POLITICS
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Oct- 2025 -19 October
Woman electrocuted at Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple
A 65-year-old woman, Venaganti Rajeshwari, died after being electrocuted at the Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple in Jagtial. Her family alleged negligence by temple authorities and delayed medical response. A monkey was earlier electrocuted at the same spot Jagtial: A 65-year-old woman, Venaganti Rajeshwari, died after being electrocuted on the premises of the Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple on Thursday. Rajeshwari reportedly received an electric shock when she touched a gate near the Kalyanakatta while going to the washroom. The gate was said to have been connected to a damaged electric wire. She collapsed on the spot with severe injuries. Her daughter-in-law, Saritha, who rushed to help her, also suffered an electric shock. Family members shifted Rajeshwari to a hospital, where she died while undergoing…
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19 October
FSSAI bans misleading ‘ORS’ labels on beverages after Hyderabad doctor’s 8-year campaign
After an eight-year campaign by Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh, the FSSAI has banned beverage makers from using the ‘ORS’ label. The decision ensures only WHO-approved medical ORS can carry the name, protecting children from harmful sugary drinks Hyderabad: In a significant victory for child health and consumer safety, an eight-year-long solitary campaign waged by a Hyderabad paediatrician has reached a decisive stage, with Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) on Wednesday issuing a directive banning the use of the term ‘Oral Rehydration Salts’ (ORS) by beverage products. Senior paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh has led the fight against the manufacturers retailing their beverages as ORS. Her advocacy stresses a vital point, which is that ORS is a specific drug formulation with…
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19 October
Suryapet Collector suspends four revenue employees
Suryapet Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawar suspended four Revenue Department employees after finding them absent during a surprise inspection at the Munagala Tahsildar office. He seized the attendance register and sought a detailed report from the Tahsildar. Suryapet: District Collector Tejas Nand Lal Pawar on Thursday suspended four Revenue Department employees after finding them absent from duty during a surprise inspection at the Munagala Tahsildar office. The Collector visited the office around 11 a.m. without prior intimation and was reportedly surprised to see that more than half of the staff had not reported for work. Taken aback, Pawar questioned Tahsildar K Venkateshwarlu about the staff’s lack of discipline. “Do the staff in your office not follow any time discipline?” he asked,…
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19 October
Villagers in Revanth Reddy’s constituency protest against relocation of colleges and schools
Villagers in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s Kodangal constituency protested against the relocation of a medical college, veterinary college and school from Appayapally to Lagacherla, alleging the move would halt local development and favour industrial projects in the new location. Kodangal: Villagers in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s Kodangal constituency staged protests on Thursday against the relocation of educational institutions from Appayapally to Lagacherla in Dudyala mandal, alleging that such a move would stall development in their villages. The State government had sanctioned a medical college, a veterinary college and an integrated school for Appayapally in Kodangal mandal. However, after reports surfaced that these institutions were being shifted to Lagacherla, residents of Parsapur also held a rasta roko. Organised under the aegis…
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19 October
Setback for Congress Govt in Telangana as Supreme Court dismisses plea on BC reservation
The Supreme Court dismissed Telangana government’s plea challenging the High Court’s stay on 42% Backward Class reservation in local body elections. The apex court directed elections to proceed without reservations and asked the High Court to decide the case on merits. Hyderabad: In yet another major setback to the Congress government in Telangana, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed its plea challenging the Telangana High Court’s interim stay on the implementation of 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections. The State government has been asked to continue the elections without reservations. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed that the High Court decide the main case on merits, without being influenced by the apex…
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19 October
High drama at Konda Surekha’s residence exposes infighting over Medaram contracts
Tensions surfaced at Konda Surekha’s Hyderabad residence as her daughter alleged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy interfered with Rs.71 crore Medaram Jathara tenders. The episode exposes growing infighting and allegations of corruption among Congress Ministers in Telangana. Hyderabad: The high drama at Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha’s residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday night laid bare the growing infighting among Congress Ministers, exposing how competition for government contracts and commissions has become a key trigger for clashes within the ruling party. While allegations of rampant corruption in the Congress government had surfaced earlier, the latest episode has added fresh weight to such charges. When the police reached Surekha’s residence to reportedly arrest her On Special Duty (OSD) officer, her daughter Konda…
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19 October
BJP issues show-cause notice to Venkatesh Netha and Srinivas for clash during party tour
BJP Telangana has issued show-cause notices to former MP B Venkatesh Netha and BJP Peddapalli in-charge Gomase Srinivas for reportedly clashing during a party tour. The leaders allegedly abused each other, violating organisational norms, prompting disciplinary action. Mancherial: The BJP Telangana disciplinary committee has issued show-cause notices to former Peddapalli MP Dr B Venkatesh Netha and BJP Peddapalli Parliamentary segment in-charge Gomase Srinivas, seeking an explanation within three days on why disciplinary action should not be taken against them. The party’s disciplinary committee convener, Ravindranath Vishwanth, issued the letter on Wednesday following reports that the two leaders engaged in an altercation during the BJP State president N Ramchander Rao’s tour of Vemanapalli mandal recently. The two were accused of bringing disrepute…
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19 October
Couple, depressed over son’s death, dies by suicide after killing daughter in Mancherial
In Mancherial, a couple allegedly killed their 10-year-old daughter before dying by suicide, unable to cope with the death of their 12-year-old son from viral fever. All three succumbed to pesticide poisoning, leaving the family devastated. Mancherial: In a tragic incident, a couple died by suicide after killing their daughter, unable to bear the loss of their son, at Rajivnagar here on Wednesday. Mancherial Town Inspector S Pramod Rao said that Bandi Chakravarthi (36), an auto-rickshaw driver, and his wife Divya (32), attempted to end their lives by consuming a cool drink mixed with pesticide after giving the same to their daughter Deekshita (10) on October 5. They were immediately shifted to a hospital in the town. While Deekshita died on…
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19 October
Indian Navy hosts seminar on cybersecurity in maritime sector
The Indian Navy is hosting a seminar on cyber threats to the maritime sector, featuring top ministries, defence experts, and start-ups. The event promotes cybersecurity collaboration, indigenous innovation, and secure maritime growth under national development visions New Delhi: With an aim to deepen understanding of cyber threats in the maritime domain, the Indian Navy is organising a seminar here on Thursday. The seminar, titled ‘Impact of Cyber Attacks on Maritime Sector and Its Effects on National Security and International Relations’, aims to foster collaboration among key stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity and strengthen the national cybersecurity posture. Minister of State for IT Ministry, Jitin Prasada, will deliver the keynote address during the inaugural session. The seminar will feature panel discussions, each led…
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19 October
27 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma
In Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, 27 Naxalites, including 10 women and 16 with bounties totaling ₹50 lakh, surrendered citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology. Officials credited government rehabilitation efforts and increasing security presence for encouraging the surrender, offering assistance and protection Sukma: As many as 27 Naxalites, 16 of them carrying a collective bounty of Rs 50 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Wednesday, a senior police official said. The development comes a day after senior Naxalite Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi and 60 other cadres laid down their arms in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district. Notably, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has underlined the government’s resolve to eradicate Naxalism, largely concentrated in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, by March 31, 2026. Among the 27 Naxalites…
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