POLITICS
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Jul- 2025 -2 July
Indian-origin man jailed, caned in Singapore for 2023 nightspot riot
A Singapore court sentenced Indian-origin man Kavind Raj Kannan to over two years in jail and caning for his role in a fatal 2023 riot at Concorde Hotel. Another gang member faces murder charges while others have received jail terms. Singapore: An Indian origin man has been sentenced to two years and three months in jail, and three strokes of the cane, after pleading guilty to a rioting charge in which another man was killed at a nightspot in 2023. Kavind Raj Kannan, 25, and 10 other men — referred to in court documents as the “rioting group” — had ganged up against Mohammad Isrrat Mohd Ismail, then 29, at the Concorde Hotel in the wee hours of August 20, 2023,…
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2 July
Surge in cartel violence in Mexico; 20 killed in less than a day
A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicentre of cartel violence since the conflict exploded last year between the two groups: Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Mexico City: Four decapitated bodies were found hanging from a bridge in the capital of western Mexico’s Sinaloa state on Monday, part of a surge of cartel violence that killed nearly 20 people in less than a day, authorities said. A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicentre of cartel violence since the conflict exploded last year between the two groups: Los Chapitos and La Mayiza. Dead…
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2 July
‘Sophisticated’ cyber attack contained, says International Criminal Court
The cyber security attack happened in the same week that The Hague hosted a summit of 32 NATO leaders at a conference centre near the court amid tight security including measures to guard against cyberattacks The Hague: The International Criminal Court has been targeted by a “sophisticated” cyberattack and is taking measures to limit any damage, the global tribunal announced Monday. The ICC, which also was hit by a cyberattack in 2023, said the latest incident had been contained but did not elaborate further on the impact or possible motive. “A court-wide impact analysis is being carried out, and steps are already being taken to mitigate any effects of the incident,” the court said in a statement. The attack happened last week. “All necessary measures…
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1 July
Amid protests, Hydraa demolishes encroachments at Sunnam Cheruvu in Madhapur
The demolitions came days after the Pollution Control Board report was used by the Hydraa to claim water contamination in Sunnam Cheruvu Hyderabad: Amid resentment and protests, the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Monday demolished encroachments on the shore area of the Sunnam Cheruvu. The building owners decried the demolitions saying the HYDRAA action as violating their rights. The demolitions came days after the Pollution Control Board report was used by the Hydraa to claim water contamination in Sunnam Cheruvu. Amid police protection, the HYDRAA authorities started the demolition in the early hours. Over 50 to 70 temporary shelters, water sumps, and bore wells installed on the shore area of Sunnam Cheruvu were demolished. Last week, a…
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1 July
Telangana: Fisherman drowns in Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar, body recovered
A fisherman from Mailaram village in Karimnagar district drowned in Lower Manair Dam after his boat overturned due to strong winds. His body was recovered on Monday, a day after the incident. Police registered a case and launched an investigation. Karimnagar: A fisherman, Guvva Ravi (43), who went missing in the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) on Sunday afternoon, was found dead on Monday. Ravi, a native of Mailaram village in Ganneruvaram mandal, had ventured into the LMD waters for fishing when the country-made boat he was sailing in overturned due to strong winds, causing him to fall into the water. Other fishermen who witnessed the incident rushed to rescue him but were unsuccessful. Though they searched the area immediately after the…
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1 July
Harish Rao demands Congress govt to clear pending bills to Gurukuls, supply uniforms
Harish Rao said Gurukul schools, which were once a model for the nation under the BRS regime, were now facing challenging times under the Congress rule Hyderabad: Former Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for ruining the condition in Gurukul schools across Telangana. Demanding the immediate release of pending dues to contractors and rent arrears for Gurukuls operating in private buildings, he said essential supplies, including food and uniforms, were being halted due to non-payment. In a statement, Harish Rao said Gurukul schools, which were once a model for the nation under the BRS regime, were now facing challenging times under the Congress rule. Due to non-payment of pending bills since January this year, the supply of eggs, meat, and bananas…
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1 July
Massive explosion at chemical factory in Patancheru near Hyderabad; over 20 workers injured
A reactor blast triggered a massive explosion and fire at a chemical factory in Pashamailaram, Patancheru, on Monday. Over 20 workers were seriously injured, and several were trapped. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene to control the situation. Hyderabad: A massive explosion occurred at a chemical factory in the Patancheru industrial area on Monday, reportedly leaving over 20 workers seriously injured and several others trapped. The explosion, suspected to have been caused by a reactor blast, took place at a factory located in Pashamailaram. The blast triggered a huge fire, engulfing parts of the facility and creating panic in the vicinity. Several fire engines were rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations were underway to bring the blaze under control. Emergency…
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1 July
Telangana: Man from Kamareddy electrocuted during theft attempt in Mancherial
A man from Gandhari in Kamareddy died of electrocution during a theft attempt in Mancherial. He was hiding on a rooftop when his neck got entangled in a live wire. Police are probing the incident, considering both theft and suicide angles. Mancherial: A man from Kamareddy district was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal valuables at Islampura in Mancherial town on Sunday night. According to police, the deceased was identified as Maloth Ramesh from Gandhari mandal in Kamareddy. He died on the spot, reportedly after coming into contact with a live electric wire while hiding on top of a building. Ramesh had entered the premises to steal from a house, but was spotted by residents who raised an alarm. In an…
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1 July
POCSO case accused attempts suicide in Telangana’s Medak, records selfie video
Panagari Sudhakar Reddy of Sabhashpally in Medak attempted suicide fearing conviction in a two-year-old POCSO case. He consumed poison while recording a selfie video denying the charges. Friends located him and admitted him to hospital. His condition is critical. Medak: Fearing conviction in a POCSO case, a man attempted suicide by consuming poison while recording a selfie video at Sabhashpally village in Shivvampet mandal in the early hours of Monday. The accused, identified as Panagari Sudhakar Reddy, is a resident of the same village. A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was registered against him around two years ago. With the court proceedings reaching the final stages, he reportedly grew anxious about a possible conviction. In the selfie…
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1 July
Telangana: Unidentified miscreants attempt to rob Central Bank of India branch in Medak
Unidentified miscreants attempted to rob the Central Bank of India branch at Veludurthi, Medak, by breaking through a wall. They fled after the alarm was triggered. Police are investigating and analysing CCTV footage to trace the culprits. Medak: Unidentified miscreants made a failed attempt to rob the Central Bank of India branch at Veludurthi mandal headquarters on Sunday night. The miscreants broke through a wall of the bank and removed the locks of the store room. However, as they entered the locker room, the bank’s automatic alarm system was triggered, prompting them to flee the scene. Alert locals immediately informed the police, but the suspects managed to escape before the police arrived. A case has been registered and an investigation is…
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