POLITICS
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Jul- 2025 -19 July
Two daily-wage earners killed as wall of old house collapses in Mancherial
Two daily-wage workers were killed when a wall collapsed during demolition work in Brahmanapalli village, Mancherial district. The house was being razed under the Indiramma housing scheme. The victims were identified as locals Eddi Madhunaiah and Segam Thirupathi. Mancherial: Two daily-wage earners were killed on the spot when a wall collapsed on them while they were demolishing an old house at Brahmanapalli village in Kotapalli mandal on Friday. Police said the deceased were Eddi Madhunaiah (50) and Segam Thirupathi, both from the village. Madhunaiah and Thirupathi were trapped under the debris when the wall caved in. They were engaged in dismantling the structure at the time of the incident. The house was being razed to construct a new one sanctioned under…
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19 July
Harish Rao calls Rahul Gandhi’s ‘witch-hunt’ cry hypocrisy
BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for calling the probe against Robert Vadra a “witch hunt,” accusing him of hypocrisy and selective outrage. Rao questioned the Congress’s silence when the KCR family was allegedly targeted by its leaders. Hyderabad: Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of a central government-led “witch hunt” against his brother-in-law, Robert Vadra, BRS leader and MLA T Harish Rao sharply criticised the Congress leader, accusing him of “sheer hypocrisy.” Rao’s remarks highlighted what he called Gandhi’s selective outrage. He questioned the silence of the Congress party and its leaders when they allegedly targeted the family of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao with “lies and vendetta politics.” Gandhi, in a post on X, defended Vadra, stating, “My brother-in-law…
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19 July
Vacancies and lack of support posing a challenge for Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Amrabad Tiger Reserve has recorded a rise in tiger numbers, but a severe staff shortage and lack of resources are hampering conservation efforts. The absence of a veterinary team and insufficient base camps continue to challenge wildlife protection operations. Hyderabad: The efforts being put in by Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) in tiger conservation are yielding desired results but the staff is facing many challenges due to many vacancies and lack of support from the department. The tiger population in ATR has increased from 33 to 36 this year and the officials are expecting the numbers to increase further in the next two years. However, the ATR staff is facing many challenges in implementing the anti-poaching measures effectively with limited resources. The sanctioned staff…
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19 July
Congress leaders ignore calling on murdered party leader’s kin to console
Congress leaders, including TPCC president and state ministers, failed to visit the family of slain SC leader Marelli Anil during their tour of Medak. The absence has sparked disappointment among party workers, raising concerns of alienation at the grassroots level. Medak: Top Congress leaders including the and a minister and MLAs who were on a tour of the district chose to ignore calling on the bereaed family of party leader Marelli Anil, who was shot dead. The apparent cold-shouldering of the bereaved family has become the talk of town and left the party workers in dismay and confusion. Anil was shot dead by some unidentified assailants at Variguntham in Medak district, was on his back on Monday night after participating in a…
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19 July
Sand-laden tractor claims life of Peddapalli ACP’s father in Mancherial
A 75-year-old man, father of Peddapalli ACP, died after a sand-laden tractor hit his two-wheeler in Patha Mancherial. Locals alleged rampant illegal sand mining and reckless driving due to lack of official supervision in the area. Mancherial: An elderly man was killed on the spot when a sand-laden tractor mowed down a two-wheeler on which he was travelling at Patha Mancherial here on Friday. Police said that the victim was identified as Gajji Ailaiah, 75, father of Peddapalli ACP Gajji Krishna, received critical injuries when the tractor hit the motorbike, resulting in instantaneous death for him. A case was registered against the driver of the tractor from Kyathanpalli. Locals alleged that some persons were illicitly mining and transporting sand from Godavari…
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19 July
Youth murdered in honour killing in Jagtial
A Dalit youth was murdered in a suspected honour killing by the family of his lover in Velgatoor mandal, Jagtial. The victim was reportedly attacked with knives and killed. Jagtial:In an honour killing incident, a Dalit youth was murdered by the family members of a woman in Velgatoor mandal. According to police, Challuri Mallesh (26), a resident of Kishanraopet in Velgatoor mandal, had been in love with a woman from the same village. Some time ago, there was a breakup in their relationship. As he failed to change his attitude even after repeated warnings, the woman’s father Nainala Raji Reddy lodged a complaint with the police. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Mallesh and produced him in…
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19 July
Indigenous diving support vessel Nistar commissioned at Vishakapatnam
India commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, in Visakhapatnam. Equipped with advanced submarine rescue systems, Nistar marks a significant maritime milestone, boosting India’s naval capabilities and global standing in submarine rescue operations, according to naval and defence officials Visakhapatnam: India’s first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, was commissioned here on Friday, marking a major maritime achievement. Nistar was originally built on March 29, 1971, playing a crucial role during the Indo-Pakistan war, identifying Pakistan’s sunken submarine Gazi outside Visakhapatnam harbour and Eastern operations. Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that the new Nistar will carry forward its legacy with advanced saturation dive systems and capability to rescue deep submergence rescue vessels, including submarines. “Old…
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19 July
3 elephants run over by train in Bengal’s Jhargram
Three elephants, including two calves, were killed after being hit by a speeding Janshatabdi Express near Banstala station in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore. The herd, likely from Jharkhand’s Dalma forest, was crossing the tracks. Investigation is ongoing Jhargram: Three elephants, including two calves, were run over by an express train near Banstala railway station in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore district, police said on Friday. The incident, which took place on Thursday night, occurred when an elephant herd that probably came from Jharkhand’s Dalma forest was traversing, they said. The three pachyderms were mowed on the tracks by a speeding Janshatabdi Express on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar section, a police officer said. It was difficult to go near the carcasses for some time, as the herd of 30 elephants was passing through the area, he said. Investigation…
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19 July
Execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen stayed: SC told
The Supreme Court was informed that Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen has been stayed. The Centre assured efforts to secure her safe return. Priya, convicted of murder, faces death penalty and diplomatic efforts for pardon and “blood money” continue New Delhi: The Supreme Court was on Friday informed that the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is on death row for murder in Yemen, has been stayed. Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that “efforts are on” in the matter. The top law officer said the government wants Priya to come back safely. “They (government) are taking good care of whatever is possible,” the bench observed. The…
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19 July
In midnight drama, police drag NCP (SP) MLA protesting detention of supporter
NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad was dragged by police during a late-night protest against the detention of his supporter Nitin Deshmukh, following a violent clash with BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar’s aides at Vidhan Bhavan. Tensions continue to escalate Mumbai: NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad was dragged by the police in the wee hours of Friday during his protest against the detention of his supporter, who was assaulted by supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar during the scuffle in the building a day before. Awhad, known for his vocal presence in the assembly, launched an aggressive sit-in protest near the rear gate of the Vidhan Bhavan premises around 2 am after police began taking away his supporter Nitin Deshmukh. The MLA physically…
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