POLITICS
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Sep- 2025 -19 September
Telangana aims to clear all pending RTI complaints
RTI State Chief Information Commissioner G Chandrashekhar Reddy said Telangana is working to clear 17,000 pending RTI complaints through district-level meetings. Siddipet’s administration was praised for fewer pending cases during a review meeting with officials Siddipet: RTI State Chief Information Commissioner G Chandrashekhar Reddy on Tuesday said efforts were underway to bring the number of pending RTI complaints in Telangana down to zero through district-level review meetings. At a meeting with officials in Siddipet, Chandrashekhar Reddy appreciated the district administration for having considerably fewer pending complaints compared to other districts. He noted that nearly 17,000 complaints had piled up in the state due to vacancies in the Information Commissioner posts over the past few years. He said the Commission was working…
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19 September
Palaniswami heads to Delhi amid turmoil in AIADMK, likely to meet Amit Shah
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami travelled to Delhi amid party unrest and alliance strains. His visit, likely including talks with Amit Shah, could shape the AIADMK-BJP partnership ahead of 2026 polls. Chennai: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami left for New Delhi on Tuesday morning amid escalating turbulence within the party and shifting political equations in Tamil Nadu. Palaniswami’s sudden trip follows weeks of internal wrangling. Earlier this month, senior AIADMK leader KA Sengottaiyan was stripped of his party responsibilities after issuing a ten-day ultimatum demanding the re-induction of expelled functionaries. Dissatisfied with the move, Sengottaiyan travelled to Delhi last week and reportedly met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a development that triggered intense speculation in political circles. Adding to…
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19 September
DMK aims to make ‘Mupperum Vizha’ festival grand statement ahead of 2026 polls
DMK will hold its annual ‘Mupperum Vizha’ festival on September 17 in Karur, with MK Stalin leading celebrations. The large-scale event doubles as a tribute and a political show of strength. Chennai: The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is set to hold its much-anticipated annual ‘Mupperum Vizha’ festival on Wednesday at Kodangipatti near Karur, marking a major political and cultural gathering for the party. Traditionally, the DMK observes September 17 as its founding day, which coincides with the birth anniversary of social reformer Periyar EV Ramasamy and the remembrance of former Chief Minister and party founder CN Annadurai (popularly known as Anna). Each year, the party organises a large-scale festival in their honour, known as the ‘Mupperum Vizha’, paying tribute…
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19 September
Cloudburst in Himachal’s Mandi washes away buses, buries houses, shops
A cloudburst in Himachal’s Mandi district submerged Dharampur bus stand, swept away vehicles, and buried shops under debris. One person is feared missing as rescue teams battle damage across multiple areas. Shimla: An overnight cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district submerged the bus stand and market in Dharampur town, washed away many parked buses of the state-run Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and cars, and buried houses and shops under debris. One person is feared missing as flash floods triggered by the cloudburst wreaked havoc in Dharampur, about 250 km from here, inundating vast areas, officials said on Tuesday. Locals said the devastation and flooding caused by the swollen Saun rivulet, a tributary of the Beas, was massive compared to…
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19 September
Chhattisgarh hikes ex gratia for fallen soldiers’ families to Rs 50 lakh
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced a hike in ex gratia for families of fallen soldiers to ₹50 lakh, along with higher grants for gallantry awardees, disabled soldiers, and widows, besides a stamp duty exemption for servicemen and dependents. Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government has decided to increase the financial assistance for the families of soldiers hailing from the state, who sacrifice their lives during war or military operations, from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 50 lakh, officials said. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur, a government statement said on Monday. The meeting also discussed welfare schemes run by the state…
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19 September
Cloudburst in Dehradun’s Karligaad, rescue Ops underway
A cloudburst in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara region caused massive flooding in Karligaad rivulet, sweeping away shops, collapsing two hotels, and toppling a bridge. Two people are missing as SDRF, NDRF, and district officials continue rescue and relief operations. New Delhi: A severe cloudburst occurred in the Sahastradhara region of Dehradun, triggering massive flooding in the Karligaad rivulet and causing significant destruction in the surrounding area. The intense and continuous rainfall led to the stream swelling dangerously, resulting in the collapse of a key bridge and widespread damage to properties along its banks on Monday night. According to initial reports, dozens of shops situated near the swollen stream have been severely damaged or washed away. Additionally, two hotels have reportedly collapsed due to…
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19 September
Yudh Abhyas 2025: Indian, US soldiers conclude exercise in Alaska
The 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concluded in Alaska, with 450 soldiers from India and the US conducting field drills, command exercises, and live-fire training to enhance joint operations. Washington: The 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025, the annual bilateral Army-to-Army exercise between India and the United States, concluded successfully after two weeks of rigorous training in Alaska. In a statement, the Indian embassy in Washington termed the exercise a “hallmark of the growing military-to-military interaction between India and the US aligned with the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between both countries.” As part of the exercise, a total of 450 soldiers from each side took part in field and command post drills, while also engaging with subject-matter…
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19 September
IPS celebrates 76 years of service and training excellence
The Indian Police Service marks 76 years since its establishment in 1948. SVPNPA Hyderabad remains the premier academy, training officers with modern skills to uphold law, order, and national security Hyderabad: Monday (September 15, 2025) marks the 76th anniversary of the Indian Police Service (IPS), a cornerstone of India’s civil administration and internal security framework. Established on September 15, 1948, the Indian Police Service has evolved into one of the most prestigious and vital arms of the All India Services, playing a pivotal role in maintaining law and order, countering terrorism, and upholding constitutional values across the nation. The journey of IPS training began with the establishment of the Central Police Training College (CPTC) in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, on the same…
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19 September
Vantara vows continued compassion after Supreme Court clean chit
Supreme Court cleared Vantara Wildlife Facility of allegations after SIT findings. Team Vantara welcomed the order, calling it a validation of truth and pledged lifelong commitment to animal care with compassion New Delhi: On a day when the Supreme Court gave a clean chit to the Vantara Wildlife Facility in Gujarat’s Jamnagar over alleged lapses, Team Vantara on Monday called it a validation of the truth and reiterated its resolve to heal animals. A Bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B Varale accepted an SIT’s report and rejected allegations made against Vantara over the acquisition of animals from India and abroad, particularly elephants, and compliance with the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, among others. In a statement issued on Monday, Team…
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19 September
US confirms highly pathogenic avian flu in Nebraska dairy herd
The USDA confirmed H5N1 avian flu in a Nebraska dairy herd, the state’s first case. Officials assured milk supply safety, while urging farms to boost biosecurity as investigations continue. Los Angeles: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy cattle herd in Nebraska. In a statement on Monday, the USDA said the confirmed strain is H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13. The case was detected through state-led tracing and investigation following an initial finding from pre-movement surveillance milk samples, which are required under a federal order issued by the USDA in April 2024. This is the first known case of HPAI in cattle in Nebraska. Since the outbreak began in…
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