A three-member committee has begun an investigation into the death of a six-year-old student at a private school in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, following allegations that the child was slapped by his teacher during class. The incident has raised serious concerns about student safety, disciplinary practices in schools and the responsibility of teachers and educational institutions...
The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigation into an alleged multi-state chit fund and financial fraud case involving more than ₹2,000 crore, freezing 182 bank accounts and seizing over ₹1 crore in cash during searches at locations in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad. The agency said the searches were carried out on August 5 by its Bhubaneswar...
Seven fishermen had a narrow escape after their fishing boat overturned in the waters off the Visakhapatnam coast in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred during fishing operations when the vessel reportedly lost balance due to rough sea conditions, forcing all those onboard into the water. A prompt rescue effort ensured that every crew member was...
A devastating industrial accident at a steel manufacturing facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of three workers and left several others injured after an explosion led to a massive spill of molten steel. The incident has once again raised concerns over workplace safety standards and emergency response mechanisms in heavy industries across the...
New Delhi, India has consistently supported its regional partners as the primary responder during crises, and the BIMSTEC disaster management exercise has further enhanced collaboration in the Bay of Bengal area regarding disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, according to the MEA on Wednesday. India conducted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually on July 14-15....