Railway deploys metal-cutting experts for rescue operation in Telangana tunnel

IANS | February 27, 2025 11:36 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 27 (IANS) South Central Railway has deployed a team of metal-cutting experts along with requisite machinery to clear debris from the partially-collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, where the operation to rescue eight trapped workers continued for a sixth day on Thursday.

Formula 1: Russell reflects on life at Mercedes without Hamilton

IANS | February 27, 2025 4:57 PM

Sakhir (Bahrain), Feb 27 (IANS) As Team Mercedes gears up for the 2025 Formula 1 season, George Russell reflected on life at the Silver Arrows without his former teammate Lewis Hamilton, whose blockbuster move to Ferrari has ushered in a new era for the team. Speaking on Day 2 of the pre-season testing in Bahrain, Russell acknowledged the significant change in dynamics but emphasized that the team is embracing the transition with optimism.

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue operation continues on fourth day

IANS | February 26, 2025 1:13 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 26 (IANS) The rescue operation continued for the fourth day on Wednesday to find eight people trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district, with a last 40-metre stretch filled with mud and debris remaining an impediment for the rescue teams involved in the massive operation.

Bengal dancer dies in accident while escaping drunk youths

IANS | February 24, 2025 2:25 PM

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) In a shocking incident in West Bengal, a dancer-cum-event management professional died early on Monday as her vehicle met with an accident when the driver increased speed and took evasive action in an attempt to save her from drunk youths chasing them.