POLITICS
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Oct- 2025 -21 October
PM Modi offers prayers at Srisailam, wishes prosperity for all Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, seeking the well-being and prosperity of all Indians. He also visited the Sree Shivaji Spoorthi Kendra and will address a GST awareness meeting Kurnool: After the darshan at the famous Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he prayed for the well-being of all Indians. “Prayed at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam at Srisailam. Prayed for the well-being and good health of my fellow Indians. May everyone be happy and prosperous,” the Prime Minister posted on ‘X’. He shared the photographs of his visit to the temple along with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.…
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21 October
Russia says its energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Moscow’s energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests, describing Russian crude as the most cost-effective option globally. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Modi assured him of reduced oil imports New Delhi: Russian crude oil remains the most cost-effective option on the global market, and Russia’s energy ties with India are in tune with New Delhi’s national interests, Russian ambassador Denis Alipov said on Thursday. Alipov’s remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that New Delhi will stop procuring Russian crude oil. “Russian energy remains the most cost-effective option on the global market, and Russia has consistently honoured its commitments while…
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21 October
Rajnath Singh calls Operation Sindoor finest example of defence self-reliance
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as the finest example of India’s defence self-reliance, highlighting that most equipment used was indigenous. He said defence production rose to ₹1.5 lakh crore and aimed to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029 Pune: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday hailed ‘Operation Sindoor’ as the finest example of self-reliance in India’s defence sector, noting that the majority of equipment used by the armed forces during the mission was indigenous. India has now “broken the barrier” that had existed since Independence, and the government has given a strong push to manufacturing weapons within the country, Singh said. In the last 10 years, defence production has increased from Rs 46,000 crore to Rs 1.5 lakh…
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21 October
Supreme Court urges Election Commission to correct mistakes in Bihar electoral roll
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to rectify typographical and other errors in the final Bihar electoral roll prepared after a special revision. It also sought transparency on voter deletions and will hear the issue again on November 4 New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it expects the Election Commission to look into typographical errors and other mistakes in the final Bihar electoral roll prepared after the Special Intensive Revision exercise as a responsible authority and come out with remedial measures. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said it will hear on November 4 the legal issues related to the Bihar SIR exercise. The poll panel stated that since the publication of the final…
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21 October
ED raids multiple locations in Belekeri illegal iron ore export case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at more than 20 locations in Karnataka and Haryana in connection with alleged illegal iron ore exports through Belekeri port. The raids are part of a money laundering probe based on CBI cases ordered by the Supreme Court New Delhi/Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations in Karnataka and Haryana as part of a money laundering investigation into alleged illegal iron ore export through the Belekeri port of the southern State. Official sources said at at least 20 premises in Bengaluru and Hospet (Vijayanagara district), apart from some in Haryana’s Gurugram, were raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The money laundering probe stems from…
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21 October
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, Sudha Murthy decline participation in Karnataka caste census
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and author Sudha Murthy have declined to participate in Karnataka’s ongoing caste census, submitting self-attested letters to the state Backward Classes Commission, citing personal reasons and stating their participation would not benefit the government. Bengaluru: Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, author Sudha Murthy, have declined to participate in the ongoing controversial Socio-Economic and Academic Survey, commonly known as the caste census, being conducted by the Congress-led government in Karnataka. Both submitted a self-attested letter to the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, the autonomous government body carrying out the survey. In the official survey form, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy stated that they were refusing to provide details for personal reasons. “We and our family will…
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21 October
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring street-party energy to cities nationwide
Mass “No Kings” protests swept US cities as demonstrators accused President Donald Trump of authoritarianism during an ongoing government shutdown. The rallies, featuring a street-party vibe, drew thousands nationwide amid sharp partisan clashes over democracy and dissent. Washington: Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the US Saturday for “No Kings” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. People carrying signs with slogans such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” or “Resist Fascism” packed into New York City’s Times Square and rallied by the thousands in parks in Boston, Atlanta and Chicago. Demonstrators marched through Washington and downtown Los Angeles and picketed outside capitols in several Republican-led states,…
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21 October
US warns Hamas may plan attack on Palestinian civilians, could violate Gaza ceasefire
The US State Department said it has “credible reports” that Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza — an act that would breach the Trump-brokered ceasefire. Washington warned measures would be taken to protect Gaza and uphold the truce. Palm Beach (Florida): The US State Department said on Saturday that it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the agreement forged by President Donald Trump to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, the statement said. No further details were disclosed about the potential attack. “Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will…
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21 October
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after deadly border clashes: Qatar
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after a week of deadly border clashes, Qatar said. The truce follows Pakistani airstrikes in Paktika that killed civilians, triggering Taliban condemnation and diplomatic mediation by Qatar and Turkey. Islamabad: Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. This follows more than a week of fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds. The two sides agreed to establish mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability, as well as holding follow-up talks in the coming days to ensure the ceasefire’s sustainability, the Qatari statement said. Delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan were in Doha for talks to resolve the deadliest crisis between them in…
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21 October
Two arrested over racially aggravated rape of British Sikh Woman in UK
Two suspects, a man and woman from Sandwell, were arrested over the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury. The case, which shocked the community, is being investigated alongside a separate assault in Halesowen London: Two people, a man and a woman, have been arrested on suspicion of the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury, in the West Midlands region of England, last month. West Midlands Police said on Friday that the arrests were made in connection with a second rape of a woman in her 30s at Halesowen in the same county on Thursday night, which is not being treated as racially aggravated. The pair were later additionally arrested in connection with the…
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