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      29 November

      Indonesia landslides, flash floods kill 17, six still missing in North Sumatra

      Torrential monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides across North Sumatra, killing 17 people and leaving six missing. Thousands were displaced, homes destroyed and access roads cut off, as rescuers struggled against bad weather and dangerous conditions to reach affected areas Medan: Rescuers recovered more bodies in the search for dozens of people buried under landslides or swept away after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, increasing the death toll to 17 and leaving six people missing, officials said Wednesday. Rescue teams were struggling to reach affected areas in six regencies of North Sumatra province after the monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through hilly villages as mud,…

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    • 29 November

      Hong Kong high-rise blaze kills four, leaves several injured

      A major fire broke out in a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing four people and injuring three. The blaze spread quickly through bamboo scaffolding, trapping residents as firefighters worked to control the intense flames Hong Kong: A fire ravaged a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, killing four people and leaving others trapped inside, authorities said. The Hong Kong government reported four deaths and said three other people were hospitalised. Two of the injured were in critical condition and the other person was stable, a brief statement said. Hong Kong media said that one of the deceased was a firefighter, but that could not be immediately confirmed. Police said they had received multiple reports of…

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    • 29 November

      Pakistan’s economic crisis driven by corruption, elite control: IMF

      The IMF says Pakistan’s economic problems come mainly from corruption, weak institutions and powerful groups controlling the system. Everyday people suffer while elites benefit. The report warns that without honest accountability and major reforms, the country will stay in crisis New Delhi: A new 186-page report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again highlighted an uncomfortable reality: Pakistan’s economic troubles are mainly the result of internal weaknesses, not outside pressure. The report says corruption, weak institutions, and powerful vested interests have pushed the country to the edge of economic collapse, according to Pakistan Observer website. According to the IMF, corruption affects almost every level of governance in Pakistan. Policymaking is often controlled by influential groups that use state institutions for…

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    • 29 November

      Trump says envoys headed to Putin, Ukrainian officials as he ‘fine-tunes’ Ukraine peace plan

      President Donald Trump said his Ukraine peace proposal has been “fine-tuned” and that envoys will soon meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian officials. His plan, criticised for favouring Russia, remains under negotiation as Europe seeks stronger guarantees and fresh Russian attacks intensify pressure on talks. Washington: President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been “fine-tuned” and he’s sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. Trump suggested he could eventually meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday evening aboard Air Force One, Trump said…

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    • 29 November

      Pakistani strikes in Khost kill nine children: Kabul

      At least ten civilians, including nine children, were killed after Pakistani forces struck a residential home in Khost province, Afghanistan. The attack follows escalating cross-border tensions, with separate strikes injuring four more civilians in Kunar and Paktika. Kabul: At least ten civilians, including nine children, were killed after Pakistani forces struck a residential area in Afghanistan’s Khost province, the Afghan government said on Tuesday. The attack, according to officials, took place shortly after midnight and targeted the home of a local resident, reigniting concerns about escalating hostilities along the border. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the caretaker Afghan government, stated that the strike occurred around 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday in the Mughalgai area of Khost’s Gurbuz district. He said in a post…

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    • 29 November

      Canada moves quickly to revive India trade talks

      Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa is fast-tracking a trade deal with India after two years of strained relations. The move follows G20 discussions between PMs Carney and Modi, aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030. Toronto: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Monday that Canada and India will move quickly to advance a trade deal after two years of strained relations, noting Ottawa has a new foreign policy in response to US President Donald Trump’s trade war. Anand’s statement follows a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa this past weekend, where the leaders agreed to restart stalled talks for…

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    • 28 November

      Gram panchayat polls in Telangana scheduled for December 3, says Minister Laxman Kumar

      The Telangana government has announced that gram panchayat elections will be held on December 3. SC, ST Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring the timely completion of these elections. Jagtial: The State government will conduct gram panchayat elections on December 3, SC, ST Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar announced on Tuesday. Speaking to the media after distributing Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak cheques in Pegadapalli, the Minister said the government had taken up the process to ensure that the gram panchayat elections were completed on time. Nearly Rs 3,000 crore in central funds would have to be returned if the polls were not conducted by March 31, 2026, which prompted the decision to hold these elections first to secure the…

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    • 28 November

      TT Impact: State govt hikes material costs for mid-day meals in schools

      The Telangana State government has issued an order to increase the material costs for mid-day meals in government and local body schools, following a report highlighting challenges in providing quality food due to outdated costs. The new costs, effective from November 17, raise the amounts allocated per primary and upper primary student. Hyderabad: The Telangana government has finally issued an order enhancing material cost for serving mid-day meals in the government and local body schools. This was done after a report titled ‘Cong govt apathy hits mid-day meal‘ – highlighting how schools were struggling to provide quality food due to outdated material cost, published in these columns on November 14.

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    • 28 November

      Telangana HC hears contempt petition over demolition by HYDRAA

      The Telangana High Court addressed a contempt petition from Sandhya Hotels regarding alleged unauthorized demolition by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). During the hearing, HYDRAA’s Standing Counsel requested additional time to submit a counter-affidavit explaining the justification for the demolition. By Our Legal Correspondent Hyderabad: Justice B. Vijay Sen Reddy of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday heard the contempt petition filed by Sandhya Hotels Private Limited concerning alleged unauthorised demolition work by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The hearing followed a lunch-motion plea moved by Sandhya Hotels on Monday, where the Court had granted an interim status quo on the demolition activity on the property. During the hearing, the Standing Counsel appearing for HYDRAA…

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    • 28 November

      Dasoju Sravan questions Rahul Gandhi’s silence over delay in action against defected MLAs

      BRS leader Dasoju Sravan condemned the Congress Party for its perceived double standards regarding legislative defections, particularly highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s silence on issues in Telangana. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy government is misusing the Speaker’s Office to delay action against defected MLAs, referencing a Supreme Court warning on inaction. Hyderabad: Accusing the Congress Party of double standards, BRS leader and MLC Dasoju Sravan said on Tuesday that Rahul Gandhi cries foul over ‘vote theft’ in Bihar, but remains silent when ‘MLA theft’ is happening in Telangana under his own party’s rule. Addressing a news conference at Telangana Bhavan, he alleged that the Revanth Reddy’s government was deliberately delaying action against the defected MLAs by misusing the Speaker’s Office. “What exactly does ‘reasonable time’…

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