POLITICS
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Oct- 2025 -25 October
Why Prince Andrew is still a prince and how his remaining titles could be removed
MPs are urging the UK government to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles amid renewed scrutiny over his Epstein links. While Andrew has ceased using titles, legal action via Parliament or royal decree remains the only route for permanent removal London: A small group of MPs is calling for the government to formally remove Prince Andrew’s titles. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has tabled an early day motion asking the government to take legislative steps to remove Andrew’s dukedom. At the time of publication, only 14 MPs have signed and there is no obligation for the government to act. But it is an opportunity for MPs to vocalise their desire for action. And it highlights that there are routes by…
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25 October
Satya Nadella’s pay soars to $96.5 million in FY25, highest since becoming Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total compensation surged to $96.5 million in FY25 — his highest since taking over in 2014. The jump reflects Microsoft’s AI-led growth, with about 90% of his pay coming from company shares tied to performance. Mumbai: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total compensation for the financial year 2024–2025 has risen to $96.5 million — his highest since taking charge of the company more than a decade ago. The sharp increase reflects Microsoft’s major progress in artificial intelligence (AI) under his leadership. In a note to shareholders, the company’s board said Nadella and his leadership team have successfully positioned Microsoft as a global leader in AI during a “generational technology shift.” The company’s regulatory filing shows that around 90…
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25 October
North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC summit, first tests in five months
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the east on Wednesday, its first such tests in five months. The launches come days before the APEC summit in South Korea, raising tensions amid renewed US-North Korea diplomatic uncertainty. Seoul: North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months on Wednesday, days before US President Donald Trump and other leaders are expected to meet in South Korea. South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. It said the weapons flew about 350 kilometres (217 miles) each in a northeastern direction but did not say where they landed. South Korea’s military said…
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25 October
Trump extends Diwali greetings to PM Modi amid strains in US-India ties
US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Diwali greetings. Modi thanked Trump on X, expressing hope that the two democracies continue to “illuminate the world with hope” and stand united against terrorism amid ongoing trade tensions. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on Diwali. “Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings,” Modi said in a post on X on Wednesday. “On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms,” the prime minister said. The phone call between the two leaders comes at a time when…
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25 October
New Giuffre memoir puts spotlight back on Prince Andrew–Epstein ties
Virginia Giuffre’s memoir ‘Nobody’s Girl’, released posthumously, has reignited scrutiny over Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Detailing alleged abuse and palace attempts to silence her, the book has triggered renewed outrage and calls to strip the royal of his remaining titles London: The British royal family is once again under intense scrutiny as a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken accusers of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, hits bookstores Tuesday. ‘Nobody’s Girl’ is being published posthumously after Giuffre died by suicide in April. Giuffre had for years accused Andrew of sexually abusing her on multiple occasions when she was under 18 years old and a victim of sexual trafficking by convicted sex offender Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. While…
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24 October
Two killed in road accident near Kondannapalli in Karimnagar
Two people died in a road accident near Kondannapalli, Karimnagar, on Tuesday morning when a motorcycle crashed into a car, causing it to hit a tree. The victims, including school operator Thorikonda Mallaiah, died on the spot from severe injuries Karimnagar: Two persons were killed in a road accident near Kondannapalli of Gangadhara mandal on Tuesday morning. The mishap occurred around 8 am when a speeding motorcycle hit a car moving ahead of it. The deceased were identified as Thorikonda Mallaiah and a youngster from Nizamabad. A native of Kondannapalli, Mallaiah was residing in Karimnagar and running a school in Rekurthy. He was travelling to his native village to celebrate Deepavali when the accident occurred. According to police, the youngster on…
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24 October
Police rescue woman, two children attempting suicide at Narinja project in Zaheerabad
Zaheerabad police rescued a woman, Ammapuram Nagarani, and her two children from a possible suicide attempt at the Narinja project on Deepavali. After counselling, the family was safely handed over to relatives. Sangareddy: The Zaheerabad rural police saved the life of a woman and her two children who allegedly came to the Narinja project intending to end their lives on Deepavali day, Monday. The woman was identified as Ammapuram Nagarani, a resident of Burthipadu. Locals noticed her moving suspiciously near the project on Monday evening and immediately alerted the police. Responding swiftly, the police reached the spot, rescued the woman and her children, and took them to the police station. After counselling Nagarani and her husband Santosh Reddy, the police handed…
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24 October
Harish Rao demands immediate release of Aarogyasri arrears, salaries for Basti Dawakhanas
Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Congress-led Telangana government over six months of unpaid salaries at Basti Dawakhanas and Rs 1,400 crore dues under Aarogyasri. He demanded immediate action to restore basic healthcare services, free medicines, and diagnostics Hyderabad: Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over unpaid salaries to staff of Basti Dawakhanas, which were a model for doorstep medical services and urban public healthcare. He demanded that the government release pending salaries of doctors, nurses and other staff, apart from around Rs 1,400 crore dues to private hospitals under Aarogyasri. During a visit to the Old Lingampalli Basti Dawakhana in Serlingampalli constituency, Harish Rao revealed that staff including doctors at the clinic did not receive salaries…
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24 October
Telangana power staff warn of protests over long-pending grievances
Telangana Electricity Employees’ Union has raised alarm over unresolved staff issues, warning of possible protests and service disruption. Despite assurances from a July meeting, only one of 25 flagged concerns has seen progress, fuelling unrest among field workers. Hyderabad: Growing frustration among Telangana’s power sector employees, with workload pressure mounting and genuine demands left unaddressed, is building a stand-off with the management. The trade unions fighting for the benefits of the staff have sounded a caution that the situation may spark disruption of services affecting consumers across the State. Telangana Electricity Employees’ Union (TEE 1104), has demanded immediate resolution of over two dozen long-pending issues affecting employees. In a memorandum addressed to the Chairman and Managing Director of TG Transco, the union…
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24 October
Auto driver ends life over financial distress in Sangareddy
An auto driver from Sangareddy, Dappu Balaraj, was found dead in Kandi lake after reportedly facing financial hardship linked to the State’s free bus travel scheme for women. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Sangareddy: Financial difficulties reportedly drove an auto driver to take his own life at Ismailkhanpet in Kandi mandal. The deceased was identified as Dappu Balaraj (38), who had been earning a living by operating an auto in and around Sangareddy town. Balaraj reportedly faced a severe drop in income after the Congress government introduced free bus travel for women in the State. Struggling to cope with mounting financial problems, he is believed to have taken the extreme step. He had gone missing from home on Friday, and his body…
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