POLITICS
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Aug- 2025 -2 August
SC sets three-month deadline for Telangana Speaker to decide on defected BRS MLAs’ disqualification
The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide within three months on disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who joined the Congress. It warned against delays, reaffirming that Speakers’ decisions are subject to judicial review. Hyderabad: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker to decide within three months on the disqualification petitions filed against 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the ruling Congress party. Order were passed based on the facts and circumstances of the case. The Court set aside the judgment of the division bench of the Telangana High Court which nullified the single bench direction to the Speaker to fix the schedule of hearing within four weeks. The 10…
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2 August
Major breakthrough as SIT recovers bones from Dharmasthala burial site
The excavation follows a whistleblower’s claims of multiple rapes and murders in the temple town, triggering widespread outrageb Mangaluru (Karnataka): In a major development in connection with the mass grave allegation case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered bones during the excavation of the sixth burial site at a Hindu pilgrimage centre in Mangaluru district of Karnataka, sources confirmed on Thursday. This discovery is likely to mark a significant turning point in the investigation into the mass grave allegations in the Dharmasthala temple town. According to SIT sources, two bones were recovered from the sixth burial site located in a forested area. Following the recovery, the SIT has shifted its full focus to a careful and detailed excavation of the…
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2 August
India’s economy is ‘dead,’ only PM and FM don’t know says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attributed this to BJP’s policies, further claiming a US trade deal will be dictated by Trump. Gandhi also criticised the government’s handling of foreign policy and its alleged impact on India’s global standing New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said everybody except Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman know that India is a “dead economy”, as he alleged that the BJP-led government has destroyed India’s economic, defence and foreign policies. Speaking with reporters in the Parliament House complex, Gandhi also claimed that a trade deal with the US will happen and Trump will define it, while Prime Minister Modi will do what the American President tells him to do. Gandhi’s remarks came…
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2 August
Five judges, two agencies and a 17-year wait: the long road to verdict in Malegaon blast case
The 2008 Malegaon bomb blast trial concluded after 17 years, with all seven accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The protracted case saw multiple investigating agencies and five different judges, with frequent judicial transfers cited as a major cause for its prolonged delay Mumbai: The trial in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, which stretched over nearly 17 years, witnessed not only a change in investigating agencies but also five different judges presiding over various stages of the proceedings. A special court on Thursday acquitted all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, noting there was “no reliable and cogent evidence” against them. The investigation…
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2 August
3.3 magnitude tremor hits Gujarat’s Kutch; no damage reported
A 3.3 magnitude tremor struck Gujarat’s Kutch district on Thursday morning, with no reported casualties or damage. The quake’s epicenter was near Bela. Kutch is a high-risk seismic zone, prone to regular, low-intensity tremors, famously hit by a devastating quake in 2001 Ahmedabad: A tremor of 3.3 magnitude hit Gujarat’s Kutch district on Thursday morning, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said. The tremor was recorded at 9.52 am, with its epicentre located 16 km south-south west of Bela in the district, the Gandhinagar-based ISR said. No casualty or damage to property was reported because of the tremor, a district disaster response official said. Kutch district is located in a “very high risk” seismic zone, and earthquakes of lower intensity occur…
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2 August
Bengaluru nurse dies by suicide after blackmail over private photos by friend’s father
A 22-year-old nurse from Tumakuru died by suicide in Bengaluru after being allegedly blackmailed with private photos by her friend’s father. Police had earlier warned the accused following a complaint, but the victim ended her life days later. Bengaluru: In a shocking case, a nurse died by suicide after being blackmailed by her friend’s father in the Nelamangala police station limits on the outskirts of Bengaluru, said officials on Thursday. The deceased was identified as 22-year-old Bhavana, a resident of Gyarahalli in Gubbi town, Tumakuru district. According to the police, she was blackmailed and harassed over a private photograph by her classmate’s father, identified as Naveen. While pursuing her nursing studies in Mysuru, Bhavana’s father used to send money to the…
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2 August
49-year-old TN woman cracks NEET with daughter
49-year-old Amuthavalli from Tenkasi, a physiotherapist, is fulfilling her 15-year dream of becoming a doctor, set to begin MBBS at Government Medical College Virudhunagar after clearing NEET under the PwD category. Inspired by preparing with her daughter, her story showcases remarkable perseverance and is a true inspiration Chennai: In a heartwarming story of perseverance and determination, a 49-year-old woman from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, is set to begin her medical studies, fulfilling a dream she has cherished for more than 15 years. Amuthavalli, a physiotherapist by profession, always aspired to become a doctor but could never pursue her ambition due to personal and financial constraints. While helping her daughter prepare for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), she rekindled her long-standing dream and…
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2 August
Rain brings relief from heat as Delhi-NCR breathes cleanest July air in over a decade
Delhi-NCR recorded its cleanest July air in over a decade as continuous rain improved air quality dramatically. AQI levels dropped below 50 in many areas. However, waterlogging and traffic snarls exposed infrastructure flaws across the region. New Delhi: Continuous rainfall in Delhi-NCR on Thursday has brought much-needed respite from the sweltering heat, while simultaneously delivering a remarkable improvement in air quality. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), July 2025 has recorded the cleanest air in over a decade, with Air Quality Index (AQI) readings falling below 50 in several parts of the region — a level categorised as “very good”. This drastic improvement is largely attributed to the frequent rain showers over the past week, which have…
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2 August
Amarnath Yatra suspended today, no convoy movement from Jammu
The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on July 31 due to heavy rains affecting base camp routes. Pilgrim convoys from Jammu were halted. From August 1, the yatra will resume only via the Baltal route as repair works continue on the Pahalgam Axis. Srinagar: No convoy of Yatris will move from Jammu to Kashmir on Thursday, as the Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for the day due to heavy rain. Officials stated that, in view of the inclement weather conditions on the Yatra routes, as an abundance of caution, the ongoing yatra convoy will not move from Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, on this day. “Due to the heavy rains over in the Yatra area, the movement of pilgrims from the Base camps has…
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2 August
Turbulence injures passengers, forces Delta flight to land
Serious injuries from in-flight turbulence are rare, but scientists say they may be becoming more common as climate change alters the jet stream New York: A flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by serious turbulence Wednesday night, injuring passengers and forcing the flight to divert to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to Delta. The airline said that medical staff met the flight and 25 passengers were taken to local hospitals for evaluation and treatment. Serious injuries from in-flight turbulence are rare, but scientists say they may be becoming more common as climate change alters the jet stream. A man was killed when a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence in May 2024, the first person to die from turbulence…
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