Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday rolled out the “Stree Shakti” scheme — a statewide initiative offering free bus travel for women. The launch event, held in Amaravati, was attended by key NDA allies and leaders. As part of the scheme, all girls, women, and transgender persons holding Andhra Pradesh domicile status will be eligible to avail free travel on state-run buses, allowing them to commute anywhere within the state without bearing travel expenses.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday rejected Italian media reports claiming that the probe into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash had been completed, terming the claims “incorrect and speculative.” Issuing a clarification, the aviation accident probe body said the investigation is still underway, and no final conclusions have been reached.
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A dramatic CCTV video has gone viral showing a huge sinkhole suddenly engulfing a busy road in Shanghai, China, swallowing vehicles and chunks of pavement in seconds. The footage reveals the road cracking and collapsing into a deep void, with bystanders fleeing as nearby structures and debris tumble in, highlighting ongoing concerns over rapid urban construction quality.
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