According to Mandya SP Mallikarjun Baladandi, the farmer, Ramesh (38), was working in his fields when the coconut feathers accidentally came into contact with 11 kV power lines (likely using a long pole that came into contact with a live wire). Ramesh died on the spot.
As the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is set to begin from Tuesday across 12 states/UTs, Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district collector Anuj Singh highlighted the administration's preparedness for the successful conduct of the exercise.
Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu visited remote villages in Dhalai district's tribal autonomous region, reviewed central and state schemes, inspected a solar microgrid project, and commended BSF personnel for their service during his tour of the international border areas.
Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) met NCC officials and the State's education regulator, urging wider NCC outreach across districts and stronger monitoring of private institutions to ensure quality education aligned with skill development and Viksit Bharat@2047 goals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic mishap in Jaipur district and announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of the deceased.
Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will tour cyclone-affected areas in Krishna district on Tuesday to inspect crop damage caused by the Montha cyclone and interact with affected farmers, YSRCP said in a press release.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced Rs one crore prize money to international cricketer Renuka Thakur, who hails from Rohru area of Shimla district and was part of the World Champion Indian Women's cricket team.
As the Indian women's cricket team lifted the World Cup after years of perseverance, celebrations erupted across the country, and the joy was clearly visible among residents of Parsa village of Shimla district, hometown of Indian pace bowler Renuka Thakur.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will visit the villages of Gir Somnath and Junagadh districts on Monday afternoon to review the situation in the areas affected by the recent unseasonal rainfall, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims who died and suffered injuries in the road accident in Rangareddy district of Telangana. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs
According to Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, around 60 people were travelling in the bus when the accident occurred. He confirmed that both the bus and lorry drivers were among the deceased.