T.N. SHRC recommends action against government schoolteacher in Sivaganga for forcing student to do 600 sit-ups days after puberty

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Thursday recommended to the Tamil Nadu government to pay a compensation of ₹2 lakh to the mother of girl student, who developed severe ailment in her spine after her teacher forced her to do sit-ups (thoppukaranam) 10 days after she attained…

Temperatures soar past 45°C in four Telangana districts, heatwave warning issued

Four districts in Telangana record temperatures exceeding 45°C on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Graphics: Subyendu Ganguly The heatwave’s grip over Telangana has intensified, pushing mercury levels into the red zone in several parts of the State. On Wednesday (April 23, 2025), four districts recorded maximum temperatures above 45°C, with Nandipet in Nizamabad emerging as the…