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Kurnool IIITDM Successfully Deploys DRUVA Drone During Montha Cyclone

The project is an initiative of Trigun Robotic Systems, a start-up incubated at IIITDM, Kurnool, in collaboration with TiHANIIT Hyderabad for mobility testing, and APDC for operational support.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Nov 2025 8:25 pm

Aviation growth story piggybacking on foreign travel: AAI report

NEW DELHI: The growing desire for international travel continues to fuel Indias aviation growth story. According to the latest data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the first half of the current financial year, foreign travel has surged by nearly 7% compared to the same period last year. The Air Traffic Report, made public on Wednesday, shows that 3.95 crore passengers travelled abroad from India between April and September 2025, up from 3.69 crore during the same period in 2024. Overall passenger traffic grew by 2.6%, with 20.21 crore people flying in the six-month period this year compared to 19.69 crore last year. Domestic air travel recorded a modest 1.6% increase, with 16.25 crore passengers this year versus 15.99 crore in the previous fiscal period. The total Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) arrivals plus departures rose by 2.8%, reaching 15.77 lakh in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to 15.35 lakh last year. Thanks to airlines regularly announcing new international routes, several relatively smaller airports such as Surat, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Jaipur, Varanasi, Mangaluru, Kannur, Bagdogra, Pune, Indore, and Udaipur have registered strong double-digit growth in international passenger traffic. Among them, Bagdogra and Coimbatore posted remarkable increases of 51% (13,492 flyers) and 50.5% (1,60,597 flyers), respectively, in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Among major airports, Bengaluru recorded an impressive 28.9% surge in international traffic, handling 34,58,308 passengers in the first half of the current financial year. Hyderabad showed substantial growth of 19%, while Mumbai registered a 5.6% increase. Delhi, however, saw a slight 0.5% decline. Domestic Travel Trends Sindhudurg Airport reported the highest growth in domestic passenger traffic, with an 84.1% increase and 21,936 flyers over the previous financial year. Other airports that recorded notable growth include Kishangarh (65.7%, 59,421 flyers), Darbhanga (64.3%, 3,86,174), Gorakhpur (57.5%, 5,62,596), Cuddapah (53.9%, 33,973), and Pithoragarh (56.5%, 8,215). Airports such as Tiruchirappalli (55.6%), Tirupati (42.9%), Jeypore (42.1%), Bilaspur (38.1%), Rajahmundry (33.7%), and Kurnool (22.9%) also posted impressive domestic growth figures. Among major airports, both Delhi and Mumbai reported negative growth in domestic travel. The closure of Terminal 2 at IGIA and changes in flight schedules significantly impacted Delhis numbers, which dropped by 5.8% to 2,64,91,445 passengers, compared to 2,81,07,645 last year. Mumbai saw a 0.8% dip, handling 1,91,02,987 passengers. Meanwhile, Hyderabad registered strong domestic growth of 11.3% with 1,26,64,800 flyers, while Chennai saw a 5.1% increase with 83,79,339 passengers.

The New Indian Express 1 Nov 2025 11:29 am

Kurnool accident: Trapped in a burning bus

On the morning of October 24, a sleeper bus caught fire on a national highway, killing 19 passengers and injuring several others. Initial investigations by the Andhra Pradesh police indicate that the bus collided with a motorcycle lying in the middle of the road, which was reportedly driven by a drunken man. Marri Ramu and P. Hareesh report on the tragedy that has also exposed how the private operator of a luxury bus failed to adhere to basic safety norms

The Hindu 1 Nov 2025 5:00 am

DGP Harish Kumar Felicitates Forensics Teams for Quickly Identifying Kurnool Bus Fire Victims

The DGP presented to each of the team members a commendation certificate for their exemplary work and demonstrating high-level technical skills.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Nov 2025 2:19 am

Post Kurnool PTSD, bus passenger describes another near-fatal crash

A Reddit user on Tuesday posted a version of their near-disaster, revealing they were aboard a different bus that was in a serious collision just one day after the deadly Kurnool fire. A private travel bus met with an accident on the Kothur National Highway in Pellakur, Nellore district, in Andhra Pradesh. It crashed into Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 31 Oct 2025 6:10 pm

RTA Finds Illegal Alterations, Safety Lapses In Kurnool Bus Tragedy

The vehicle had undergone illegal structural modifications, lacked proper lighting, and was found with substandard emergency exits. Every rule meant to ensure passenger safety was ignored, an official said.

Deccan Chronicle 31 Oct 2025 2:18 am

Bharath Urges Public Cooperation For Kurnool Road Widening Project

Around 180 properties would be affected, with the existing road expanded to a width of 50 feet: T.G. Bharath

Deccan Chronicle 30 Oct 2025 10:28 pm

It Was A Great Year. Until The Kurnool Bus Fire Ended it all

Most family members said they could not even have one last glimpse of their loved ones. All we received were bodies wrapped like parcels, one relative said, breaking down

Deccan Chronicle 30 Oct 2025 10:07 pm

Officials Deny Rumours of Looting at Kurnool Bus Accident Site

Officials say people seen near burnt bus were checking scrap, not stealing

Deccan Chronicle 30 Oct 2025 9:36 pm

380 cases booked, 63 private buses seized in crackdown on unsafe private vehicles after Kurnool fire tragedy

The inspection, conducted between October 24 and 30, involved 12 dedicated enforcement teams checking private buses in Attibele and Devanahalli, key entry points to Bengaluru

The Hindu 30 Oct 2025 9:25 pm

Kurnool bus fire: Third vehicle involvement suspected

Andhra Pradesh Police suspect the involvement of third vehicle in the recent bus fire accident that claimed the lives of 19 passengers. In the wee hours of October 24, the Bengaluru bound sleeper bus ran over a bike, which had already met with an accident at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district. As the bike Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 30 Oct 2025 3:41 pm

Police Suspect Third Vehicle's Involvement in Kurnool Bus Fire Accident

The skid marks of the Kaveri Travels bus were found slightly ahead of the spot where the two-wheeler initially fell killing it's rider on the spot, suggesting that the motorbike had moved a little further after the first impact: Police

Deccan Chronicle 30 Oct 2025 12:10 pm

Meeting held with private bus operators to reinforce safety norms

Passenger safety and compliance emphasised after tragic bus accident in Kurnool

The Hindu 29 Oct 2025 7:23 pm

KSRTC launches state-wide safety audit after Kurnool bus fire accident

The move comes under the directive of Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, who has instructed the managing directors of all four state-run transport corporations to ensure that every bus undergoes a thorough inspection

The Hindu 29 Oct 2025 7:03 pm

Montha Impact: Heavy Rains Batter Telangana

Several parts of Hyderabad witness heavy downpour; Uppununtala in Nagarkurnool records highest rainfall of 20.8 cm

Deccan Chronicle 29 Oct 2025 11:12 am

Post-Diwali Cough Cases Surge In Hyderabad City

Emphasising the role of environmental triggers, Dr Narahari, professor of paediatrics at Nagarkurnool Medical College, noted that allergic cough is often associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Oct 2025 2:06 am

After a Good Year, a Tragedy: Story of Kurnool Bus Fire Victim

Srinivas, was in tears while speaking to Deccan Chronicle. We were supposed to be happy with my daughters new family and my sons new job but now its all turmoil, he said.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2025 11:59 pm

Driver Arrested in Kurnool Bus Fire Case

Cases have been booked holding him and the bus management responsible for the death of the passengers.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2025 11:56 pm

Moderate Rains Lash Kurnool and Nandyal; Schools Shut For Two Days

Gajuladinne Project Engineer Mohammad Ali said the reservoirs water level had reached 4.5 tmc ft, and excess water was being released downstream through the gates

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2025 9:08 pm

Post-Diwali air pollution, Bihar elections seat-sharing announced, Kurnool bus accident and more: The week in 5 charts

Last week, air pollution worsened across India after Diwali, the National Democratic Alliance announced seat-sharing numbers for Bihar polls, and an accident in Kurnool killed over 20. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories.

The Hindu 28 Oct 2025 6:08 pm

Cyclone 'Montha' updates: Andhra, Odisha on high alert as system intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Cyclonic Storm Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. The system has been moving north-northwestwards at a speed of around 15 kmph over the past six hours, prompting both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha governments to heighten preparedness and initiate precautionary measures. As of 5:30 am on October 28, 2025, the storm was centered approximately 190 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 270 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 340 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam (all in Andhra Pradesh), and 550 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha. According to the IMD, Cyclone Montha is expected to continue moving north-northwestwards and make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, during the evening or night of October 28. (A) Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha [Pronunciation: Mon-Tha] over Westcentral Bay of Bengal The Cyclonic Storm Montha [Pronunciation: Mon-Tha] over westcentral Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 15 kmph during past 6 hours, intensified into a severe pic.twitter.com/jnvQPjMYgb India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 28, 2025 The storm is likely to maintain its strength as a severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 90100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. The Met department has forecast an extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places across the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. It issued a red alert to 19 districts. Likewise, an orange alert has been issued to Nandyal, Kadapa and Annamayya districts, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places. Similarly, a yellow alert has been issued to Kurnool, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and Chittoor districts, where heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places. A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rainfall of over 20 cm in 24 hours. An orange alert denotes very heavy rainfall of 11 to 20 cm, while a yellow alert signals heavy rain between 6 and 11 cm. Cyclone 'Montha' intensifies: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha brace for severe storm landfall Over the next three hours, light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (up to 40 kmph) are likely over parts of Annamayya, Kadapa, and Nandyal districts. Moderate rainfall may also occur in these areas. Authorities in both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have activated disaster management protocols. Rescue and relief teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been placed on high alert, and evacuation efforts are underway in low-lying and vulnerable coastal zones. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea, and ports have been asked to hoist warning signals. The worsening weather has already impacted air travel. Nine flights operating between Chennai and various destinations in Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, were cancelled on Tuesday morning due to unsafe flying conditions and low visibility. The Odisha government on Monday evacuated around 3,000 people, including 1,496 pregnant women, from low-lying and hilly regions across eight southern districts, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi and Kandhamal, where a red alert has been sounded. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the evacuation drive, which prioritises pregnant women, the elderly and persons with disabilities, aims to move 32,528 people to safety as the state targets zero casualty in the impending calamity. We have opened 1,445 cyclone shelters and arranged food, medicine, lighting and care for domestic animals, he said after reviewing the situation in the evening, PTI reported. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured all possible central assistance to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said after the PM called to review the situation , PTI reported. Naidu held a high-level meeting via Real Time Governance System (RTGS), directing officials to strengthen canal banks, prepare for floods, and monitor the cyclones movement hourly. Chief Minister has directed officials to carry out evacuationof residents of coastal areas vulnerable to Cyclone Montha to designated rehabilitation centres. In Kakinada and Konaseema region, which is likely to bear the brunt of the storm, nearly 10,000 people were evacuated while 126 pregnant women, were shifted to hospitals.

The New Indian Express 28 Oct 2025 10:09 am

Five Injured In Car Accident Near Chinna Kraka After Attending Kurnool Bus Tragedy Funerals

A car carrying relatives of the Gollavaripalli family, who perished in the Kurnool bus fire accident, met with another tragic mishap near Chinna Kraka village in Jaladanki mandal on Monday afternoon around 3:45 p.m.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2025 1:38 am

Yamagaanipalle Man Among Victims of Kurnool Bus Tragedy

Trimurthi is survived by his wife Vasanthamma, son Kalyan Bharat, and daughter Chaitanya. The family is mourning his tragic death.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2025 1:33 am

Cyclone Montha: Nandyal and Kurnool administration put on alert

Nandyal Collector asks farmers to take necessary precautions to avoid crop losses as there is a possibility of the district bearing the impact of the cyclone

The Hindu 27 Oct 2025 8:23 pm

Heart-wrenching Farewell to Ramesh and Family Killed in Kurnool Bus Fire

When the mortal remains reached the village on Sunday night, the atmosphere turned deeply emotional

Deccan Chronicle 27 Oct 2025 7:12 pm

Open houses by Anantapur, Kurnool and Nandyal police enthrals students

Consider police as your family and approach them for any assistance or redressal of problems. We are here to serve you, says Anantapur SP

The Hindu 27 Oct 2025 6:53 pm

Four held for smuggling white sandalwood worth Rs 1.12 crore from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Siddapura police have arrested four men for allegedly smuggling white sandalwood from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru, and seized 750 kg of the precious wood valued at Rs 1.12 crore. The accused were transporting the contraband in a pickup truck, concealing the logs under sacks of onion. The arrested have been identified as Sheik Abdul Kalam (47), Sheik Shahrukh (31), Paramesh (30), and D Ram Bhupal (40), all hailing from Andhra Pradesh. Police were tipped off about the smuggling attempt, and intercepted an AP-registered pickup truck and a Delhi-registered SUV near Someshwara Arch in Jayanagar 1st Block on the night of October 16. The pickup was found to be carrying onions. Upon inspection, around 258 pieces of white sandalwood logs were found concealed inside sacks placed under the onions. In total, 750 kg of white sandalwood, worth Rs 1.12 crore, were seized. The four accused were taken into custody. Preliminary investigations revealed that the sandalwood was being brought from the forests of Kurnool in AP, to Bengaluru. Paramesh and Bhupal were driving the two vehicles, while the other two were involved in the trade. They told police that they were transporting the contraband on the instructions of a man named Siraj, also from AP, to deliver to Ravi Kumar in Bengaluru. Police said efforts are on to trace both Siraj and Ravi Kumar. The four accused have been booked under the Karnataka Forest Act and other sections of the BNS, and remanded in judicial custody.

The New Indian Express 27 Oct 2025 9:53 am

No Leniency for Drunk Drivers, Says Sajjanar

The commissioner described the horrifying Kurnool bus accident as not an accident in the truest sense but a preventable massacre caused by the reckless and irresponsible behaviour of an intoxicated biker.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Oct 2025 12:47 am

Hyderabad and Rachakonda Report Nearly 55,000 Drunk Driving Cases in 10 Months

The deadly Kurnool bus accident, which claimed 19 lives, was reportedly caused by an allegedly drunk biker who fell off his vehicle on the National Highway. The ill-fated bus hit the vehicle that was lying on the highway.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Oct 2025 12:42 am

Safety Drive In AP; 361 Cases Filed Against Travel Buses

Andhra Pradesh road transport department has undertaken a statewide inspection of private buses, following the recent Kurnool bus mishap.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Oct 2025 11:27 pm

Allotment Of 976 TIDCO Houses Fast-Tracked: Commissioner

State ministers T. G. Bharath and P. Narayana had reviewed the project and that decisions are now being implemented under a structured plan: Kurnool Municipal commissioner P. Viswanath

Deccan Chronicle 26 Oct 2025 8:48 pm

Drunk drivers are terrorists: Hyderabad top cop after Kurnool bus fire

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, VC Sajjanar on Sunday, October 26 took a firm stance against drunk drivers and equated them to terrorists after it was found that the two people whose bike triggered the Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus fire had been in an inebriated condition. Drunk drivers are terrorists and their actions are nothing short of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 26 Oct 2025 8:47 pm

Kurnool bus fire: Bodies of 18 victims handed over to kin

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh): Charred remains of 18 people killed in the bus fire tragedy near here have been handed over to their families after DNA tests, officials said on Sunday. After conducting DNA tests during the last two days, the authorities at Government General Hospital (GGH) in Kurnool handed over the remains to the families. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 26 Oct 2025 8:15 pm

'Drunk drivers are terrorists': Hyderabad Police Commissioner issues stern warning over Kurnool bus tragedy

Andhra Pradesh police confirmed that two drunk bikers were responsible for a bus fire accident that killed 19 passengers. The incident occurred when the bus ran over a two-wheeler that had already crashed. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar stated that drunk drivers are terrorists, and this was a preventable massacre caused by reckless behavior.

The Economic Times 26 Oct 2025 5:43 pm

Purchase of Fake Liquor From Illegal Shop Caused Kurnool Bus Fire Deaths: YSRCP

The opposition party claimed that the biker Siva Shankar and Erri Swamy involved in the accident had consumed fake liquor at Lakshmipuram before the collision, leading to the chain of events that caused the bus fire

Deccan Chronicle 26 Oct 2025 5:38 pm

Andhra bus fire accident: Both bike-borne persons were drunk, say police

In the wee hours of October 24, the sleeper bus ran over a two-wheeler, which had already met in an accident, at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district

Mid Day 26 Oct 2025 4:46 pm

Kurnool Bus Tragedy: CCTV Footage Shows Two Bikers Purchasing Alcohol Before Accident

Days after the fatal Kurnool bus fire, CCTV footage surfaced showing the two people on the two-wheeler involved in the collision buying alcohol just hours before the accident.

News18 26 Oct 2025 4:38 pm

Driver Of Private Bus That Caught Fire In Kurnool And Claimed 20 Lives, Arrested

Miriyala Lakshmaiah, driver of the Bengaluru-bound bus that caught fire in Kurnool killing 20, has been arrested.

News18 26 Oct 2025 3:53 pm

Kurnool tragedy: Bus driver arrested after horrific accident killed 20

The driver of the bus that went up in flames after collision with a motorcycle in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, has been arrested by the police. Miriyala Lakshmaiah was behind the wheels of the double-decker luxury bus that met with the horrific accident on Friday.

DNA India 26 Oct 2025 3:51 pm

Hyderabad top cop's BIG statement after bus tragedy in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool that killed 20, says 'Drunk drivers are terrorists..., annihilated entire...'

Following a a tragic bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, where 20 people were burnt alive, Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar has slammed the 'intoxicated' drivers, calling them Terrorists.

DNA India 26 Oct 2025 3:39 pm

Hyderabad Cop's No Mercy Warning To Drunk Drivers After Andhra Bus Fire

Drunk drivers are errorists and Hyderabad police will show o mercy to anyone driving drunk, the city's police commissioner, VC Sajjanar, has said after 20 people were killed in a bus fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool.

NDTV 26 Oct 2025 3:37 pm

Kurnool bus accident: APFSL submit DNA reports of deceased

Analysis of 83 material objects collected from the scene to begin from Monday, October 27, 2025, says APFSL Director G. Pala Raju

The Hindu 26 Oct 2025 3:25 pm

Kurnool Bus Accident: Bike rider was drunk, police confirm

Forensic investigations reveal that the driver of the bike, B. Shiva Shankar of Kurnool, was drunk when his bike skidded off the road and hit the road divider, throwing him off the vehicle and killing him

The Hindu 26 Oct 2025 2:50 pm

Drunk Drivers Are Terrorists: Hyderabad Top Cop After Kurnool Bus Tragedy

Drunk drivers are errorists and Hyderabad police will show o mercy to anyone driving drunk, the city's police commissioner, VC Sajjanar, has said after 20 people were killed in a bus fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool.

NDTV 26 Oct 2025 1:37 pm

Drunk biker & 200 smartphones: Kurnool bus accident probe reveals a shocking twist

A tragic bus fire near Kurnool claimed 19 lives. The incident began when a bus ran over a stationary motorcycle. This collision caused an explosion and a fierce fire. The blaze was worsened by a large shipment of smartphones in the luggage compartment. Authorities are investigating the bus operator for carrying commercial cargo on a passenger bus.

The Economic Times 26 Oct 2025 12:28 pm

Kurnool Bus Fire Accident: Both Bike-Borne Persons Were Drunk: Police

Though police were aware that the duo was in an inebriated condition, they did not confirm this fact as they were waiting for forensic evidence

Deccan Chronicle 26 Oct 2025 11:58 am

Kurnool bus fire accident: Both bike-borne persons were drunk, say police

Kurnool: Andhra Pradesh police on Sunday confirmed that the two bike-borne persons connected to the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident, which claimed the lives of 19 passengers, were drunk. In the wee hours of October 24, the sleeper bus ran over a two-wheeler, which had already met in an accident, at Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 26 Oct 2025 11:24 am

Day after Kurnool tragedy, private bus overturns in Telangana; several people injured

According to a traffic police official, a total of 17 passengers were traveling in the bus. The seven injured people were shifted to the hospital for further treatment. Read on for more details.

DNA India 26 Oct 2025 1:06 am

Kurnool Tragedy Puts Focus On Citys Bus Mayhem

Catching a bus here feels like a gamble every night. Buses stop in the middle of the road, passengers run between lanes with bags, and cars honk endlessly. Its unsafe for everyone: Mohan Reddy, a commuter

Deccan Chronicle 26 Oct 2025 12:48 am

'Killer' Travel Bus Hit Bike Lying on the Road, Causing Tragedy

Kurnool SP Vikrant Patil said police verified CCTV footage from nearby areas and identified the pillion rider as Erriswamy, also known as Nani. Police traced Erriswamy and questioned him about what happened that night.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Oct 2025 12:27 am

Kurnool Bus Fire Exposes Safety Gaps

These doors are lightweight but useless once flames reach them: Dr R.S. Nair - A transport safety researcher and professor at a university in the city

Deccan Chronicle 26 Oct 2025 12:23 am

RTA Cracks Down on Private Buses After Kurnool Tragedy

Teams examined emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and window glass breakers, besides checking permits, licences, and luggage compartments for illegal or flammable items

Deccan Chronicle 25 Oct 2025 11:49 pm

Kurnool bus tragedy: petrol, mobile phones, gas cylinder and inflammable material caused inferno

Emergency exits, cabin and main doors of the bus did not open, denying any chance to the passengers to escape from the bus, says DG of A.P. State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department

The Hindu 25 Oct 2025 11:38 pm

Odia Youth Among Victims Of Kurnool Bus Inferno

The horrific crash occurred near Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district on Friday morning, when the private bus carrying around 40 passengers caught fire moments after hitting a motorcycle; Reports

Deccan Chronicle 25 Oct 2025 9:48 pm

Kurnool tragedy: over 100 cell phones were being transported in the ill-fated bus

Fire accident occurred between 2.55 a.m. and 3 a.m.; APFSL officials collect 83 samples from the burnt bus

The Hindu 25 Oct 2025 7:47 pm

Kurnool fire tragedy: bus hit the bike lying on road after another accident, say police

Police question the survivor who was pillion riding the bike; the bus hit the bike lying on the road after the later hit a road divider, leading to the fire

The Hindu 25 Oct 2025 6:51 pm

Yadadri Family Awaits News of Missing Techie After Kurnool Bus Fire

Anusha Reddy visited her home from Bengaluru on October 16 to celebrate Diwali: Family members

Deccan Chronicle 25 Oct 2025 5:37 pm

Kurnool bus tragedy: APFSL begins DNA matching of 18 bodies

As the many bodies were almost reduced to ashes in the mishap, we have collected bones of all the deceased from the burnt bus, APFSL Director G. Pala Raju said

The Hindu 25 Oct 2025 4:39 pm

How A Consignment Of 234 Smartphones Aggravated The Deadly Kurnool Bus Fire

The ill-fated bus that caught fire after colliding with a two-wheeler was carrying a consignment of 234 smartphones, which aggravated the fire that killed 20 passengers.

News18 25 Oct 2025 4:22 pm

Kurnool bus fire horror: How elbows and electronics came to the miraculous rescue of the passengers

Kurnool bus fire: A horrific Diwali bus fire on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad Highway claimed 20 lives after an accident. Passengers desperately smashed windows to escape the rapidly spreading flames, with survivors recounting harrowing tales of survival and acts of bravery amidst the chaos. The government has announced ex-gratia payments for the deceased and injured.

The Economic Times 25 Oct 2025 3:43 pm

Impact of Kurnool bus fire? Crackdown on private buses in Telangana

Hyderabad: A day after the tragic bus fire accident that killed 20 people in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, transport authorities in Telangana on Saturday checked a number of private buses and seized a bus for alleged violation of rules. The checks were carried out on buses entering Hyderabad and 54 Vehicle Check Reports (VCRs) were generated Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Oct 2025 3:21 pm

234 smartphones contributed to Kurnool bus fire tragedy: Forensic team

With the Bengaluru IT body urging a probe into the tragic Kurnool bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh, recent developments in the case suggest that a shipment of 234 smartphones was inside the bus that exploded when the accident occurred. Forensic specialists claimed that the explosion from the phone batteries might have contributed to the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Oct 2025 3:08 pm

Kurnool bus fire: Video captures bikers reckless driving minutes before accident

Hyderabad: A day after the tragic Kurnool bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh, which claimed 20 young lives, details have emerged about the biker whose two-wheeler hit the bus. A video has surfaced showing the biker stopping at a petrol station moments before the crash. CCTV footage shows 22-year-old Shiva Shankar, allegedly under the influence Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Oct 2025 2:24 pm

Kurnool bus fire tragedy: The ill-fated bike had a pillion rider, who survived, say police

The special teams also found that the motorcycle accident happened much before the bus ran over it.

The Hindu 25 Oct 2025 1:53 pm

Viral Video Shows Biker Riding Recklessly Moments Before Andhra Bus Tragedy

Negligent riding by a drunk biker is suspected to have caused the bus inferno that left 20 people dead in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool yesterday.

NDTV 25 Oct 2025 1:45 pm

Kurnool Bus Tragedy: How did 234 smartphones make Andhra bus fire more deadly?

The Forensic experts have suggested that the initial blaze is believed to have started in the front section due to a fuel leakage. However, read here to know exactly what happened.

DNA India 25 Oct 2025 1:25 pm

Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus fire: DNA profiling to complete by Monday

Kurnool: The DNA profiling of victims of Andhra Pradesh bus fire accident will take 48 hours and is expected to be completed by October 27, said an official on Saturday. As many as 19 passengers travelling in the private bus and a motorbike rider were charred to death in the wee hours of Friday after Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 25 Oct 2025 1:09 pm

How 234 Smartphones Worth Rs 46 Lakh Intensified Deadly Andhra Bus Fire

As the investigation into the Kurnool bus fire case continues, a new development has emerged. A consignment of 234 Realme smartphones were inside the bus that exploded when the accident occurred.

NDTV 25 Oct 2025 12:15 pm

Nellore Transport Department on high alert following Kurnool bus accident

In the wake of a heartbreaking bus crash in Kurnool, the Transport Department is ramping up safety inspections of private travel companies. A thorough examination of vehicles is underway, focusing on compliance with safety standards, with penalties for those that fall short.

The Economic Times 25 Oct 2025 11:51 am

Kurnool Bus Accident: Victims' DNA Profiling to be Completed by Monday

Kurnool district collector A Siri said samples from 19 bodies were collected and sent to the Forensic Sciences Laboratory in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle 25 Oct 2025 11:27 am

Telangana Minister Blames Driver, Travel Company For Kurnool Bus Fire

The devastating bus fire near Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool early Friday that killed 19 people has exposed a dangerous cocktail of human error, corporate negligence, and blatant safety violations that plague the private interstate travel sector.

NDTV 25 Oct 2025 8:34 am

We Saw Her Off At Bus Stand: Andhra Bus Fire Leaves Families Devastated

The air around Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool bus accident site is thick, not just with the stench of smoke, but with the palpable grief of shattered families. The devastating fire that consumed the ill-fated bus has turned young dreams into cinders

NDTV 25 Oct 2025 8:09 am

3 from Bengaluru among Kurnool bus fire fatalities

The Times of India 25 Oct 2025 5:46 am

Sleeping deathtraps: On the Kurnool sleeper bus fire

Modifications at body shops make sleeper buses vulnerable

The Hindu 25 Oct 2025 12:20 am

Kurnool Tragedy Has Traces of 2013 Palem Bus Mishap

MP and former CID chief blames bus makers for using inflammable material

Deccan Chronicle 25 Oct 2025 12:19 am

Shivakumar demands probe into Kurnool bus fire tragedy

The Times of India 24 Oct 2025 11:50 pm

BengaluruHyderabad travellers demand more train options after Kurnool bus fire tragedy

Currently, a total of 28 trains operate between the two capitals on different days and timings, including the YesvantpurKacheguda Vande Bharat Express, according to railway officials.

The Hindu 24 Oct 2025 10:12 pm

Kurnool Tragedy: Delay In Arrival Of Ambulances Highlights Shortage Of Trauma Care

At 3.45 am, a major blaze gutted a private passenger bus near Chinnateruku village on National Highway-44 in Kurnool, claiming 20 lives.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Oct 2025 10:09 pm

Bengaluru IT body urges probe after Kurnool bus blaze kills 20

In a heart-wrenching incident, a bus crash in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in the loss of 20 lives, shaking the community to its core. The Greater Bengaluru IT Companies and Industries Association is urgently calling for an in-depth investigation. This tragedy has impacted many passengers closely linked to the bustling IT corridor of Bengaluru.

The Economic Times 24 Oct 2025 10:03 pm

Kurnool tragedy: Mother and son from Bengaluru among the victims

The Karnataka government has sent a team of officials from the Transport Department to Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The officials have been instructed to identify victims from Karnataka and extend necessary assistance to their families

The Hindu 24 Oct 2025 9:46 pm

Kurnool Tragedy: Ill-Fated Bus Was Illegally Converted into Sleeper

Any change in the seating capacity of a bus must be informed to the transport officials, and permissions must be taken before changing seating styles: RTO officials

Deccan Chronicle 24 Oct 2025 9:36 pm