Morning Digest | Bhadrachalam in Telangana reels under severe flood threat; India-China military talks to be held on July 17, and more
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Godavari at 71 feet nears highest-ever level
As the Godavari touched the second highest flood level of 71 feet after 32 years and inched towards the highest ever flood level of 75.6 feet of 1986 at Telangana’s Bhadrachalam on Friday night, the State government requisitioned the services of the Indian Army to aid the civil administration in the relief and rescue efforts.
India-China military talks to be held on July 17
The 16th round of military talks between India and China on the lingering border standoff in eastern Ladakh will be held on July 17 on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region, official sources said on Friday, July 15, 2022.
Delhi court grants bail to Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair
A Delhi court granted bail on Friday to Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in a case related to a tweet in 2018, stating, “The voice of dissent is necessary for healthy democracy. Therefore, for mere criticism of any political parties it is not justified to invoke Section 153A (promoting enmity) and 295A (deliberate and malicious acts to outrage religious feelings) of the IPC.”
U.K. Prime Minister contenders spar over tax in first television debate
BJP infighting intensifies with Lingayat community conventions planned by rival camps in Karnataka.
‘Appu’, the 2002 Kannada film directed by Puri Jagannadh, launched Puneeth Rajkumar as a hero in the Kannada film industry. The movie was re-released as a part of the actor’s 50th birth anniversary celebrations
Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets
Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh face crisis as domestic prices fall, demand government intervention for fair pricing.
Special Court denies bail to Ranya Rao for gold smuggling; investigation into international syndicate continues, involving actor Tarun Raju.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.
Ladakh faces job vacancies, protests, and budget cuts, with focus on infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
State Horticulture Mission’s ‘Arka Vertical Gardens’ project was launched in 2022
Emphasizing safety in rock blasting operations, RISE-25 workshop focuses on innovations for efficiency and sustainability in NITK-Surathkal.
Kanniyakumari district's Biodiversity Museum & Conservation Centre at Keeriparai offers immersive experience of western ghats biodiversity & culture.
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu aims to transform Tirupati into a sports, cultural, and tourism hub, with ongoing development projects.