POLITICS
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Jun- 2025 -29 June
PG Medical Centre sanctioned for Telangana’s Husnabad; 250-bed hospital, road works launched
Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha announces PG Medical Centre with 50 seats for Husnabad while inaugurating a 100-bed hospital and laying foundation for a 150-bed facility. Ministers also launch key road project and reviewed oil palm factory works Siddipet: Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha on Friday announced that the Telangana government would set up a Postgraduate (PG) Medical Centre with 50 seats in Husnabad. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating a 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital and laying the foundation stone for a 150-bed general hospital in Husnabad, the Minister said with a combined 250-bed capacity, the town met the necessary infrastructure criteria to host a PG Medical Centre. Pointing out that Siddipet, Jagtial, and Karimnagar already had medical colleges, Rajanarasimha said the government had decided to grant the…
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29 June
KTR slams Congress govt for lavish spending on Bharat Summit event
KTR said the Congress government was shameless to claim that the State had no money to fulfill its poll promises, but spent Rs. 29.45 crore for the two-day summit. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao hit out at the Congress government for spending lavishly on events like Bharat Summit 2025, while failing to deliver on its promises to the people of Telangana. He said the Congress government was shameless to claim that the State had no money to fulfill its poll promises, but spent Rs. 29.45 crore for the two-day summit. Rama Rao questioned the rationale behind spending such a huge amount for the Bharat Summit. “Congress made 420 promises, including the six guarantees they said would be implemented within 100 days. It is now…
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29 June
Hyderabad: Man loses Rs 14 lakh in online job scam
Cyber fraudsters contact victim via WhatsApp and offer part-time work-from-home job; they then introduce the victim to an investment opportunity in crypto currency, promising high returns Hyderabad: A 43-year-old man from the city was duped to the tune of Rs 14 lakh by cyber fraudsters who promised a part-time work-from-home job. The victim was contacted via WhatsApp by a fraudster who offered a part-time work-from-home job. The job required the victim to provide Google reviews and feedback, for which he initially received some payments. After gaining the victim’s trust, the fraudsters introduced an investment opportunity in crypto currency, promising high returns. The victim was then instructed to contact a person on Telegram, who further explained the job details and payment process. “Later, another scammer,…
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29 June
Delhi man shoots father dead over front seat dispute in tempo
The victim, identified as 60-year-old Surendra Singh, a retired sub-inspector from the CISF, was rushed to HRH Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead New Delhi: A 26-year-old man allegedly shot dead his father in north Delhi’s Timarpur area after being denied the front seat in a tempo that the family had hired to shift to their native place in Uttarakhand, police sources said on Friday. The accused, identified as Deepak, was arrested from the spot and the gun used in the crime along with 11 live cartridges was recovered, they said. The incident took place around 7.30 pm on Thursday near MS Block, Timarpur, where staff patrolling heard a gunshot and rushed to the spot. “The staff found a man…
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29 June
Operation Sindhu: India evacuates over 4,400 citizens from Iran and Israel
India has evacuated 4,415 citizens from Iran and Israel under Operation Sindhu, launched amid rising conflict. The MEA confirmed 19 special flights, including IAF missions, and praised international cooperation. Further action depends on regional developments and ceasefire status New Delhi: India has evacuated more than 4,400 Indian nationals from Iran and Israel through 19 special flights under Operation Sindhu, which was launched on June 18 amid escalating hostilities between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Among the evacuees were over 1,500 women and 500 children, according to the MEA. “The Government of India is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Operation Sindhu is yet another demonstration of this commitment,” the ministry…
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29 June
Rahul Gandhi vows grassroots decision-making and legal support to defend tribal land rights
Party to appoint tribal district heads, support land-rights fights and decentralise decision-making amid digitalisation challenges New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday announced a Congress initiative to groom tribal leaders at the district level and back their struggle against social injustice and land dispossession arising from digitalisation. He said the party will appoint district presidents from tribal, Dalit, OBC and other marginalised communities, provide them financial support and decentralise decision-making from Delhi to the grassroots. “My interest is to nurture tribal leaders in the party. We want dynamic leaders who are serious about serving the community to step forward and hold posts of district heads,” Gandhi said, highlighting that 41 district heads have already been appointed in Gujarat…
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29 June
Thackeray cousins unite for Marathi cause: Joint Mumbai protest on July 5 against Hindi imposition
Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s MNS to jointly challenge Maharashtra’s amended three-language formula; timing to be finalized amid Ashadhi Ekadashi conflict Mumbai: Estranged Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray will stage a joint protest on July 5 against what they call the “imposition” of Hindi and the state government’s three-language formula for Classes 1–5. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said Raj Thackeray invited Uddhav to join his July 6 march from Girgaum Chowpatty. Uddhav agreed but pointed out that Ashadhi Ekadashi falls on that day, making participation difficult. The cousins then settled on a joint rally on July 5; timing is under discussion, as Raj had proposed a 10…
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29 June
Jailed gangster’s mother among two shot dead in Punjab’s Batala
Harjit Kaur, mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and Karanvir Singh were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Batala, Punjab. The attack occurred on Qadian Road. Police have launched a probe into the motive and are searching for the culprits Chandigarh: The mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and another person accompanying her died after being shot at by unidentified bike-borne people in Punjab’s Batala, police said on Friday. Harjit Kaur was critically injured after the incident around 9.30 pm on Thursday and was referred to a hospital in Amritsar, but she succumbed to the bullet injuries, a senior police official from Batala said over the phone. The incident took place on Qadian road which falls under the Civil Lines area.…
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29 June
Lakhs of devotees arrive in Puri for Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra
Lakhs of devotees gathered in Puri for Lord Jagannath’s Ratha Yatra. Authorities deployed 10,000 security personnel, AI-enabled CCTV, and NSG snipers. The Odisha government and temple administration assured smooth conduct with new tech like an Integrated Command and Control Centre. Puri: Lakhs of devotees have thronged the seaside pilgrim town of Puri for Lord Jagannath’s annual Ratha Yatra on Friday, for which the Odisha government has made elaborate arrangements, officials said. About one lakh people have reached Puri by Thursday evening, and the number has increased manifold this morning, police sources said. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad are expected to participate in the event, they said. “By the grace of Mahaprabhu (Lord Jagannath), we are fully prepared…
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29 June
Rajnath Singh, Chinese Minister vow to sustain positive momentum
At the SCO Defence Ministers’ meet in Qingdao, Rajnath Singh held constructive talks with China’s Admiral Don Jun, urging positive momentum in ties. India declined to endorse the joint declaration due to lack of consensus on terrorism concerns New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Don Jun, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers meeting in China’s Qingdao. Sharing details about the meeting, Singh posted on his X handle that it is incumbent on the two nations to maintain positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in bilateral ties. He said that he and General Don Jun had “constructive and forward-looking exchange of views” on issues related to bilateral ties. The Defence Minister expressed happiness at the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. “Held talks with…
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