In an inadvertent mishap, Indian Army’s Mini UAV drifted towards Pakistan territory on August 23. The drone got diverted towards Pakistan’s Nikial Sector due to a technical glitch, as per Indian Army. Indian Army citing media inputs said that the UAV had been recovered by the Pakistani troops in the area. Meanwhile, a hotline message has been sent to the Pakistan Army to return the said drone. More details will follow.
07 May,2025 11:28 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh rains have created a ruckus in the state. On September 1, heavy rain hit Andhra Pradesh hard, causing severe flooding and landslides. In Vijayawada, the rain was so heavy that it flooded homes and cars. National and state disaster relief teams quickly arrived to help, moving affected residents to safer areas. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited the worst-hit areas to oversee the response. So far, around 80 people have been rescued, and many residents from low-lying regions have been relocated. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the next five days, predicting thunderstorms and lightning, especially in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam. The situation is still critical as the state deals with the effects of the severe weather. Aerial views of Vijayawada show extensive waterlogging and flood conditions across the city. Watch video for more.
02 September,2024 05:39 PM IST
There's a wolf terror in UP which has scared people in the region for the past two months. The Forest Department has managed to capture 3 wolves so far, and is actively working to catch the remaining ones. The administration is trying new methods to capture these wolves as the terror of man-eating wolves has continued. Meanwhile, the Forest Department on Aug 28 deployed an infrared drone to trace the wolves in Bahraich. Divisional Forest Officer, said that the drones have captured the movement of two wolves near the village. Residents of around 30 villages have been enduring sleepless nights for the last 6 weeks to protect their children. BJP MLA of Mahasi Sureshwar Singh was seen guarding his village holding a rifle to protect the residents. According to the district administration, eight people have been killed in the past two months.
29 August,2024 12:50 PM IST
The Wayanad landslides, has caused massive damage to life and property. The current death toll stands at 308 as per as Kerala Health Minister. 195 bodies and 113 body parts have been recovered so far. Drone visuals showed the search and rescue operations at the landslide-affected Mundakkai area in Kerala’s Wayanad. “In the last four days we have been doing operations here. A joint team of the Indian army, the NDRF, the local police, special operations groups, the fire force, the Coast Guard and the Navy have been operating in all these areas... The revenue department is still trying to collect the data and find out how many people are here and how many people are missing. We have so far recovered more than 200 bodies and body parts...,” said M.R Ajithkumar.
02 August,2024 04:17 PM IST
Heavy rainfall has created havoc in the life of residents of Delhi. A drone camera captured visuals of severe waterlogging near Saket metro station following heavy rainfall in the city. It is worthy to be noted that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “yellow” alert for Delhi till Saturday amid a forecast that rain will continue to lash the national capital till July 28.
26 July,2024 12:51 PM IST![Caught on cam: 38 year old engineer jumps off Atal Setu bridge [VIDEO]](https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/jul/caughttt_d.jpg "Caught on cam: 38 year old engineer jumps off Atal Setu bridge [VIDEO]")
In a tragic incident, a 38-year-old engineer from Palava City in Dombivli took his own life by jumping off the Atal Setu bridge. The victim, identified as Srinivas Karuturi, reportedly faced financial difficulties, as per his wife's statement to the police. Srinivas, who worked as an engineer in a private firm, drove his Tata Nexon car to the bridge and stopped there before jumping off around 12:35 pm on July 24. Police have initiated a search operation to recover his body, with coastal guards and local fishermen aiding in the effort. Srinivas' identity was confirmed through his Aadhaar card found in his wallet inside the parked car, which also contained an identity card from a construction firm where he previously worked. This incident follows a similar tragedy on July 18, when a businessman from Ghatkopar ended his life by jumping off the Bandra-Worli Sea Link after video calling his son to inform him of his intentions. His body was later found after a three hour search operation carried out by fire brigade.
25 July,2024 02:08 PM IST
Drone footage captured the devastating aftermath of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment near Uttar Pradesh's Gonda railway station on July 19. Aerial views revealed the chaotic scene where eight bogies lay scattered between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations under the North Eastern Railway's jurisdiction. In a tragic incident, multiple coaches of 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express went off the tracks leading to a major rail mishap on July 18. The accident occurred near Jhilahi Railway Station close to Gonda district of UP.
19 July,2024 12:47 PM IST
Thousands of devotees from various parts of India congregated in Puri, Odisha, on July 8th to seek blessings from Lord Jagannath during the second day of Rath Yatra celebrations. The annual event commenced on July 7th amidst great fervor. Aerial footage from drones beautifully portrayed the magnificence and festive spirit of the occasion, highlighting colorful processions and enthusiastic participation of devotees. The atmosphere was vibrant as people immersed themselves in the rituals and celebrations associated with Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, emphasizing the cultural and religious significance of this grand event in Puri, Odisha.
08 July,2024 05:54 PM IST
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Friday clarified that minor cracks were found on the approach road connecting Atal Setu in Ulwe, which is not a part of the Atal setu bridge but is a service road connecting the bridge. MMRDA stated that the cracks are not due to structural defects in the project and do not pose any threat to the structure of the bridge.
22 June,2024 05:13 PM IST
Repair work is underway at Ramp 3 (Service approach road) at the Atal Setu Bridge. Yesterday, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole claimed that there are cracks on Atal Setu and inspected the bridge. However, MMRDA has rejected have responded to this allegation by claiming that the cracks are not on the actual bridge but on the approach road from Ulwe in Navi Mumbai.
22 June,2024 04:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
