POLITICS
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Oct- 2025 -3 October
Karur tragedy: AIADMK chief meets victims’ families, seeks impartial probe
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami visited Karur stampede victims’ families, criticized safety lapses, and called for an impartial investigation, urging the government to implement new safety protocols for mass events. Karur: Tamil Nadu Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Sunday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the devastating stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s rally in Karur. The death toll in the tragedy has climbed to 39, including several women and children, while over 80 people remain injured and under treatment in government and private hospitals. Palaniswami, after consoling the bereaved families at Karur Government Hospital, strongly criticised the lack of adequate safety arrangements at the rally. He pointed to…
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3 October
‘Swami’ Chaitanyanand, accused of molesting 17 women, arrested from Agra
Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 women students at a Delhi institute, was arrested in Agra. He faces charges of harassment spanning 16 years and was previously evading arrest. Agra: Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing several women students, has been arrested in Agra, officials confirmed on Sunday. The accused, also known as Partha Sarathy, director of the reputed Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Delhi’s posh Vasant Kunj, is facing a criminal case for allegedly targeting female students enrolled in post-graduate management diploma courses under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) scholarship category. The officials reported that the ‘Swami’ fled on August 4, shortly after the institute received a complaint from the Indian Air Force headquarters accusing…
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3 October
Pakistan, IMF begin review talks on $7 bn loan programme
An IMF mission held a formal kick-off meeting with Pakistan’s economic team to review the $7 billion Extended Financing Facility and $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Revenue collection shortfalls and stalled refinery investments are among key discussion points. Islamabad: An IMF mission held a formal kick-off meeting with Pakistan’s economic team to review the implementation of a USD 7 billion loan and a USD 1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility, according to a media report on Tuesday. It comes as the programme’s performance as of end-June 2025 — the period under review — has been mixed, the Dawn newspaper reported. The IMF team led by Pakistan’s Mission Chief Iva Petrova met on Monday with Pakistan’s delegation headed by Finance Minister…
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3 October
Viable pathway to long-term, sustainable peace: PM Modi welcomes Trump’s Gaza plan
PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace. The plan, backed by Netanyahu, proposes a technocratic Gaza government, international oversight, and hostages’ release. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict, stating that it provides a pathway to “long-term and sustainable peace” for Palestine and Israel. Trump formally announced his 20-point peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House earlier in the day. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “We welcome President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict.…
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3 October
Trump announces 20-point peace plan to end war in Gaza
US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan to end the Gaza war, backed by Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposing a technocratic government, amnesty for Hamas members, and international oversight. Washington: US President Donald Trump has formally announced a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The White House released the plan on Monday as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. While addressing the media alongside Netanyahu, Trump said if Hamas accepts the proposal, the hostages would be released and the war would end. “Now it’s time for Hamas to accept the terms of the plan that we’ve put forward today. I’m hearing Hamas wants to get this done,” Trump said. However, he…
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3 October
US government shutdown likely as political impasse continues
The US faces its first government shutdown in seven years as talks between Trump and Democrats fail, with disputes over Medicaid cuts and funding deadlines leaving federal services at risk. Washington: The United States is heading towards a government shutdown as a meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic leadership failed to achieve any breakthrough. If no deal is reached between Republicans and Democrats by Tuesday midnight, funding for the US government will be cut, bringing several federal services to a halt. After meeting Trump at the White House, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries “laid out to the president some of the consequences of what’s happening in health care, and by his…
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2 October
Watch: River Manjeera overflows at Yellapur bridge, traffic blocked
River Manjeera has overflowed at the Yellapur bridge in Medak district, leading to traffic closure and disruption near Edupayala temple. Heavy inflows from Singur reservoir and continuous rains have also flooded nearby bridges and local water bodies. Medak: River Manjeera is overflowing menacingly over the Yellapur bridge, which connects the Hyderabad–Medak road to Edupayala temple, at Yellapur village in Papannapet mandal. The river has been receiving over 1.5 lakh cusecs of water, with irrigation authorities releasing 90,000 cusecs from Singur reservoir by lifting 10 crest gates. Heavy rains in Sangareddy and Medak have further swelled the inflows downstream of Singur. As a precautionary measure, officials have closed traffic on the road. The river has also overflowed across three other bridges near…
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2 October
Saddula Bathukamma celebrated with grandeur across Karimnagar and Sircilla
Saddula Bathukamma was celebrated with traditional fervour across Karimnagar and Rajanna-Sircilla districts. While the festival is typically observed on the ninth day of Engilipula Bathukamma, towns like Vemulawada continue celebrations for seven days. Karimnagar: Saddula Bathukamma was celebrated on a grand scale in several areas of the erstwhile Karimnagar district on Saturday. Traditionally, Saddula Bathukamma is observed on the ninth day of Engilipula Bathukamma across Telangana. However, in some places, the festival is celebrated after seven days. Vemulawada temple town is one such place where Saddula Bathukamma celebrations are held for seven days. Along with Vemulawada, the festival was also observed in Bommakal, Kazipur and Bavupeta in Karimnagar district, as well as Shatharajupalli and Sankepalli in Rajanna-Sircilla district. Women in these…
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2 October
Two loan agents arrested for misusing funds of credit society in Adilabad
Adilabad police arrested two loan recovery agents for misusing Rs 12.5 lakh collected from customers of a rural microcredit firm. The accused, hailing from Hasnapur village, diverted the funds for personal use and falsely claimed to have deposited them with the credit society. Adilabad: Two loan recovery agents of a rural micro credit corporation were arrested for allegedly misusing funds collected from the public in Adilabad on Saturday. Police said Ragam Ramesh and Konduri Rakender, both from Hasnapur village in Thamsi mandal were apprehended for using Rs 12.50 lakh recovered from customers of Rural Development Credit Corporation to meet their personal needs. While Ramesh diverted Rs 4 lakh, Rakender misappropriated Rs 8.50 lakh. During questioning, the two reportedly confessed to committing…
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2 October
MLRIT organises grand Bathukamma celebrations, highlights cultural significance
MLRIT celebrated Bathukamma with traditional songs, flower arrangements, and a festive atmosphere. College Treasurer Marri Mamata Reddy emphasized the importance of preserving culture alongside academic excellence and assured that the celebration would be held on a grand scale every year Hyderabad: The Marri Lakshman Reddy Institute of Technology (MLRIT) organised Bathukamma celebrations in the institute premises here on Saturday. The campus came alive with colourful flower arrangements as students and staff sang traditional Bathukamma songs and immersed themselves in the festivities. College Treasurer Marri Mamata Reddy, along with Director Shreya Reddy, Principal Dr. K Srinivasa Rao, and heads of various departments, participated in the celebrations. Addressing the gathering, Mamata Reddy emphasised the significance of preserving culture and traditions while fostering academic…
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