POLITICS
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Sep- 2025 -23 September
Saudi Arabia major source of cheap foreign loans for Pakistan: report
Saudi Arabia remains Pakistan’s primary source of cheap foreign loans, offering 4% interest rates—significantly lower than Chinese or commercial borrowing. With over \$12 billion in deposits from Saudi Arabia, China, and UAE, Pakistan’s economic stability heavily relies on bilateral financial support Islamabad: Saudi Arabia remains the major source of cheap foreign loans for Pakistan, charging an annual interest rate of only 4 per cent, a media report said on Sunday. Riyadh charged a 4 per cent interest rate on two separate cash deposit facilities obtained by Islamabad in recent years, according to official records . The loan, originally contracted for one year, has yet to be repaid, The Express Tribune reported. The kingdom has been rolling it over annually without imposing…
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23 September
Final solar eclipse of 2025 tonight; not visible in India
The last solar eclipse of 2025, a partial eclipse, will occur on Sunday night but won’t be visible in India. Skywatchers in parts of Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific, and Atlantic will witness the event, which peaks at 1:11 a.m. IST. New Delhi: After the breathtaking sight of a Total Lunar Eclipse, or Blood Moon, earlier this year, stargazers worldwide are gearing up for yet another celestial event as the last solar eclipse of 2025 will take place on Sunday night (Indian time). This partial solar eclipse, scheduled for Sunday, will not be visible from India. However, people in parts of Australia, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean will have the opportunity to witness the phenomenon. A solar eclipse occurs…
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23 September
Trump warns Afghanistan over Bagram airbase, threatens ‘bad consequences’
US President Donald Trump warned Afghanistan to return the Bagram airbase to Washington, saying “bad things” would happen otherwise. The Taliban rejected his remarks, insisting Afghans never accept foreign military presence. Bagram was seized by the Taliban after America’s 2021 withdrawal. Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan, demanding the return of the Bagram air base to the United States. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, bad things are going to happen.” Trump earlier reiterated that Washington has been pushing to regain control of the base, which was a key operational hub for American forces…
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22 September
Harish Rao flays Congress govt for neglecting rural governance
BRS MLA T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of dismantling the Panchayat Raj system and neglecting rural development. He also criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for being disconnected from ground realities. Hyderabad: Former Minister and BRS senior MLA T Harish Rao on Friday accused the Congress government of systematically eroding rural governance in Telangana, leaving villages voiceless, directionless and forgotten. He said the vibrant village administration system, which flourished under former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, was now in decline. Harish Rao cited Congress MLAs Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy and Yennam Srinivas Reddy, who sought constituency development fund as proof of growing discontent. “In just 22 months, rural Telangana has slipped into neglect. There are no…
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22 September
Krishna water crisis looms over Telangana as Karnataka approves move to raise Almatti Dam height
Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights Hyderabad: The Karnataka Cabinet’s decision on September 17 to raise the Almatti Dam’s height from 519.6 metres to 524.25 metres has sparked alarm in Telangana, threatening water availability for critical irrigation projects. The move, part of Karnataka’s Upper Krishna Project Phase-3, will boost the dam’s storage capacity from 123.08 TMC to nearly 200 TMC, potentially reducing downstream flow to Telangana by 100-130 TMC. This has raised fears of severe water shortages, particularly in non-monsoon seasons, endangering agriculture across 27.4 lakh acres…
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22 September
No hike in regular bus fares in Telangana: TGSRTC
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has dismissed rumours of a general hike in bus ticket fares. In an official statement on Friday, the corporation clarified that fares have not been increased across regular services and that revisions apply only to special buses operated during major festivals. Citing Government Order No. 16 issued in 2003, the management explained that fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent over regular charges are permitted exclusively on special services. This is done to cover…
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22 September
KTR hits back at Rahul Gandhi, calls defections ‘murder of democracy’
The BRS working president countered Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” remarks, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy over MLAs defecting to its side. He challenged Gandhi to make the defected BRS legislators resign and contest fresh bypolls, calling defections “murder of democracy” Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao countered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi‘s remarks of “Vote Chori” (vote theft) and accused him of hypocrisy for remaining silent over his own Congress government’s “MLA Chori” (MLA defection). He challenged Rahul Gandhi to prove his morale by making the defected BRS MLAs resign and seek a re-election on Congress ticket. In a strong counter, Rama Rao said if stealing votes was a crime, then buying MLAs elected by the people was nothing short of murdering…
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22 September
Medak: Mega health camp organised at Nizampet Press Club
Around 250 villagers availed free medical services at a mega health camp organised by Nizampet Press Club in collaboration with RVM Hospital in Medak. Specialist doctors offered consultations and basic tests, while local officials and community leaders attended the event Medak: The Nizampet Press Club, in collaboration with RVM Hospital, organised a mega health camp on its premises on Friday. The camp received a strong response with around 250 people from nearby villages availing the services. Specialist doctors in general medicine, surgery, ENT, orthopaedics and other fields attended to the patients. Pathologists conducted BP, sugar and other basic tests for those who turned up at the camp. Tahsildar Srinivas, MPDO Raji Reddy, Mandal Agriculture Officer Soma Linga Reddy, Press Club president…
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22 September
Man dies of heart attack while fleeing police raid in Sircilla
A 55-year-old man died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while fleeing a police raid at a gambling point in Venkatapur, Rajanna-Sircilla. His family suspects foul play as valuables were missing and has demanded a full inquiry into the incident. Rajanna-Sircilla: A 55-year-old man, Chakali Rajaiah, died on Thursday night after reportedly suffering a heart attack while being chased by the police during a raid in Venkatapur village of Yellareddypet mandal. According to villagers, police conducted a raid on a gambling point on the outskirts of the village. Those playing cards fled on seeing the police. Rajaiah, while attempting to escape, allegedly suffered a heart attack and collapsed. His body was later found about two kilometres away from the spot. Family…
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22 September
KTR questions Revanth Reddy’s silence over Karnataka’s plans to raise Almatti height
BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for staying silent on Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti dam height, warning it threatens Telangana’s irrigation projects and farmers. He vowed legal and public protests to protect the State’s riparian rights Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao came down heavily on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his inaction despite the Karnataka Congress government clearing a proposal to raise the height of the Almatti dam from 519 feet to 524 feet. He said the move was nothing short of a death warrant for Telangana’s farmers and warned that the BRS would launch a people’s movement unless the State government took concrete measures to stop Karnataka. Rama Rao criticised Revanth Reddy for touring Delhi even…
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