POLITICS
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Aug- 2025 -18 August
Israel approves plan to seize Gaza City
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz reviewed plans for a full-scale takeover of Gaza City, approved by the security Cabinet. The operation aims to defeat Hamas, rescue hostages, and end the conflict, drawing warnings from Hamas and Israeli opposition over potential human and financial costs. Jerusalem: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said that he had reviewed a military plan for seizing Gaza City, signalling preparations for what would be one of the most extensive ground operations in Gaza since the war began in October 2023. Katz met at military headquarters in Tel Aviv on Thursday with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other top Commanders, who presented the main principles of an operation to conquer Gaza City and other areas…
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18 August
Mossad chief visits Qatar as Israel seeks full Gaza hostage deal
Israel’s Mossad chief, David Barnea, visited Doha to discuss a Gaza hostage deal with Qatar’s Prime Minister. Israel said phased releases are off the table, now seeking a full deal to free all hostages amid ongoing military operations in Gaza. Jerusalem: Israel’s Mossad Chief David Barnea visited Doha for talks with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on a Gaza hostage deal, media reported. A senior Israeli official told Israel’s state-owned Kan TV on Thursday that Barnea informed the Qatari Prime Minister that a phased deal for the release of the 50 hostages held in Gaza “is off the table”. The official said the meeting focused on “issues involving the Mossad” and not on renewing…
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18 August
Houthis claim hypersonic missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
Yemen’s Houthi armed forces claimed responsibility for a hypersonic missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, saying it forced millions into shelters. Israel intercepted the missile, marking another escalation in Houthi attacks linked to the ongoing Gaza war. Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi armed group has claimed responsibility for a fresh “hypersonic ballistic missile” strike on an airport in Israel. “The Yemeni armed forces (Houthi armed forces) carried out a qualitative military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport, using a hypersonic ballistic missile,” Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said on Thursday in a statement aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. “The operation successfully achieved its goal … and forced millions of Israelis to flee to shelters, as well as halting the airport operations,”…
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17 August
Gummadidala farmers accuse Maithri Drugs of releasing harmful effluents into paddy fields
Farmers in Gummadidala, Sangareddy, staged a protest against Maithri Drugs Limited for allegedly releasing harmful effluents into their paddy fields, damaging crops and livestock. Officials promised to test water samples and secure compensation, prompting the farmers to withdraw their protest Sangareddy: Farmers of Gummadidala staged a protest in front of Maithri Drugs Limited on Friday, accusing the management of releasing harmful effluents into their paddy fields. Carrying bottles filled with polluted water, the farmers gathered at the industry’s gate and alleged that the company discharged contaminated water into their fields whenever the area experienced heavy rains. The protest was led by Padamati Malla Reddy, Lakshma Reddy, Mallavaram Veera Reddy, and others. Speaking on the occasion, Malla Reddy said they had lodged complaints with Pollution…
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17 August
Increase productivity to save SCCL, MD Balram tells employees
CCL CMD N Balram warned that the 136-year-old company faces an existential crisis due to rising competition, cheaper coal from rivals and imports, and renewable energy growth. He urged employees to boost productivity and cut costs to retain customers Kothagudem: The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), with a history of 136 years, is facing an existential crisis, according to its Chairman and Managing Director N Balram. Addressing employees during the 79th Independence Day celebrations here on Friday, Balram said the company must increase productivity to overcome growing challenges. Referring to increased competition in the market, he said the company has no option but to reduce coal prices by at least Rs. 1,000 per tonne to retain customers. This, he stressed, would only…
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17 August
Forest staff in Asifabad donate blood to support Thalassemia and Sickle Cell patients
In a commendable show of public service, sixty forest department staffers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad donated blood to support patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease. Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Sixty forest department staffers donated blood for the benefit of patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease here on Friday. District Forest Officer (DFO) Neeraj Kumar Tebriwal was the chief guest at the event. Neeraj Kumar was all praise for the staffers for coming forward to donate their blood. He said that any healthy person aged between 18 and 65 years could donate blood. He thanked the representatives of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) for extending their support in organising the blood donation camp.
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17 August
Efforts on to ensure all eligible people get benefits of six guarantees: Shabbir Ali
The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm across the erstwhile Adilabad district. State government advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir highlighted the reach of various welfare schemes, while officials hoisted the Tricolour in multiple district headquarters and vowed continued public welfare efforts Adilabad: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Friday. Mohammed Ali Shabbir, an advisor to the State government, was the chief guest at the Independence Day celebrations in Adilabad. He hoisted the Tricolour to mark the occasion, accompanied by Collector Rajarshi Shah and Superintendent of Police Gaush Alam. Adilabad MP Godam Nagesh, MLA Payal Shankar and several other officials were present. Ali read out details of the beneficiaries who availed…
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17 August
Area under cultivation declined by 1.20 lakh acres in Siddipet due to delay in pumping of water: Harish
Former Minister T Harish Rao alleged that irrigation in Siddipet dropped by 1.20 lakh acres this Vanakalam due to delays in pumping Kaleshwaram water. He accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers’ problems and creating a fertiliser shortage Siddipet: Former Minister T Harish Rao said that the area under irrigation had declined by 1.20 lakh acres in Siddipet due to the delay in pumping water from Kaleshwaram to reservoirs built in the district. During an interaction with farmers waiting at the urea distribution centre at Palamakula in Nanganur mandal on Friday, Rao said the area under cultivation came down to 4.50 lakh acres this Vanakalam compared to 5.70 lakh acres during the corresponding season in 2022. He accused the Congress government of pushing farmers into…
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17 August
Container truck hits RTC bus in Warangal, 26 passengers suffer bleeding injuries
A speeding container truck hit an RTC bus near Mylaram in Warangal district, injuring 26 passengers, several critically. The collision caused a long traffic jam on the Warangal–Khammam route. Victims were rushed to MGM Hospital after first aid Warangal: As many as 26 passengers travelling in an RTC bus suffered bleeding injuries when the bus was hit by a speeding container truck on National Highway 563 in the district on Friday. The incident occurred on the outskirts of Mylaram village in Rayaparthy mandal when the bus was going to Thorrur from Warangal. The truck, going towards Warangal, hit the bus on the front side. Nearly 60 passengers were in the bus at the time of the accident. The accident caused a…
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17 August
Officials using UPI to dodge ACB traps in Telangana
Corrupt officials in Telangana are using UPI apps to collect bribes, hoping to avoid Anti-Corruption Bureau traps. ACB says such methods fail, as raids are conducted only after collecting voice recordings, bank statements, and other solid evidence Karimnagar: In order to avoid Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) traps, some corrupt officials are using advanced technology. Instead of taking cash directly from victims, the officers are asking them to send the bribe amount through Unified Payments Interface (UPI), thinking they can escape ACB raids. Usually, ACB sleuths trap officials while accepting currency notes coated with chemical powder from victims. Along with other proof, the fingerprints of officers on the currency notes are strong evidence for the ACB to prove the case in court. To…
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