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    Telangana

    BRS flays Congress government’s new urea distribution policy

    BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy criticised the Congress government’s app-based urea distribution system, calling it flawed and anti-farmer. He alleged that the policy could worsen shortages, burden farmers with extra costs and create divisions among cultivators. Hyderabad: BRS leader and former Minister S Niranjan Reddy on Tuesday condemned the Congress government’s new app-based urea distribution system, accusing it of punishing genuine farmers and harbouring a grudge against tenant farmers. Reddy described the policy as a thoughtless move that could add to the urea crisis and said it may create a rift among farmers. Stating that the handling of urea distribution itself was faulty, he questioned why shortages persisted only under Congress rule. He argued that the policy, aligned with the Tenancy Act, appeared to be designed to sow discord between land-owning farmers and tenant farmers. “This could deter genuine farmers from leasing out their land, potentially leading to a conspiracy-like reduction in overall cultivation,”…
    Telangana

    GP Polls: Family face-offs in Kothagudem’s Julurpad attract attention

    Family rivalries have marked the final phase of gram panchayat elections in Julurpad mandal, with five members of one family contesting in Kothur village and another family face-off witnessed in Machinenipet panchayat. Kothagudem: Five members of a family of Kothur in Julurpad mandal were in the fray in the third and final phase of gram panchayat elections to be held on Wednesday in the district. Two persons, Akkula Pedda Ramulu, supported by CPI and his brother Akkula Narasimha Rao, supported by a BRS-Congress-TDP combine, are contesting for Kothur GP sarpanch seat after withdrawal of nominations. In the GP with eight wards and 893 voters, the sarpanch seat is reserved for ST (General). On the other hand, the mother of the above two contestants, Akkula Naramma, her second son, Akkula Chinna Ramulu and her grandson Rajesh have been contesting as the ward members in the GP. Similarly, a man, Lakavath Reddy, supported…
    Telangana

    Tiger movement in Kamareddy puts border villages in Medak on alert

    Forest officials in Medak have placed villages near the Kamareddy border on alert following renewed movement of a tiger in the neighbouring district. Awareness programmes were conducted, and farmers were advised to take precautions until the animal retreats into the forest Medak: With the movement of a tiger reported in the neighbouring Kamareddy district, forest officials in Medak have put residents of villages located close to the Kamareddy border on high alert. A forest team led by Forest Range Officer (FRO) Vidya Sagar visited Naskal, Nandagokul, Chelmada and other villages in the Ramayampet area on Tuesday and created awareness among farmers and local residents. A tiger was spotted in Kamareddy district about five months ago, in July this year. Forest officials had then said that the animal had strayed into the district from the Mancherial forest area, but disappeared soon after. Last Sunday, the tiger killed a couple of calves in…
    Telangana

    From ragpicker to ward member: Tribal woman creates history in Kothagudem

    A tribal woman from Kothagudem, who earned her livelihood by collecting waste, has been elected as a gram panchayat ward member. Backed by the BRS, her victory is being hailed as a symbol of social change. Kothagudem: From the daily routine of collecting trash and plastic waste and selling it to make a living, a tribal woman here is scripting history by getting elected as a gram panchayat ward member. Sriramula Triveni, a resident of Rudrampur, contested for the eleventh ward reserved for Scheduled Tribes in Rudrampur gram panchayat of Chunchupalli mandal with the support of the BRS. Much to her joy, the voters in the ward gave her a resounding victory as she got elected with a majority of 137 votes. With the aim of providing an opportunity to women from the most underprivileged sections of society, Chunchupalli mandal BRS president Gudelli Yakaaiah had fielded Triveni in the elections in…
    Telangana

    Gram Panchayat funds are constitutional rights, not Congress freebies: KTR

    BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Congress MLAs of treating constitutional entitlements to gram panchayats as charity. Addressing newly elected local body representatives, he alleged misuse of power, poor governance and failure in welfare schemes under the Congress government Hyderabad: Calling Congress MLAs’ arrogant power-mongers, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Tuesday charged that power had gone so much to their heads that they now dare to treat constitutional entitlements under government schemes as mere doles dispensed at their mercy. In a show of strength, he felicitated the newly elected sarpanchs, upa-sarpanchs and ward members from the Khanapur constituency at Telangana Bhavan. During the ceremony, he also extended a warm welcome to independent candidates who won the sarpanch elections by offering them the party’s pink scarves and officially inviting them to join the BRS fold. He accused the Congress party of arrogance and misuse of power. “Power has gone to the…
    Telangana

    Asifabad: 16 Maoists nabbed during combing operations

    Sixteen Maoists, including nine women, were apprehended during a combing operation by Kumram Bheem Asifabad police in Sirpur (U) mandal. Acting on intelligence inputs, police intercepted the group, which had reportedly entered the district to surrender. Kumram Bheem Asifabad: As many as 16 banned Maoists were apprehended during a combing operation conducted by the district police in the forests of Sirpur (U) mandal on Monday night. With the Central and State governments recently focusing special attention on Maoists in the Chhattisgarh border region, the Maoists are reportedly shifting their bases. Acting on specific inputs from the Intelligence wing, a special party led by ASP S Chittaranjan combed the forests. The police nabbed the Maoists, including nine women and seven men, belonging to various cadres. The Maoists entered the district to surrender before the police by crossing the Pranahita river from Maharashtra. They reportedly took shelter in Sirpur (U) mandal centre before…
    Telangana

    Gram panchayat polls: BRS comes up with strong show in Adilabad region

    BRS-backed sarpanch candidates have performed strongly in Adilabad district local body polls, winning 224 villages across two phases. The party secured notable victories in Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts, consolidating its presence in the region Adilabad: The BRS continued to put up a strong performance in the local body polls held in the first and second phases across the erstwhile Adilabad district. According to party leaders, BRS-backed sarpanch candidates won in 224 villages across the two phases of elections in the erstwhile Adilabad district, where polls have been conducted so far in 1,020 gram panchayats. The party registered victories in 121 villages in the first phase and 103 villages in the second phase across the four districts of Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. In Adilabad district, as many as 47 BRS-supported sarpanch candidates won in the first phase, while 29 sarpanch candidates emerged victorious in the…
    Telangana

    Congress workers attack BRS cadre in Warangal’s Chennaraopet mandal

    An argument over the sarpanch election turned violent in Cheruvukommu thanda of Warangal’s Chennaraopet mandal as Congress and BRS workers clashed, leaving several injured. Police registered cases and deployed tight security ahead of polling. Warangal: An argument over the election of a sarpanch turned violent at Cheruvukommu thanda of Chennaraopet mandal in Warangal district as Congress workers attacked BRS workers. According to sources, a heated argument broke out between Congress and BRS party workers around 11 pm on Monday. The argument escalated over the debate on who would win the sarpanch election. The Congress workers, asserting that their party supporter would win the election, attacked BRS workers, who made the same claim, with sticks from the bonfire lit up by the locals for warmth. Then the BRS cadres also retaliated. In this clash, both BRS and Congress party workers sustained head injuries. The injured were shifted to a hospital in Narsampet…
    Telangana

    Congress activists attack sarpanch-elect candidate in Peddapalli

    Sarpanch-elect Ambothu Ravi Kumar was allegedly attacked by Congress activists in Anthergaon mandal of Peddapalli district while thanking voters after his victory. Police registered a case and launched an investigation following protests by supporters. PEDDAPALLI: Sarpanch-elect Ambothu Ravi Kumar was reportedly attacked by Congress activists in Anthergaon mandal on Monday night. Ravi Kumar had contested the Anthergaon sarpanch post as an independent candidate and won the seat in the second phase of Gram Panchayat elections held on Sunday. On Monday night, Ravi Kumar visited the village to thank voters for electing him, going door to door along with his supporters. While they were moving through the village, some Congress activists allegedly attacked them. Following the incident, Ravi Kumar and his followers staged a protest in the village at around 11 pm, demanding action against the accused. Based on a complaint, police registered a case and launched an investigation.
    Telangana

     Strict action planned against overspeeding commercial vehicles

    Hyderabad authorities raised concerns over private buses and heavy  vehicles violating safety norms by tampering with speed governors and overspeeding. The Transport Department plans stricter enforcement, including triple penalties,  vehicle seizure, and permit cancellations to curb accidents and ensure compliance Hyderabad: Rising accidents involving private buses and heavy goods vehicles have raised serious concerns over their fitness and safety compliance. Police and Transport Department officials have concluded that most recent accidents were caused by rash driving and overspeeding more particularly by tampering the ‘speed governors’. Although speed governors are mandatory, many vehicle operators are allegedly removing them after fitness certification and driving at dangerous speeds. The Transport Department is preparing to further tighten enforcement. Officials warned that heavy vehicles such as tippers found carrying loads beyond permissible limits will be seized, drivers’ licences will be cancelled, and permits will also be revoked in cases of repeated violations. During inspections, officials found that while the Motor  Vehicles Act…

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      4 December
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      Third Russian tanker attacked in Black Sea, Turkish authority says

      A Russian tanker carrying sunflower oil to Georgia was attacked in the Black Sea near Turkey, days after Ukrainian drone strikes on two Russian “shadow fleet” vessels. Turkey condemned the escalating attacks, warning they endanger navigation and occur within its exclusive economic zone Ankara: A tanker carrying sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia was attacked in the Black Sea, the Turkish maritime authority said Tuesday, days after two Russian “shadow fleet” oil tankers were attacked by Ukrainian naval drones. The Turkish Directorate General of Maritime Affairs said the MIDVOLGA-2 came under attack about 130 kilometers (80 miles) off the Turkish coast. The 13 crew members were unharmed and the vessel has not requested assistance. It was heading toward the Turkish port…

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      87

      Female suicide bomber targets Pak paramilitary headquarters in Balochistan; 6 militants killed

      A female BLA suicide bomber attacked an FC headquarters in Balochistan, triggering a gunfight in which six militants were killed Karachi: A female suicide bomber of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) blew herself up at the entrance of the headquarters of a paramilitary force in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, triggering a prolonged gunfight in which six militants were killed, security officials said on Tuesday. The attacker detonated herself at the main entrance of the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Nokundi town of Chagai district on Sunday night, the officials said. The BLA later identified the bomber as Zinata Rafiq and released her photograph. Following the explosion, six militants attempted to storm the headquarters. Three were shot dead near the entrance…

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    • 4 December
      89

      What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon?

      Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a presidential pardon to halt his years-long corruption trial, citing national security demands. Critics warn the move threatens judicial independence and reflects his efforts to secure political survival ahead of elections expected next year Melbourne: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon in his long-running corruption trial – a move that has set off alarm bells among his critics that he’s trying to circumvent the rule of law. In a video message, Netanyahu says Israel’s current “security and political” situation makes it impossible for him to appear in court several times a week. His request for a pardon from Israel’s president is just the latest twist in a case that has dragged…

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    • 4 December
      93

      Starbucks to pay USD 35 million to NYC workers as strike draws political support

      Starbucks will pay USD 35 million to over 15,000 New York City workers for violating scheduling laws, as political leaders Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking baristas. The settlement mandates compliance with Fair Workweek rules and offers reinstatement for laid-off staff. New York: Starbucks will pay about USD 35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday, hours before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and US Sen. Bernie Sanders visited striking baristas on a picket line. The development came amid a continuing strike by Starbucks’ union that began last month at dozens of locations around the country. The workers want better hours and increased…

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    • 4 December
      88

      ‘Rage bait’ named Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025

      Oxford University Press has named “rage bait” as its Word of the Year 2025. The term describes online content deliberately designed to provoke anger and engagement, reflecting the growing awareness of digital manipulation and polarisation in modern internet culture New Delhi: “Rage bait”, defined as “online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative or offensive, typically posted in order to increase traffic or engagement with a particular web page or social media account”, has been named as word of the year for 2025 by Oxford University Press (OUP). According to officials, the word was chosen following a public vote that saw more than 30,000 people worldwide have their say over three days. The top three contenders…

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    • 4 December
      94

      Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire rises to 151

      Hong Kong authorities confirmed the death toll from the apartment complex fire has climbed to 151 after additional bodies were recovered. Search teams continue operations, with 104 people still missing after the massive blaze that burned from Wednesday until Friday morning Hong Kong: Hong Kong authorities on Monday said the death toll from a deadly apartment complex blaze has risen to 151 after more bodies were found. Tsang Shuk-yin, the head of Hong Kong police’s casualty enquiry unit, told reporters at the scene that teams had located another five bodies during searches throughout the day. They also recovered the bodies of three people who had already been found by firefighters but could not immediately be retrieved. The blaze broke out on…

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    • 3 December
      182

      Man kidnapped and assaulted in Vikarabad over minor issue

      A man from Rajivnagar in Vikarabad was taken to a secluded place and assaulted with sticks and belts after a minor argument with his neighbour. He fell unconscious and was shifted to hospital. Police registered a case and began investigation. Hyderabad: A man was severely assaulted by a group of persons at Rajivnagar in Vikarabad mandal and town on Friday. The victim Shaik Mohammed, a resident of Rajivnagar in Vikarabad, had an argument with his neighbour Ramaswamy over a small issue during the day. After the argument, a group of people came to the house of Mohammed and on the pretext of discussing the issue took him on a bike to a secluded place. The group then attacked Mohammed with sticks…

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    • 3 December
      187

      Fishermen fear losses as fishlings release delayed again in Telangana

      The delay in floating and finalising tenders for fishlings supply has left fishermen across Telangana worried. Against the target of 90 crore fishlings, only 11.31 crore have been released so far, affecting the growth and harvesting cycle for thousands of families. Hyderabad: The Congress government marked World Fisheries Day on a grand scale, yet the fishermen community in the State remains anxious due to the delay in the distribution of free fishlings and the likely impact on their earnings. Usually, the distribution of free fishlings begins in the July–August season. However, this year, the delay in floating tenders and finalising bidders for the supply of fishlings affected the timely release. Tenders are normally floated in April, but the exercise was pushed back this…

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    • 3 December
      169

      Singur reservoir to be emptied from December 1 for major repair works

      Irrigation officials will begin phased emptying of the Singur reservoir from December 1 to repair damaged upstream revetment and embankments. A technical panel has inspected the site, and Rs 16 crore has been sanctioned for works to be completed before the next monsoon. Sangareddy: Irrigation officials have decided to begin gradually emptying the Singur reservoir from December 1 to take up repair works on the project’s upstream revetment and earthen embankments. A technical committee constituted by the State government to chalk out a plan for the repairs and depletion of water, comprising engineering officials from Irrigation, Mission Bhagiratha and HMWSSB, inspected the project on Saturday. The committee will submit its report to the State government within a week after considering the…

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    • 3 December
      173

      Nitika Pant takes charge as SP of Kumram Bheem Asifabad

      Nitika Pant took charge as SP of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Saturday. The 2017 batch IPS officer said she would focus on women’s safety and law and order. She earlier served as commandant of the 2nd TSSP battalion at Yapalguda Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Nitika Pant assumed charge as SP of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district here on Saturday. Pant said she would lay special focus on protection of women, girls and law and order. She was welcomed by police officers and staff of the department. Pant was the commandant of the 2nd Telangana State Special Police battalion at Yapalguda in Adilabad before her current posting. The 2017 batch IPS officer was posted as SP replacing Kantilal Patil, who was transferred after…

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