cybersecurity in the US and started working there a few months ago, her uncle Udumala Bala, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, told PTI. Sahaja Reddy had relocated to the US three years ago. Her family is from Jangaon district in Telangana. Her father works in IT, while her mother is a teacher. Bala requested the state government to assist in repatriating her mortal remains to India. He added that the Telugu community in the US is providing active support to…...

15+ min ago (57+ words) Powerful Earthquake Jolts U.S. State of Alaska. A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the U.S. state of Alaska at 2041 GMT Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported.Seismic activity reverberated through the state's capi Powerful Earthquake Jolts U.S. State of Alaska Tuvalor Exchange Introduces New Transparency & Reporting Initiative For Global Users...