Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Ditwah Approaches Indian Coast: Red Alert Issued for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry
Nov 30, 2025 02:29 am CST
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry, bringing torrential rainfall, strong winds reaching 80-90 km/hour, and waves up to 8 meters high. Authorities have canceled numerous flights and warned residents to exercise caution, particularly in low-lying areas prone to flooding.
Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies: IMD Issues Extreme Rainfall Warnings for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh
Nov 29, 2025 01:55 am CST
The IMD has issued severe weather warnings as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, threatening coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh with extremely heavy rainfall, gale-force winds up to 90 kmph, and dangerous sea conditions through December 1. Fishing operations have been suspended as authorities urge high alert across affected regions.
Cyclone Ditwah: Tracking Path, Landfall Date, and Impact on South Indian States
Nov 28, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah, named after Yemen's Detwah Lagoon, is set to make landfall on November 30 across South Indian coasts. The IMD has issued orange alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. Currently positioned over coastal Sri Lanka and the southwest Bay of Bengal, this is the third post-monsoon cyclone in the region, with widespread impacts expected across multiple southern states.
Cyclone Ditwah: Intensifying Storm in Bay of Bengal Set to Make Landfall on Tamil Nadu Coast
Nov 27, 2025 07:21 pm CST
A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is strengthening into Cyclone Ditwah, expected to make landfall on the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast by Saturday. Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for coastal regions, with authorities advising mariners to avoid affected waters. Meanwhile, Cyclone Senyar continues its eastward movement near Indonesia.
Amaravati's Venkateswara Swamy Temple Expansion Project Launched with Rs 260 Crore Investment
Nov 27, 2025 11:18 am CST
The Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Amaravati is undergoing a major expansion with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laying the foundation stone for the Rs 260 crore project. The two-phase development includes a new Maha Rajagopuram, mandapams, and facilities for pilgrims, reviving plans that were previously halted by the former government.
Cyclone Senyar Forming in Indian Ocean: Understanding the UAE-Named Storm and Its Impact on Southern India
Nov 26, 2025 01:44 pm CST
A developing weather system in the Indian Ocean is strengthening into Cyclone Senyar, named by the UAE meaning "lion." The India Meteorological Department forecasts the cyclone to fully form by November 26, triggering heavy rainfall alerts across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through early December. Maritime warnings have been issued as sea conditions remain hazardous across affected regions.
Indian Doctor Takes Her Life Following US Visa Rejection: Mental Health Crisis Highlights Immigration Challenges
Nov 24, 2025 09:22 am CST
A 38-year-old Indian physician from Guntur district tragically ended her life in Hyderabad following depression over US visa denial. The MBBS graduate, who completed her education in Kyrgyzstan, had aspirations to practice internal medicine in America. This case highlights the severe psychological impact visa rejections can have on professionals with international career ambitions, emphasizing the importance of mental health support during immigration challenges.
Major Anti-Maoist Operation Thwarts Attack Plan on Police Camps and Government Institutions in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 20, 2025 06:08 pm CST
Following the elimination of top Maoist commander M Hidma, security forces disrupted a major retaliatory plan targeting government facilities in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in 50 arrests and significant weapons seizures across five districts. Officials consider this operation a decisive blow to the insurgency movement in the Dandakaranya region.
Seven More Maoists Including IED Expert Tech Shankar Killed in Andhra Pradesh Following Madvi Hidma's Encounter
Nov 19, 2025 03:02 pm CST
In a major anti-Maoist operation following top leader Madvi Hidma's death, security forces eliminated seven more Maoists including IED specialist Tech Shankar in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district. This operation is part of a month-long intelligence-driven campaign that has resulted in 50 arrests across multiple districts, with significant weapons recovery. Hidma's group was linked to several deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada massacre and carried a Rs 1 crore bounty.
The Fall of Madvi Hidma: How India's Most Feared Maoist Commander's Reign of Terror Ended in Bastar
Nov 18, 2025 11:21 pm CST
For over two decades, Madvi Hidma terrorized Bastar as the CPI (Maoist) most lethal commander, orchestrating India's deadliest Naxal attacks including the Tadmetla massacre that killed 76 CRPF personnel. His journey from a 16-year-old tribal recruit to Central Committee member ended in a decisive encounter in Maredmilli forest, marking a historic turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism and bringing closure to Bastar's bloodiest chapter.
