POLITICS
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Jul- 2025 -26 July
Sangareddy police seize Rs. 1.52 crore worth Palladium on Carbon, arrest three in pharma theft case
Sangareddy police seized 38 kg of palladium on carbon worth Rs. 1.52 crore and arrested three accused in a pharma theft case. The gang, led by a former pharma employee, had stolen chemicals from eight units across India. Sangareddy: The Sangareddy police seized 38 kg of palladium on carbon (PdC) worth Rs. 1.52 crore and arrested three members of a gang involved in stealing the chemical from pharmaceutical companies. In a joint operation, the CCS Police and IDA Bollaram Police apprehended Amole Jagade, Ravindra Bhagavan, and Ganesh Mahadev Rathod, all natives of Maharashtra. However, the alleged kingpin, Allam Sambasivudu, along with Akshay Chouhan and Lala Patel, remain at large. Sambasivudu and his team had previously been arrested in February this year…
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26 July
Dump yard row escalates as Fasalwadi villagers block garbage trucks
Fasalwadi villagers blocked garbage trucks headed to a local dump yard, demanding its relocation due to pollution and health hazards. Authorities intervened and assured residents that their concerns would be addressed, seeking more time for remedial measures Sangareddy: Residents of Fasalwadi near Sangareddy on Thursday morning obstructed vehicles transporting garbage to the dump yard located near their village, intensifying their longstanding protest against the facility. The villagers have repeatedly urged Sangareddy municipal authorities to relocate the dump yard, citing serious pollution concerns. They allege that contaminated water seeping from the garbage has been polluting their agricultural fields. The persistent foul smell has also led to frequent health issues, they said. The situation has worsened with the recent heavy rains, turning the…
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26 July
Singareni employees upset over delay in transfer process despite end of extended production period
SCCL employees are irked over delays in processing transfer applications, held up due to an extended production period and political interference. With over 700 pending requests, employees demand urgent action to avoid disruptions to their families and children’s education Kothagudem: Employees of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) who had applied for transfers are growing increasingly frustrated as the management continues to delay processing their applications, even though four months have passed since the end of the financial year. Transfers are usually taken up after the financial year concludes. However, this year, the SCCL management extended the financial year-end production period and simultaneously put the transfer process on hold, much to the dismay of employees seeking relocation. Traditionally, the company designates…
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26 July
KTR’s birthday celebrated across Telangana; BRS cadre chip in with ‘Gift A Smile’ gestures
BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s birthday saw celebrations across Telangana, with cultural events, sapling distribution, and aid to students. However, controversy erupted in Hyderabad over the selective removal of BRS flexis by civic staff, drawing strong protest from party workers Hyderabad: Telangana Bhavan wore a festive look on Thursday as BRS working president KT Rama Rao celebrated his 49th birthday, with party leaders, cadres, and fans gathering from across the State. Supporters cut cakes and took part in celebratory events to mark the occasion. The BRS cadre organised celebrations across Telangana with enthusiasm. While some distributed fruits and sweets, others fed the needy, planted saplings, and handed out seedlings. Cultural programmes were held, and many pledged to strengthen the party under Rama…
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26 July
Four-member gang held for multiple thefts in Medak, gold and cash recovered
Medak police arrested a four-member gang at Chinna Shankarampet for multiple thefts in Khajapur village. Stolen gold, silver and cash were recovered. The accused, all locals, were produced before court after reportedly confessing to a series of house burglaries. Medak: Medak police on Thursday arrested a four-member gang of thieves at Chinna Shankarampet and seized 13 tolas of gold ornaments, 95 grams of silver ornaments, and Rs. 1.24 lakh in cash from their possession. Speaking to reporters, Toopran DSP Narendar Goud said a complaint was received from Chigulla Mallaiah, a resident of Khajapur in the mandal, who reported a burglary at his residence on July 9. During investigation, the Chinna Shankarampet police detained the suspects after observing them moving suspiciously on…
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26 July
Govt bans OTT platforms Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix for soft porn content
The government has ordered ISPs to block 25 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for hosting obscene content violating Indian laws. The move underscores stricter enforcement under the IT Act and digital media ethics code to regulate online streaming platforms New Delhi: In a bid to crack down on unlawful and obscene content, the government has directed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to disable public access to 25 OTT platforms, including big and popular names like Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix. A notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) emphasized that the intermediaries are responsible for removing or disabling access to unlawful information under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code)…
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26 July
Nearly 4,000 MT of coal vanishes from 2 sites in Meghalaya, HC seeks accountability
The Meghalaya High Court has demanded accountability after nearly 4,000 MT of illegally mined coal vanished from two depots. The court slammed enforcement failures, citing a monitoring report, and ordered urgent action, FIRs, and status updates ahead of the next hearing Shillong: The High Court of Meghalaya has sought accountability from the State government and its agencies after nearly 4,000 metric tonnes (MT) of illegally mined coal vanished from two coal depots in the State — Rajaju and Diengngan villages — despite the stock being previously recorded through official surveys. In a scathing observation, the High Court bench headed by Justice HS Thangkhiew, which heard the matter on Thursday, has asked authorities to identify the individuals or officials responsible for allowing…
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26 July
Rape convict Govindachamy escapes from Kannur Central Jail in major security lapse
Convicted rapist Govindachamy escaped from Kerala’s high-security Kannur Central Jail, shocking authorities. Despite being one-handed, he scaled a 25-ft wall, triggering questions on internal help and prison security. Kannur: In a major security lapse, one of Kerala’s most dreaded criminals, Govindachamy, escaped from the high-security Kannur prison around 1.15 a.m. on Friday. This major lapse came to the notice of the jail authorities around 5 a.m. and was reported to the local Kannur police after two hours. Reports have said that at the time of the jailbreak, the power was switched off. Govindachamy was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman. As per reports, when dawn surfaced, a long rope made of cloth was…
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26 July
MEA flags US visa woes after students face delays amid stricter vetting norms
The Ministry of External Affairs has received several complaints from Indian students and families facing difficulties in securing US student visa appointments following expanded vetting guidelines announced by the US State Department. New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has received several representations from Indian students and their families, flagging difficulty in obtaining US student visa appointments after American authorities announced an expanded screening and vetting for visa applicants, the government said on Thursday. In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said the MEA took up the matter with the US embassy in New Delhi as well as the US Department of State. The ministry was asked whether the…
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26 July
Dialogue key to unity, say RSS and Muslim clerics after Delhi meeting
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat met with 60 prominent Muslim clerics and scholars in New Delhi on Thursday in a meeting organised by the All India Imam Organisation. Held at Haryana Bhawan, the three-and-a-half-hour discussion focused on promoting dialogue between Hindus and Muslims. New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat met prominent Muslim clerics and scholars on Thursday, discussing a host of issues with them and agreeing on the need to start a dialogue between Hindus and Muslims, All India Imam Organisation chief Umer Ahmed Iliyasi said. The meeting that lasted for about three hours and a half was attended by 60 prominent imams, muftis and mohtamims (heads) of madrasas, Iliyasi told PTI. The meeting was organised by the All India Imam Organisation at the…
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