Cyclone Montha: Andhra Pradesh school closure across multiple districts, Odisha also affected; see full list here

Cyclone Montha is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are on high alert. Schools are closed and evacuations are underway in coastal districts. Extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected. The storm is predicted to make landfall soon. Authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure safety and minimize damage.

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Andhra Pradesh bus fire: Bike was dragged for 200m by sleeper coach, says report; fuel spill ignited blaze

Andhra Pradesh police confirmed Shiva Shankar, the biker whose vehicle ignited the Kurnool bus fire that killed 19, was intoxicated. FSL tests revealed alcohol in Shankar’s viscera, indicating he was drunk when his bike crashed into a divider and was subsequently dragged by the bus, causing the fatal blaze. Shankar died instantly from the collision.

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Cyclone Montha brewing: Red alert in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, landfall likely near Kakinada tomorrow — all you need to know

Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal Andhra and south Odisha are bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities have placed the state on high alert, initiating evacuations and pre-positioning relief materials.

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Stay tuned! Sanjay Bangar’s child drops a bombshell; vows to follow father’s footsteps as Anaya

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has announced her return to the cricket field as a woman after recovering from surgery. Having completed Hormone Replacement Therapy and undergone extensive testing, she is now eligible to compete in women’s cricket. Anaya aims to represent India and advocates for transgender cricketers’ inclusion.

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