POLITICS
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Aug- 2025 -29 August
KCR extends Vinayaka Chathurthi greetings to people of Telangana
BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao extended greetings on the eve of Vinayaka Chathurthi, emphasising Lord Ganesha’s role in promoting prosperity and unity. He expressed hope that Ganesh Navaratri festivities would foster communal harmony and cultural togetherness, and prayed for Telangana’s growth and farmers’ well-being. Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Tuesday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the State on the eve of Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations. He highlighted that Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity who bestows prosperity, holds a special place in Hindu traditions and receives unique reverence. He noted that the Ganesh Navaratri celebrations, which begin with Vinayaka Chathurthi, strengthen cultural unity among people from…
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29 August
10,000 poultry birds die as floodwater enters Nizampet farm in rain-hit Medak
In a tragic incident in Nandigama village of Medak district, nearly 10,000 poultry birds perished after rainwater flooded a local farm due to heavy rains. Medak: Nearly 10,000 poultry birds died as rainwater flooded a poultry farm at Nandigama village in Nizampet mandal on Wednesday morning. Due to heavy rains, the flood water entered the poultry farm. The farmers could not save them. The affected poultry farmers have urged the veterinary department to help them recover from the losses. One of the farmers said he reportedly suffered Rs 14 lakh loss due to waterlogging in his poultry.
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29 August
Watch: 504 rescued, including 350 students, from flooded areas in Kamareddy and Medak
Over 500 people, including 430 students, were rescued from flooded zones in Kamareddy and Medak districts by the Telangana State Disaster Response Force and fire services on Wednesday. Notable rescues took place at the SC Women’s Degree College hostel in Medak and the SC & ST Welfare Hostel in Ramayampet. Hyderabad: The Telangana State Disaster Response Force and the fire department rescued 504 persons who were stranded in flooded areas of Kamareddy and Medak districts on Wednesday. Among those rescued were 350 students staying at the SC Women’s Degree College student hostel at Medak and 80 students staying at SC & ST welfare hostel in Ramayampet town. According to fire officials, nine people who were stranded in Kalyan Project Back Water at Annasagar village, Yellareddypet mandal of…
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29 August
Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations gain momentum among NRIs in Gulf
Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations have begun across the Gulf, with NRIs bringing Ganesha idols from India. While most devotees immerse idols within three days, some communities in Dubai, Muscat and Bahrain celebrate with nine-day festivities featuring larger clay idols Dubai: The festive vibes have arrived as preparations for Ganesh Chathurthi have picked up momentum across the Arabian Gulf region, home to a significant NRI community. Many NRI families, who travelled home for the summer vacation and have just started returning, are bringing Ganesha idols with them to celebrate the festival. Celebrating Ganesh Chathurthi at home by many NRIs is simple yet deeply spiritual. Unlike in India, most devotees here immerse Ganesha within three days. Leading supermarkets in Dubai and Sharjah, known for…
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29 August
Pakistan military tightens control over KP mines ahead of US investments
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Munir has strengthened military control over KP mines and cracked down on civilians to attract US investment in lithium and rare earths. Rising unrest and violence, however, threaten economic stability and foreign investor confidence New Delhi: Pakistan Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has strengthened the military’s control in the economic decision-making process and cracked down on the local civilian population to ensure access to the mining areas in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region bordering Afghanistan, according to media reports. The twin steps have been undertaken to lure US companies to invest in the region with the carrot of mining in critical minerals and hydrocarbons, highlighting interest in lithium and rare earth deposits in the KP…
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29 August
PM Modi flags off Suzuki’s first Made in India e-Vitara EV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Suzuki’s first Made in India e-Vitara EV in Gujarat, marking a major push for green mobility. The model will be exported to over 100 countries as India emerges as Suzuki’s global hub for electric vehicles Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to his home state Gujarat, inaugurated and flagged off a ‘Made in India’ ‘e-Vitara’, the first global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) of Suzuki, on Tuesday. The inauguration by the Prime Minister took place in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the Ambassador of Japan, Keiichi Ono. The rollout of ‘Made-in-India’ BEVs marks the country’s big strides towards self-reliance and underscores the nation’s ambitious plans to move…
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29 August
Odisha floods submerge over 170 villages; IMD warns of more heavy rain
More than 170 villages across Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur remain inundated as rivers Subarnarekha and Baitarani breach danger marks. The IMD warns of isolated heavy rainfall over the next four days due to a fresh low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. Bhubaneswar: More than 170 villages in Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts of North Odisha were under flood water for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, even as the IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in the next few days due to fresh low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, officials said. While 130 villages under three blocks of Baliapal, Bhograi and Jaleswar were flooded by the water of river Subarnarekha, around 45 villages in Jajpur are inundated by…
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29 August
TN govt sets September 30 deadline for dog breeders, shops to register after pit bull attack
After a fatal pit bull attack, Tamil Nadu has ordered all breeders and pet shops to register with the TNAWB by Sept 30, warning of strict crackdowns on unregistered and illegal traders. Chennai: Days after a 48-year-old man was mauled to death by a pit bull in the city, the Tamil Nadu government has issued a strict ultimatum to all dog breeders, pet shops, and sellers to register with the Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board (TNAWB) by September 30. Boarding centres engaged in illegal dog breeding have also been asked to comply with the directive. Officials said the TNAWB, along with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), will soon conduct inspections in suspected breeding areas to check for banned breeds, including…
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29 August
Australia, Switzerland join India in suspending postal deliveries to US over new tariffs
Postal services in Australia, Switzerland, India, and several European countries have temporarily halted shipments to the United States following new customs and tariff rules, including the removal of the $800 de minimis exemption for low-value parcels. Sydney: Postal services in Australia and Switzerland have become the latest to announce a suspension of deliveries to the United States, joining a growing list of countries halting shipments in response to the Trump administration’s sudden tariff changes. The move comes ahead of new levies set to take effect on Friday, August 29. Several other countries, including India, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Germany, Italy, and Denmark, had already declared similar pauses in shipping goods to the United States. Australia Post on Tuesday confirmed that…
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29 August
Fire at motorbike showroom in Pune; 60 vehicles gutted, one person rescued
A fire at a Pune motorbike showroom-cum-service centre destroyed nearly 60 two-wheelers and damaged electrical equipment and furniture. One person trapped inside due to smoke inhalation was safely rescued by firefighters. Pune: Nearly 60 two-wheelers were gutted after a fire broke out at motorbike showroom-cum-service centre in Maharashtra’s Pune city, officials said on Tuesday. One person was trapped in the premises due to smoke inhalation after the blaze erupted on Monday evening and was later rescued, they said. The incident occurred around 8.30 pm on Monday on the ground floor of a three-storey building on Bund Garden Road in Tarabaug area where the TVS showroom and service centre is located, according to the officials. After being alerted, fire tenders and a…
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