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Telangana Leads in Long-Distance Boat Services, Andhra Pradesh Lags Behind
Telangana has taken a significant lead in river tourism with its long-distance boat services on the Krishna River, operating weekend trips from Somasila in Kollapur to Nagarjunasagar. With a total capacity of 150 passengers, these boats offer a scenic 6-7 hour journey, taking tourists to destinations like Srisailam and providing meals along the way. The boats prioritize safety, including double engines, life jackets, and guides. However, services are suspended during the monsoon season and be
Telangana Leads in Long-Distance Boat Services, Andhra Pradesh Lags Behind
Telangana has taken a significant lead in river tourism with its long-distance boat services on the Krishna River, operating weekend trips from Somasila in Kollapur to Nagarjunasagar. With a total capacity of 150 passengers, these boats offer a scenic 6-7 hour journey, taking tourists to destinations like Srisailam and providing meals along the way. The boats prioritize safety, including double engines, life jackets, and guides. However, services are suspended during the monsoon season and be

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria as Netanyahu Denies Corruption Charges
Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on military targets in Syria after Israeli troops seized a buffer zone, previously established after the 1973 Middle East war. The military said it would deploy forces in additional locations essential for Israel’s defense, though it denied advancing toward Damascus. On the same day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his long-running corruption trial, denying charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Netanyahu called the charge
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria as Netanyahu Denies Corruption Charges
Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on military targets in Syria after Israeli troops seized a buffer zone, previously established after the 1973 Middle East war. The military said it would deploy forces in additional locations essential for Israel’s defense, though it denied advancing toward Damascus. On the same day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his long-running corruption trial, denying charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Netanyahu called the charge

India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's ongoing visit to Russia, talks are progressing on a major defence agreement worth $4 billion that could significantly enhance India’s air defence infrastructure. The deal revolves around the acquisition of the Voronezh radar system, manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation, which specializes in anti-aircraft missile systems and radars. The Voronezh radar, with a range of over 8,000 km, is designed to detect threats such as ballisti
India and Russia Discuss $4 Billion Radar Deal to Boost Air Defence
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's ongoing visit to Russia, talks are progressing on a major defence agreement worth $4 billion that could significantly enhance India’s air defence infrastructure. The deal revolves around the acquisition of the Voronezh radar system, manufactured by Russia's Almaz-Antey Corporation, which specializes in anti-aircraft missile systems and radars. The Voronezh radar, with a range of over 8,000 km, is designed to detect threats such as ballisti

Luigi Mangione Charged in the Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who was arrested in Pennsylvania, faces charges including first-degree murder, weapons possession, and forgery. He is expected to be extradited to New York. Educational Background Mangione graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in engineering, majoring in com
Luigi Mangione Charged in the Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who was arrested in Pennsylvania, faces charges including first-degree murder, weapons possession, and forgery. He is expected to be extradited to New York. Educational Background Mangione graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in engineering, majoring in com

British Indian Student Elected President of Cambridge Union Society
Anoushka Kale's Election as President Anoushka Kale, a 20-year-old English Literature student at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, has been elected as the president of the prestigious Cambridge Union Society for the Easter 2025 term. Kale won the election uncontested, receiving 126 votes. As the current Debates Officer for the society, she is recognized for her commitment to pro
British Indian Student Elected President of Cambridge Union Society
Anoushka Kale's Election as President Anoushka Kale, a 20-year-old English Literature student at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, has been elected as the president of the prestigious Cambridge Union Society for the Easter 2025 term. Kale won the election uncontested, receiving 126 votes. As the current Debates Officer for the society, she is recognized for her commitment to pro

Syria's New Rebel-Led Government Vows Accountability for Assad Regime's Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, a key Syrian rebel leader, has pledged that Syria's new government will pursue accountability for senior officials who were responsible for the brutal tactics of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, including widespread torture and abuse. After leading a successful offensive that toppled Assad, al-Jolani met with outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali to discuss power transfer and services for the Syrian people. The rebel statement emphasized that the new administra
Syria's New Rebel-Led Government Vows Accountability for Assad Regime's Abuses
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, a key Syrian rebel leader, has pledged that Syria's new government will pursue accountability for senior officials who were responsible for the brutal tactics of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, including widespread torture and abuse. After leading a successful offensive that toppled Assad, al-Jolani met with outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali to discuss power transfer and services for the Syrian people. The rebel statement emphasized that the new administra

Trump Jokes About Making Canada the 51st State, Dubs Trudeau 'Governor'
US President-elect Donald Trump, known for his bold and often humorous remarks, joked about making Canada the "51st state" during a recent social media post. In the post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "Governor of the Great State of Canada." This came a week after a dinner between Trump and Trudeau at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. During the dinner, Trump raised the possibility of imposing a 25% tariff on
Trump Jokes About Making Canada the 51st State, Dubs Trudeau 'Governor'
US President-elect Donald Trump, known for his bold and often humorous remarks, joked about making Canada the "51st state" during a recent social media post. In the post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "Governor of the Great State of Canada." This came a week after a dinner between Trump and Trudeau at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. During the dinner, Trump raised the possibility of imposing a 25% tariff on