POLITICS
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Jul- 2025 -9 July
Trump hosts Netanyahu in Washington, says Gaza ceasefire talks ‘going along very well’
During a White House meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu, US President Trump said Gaza ceasefire talks are progressing well. He also revealed Hamas’s willingness to end the conflict and discussed relocation plans for Palestinians and a potential 60-day truce agreement. Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that he thinks the talks to end the war in Gaza have been “going along very well”, as he hosted visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here. The US President also expressed confidence that Hamas was willing to end the 21-month conflict. “They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire,” he said in remarks to reporters at the White House, the BBC reported. The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu came after…
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9 July
Trump sets 25 per cent tariffs on Japan, South Korea; new import taxes on 12 other nations
President Trump has announced steep new tariffs, including 25% on Japan and South Korea, and new taxes on 12 more countries, stoking fears of slower economic growth and prolonged trade battles. Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that will go into effect on August 1. Trump provided notice by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of the various countries. The letters warned them not to retaliate by increasing their own import taxes, or else the Trump administration would further increase tariffs. “If for any reason you decide to raise your tariffs, then,…
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9 July
Death toll from Texas floods rises to over 100; search and rescue ops continue
Over 100 people are dead and many missing after devastating Texas floods. Search teams continue amid heavy rain. The White House denies claims that weather service budget cuts worsened the disaster response. Houston: The death toll from flash floods that struck Texas in the US has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing, officials said. Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four days after the catastrophe, the BBC reported. Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls’ summer camp, confirmed at least 27 girls and staff were among the dead. Ten girls and a camp counsellor are…
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8 July
Cab drivers put passengers’ lives at risk; watch videos, reels on mobile while driving
Despite being counselled and warned of stringent action by the traffic police, the problem of drivers being hooked on to mobile phones continues while giving anxious moments to the passengers. These incidents highlight serious lapses in road safety, enforcement, and platform accountability Hyderabad: A concerning trend has emerged across the city’s ride-hailing ecosystem, with bike taxi, auto, and cab drivers often caught enjoying video ranging from social media reels to mobile games, watching movies or talking on the phone behind the wheel, while passengers are onboard. The use of phones is mandatory for cab booking, payments, and travel routes (maps), and Bluetooth devices are used to connect with passengers. However, these are being misused by some. Phones are being attached to holders on…
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8 July
Kavitha urges Congress govt to complete Eklavya building
BRS MLC slammed the current Congress government for neglecting the Erukala Empowerment Scheme initiated by former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and failing to act despite repeated demands in the Legislative Council. Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruti President and BRS MLC K Kavitha demanded that the Congress government immediately complete the Eklavya building initiated by the previous BRS government. Kavitha, who participated in Eklavya Jayanti celebrations at Tank Bund, paid tributes to the portrait of Ekalavya. She said Ekalavya’s story is an indication of the oppression faced by Bahujans and stands as a symbol of sacrifice and perseverance. She urged all political parties to provide an opportunity to the Erukula community in the upcoming local body polls. She also demanded the creation of an Erukala Corporation…
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8 July
Farmers tense as Congress govt keeps regional ring road alignment under wraps
According to the revised plan, the southern stretch now spans 201 km, running from Choutuppal in Yadadri Bhongir to Sangareddy. Hyderabad: The State Cabinet recently approved a new alignment for the southern part of the Regional Ring Road (RRR), but its details have not been made public, sparking concern among farmers who fear their lands could be acquired for the project. According to the revised plan, the southern stretch now spans 201 km, running from Choutuppal in Yadadri Bhongir to Sangareddy. It is expected to pass through Yadadri Bhongir, Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Vikarabad, and Sangareddy districts. The earlier alignment was finalised at around 182 km. Following the Cabinet’s approval, the State government has begun preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the new alignment. Consultants…
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8 July
Tribals led by Tudum Dedba protest against GO 49 over new tiger corridor in Asifabad
Godam Ganesh, a leader of Tudum Debba, said they had chalked out an action plan to oppose the order, which they fear will affect 339 tribal villages across the Asifabad and Kagaznagar divisions. The organisation has initiated awareness meetings in villages, which will continue till July 13 Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Tudum Debba, a tribal rights organisation, has launched a protest movement against Government Order (GO) 49, which declares the creation of a tiger corridor—designated the Kumram Bheem Tiger Conservation Reserve—linking Maharashtra’s Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve with Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Beginning Sunday, the organisation has initiated awareness meetings in villages, which will continue till July 13. Godam Ganesh, a leader of Tudum Debba, said they had chalked out an action plan…
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8 July
Jagtial Congress leader exposed in CMRF fund misuse row
The government aid under Chief Minister’s Relief Fund was allegedly misused by Mallial Agriculture Market Committee Vice-Chairman Gaddam Jeevan Reddy Jagtial: An alleged case of misuse of government aid by a Congress leader has surfaced in the district, this time involving the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) in Kodimial mandal. Gudipelli Raju, a resident of Kodimial, underwent spinal surgery at a hospital in Karimnagar last year, for which he was charged Rs 1.34 lakh. He subsequently applied for financial assistance under the CMRF. Though an amount of Rs. 34,000 was sanctioned on October 10 last year, Raju did not receive the cheque. When he approached the Choppadandi MLA camp office to enquire about the status of his application, he was informed that the cheque was…
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8 July
Telangana: Migrant daily wage earner killed as lorry mows down bike in Mancherial
A 36-year-old migrant worker, Aili Mallesh, died on the spot after a lorry hit his motorbike in Boyapalli village, Telangana. He was returning from dinner. Police registered a hit-and-run case and are investigating the driver’s whereabouts Mancherial: A 36-year-old migrant daily wage earner was killed on the spot when a lorry mowed down his motorbike at Boyapalli village in Thandur mandal on Saturday night. Police said that Aili Mallesh from Kasipet village suffered critical injuries when the lorry hit the bike, killing him on the spot around 10 pm. He was returning to Kasipet from Boyapalli after purchasing food from an eatery. Mallesh hailed from Odela village in Peddapalli district. He had migrated to Kasipet in search of livelihood a few years back. Based on a complaint received from…
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8 July
Telangana: Woman held for cheating couple by selling house site using forged documents in Adilabad
A woman real estate agent in Adilabad was arrested for cheating a couple by selling them land using fake documents. She and an accomplice sold the same plot twice. The couple lost Rs 3.3 lakh and reported the fraud Adilabad: A woman was arrested on Sunday for allegedly cheating a couple by selling a house site using forged land documents. Another accused in the case is still absconding. Adilabad I Town Inspector K Phanidhar said that Dasari Jyothi, a real estate agent from Brundavan Colony, was arrested for duping Gedem Devidas and his wife Jyotsna by selling them a house site in the Khanapur area using forged documents. The couple had paid Rs 3.30 lakh for the site three years ago. Her accomplice, Mohammad Kaleem,…
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