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Telangana horror: Man ‘kills’ wife, 2 children, later ends life over ‘mounting debts’

A 40-year-old man in Telangana’s Wanaparthy district allegedly killed his wife and two children before dying by suicide, reportedly due to mounting debts. The incident, which occurred early Wednesday, involved the man pushing his family into a water sump and later hanging himself. Preliminary investigations suggest financial and health issues contributed to the tragedy.  The

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Red Balloon launches India’s 1st super pressure balloon, eyes entry into elite near-space club

India’s first indigenous super pressure balloon, developed by Red Balloon Aerospace, has successfully launched from Vijayawada. This near-space technology aims to set a new national endurance record of up to 24 hours in the stratosphere, carrying payloads for monitoring and telecommunications. The innovation promises affordable stratospheric access, potentially transforming rural connectivity and disaster response.  The

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‘He belonged to the mountains’: Family decides against retrieving Hyderabad techie’s body from Everest ‘death zone’

A Hyderabad tech professional, Arun Kumar Tiwari, tragically passed away near Everest’s Hillary Step. His family has opted to leave his body on the mountain due to faith, love for the Himalayas, and the immense cost and risk of recovery from the ‘death zone’. The recovery operation was quoted at nearly a crore rupees.  The

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Beyond safe, traditional jobs lies a rewarding career on the high seas

New career paths are opening in the maritime sector. The Telangana Council for Higher Education has launched a BBA in Maritime Technology, Commerce and Management. This program prepares students for jobs in shipping, logistics, and port operations. Experts predict significant job growth in the next decade. Graduates can expect attractive starting salaries and international exposure. 

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Telangana and Karnataka explore joint barrage project for water storage & supply

Telangana and Karnataka are exploring a joint barrage project on the Krishna River, downstream of the Narayanapura dam. This initiative aims to secure drinking water for nearby villages and support existing irrigation schemes in both states. Discussions focused on mutual benefits and efficient water utilization, with Koratakunda identified as a prime location for the proposed

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