POLITICS
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Aug- 2025 -16 August
One person killed, another injured as van hits two-wheeler in Jogulamba Gadwal
A man died and a woman was injured after a van collided with their two-wheeler at Beechupally, Jogulamba Gadwal, on Thursday morning. Locals rushed the injured woman to the Government General Hospital for treatment. Jogulamba Gadwal: One person died and another sustained injuries when a two-wheeler was hit by a van at Beechupally in the district on Thursday morning. The accident occurred when a man and a woman were travelling on the two-wheeler and were struck by the van. The man died on the spot, while the woman, who was riding pillion, was injured. Locals rushed her to the Government General Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment.
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16 August
Robert Vadra urges people to recognise Rahul Gandhi’s hard work amid ‘vote chori’ row
Warning that the BJP could keep winning elections “in a wrong way,” he also denied wrongdoing in the Haryana land deal case Chandigarh: Amid Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegations, his brother-in-law and businessman Robert Vadra on Thursday said people should understand the hard work done by the Congress leader, otherwise the BJP will continue to win elections in a “wrong way”. Vadra offered prayers at the Gurdwara Nada Sahib in Haryana’s Panchkula and performed ‘sewa’ (voluntary service) at the langar hall. He also partook langar. Speaking to reporters later, he said there should be peace and mutual brotherhood in the country. “My religious tour takes place throughout the country. I came here and bowed my head,” he said. “As all know that wrong is happening…
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16 August
Give proof, don’t use dirty phrases like ‘vote chori’: EC
The Election Commission rebutted Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegations, urging him to submit proof with an affidavit instead of creating a “false narrative.” The EC said “one person, one vote” law exists since 1951 and defended Indian electors’ integrity New Delhi: Amid relentless attacks by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over alleged voter data fudging, the Election Commission on Thursday said instead of creating false narrative by using “dirty phrases” like ‘vote chori’, proof should be given. In a statement, the EC said the law for “one person one vote” is already is existence since the first elections in 1951-1952. “If anyone has any proof of any person actually voting twice in any election, it should be shared with ECI with a…
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16 August
Ethnic groups in Upper Assam gives ultimatum to illegal settlers
In Assam, several ethnic organisations have launched the ‘Miya Kheda Andolan’ supporting state-led eviction drives against alleged encroachers, mostly Bengali-speaking Muslims. The movement stresses indigenous identity protection, with rallies and boycotts, while CM Himanta Biswa Sarma backed evictions but urged adherence to law Dibrugarh: Supporting Assam government’s steps to evict alleged encroachments from various forests, several ethnic organisations have started ‘Miya Kheda Andolan’ (movement to drive out Miyas) in many districts of the state. The ‘Miya Kheda Andolan’ has gained momentum in Upper Assam districts in recent times with local groups accusing the ‘Miya’ settlers of encroaching on their ancestral lands and forests. The movement’s leadership comprises local politicians, student leaders and community activists who articulate their demands through a lens…
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16 August
Renukaswamy murder case: SC cancels bail granted to actor Darshan
The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case, overturning Karnataka High Court’s order citing serious infirmities. The court noted strong allegations and forensic evidence, stressing the trial court is the proper forum New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan set aside the Karnataka High Court order, saying it suffers from various infirmities. “We considered everything. The grant of bail as well as cancellation. It is evident that the high court order suffers from serious infirmities, instead it reflects a mechanical exercise and moreover, the high court undertook examination at pre-trial stage,”…
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16 August
SC to hear plea to save Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya
The Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking urgent intervention in Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s death sentence case in Yemen. Activists demand diplomatic efforts and negotiations with the victim’s family, but MEA cites security risks in the conflict-ridden country New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram: The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear a petition seeking urgent intervention in the case of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who has been sentenced to death in Yemen. The matter will be taken up by a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta. Nimisha Priya, a native of Kerala, was convicted by a Yemeni court for the murder of a Yemeni national in 2017. While her execution has been temporarily deferred, activists and humanitarian organisations have been pressing…
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16 August
30 injured as double-decker bus overturns on Lucknow-Ayodhya Highway in Barabanki
A private double-decker bus from Gorakhpur to Delhi overturned on the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway in Barabanki late Wednesday, injuring 30 passengers. Two critically injured were transferred to a district hospital. Officials blamed heavy rain and slippery roads for the accident. Barabanki (UP): A private double-decker bus overturned on the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway here, leaving 30 passengers injured, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred late on Wednesday night when the bus was going from Gorakhpur to Delhi. According to police, the driver of the sleeper bus lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn on the highway, triggering chaos at the site near Dharouli village. Hearing passengers’ cries for help, villagers rushed to the spot and started rescuing those trapped inside the…
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16 August
Himachal cloudburst triggers flash floods; Army evacuates stranded civilians
The Indian Army rescued four civilians stranded by sudden flash floods in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, triggered by a cloudburst. Using drones and night-time operations, the Army evacuated the injured and ensured all were moved to safety. Shimla: Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh’s mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an active road construction zone under the CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam,…
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16 August
SC to hear stray dogs relocation case amid growing criticism
The Supreme Court’s larger Bench will revisit the stray dogs relocation case in Delhi-NCR, amid strong opposition from activists and public figures concerned about welfare, infrastructure, and legal consistency. New Delhi: A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will on Thursday hear the suo motu case titled In Re: City hounded by strays, kids pay price, amid an ongoing debate over the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. Animal activists, celebrities, and some political figures have voiced their objections to the order, highlighting that Delhi and other NCR cities like Noida and Gurugram lack the necessary infrastructure for carrying out the mass relocation within such a limited time. Additionally, many argued that displacing the dogs from their territories would simply create…
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16 August
UK economy grows 0.3% in Q2, exceeding expectations despite slowdown
Britain’s economy expanded 0.3% in the second quarter, above forecasts of 0.1%, despite slowing from Q1’s 0.7% growth. Officials attribute the boost to a strong June performance, offering relief to the Labour government and easing pressure on public finances. London: Britain’s economy slowed down during the second quarter of the year in the face of higher taxes on businesses and global tariff uncertainties, but growth came in higher than anticipated, official figures showed Thursday. The Office for National Statistics said output expanded by 0.3% during the second quarter from the previous three-month period, largely as a result of a strong performance in June. Though that was lower than the 0.7% increase in the first quarter of the year, it was…
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