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Court observes that the trial court had adopted demonstrative methods, including the use of a plastic doll, to remove any possibility of misunderstanding in the survivor’s testimony

The stretch has a steep downward slope. The driver lost control of the vehicle on the slope due to the heavy load

They have decided to refrain from conducting deliveries in public hospitals that lack adequate human resources, facilities and infrastructure

Arrangements have been made to shift the bodies of the victims to their native places, says Harshavardhan Raju

₹850 crore allocated to Nellore Municipal Corporation to develop the city on the lines of Chandigarh and Singapore

The drone operated by Redwing was being tested as part of an initiative to deliver medicines to remote Agency areas. It had taken off from Paderu and was en route to G. Madugula when it reportedly went out of control mid-flight, says sources

Ms. Sitharaman said neighbouring countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh have announced lockdowns, restricting movements and public events. “We are not doing this. But rumours are being spread by some leaders that there will be a lockdown. There is no plan for a lockdown in India”

The decision, notified in a Government Order dated March 23, follows a proposal from the Health Department highlighting the need for structured technical guidance and coordinated efforts to expand palliative care.

Wildlife attacks have claimed many lives and ruined farmers financially. So affected are the farmers that they have fielded a candidate in Kozhikode against the State Forest Minister. They are seeking the views of candidates across all constituencies regarding conflict mitigation plans. In at least one-fourth of the constituencies in the State, it is the main topic of electioneering

Given the caste matrix of the constituency, where there are 2.24 lakh voters with a strong mix of Dalits and Vanniyars, it is the consolidation of these major groups that holds the key. The constituency also has a good concentration of Muslims and has traditionally favoured candidates of the DMK, the Congress and the VCK

There is not even an iota of allegation against the petitioner for land grabbing or encroachment, observes Justice M. Nagaprasanna

Tragedy struck Zoji La in Ladakh on Friday as an avalanche claimed at least seven lives and left several injured. The devastating snowslide also caused a significant disruption, blocking the vital Srinagar-Leh highway and halting traffic. Immediate rescue and relief operations are in full swing, with authorities expressing deep sorrow and offering condolences to affected families.

Speed limits must be followed, considering road curvature, visibility, and traffic conditions, says Fire Services in-charge Director General P Venkata Ramana