POLITICS
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Oct- 2025 -17 October
Andhra CM Naidu on Delhi visit to meet PM Modi, ink Google MoU
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu began a two-day visit to New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Google. He is also expected to invite Modi to two major state investment events Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday embarked on a two-day visit to New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sign a major agreement with tech giant Google. According to a TDP press release, “CM Chandrababu leaves for a two-day visit to Delhi… Naidu will be reaching Delhi today and will be meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting is scheduled for 4.45 pm today.” During the meeting, the Chief Minister is…
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17 October
Pakistan reports new clash with Afghan forces along northwest border
Pakistan and Afghan forces clashed again along the northwestern border, with each side accusing the other of unprovoked aggression. The confrontation follows recent deadly exchanges, keeping tensions high as border crossings remain closed amid mutual accusations of territorial violations. Peshawar: Clashes erupted on Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote northwestern border region, with state-run media in Pakistan accusing Afghan troops of opening “unprovoked fire” that was repulsed. Pakistani forces responded, damaging Afghan tanks and military posts, according to Pakistan TV and two security officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Tahir Ahrar, a deputy police spokesperson in Afghanistan’s Khost province, confirmed the clashes but provided no further…
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17 October
India elected to UN Human Rights Council for seventh term
India has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term, its seventh stint on the 47-member body. The victory underscores New Delhi’s continued commitment to promoting global human rights and fundamental freedoms. New York: India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking the country’s seventh stint on the Geneva-based rights body. Announcing the results of the election held on Tuesday, the UNHRC in a social media post said India’s three-year term will begin on January 1, 2026. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, in a social media post, thanked all delegations for their overwhelming support. “India was elected to the Human Rights Council for the term…
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17 October
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement for $1.2 bn loan deal
Pakistan and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement for a $1.2 billion loan under EFF and RSF programmes, pending board approval. The IMF lauded macroeconomic progress but noted flood-related risks to growth and stressed climate resilience measures. Islamabad: Pakistan and the IMF on Wednesday reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) on the country’s loan programmes, paving the way for Islamabad to access USD 1.2 billion, pending approval from the global lender’s board. The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) will provide Pakistan with USD 1 billion under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and USD 200 million under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) after approval from the fund’s board. Last week, an IMF mission led by Iva Petrova concluded talks with Pakistani authorities…
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17 October
US passport drops out of top 10 powerful passports list
For the first time in two decades, the US passport has slipped out of the world’s top 10, ranking 12th with visa-free access to 180 destinations. Singapore continues to lead, while China and South Korea strengthen global mobility rankings New Delhi: The US passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports in the world for the first time since the Henley Passport Index was introduced twenty years ago. With visa-free travel to 180 of 227 countries, the US, which was the world leader in 2014, is now tied with Malaysia for 12th place. With visa-free access to 193 destinations, Singapore remains in the top place, followed by South Korea with 190, and Japan with 189, according to the most recent Henley Passport…
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17 October
UK tightens visa rules with new English test, higher fees
The UK government announces tougher visa rules, including a Secure English Language Test for skilled workers, reduced Graduate Route period for students, higher maintenance and employer charges, and expanded high-skilled visa quotas, to manage immigration and strengthen workforce integration London: The UK government on Tuesday tabled tougher new English language test requirements on visa applicants, including from India, in Parliament as part of a wider crackdown on soaring levels of immigration into the country. The new ‘Secure English Language Test’ will be conducted by a Home Office-approved provider, with the results to be verified as part of a subsequent visa application process for all skilled workers from January 8, 2026. An applicant’s standard of speaking, listening, reading and writing English must…
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15 October
The Jubilee Hills Vote Chori: 251 voters enrolled from same address!
BRS flagged massive voter roll irregularities in Jubilee Hills ahead of bypoll. Field verification revealed thousands of duplicate, fake, and cross-constituency entries, including hundreds of multiple registrations at single addresses. The party demanded immediate investigation and corrective action Hyderabad: Massive irregularities were discovered in the voter rolls in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency ahead of the bypoll. The main opposition BRS conducted a field-level verification which indicated that thousands of duplicate, invalid and fake entries have been systematically added across multiple polling booths. According to the findings, dozens of small residential addresses have been used to register abnormally high number of voters. More than 30 voters each were enrolled in 287 addresses. The total list of voters was a staggering 12,045. For instance, a…
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15 October
Former Chevella MLA Konda Lakshma Reddy passes away at 84
Former Chevella MLA and NSS Managing Director Konda Lakshma Reddy passed away in Hyderabad at 84 while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. A Congress veteran, he was the grandson of former Deputy CM Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy and founder of NSS news agency. HYDERABAD: Former Chevella MLA and managing Director of News&Services Syndicate (NSS) Konda Lakshma Reddy died in the early hours of Monday while undergoing treatment in Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad for age-related ailments. He was 84. Lakshma Reddy started a local news agency NSS in 1980 with a passion for journalism. He also worked as President of Jubilee Hills Journalists Cooperative Housing Society and Press Club of Hyderabad. He was grandson of Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy, former Deputy Chief Minister…
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15 October
Kamareddy farmers still await compensation a month after floods
More than a month after heavy rains devastated Kamareddy, farmers continue to wait for government compensation despite extensive crop and property damage. Tribal hamlets and agricultural lands remain buried under sand, with borewells and equipment destroyed. Kamareddy: It has been over a month since heavy rains lashed Kamareddy and caused extensive damage to crops. Despite assurances from the government, farmers, who suffered crop loss, are still waiting for compensation. This was observed by a team from Telangana Vikasa Samithi, comprising Professor K Seetaram Rao, Dr Erroju Srinivas, Hariprasad, Balunayak, Lingam, and others, who visited the rain-affected area to study the current situation. Apart from disrupting normal life in Kamareddy, heavy rains have severely affected tribal hamlets (thandas) in Rajampet mandal, Amaradi Colony, Mallareddypalli,…
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15 October
Srisailam Left Bank tunnel faces delays as contractor JP Associates battles insolvency
The Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel project, intended to bring Krishna River water to Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda, remains stalled following a fatal roof collapse and the insolvency of contractor Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. Despite partial progress, a critical nine-kilometre stretch remains incomplete. Hyderabad: The Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, a source of hope to bring water from the Krishna river to the dry fields of Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda districts, now hangs in the balance. Though the State announced plans to finish it ahead of the latest deadline of December 9, 2027, the project, already stalled by a tragic roof collapse that killed two workers and left six others missing, is caught in the web of the financial overhaul process of its contractor, Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL). The…
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