As per TOI reports, Guru chopped Madhavi’s body in the bathroom and boiled the body parts in a pressure cooker.  He then separated the bones, ground them using a pestle, and boiled them again. After multiple rounds of boiling the flesh and bones for three consecutive days, he packed and dumped them into Meerpet Lake. Authorities have deployed teams and dog squads to search for the victim’s remains in Meerpet Lake.

The accused, Guru Murthy, is a former soldier and is currently working as a security guard in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The couple has two children—a boy and a girl. Reportedly, the couple had frequent fights. However, it is not yet clear why the alleged murder took place. The police reported that the children were in the Gurumurthy’s sister’s house when the incident took place.

Police confirmed that the further investigation is underway. The case will be reclassified as murder after sufficient evidence is gathered. 

Sai Teja Nukarapu (22) was shot at by the assailants in the gas station near Chicago in the early hours of Saturday Indian time, BRS MLC Madhusudan Thatha said, citing preliminary information received from the US.

The MLC, who called on the parents of the victim at their residence near Khammam, said Sai Teja was not on duty when the incident happened but helping a friend who asked him to stay on for some time. The friend had gone out on some work.

Sai Teja completed BBA in India and had gone to Chicago to study MBA four months ago. One of the relatives of the victim told media persons that the deceased was doing a part-time job. It is sad to know that Sai Teja was shot dead when he stayed on at the place of work to help a friend, the relative said.

The MLC said he spoke to the members of Telugu Association of North America (TANA) for help in the incident. The body is expected to reach India next week.

According to reports, the incident took place in Gavarannapet village in Komuravelly mandal in Siddipet when the accused, a 19-year-old man, allegedly entered the house of the victim, a class 7 student when she was home alone and attempted to sexually assault her. However, the girl screamed for help which alarmed the neighbors who rushed to the spot and thrashed the accused.

Later, upon learning about the incident, the girl’s family and other villagers marched to the house of the accused and set it on fire, police said, adding that the man’s family had fled the village after the incident as they feared an attack by the victim’s family.

A man allegedly raped a class 7 student in Telangana’s Siddipet district. The incident triggered an outrage amongst the victim’s family, who set the accused’s house and car on fire pic.twitter.com/vcdtUqaPc0

— The Siasat Daily (@TheSiasatDaily) September 29, 2024

The irate family and other villagers staged a massive protest, vandalizing the accused’s property, including torching his car, JCB (earth mover), and a two-wheeler.

Following information about the incident, a police team, including the Siddipet Police Commissioner, rushed to the scene and pacified the protesters, assuring strict action against the accused man, who has been taken into custody, said an official.

Police said the minor girl has been taken to a government-run hospital Siddipet for medical examination, adding that a case has been registered against the accused under the POCSO Act and other relevant laws.

Further investigation is underway, they said.

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— CYBERABAD TRAFFIC POLICE (@CYBTRAFFIC) September 1, 2024

“In view of continuous rainfall and the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), I request all IT & ITES companies to encourage work from home on 02.09.2024 (Monday),” Davis tweeted on X.

“The safety and well-being of employees are of utmost importance, and I believe that allowing them to work from home would minimise the risks associated with commuting during this weather. Additionally, this measure would also help reduce traffic congestion and ensure that emergency services are not hindered,” he added.

The advisory from the police is a thoughtful measure implemented to forestall any potential turmoil likely caused by severe rainfall, ensuring the city’s workforce can carry on in peace and safety.

Hyderabad School Closed

According to a report from ANI on Sunday, September 1st, heavy rainfalls in Telangana have led to today’s (September 2nd) closure of all primary and secondary schools in Hyderabad. The decision, made by the district collector of Hyderabad, prioritizes the safety of the students amid the intense weather conditions.

With this in view, the Telangana government has announced that all educational institutions will remain closed keeping in mind the safety of children.

Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, the state revenue and disaster management minister, said that the government has declared a holiday for schools in view of the forecast of heavy rains on Monday, reports DC.

The order was issued during a video conference with the district collectors. The meeting was attended by the chief secretary, municipal, Transco, revenue, panchayati Raj, HYDRAA, GHMC and irrigation officials.

Apart from this, Srinivas Reddy issued an urgent directive for officials to remain on high alert as heavy rains and floods continue to affect the state.

Reddy, during a morning review meeting, closely monitored the situation in the districts of Khammam, Kothagudem, Warangal, Suryapet, Nalgonda, and Hyderabad and directed disaster management officials to be on standby at the secretariat.

He asked district collectors to prepare for any emergency situations and implement immediate measures to assist those stranded in flood-affected areas and relocate residents from low-lying regions to safer locations.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad on Friday, August 30 had forecasted very heavy rainfall for various districts of Telangana for Sunday, 01 September 2024.

IMD Hyderabad also said that very heavy rainfall is likely to continue until September 2.

In view of this, IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for the state for Friday and Saturday and a yellow alert has been issued for Sunday.

Earlier on Thursday, August 29, the IMD had issued a yellow alert in view of the thunderstorm, lightning, squalls, etc.

The heavy rainfall is likely to begin today, August 30 and continue until September 2.

In Hyderabad, the department has forecasted a generally cloudy sky and has also predicted moderate to heavy rains and thundershowers from Friday until September 1.

During the current Southwest monsoon, Telangana has received an average rainfall of 627.6 mm, compared to the normal 558.6 mm, marking a 12 percent deviation.

Hyderabad has received 511.5 mm of rainfall against the normal 450 mm, reflecting a 14 percent deviation.

Within Hyderabad, the highest deviation was observed in Nampally, which received 592.6 mm of rainfall against the normal 445.5 mm, a 33 percent deviation.

The IMD Hyderabad’s prediction of extremely heavy rains for Friday and Saturday is likely to further increase the amount of rainfall received by the city and other districts of Telangana during the current Southwest monsoon.

According to DCP South East Kanti Lal Patil, the idol of the goddess was vandalised on the night of Monday between 11.30 pm and 12 am.

” Police took immediate action and took two people into custody after police had done the tracking through CCTV. Out of that one person is the main responsible. The investigation is in progress,” DCP Patil said.

He added that the primary probe has revealed names of two people in the incident.

“All those responsible for the vandalism will be nabbed. Two people who are responsible directly have been held. At present there is no evidence of political motive behind the attack,” he added.

“All those responsible for the vandalism will be nabbed. Two people who are responsible directly have been held. At present there is no evidence of political motive behind the attack,” the DCP stated.

BJP Bhagya Nagar district president Samreddy Surender Reddy said that this incident happened at Chandrayanagutta Assembly Constituency Riyasat Nagar division, Rakshapuram colony in Bhoolaxmi temple.

He further said that this temple is just 50 square Yards away from the police station.

Further details investigation is underway.

(Note: This is a developing story and further details will be added.)

The case is reported to be exceptionally rare, involving a woman who inherited a heart condition from her mother and subsequently transmitted it to both her sons. While such conditions may arise from genetic factors, the incidence of the exceedingly rare Marfan Syndrome is even less common, affecting merely 0.19 individuals per 100,000.

Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that changes the proteins that help make healthy connective tissue.

Dr. Vishal V. Khante, a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, reported that a mother and son underwent successful surgery at Kamineni Hospital. The medical team replaced their aneurysmal aortas with artificial ones, saving their lives. The doctors noted that this family, being exceptionally tall, encounters numerous health challenges. They suffer from weak bones and ligaments, as well as issues with their blood vessels and valves.

“About six months ago, a woman came to our emergency department. After various tests, we found that her aorta had ruptured due to an aneurysm. We immediately performed emergency surgery to implant an artificial aorta. She was noticeably taller than the average woman, standing at 5 feet 9 inches,” Khante said.

The woman’s 18-year-old son, who visited her, was also notably tall at 6 feet 4 inches, indicating genetic similarities. “We suspected that the son might also inherit certain conditions, including Marfan Syndrome, and tested him as well. We found the same issue and advised him to undergo surgery immediately. However, due to financial constraints, they returned six months later,” said the doctor.

The young man had a significantly enlarged aorta. Following all the necessary tests, the doctors decided to perform the Bentall procedure, a complex surgery.

“We removed the enlarged aorta and replaced it with an artificial one, implanting a size 29 valve and tube. This is a very complex and challenging surgery, with only about a 50 per cent success rate. Fortunately, the surgeries for both the mother and now the elder son were completely successful,” said Khante.

“This hereditary condition is passed down genetically. In this case, it affected the grandmother, the mother, and the elder son. Tests on the 14-year-old younger son revealed he also has the same issue. Identifying these conditions as early as possible allows timely intervention before the aorta enlarges and ruptures,” Khante said.

(With IANS inputs)

“I held a meeting with police commissioners of Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda on July 24 and 25 and directed them to allow eateries to carry on their business till 1 am under the three commissionerates,” the CM said during a shot discussion on ‘activities for sustainable urban development in Hyderabad’ in the assembly.

However, the CM made it clear that he was against promoting liquor consumption and wine shops will be closed as per rules. “The govt will also tackle anti-social elements with an iron hand as policing in our govt will not be cosmetic. I want the cooperation of AIMIM’s seven MLAs and one MP, and other legislators from the city to maintain law and order,” he said.

“Hyderabad is ours and it is our responsibility to not only protect its heritage and culture developed by the Qutb Shahis, Nizams and successive democratic govts, but also take its brand image to further heights,” he said.

Rumors circulated about a supposed 11 PM closure order for businesses, causing uproar among citizens. Despite no official confirmation, public outrage grew, prompting questions and concerns. A viral video depicted city police threatening lathi-charge against individuals violating the alleged curfew. The lack of clarity and conflicting reports added to the confusion and frustration within the community.

In the advisory, the traffic police said the construction work will be conducted round-the-clock for five days, from July 29 to August 2 which will affect the route from the ZPHS U-turn towards Gachibowli.

Hyderabad Traffic Advisory: Check Details

• The regular commuters need to avoid the stretch between Kothaguda- Rolling Hills to Gachibowli Junction during this period.
• The width of the road between ZP High School and Gachibowli Junction will be reduced by 3 meters, leading to expected traffic congestion.
• Hyderabad Police further informed the commuters that the general public note the diversions and cooperate with Cyberabad traffic police
• “We are expecting traffic congestion in this stretch and request commuters to plan accordingly,” the traffic police said in a statement.

Traffic advisory for Bonalu festival in Secunderabad

• Traffic congestion is expected while approaching Secunderabad Railway Station from Platform No. 1 side during the Bonalu procession, hence public is requested to use the entry from Platform No. 10 of Secunderabad Railway Station from the Chilkalguda side.
• There would be traffic congestion within a 2 Km radius from Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad.
• It also said that the roads leading to Mahankali temple from Tobacco Bazar, Audiah Roads, Audaiah Roads, and General Bazar in Secunderabad will all be closed for all vehicular movement.
• Moreover, Subhash Road starting from Bata X roads up to old Ramgopalpet will also be closed.

Requesting the devotees participating in the Bonalu festival to park their vehicles at the designated places only, the advisory urged the commuters to take alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion. In case of any emergency during travel, commuters can call the traffic police helpline at 9010203626.

To ensure the safety and smooth flow of the estimated 10 lakh devotees, more than 1,500 police personnel will be on duty. Six queue lines have been established, and emergency exits are planned every 60 feet along the barricades. This arrangement aims to manage the large crowds and provide a stress-free darshan experience. In case of emergencies, a clear passage will be maintained for ambulances and fire equipment.

Rs 1 Lakh To Be Deposited In Farmers’ Accounts

The loan waiver funds up to Rs 1 lakh will be deposited in the farmers’ accounts at 4 pm on Thursday. The chief minister said Rs 7,000 crore in total would be credited to the accounts of farmers whose loans of up to Rs one lakh are being waived. Crop loans of up to Rs 1.5 lakh would be waived by the end of July, and the loan waiver process would be completed in August when loans of up to Rs two lakh are dispensed with.

Reddy also suggested organising a gathering of farm loan waiver scheme beneficiaries at “Rythu Vedikas” and Ministers, MLAs and other public representatives of the respective districts should also attend and share the joy with the farmers.

Ahead of the launching of the flagship programme, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will hold a meeting with bankers this morning.

Senior Officer To Address Doubts On Loan Waiver Scheme

A senior level officer will be made available for two districts (undivided old district) in the Secretariat to clarify the doubts, if any, raised by the Collectors on loan waiver scheme and resolve them immediately.

The state government has clarified that ration cards are used only for family identification. The total number of ration cards in the state is 90 lakh and the number of farmer accounts with bank loans is only 70 lakh.

The chief minister clarified that 6.36 lakh farmers who do not possess ration cards and took farm loans are also eligible to avail the farm loan waiver benefit.

Praful Desai Controversy Surfaced on Social Media

The controversy against Praful Desai surfaced after his pictures of him doing adventure sports, including horse-riding, were shared on social media. Notably, this IAS officer is accused of misusing the OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) quota for his UPSC exam.

Praful Desai secured a ranking of 532 in the UPSC exam held in 2019. However, he rejected such allegations and said his one leg was disabled but that it did not mean he could not engage in physical activities. In a statement, he clarified that many of these activities were part of his training programme.

Praful Desai Report Claims Locomotor Disability

According to an India Today report, Desai’s medical report from Belagavi district hospital claimed that he has a locomotor disability and 45 per cent disability in the left leg due to polio. Furthermore, Desai claimed that he has polio in one of his legs because of which he cannot run but can walk and cycle.

In one of the photos on his Instagram handle, Desai was seen taking a selfie with his friends at a tennis court in Hyderabad. Another photo showed him riding a bicycle at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun.

Another photo of the IAS officer that has also gone viral showed his 30 km cycling from Kempty Falls. Several photos shared by social media users showed Desai doing rafting on a river in Rishikesh and riding on a horse.

After the controversies emerged, Desai said he was forced to make his social media accounts private as people used his pictures and posted on their accounts with a different narrative. He later stated that he received derogatory messages from some people.

“My family was apprehensive, and I am a genuine person and I come from a very normal family. These people tried to bully me and sent personal messages to me with harsh comments. There are pictures with my wife on my social media platforms and people use them for a different perspective. I had no other option but to make my social media accounts private,” he said in a statement.

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— Praful Desai IAS (@d_praful) July 17, 2024

A user said, “Imagine the plight of deserving candidate who have appeared for the interview and didn’t make it. How he will be feeling seeing these incidents?” Another user said, “Looks like someone is cycling away from transparency!”

Manorama Khedkar Arrested by Pune Police

Manorama Khedkar, mother of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, was on Thursday arrested by Pune police and the arrest comes in connection with an old video of hers, in which she was seen allegedly threatening farmers with a pistol. Notably, Manorama Khedkar was arrested from a hotel in Raigad after being on the run.

After consuming the breakfast, many students started feeling sick and 17 students were taken to a primary health centre in Ramayampet Mandal and two students with stomach pain were shifted to another hospital. The official said the other 15 students were discharged from the health centre.

A cook and an assistant cook were dismissed for purported negligence following the discovery of a “lizard” in the breakfast, while the caretaker and the Special Officer of the Model School Girls’ Hostel received show cause notices, according to the Medak District Educational Officer (DEO).

The DEO refuted media reports claiming that the students had become sick from food poisoning.

The District Education Officer, upon investigating the matter, reported to the higher authorities, including the District Collector, that a “lizard” was found in the “upma” served to students. One student spotted the lizard during breakfast.

The caretaker immediately directed the students to cease eating and promptly escorted 17 students who had consumed the meal to the nearby Primary Health Centre in Ramayampet. Subsequently, an additional 70 students were taken to the health centre for examination.

The doctor conducted examinations on all the students, who were then observed for six hours for symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and high fever, indicative of food poisoning. Nonetheless, the report stated that no such symptoms were detected.

“Except two students who were suffering with stomach pain, all the remaining 15 students were discharged from the hospital. Both the students have been shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Medak,” the DEO said in the report.

(With PTI inputs)

The deceased was a 46-year-old doctor was working at NIMS and also a professor in the Anaesthesia department of the hospital. According to the police, she is suspected to have administered anaesthesia injection to herself on June 5.

After attending duty at the hospital she went to the flat on June 5, but as she was not responding to phone calls her husband, who is also a doctor rushed to the house and found the door locked from inside. He broke open the door with help from neighbours and found his wife in an unconscious state, informed a police official at Begumpet police station on Sunday.

She was rushed to a hospital where she was declared brought dead, the official added.

The reason for her resorting to the extreme step is under investigation, the official said. A case was registered.

(With PTI inputs)

Police Arrested The Accused

Cops have arrested 10 people in connection with the case. The accused were identified as Vagmare Balaji (23), a labourer, Bollepogu Ajay (23) who worked a delivery boy, and Injamuri Madhu (30), a tea master, Chakkolu Naresh (26), a car driver, Guddanti Krishna (22), a municipal worker, Siripanga Vijay Kumar (23), an ACPC worker, Thonte Kiran Kumar (26), a tiffin centre worker, Vagmare Deepak (25), a labourer, James Xavier (24), a water can supplier, Sabavath Hathya Naik (25), a house cleaner.

How The Accused Committed Crime

Naresh and Vijay Kumar cunningly lured a young girl on the 25th of June in Kachiguda, utilizing a known associate to earn her trust. They didn’t act alone; others were involved in this heinous act. The poor girl was victim to numerous attacks, and horrifyingly, they also forced her to drink beverages spiked with drugs.

Victim Got Pregnant

The victim girl got pregnant after being gangraped by the men, police said.

The law enforcement authorities seized mobile phones, vehicles, including scooters and motorcycles, and also SIM cards. All those who were caught on the 29th of June have a past filled with criminalities and drug misuse. Following their apprehension, they were presented in court the very next day and subsequently held in custody.

The incident was captured on CCTV camera and the chilling footage has gone viral on social media showing a young boy playing near a car outside his house when he is encircled by some strays dogs.

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CCTV Footage of Stray Dog Attack on Young Boy in Sangareddy Sparks Outrage

CCTV footage captured a distressing incident in Srinagar Colony, where a group of stray dogs attacked a young boy playing outside his home. The footage shows six dogs suddenly setting upon the boy,… pic.twitter.com/D2iaMm4JGf

— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) July 3, 2024

The boy attempts to fend them off but is overwhelmed by the canines when more dogs pounce at him from several directions, causing the child to fall to the ground as rabid beasts drag and tear at him.

Luckily, locals were alerted by the boy’s cries for help and chased the dogs away by hurling stones at them. The child received grievous injuries in the vicious dog attack and was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Second incident in a week

Notably, this is the second such incident in Telangana within a span of less than a week. Last week, a 6-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Patancheru area of Sangareddy district.

The incident took place on Friday (June 26), when the child, the son of a construction worker from Bihar, was attacked by stray dogs behind the camp where the family stayed when he had gone to answer nature’s call.

The boy received severe injuries in the attack and died on the spot.

Telangana dog menace

The surging incident of stray dog attacks have triggered outrage in Telangana with citizens demanding authorities to introduce strict measures in order to curb the menace.

In another incident, last month, a woman in Hyderabad had a narrow escape after she was besieged by a pack of stray dogs on the street while she was out for her daily morning walk on Saturday morning.

The woman’s husband had shared the chilling CCTV footage of her harrowing ordeal on social media in a bid to raise awareness about the menace of street dogs which plagues the area.

As per reports, student leaders and members of various students bodies– National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Students’ Federation of India (SFI), All India Students’ Federation (AISF) and Progressive Democratic Student’s Union (PDSU)– staged a protest demonstration outside Reddy’s Hyderabad residence and attempted to forcibly enter the premises.

Several people were detained after members of the NSUI, SFI, AISF, PDSU, PYL, TJS protest outside the residence of Union Minister Kishan Reddy over NEET exam irregularities.

The protesters demanded the NTA be abolished due to alleged mismanagement of the NEET exam. #NEET… pic.twitter.com/KGggFg1uXD

— Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) June 28, 2024

The protest, held under the leadership of NSUI Hyderabad chief Abhijit Yadav, saw a large number of students march towards Reddy’s home, but their attempts were thwarted by a police contingent deployed there, who intervened leading to chaos outside the minister’s house.

The protesting students raised slogans against the National Testing Agency (NTA), demanding that the body be abolished following the alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET competitive exams.

Several student leaders were detained by the police and taken to the Kachiguda police station, officials said.

NSUI locks NTA HQ in Delhi

On Thursday, NSUI staged massive protests in New Delhi with members of the Congress-affiliated students’ body forcibly entering the NTA headquarters and locking its office.

NSUI members, led by its national president Varun Choudhary, stormed the agency’s Okhla-based headquarters during a protest and staged a sit-in inside the NTA office for nearly an hour but left by the time senior police officers reached the spot.

Visuals shared on social media showed NSUI members raising “shut down NTA” slogans inside the building of the agency. It also showed students locking the NTA office with an iron lock and chain.

“The NTA officials had locked the door from inside as students were protesting. Subsequently, the protesters also locked the door from outside with an iron chain and lock,” a police officer said.

“No more Corrupt NTA. #NTA BAN,” read a message pasted on the iron lock and chain.

NEET-UG Paper Leak

The protests come amidst a raging controversy over paper leaks and alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination which has sparked massive protests across the country.

The row erupted following the declaration of NEET-UG 2024 results which saw an unprecedented 67 candidates securing a perfect score of 720/720, bringing the competitive test under the scanner and triggering protests across against the NTA after it was discovered that the NEET question paper was leaked in several states ahead of the exams.

The probe has been taken over by the CBI who made first arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak case on Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies)

Read ABVP Official Statement

The ABVP in a statement said that the Telangana state-wide school bandh on June 26 to protest against government’s failure to provide basic facilities in government schools, introduce fee control law to stop illegal fees of private and corporate schools and solve other problems in school education.

In this regard, ABVP State Secretary Chintakayala Jhansi said that issues like basic facilities in the government schools remained unresolved despite bringing them to the notice of the government for several years.

While announcing the state-wide bandh, the ABVP demanded the government to provide basic amenities in public schools and implement a fee control law to curb excessive charges by private and corporate schools.

Notably, this is the second such bandh called by ABVP in Telangana this month, highlighting their ongoing issues about the state of school education.

Schools Holiday Declared in Hyderabad

Even as there is no official confirmation of a statewide closure of schools, several educational institutions in Hyderabad, as a precautionary measure, have already declared a holiday on Wednesday. And some of the schools have opted for online classes for students between classes 5 and 10.

When Telangana Schools Will Open?

It is expected that the schools in Telangana will open a day after the bandh is called off. However, parents are advised to check with their child’s school for specific updates regarding the bandh’s impact on their schedule and the opening date of schools.

In a notice, the ABVP has also urged the schools to close their premises for the day and to hold the government accountable for its failures.

It should be noted that India has started laying the foundation for urban air mobility, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) forming technical committees to make the way for air taxis.

This initiative of the start-ups targets major cities such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru for initial deployment by 2026, after by cities like Chennai and Hyderabad.

The essential infrastructural developments for these air taxis are being planned in collaboration with InterGlobe Enterprises (IGE), parent company of IndiGo, and US-based Archer Aviation.

After the regulations for eVTOL operations are finalised, the IGE will assist in establishing vertiports and other essential infrastructure.

As per a report by TOI, the DGCA established several committees to address crucial aspects such as air navigation, operational routes, and safety standards for vertiports. The whole idea is to ensure that all regulatory frameworks are in place for the launch of air taxis by 2026, positioning India as a leader in regulatory readiness for eVTOL services.

The TOI report said that key collaborations have already been formed, including a significant order placed by IGE for 200 Midnight air taxis from Archer, amounting to approximately a billion dollars. Nikhil Goel, Chief Commercial Officer at Archer, told the news portal that the cost per passenger for these air taxi services would be only slightly higher than Uber fares.

In the meantime, Archer now plans to start operations in the US next year, targeting cities like New York and Chicago initially, with expansion plans into India and the UAE shortly after, as reported by ET.