POLITICS
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Jun- 2025 -25 June
Tripura achieves 100 per cent literacy; joins Mizoram, Goa in elite list
Tripura has been officially declared a fully literate State, becoming the third in India after Mizoram and Goa. At a ceremony in Agartala, officials highlighted the state’s efforts and called it a crucial step towards the Centre’s 2030 literacy goals Agartala: Tripura on Monday became the third fully literate state in the country, following Mizoram and Goa, according to an announcement made by the Union Ministry of Education at an event held at Rabindra Bhavan in Agartala. Chief Minister Manik Saha, speaking at the event, called the achievement a “historic and proud moment” for the State. “After Mizoram and Goa, Tripura is now the third fully literate State in the Union of India. I congratulate all those who contributed to this mission,” Saha…
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25 June
Tamil, Telugu actor Srikanth arrested in Chennai drug case
Actor Srikanth, known for his roles in Tamil and Telugu films, was arrested in Chennai in a high-profile drug case. His arrest followed a positive drug test for cocaine, based on evidence and a statement by an AIADMK IT Wing official Hyderabad: Actor Srikanth, known for his roles in several Tamil and Telugu films, was arrested in Chennai on Monday in connection with a high-profile drug case. According to reports, the arrest was made by Chennai police based on a statement given by AIADMK IT Wing administrator Prasad. Earlier, Srikanth had undergone a drug test at Gandhi Government Hospital to determine whether he had consumed narcotics. Upon confirmation that cocaine was present in his blood samples, he was taken into custody.…
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25 June
Nepalese tenant allegedly kills elderly woman in Shimla
In Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, police investigate the murder of 56-year-old Santosh after her son Devender Kumar discovered her body and alerted authorities, with the accused reportedly ingesting pesticide after the act Shimla: A 56-year-old woman, identified as Santosh, was killed allegedly by her Nepalese tenant, Prem (36), in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district on Sunday, police said on Monday. Santosh’s son, Devender Kumar, discovered his mother’s body on the floor of their building. After repeatedly knocking on Prem’s door and receiving no response, Devender broke the door open and found Prem lying unconscious, prompting him to call the police. During the initial investigation, police reported that Prem was drunk at the time of the murder. Superintendent of Police (SP) Solan, Gaurav…
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25 June
European countries call for restraint amid escalating conflict in Mideast
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, in a statement released Monday, said the Croatian government is “monitoring the situation with great concern,” particularly the direct confrontations between Israel and Iran, Xinhua news agency reported. Brussels: European leaders have voiced deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, following a series of military strikes that have intensified fears of a wider regional war. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, in a statement released Monday, said the Croatian government is “monitoring the situation with great concern,” particularly the direct confrontations between Israel and Iran, Xinhua news agency reported. He warned that further escalation could lead to a range of consequences, including rising energy prices, increased migration, and the threat of terrorist attacks. “Our…
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25 June
Indian airlines suspend Middle East flights amid escalating tensions; major global routes disrupted
Indian carriers including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have suspended or rerouted flights to the Middle East amid rising tensions and airspace closures, especially after Iran’s missile strike on a US base. Global operations also remain affected. New Delhi: The Indian airlines have suspended their flights to the Middle East due to the escalating tensions in the region, impacting thousands of passengers and also resulting in significant financial loss for the carriers. Air India, which is already grappling with operational disruptions, has temporarily stopped services to the Middle East, Europe as well as to five destinations in the US and Canada. “In view of the evolving situation and the closure of certain airspaces in the Middle East, Air India…
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25 June
UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Syrian capital
The secretary-general reiterates that all perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable. He takes note that the Syrian interim authorities have condemned Sunday’s attack and, after a preliminary investigation, attributed it to the Islamic State. United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the terrorist attack on a church in Damascus, Syria, said his spokesman. The secretary-general reiterates that all perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable. He takes note that the Syrian interim authorities have condemned Sunday’s attack and, after a preliminary investigation, attributed it to the Islamic State. He calls for a full investigation, said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, in a statement. Guterres expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.…
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25 June
Iran denies ceasefire proposal as Trump announces end to ’12-day war’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no “agreement” on ceasefire between Israel and Iran as per media reports. New York: Confusion and skepticism surrounded a surprise ceasefire announcement, as a senior Iranian official told CNN that Tehran had not received any formal proposal from the United States and saw no reason to halt hostilities with Israel or Washington. “At this very moment, the enemy is committing aggression against Iran, and Iran is on the verge of intensifying its retaliatory strikes, with no ear to listen to the lies of its enemies,” the official was quoted as saying. He added that remarks from US and Israeli leaders would be seen as a “deception” intended to justify further attacks on Iran. Meanwhile Iran’s Foreign…
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24 June
Telangana doctors demand ban on lethal herbicide Paraquat, amid rising suicide cases
Doctors in Telangana have urged the government to ban Paraquat, a toxic herbicide linked to a growing number of suicides among farmers and youth. The fast-acting poison offers little scope for medical rescue and remains easily available despite regulations. Hyderabad: Senior physicians from Telangana have called for a ban on Paraquat, an easily available herbicide, which is quickly becoming a fatal choice for farmers and youngsters in committing suicide.In the last month, several instances have been reported in Kagaznagar, Karimnagar, Mancherial in Telangana and Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, wherein farmers and youngsters from agricultural background consumed Paraquat in an attempt to commit suicide. Even a single spoon of this weedicide is enough to get completely absorbed into the bloodstream, from where it reaches organs…
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24 June
Telangana: 15-year-old girl dies by suicide in Mancherial
Police said that Battula Jyotsna (15) from Godavari Road area in the town resorted to the extreme act as she was depressed by differences with a male friend over some issue Mancherial: A Class 10 student died, allegedly by suicide, in Luxettipet town following personal problems on Monday. Police said that Battula Jyotsna (15) from Godavari Road area in the town resorted to the extreme act as she was depressed by differences with a male friend over some issue. She was found hanging this morning. Based on a complaint received from the girl’s mother, a case was registered. Investigations are on.
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24 June
AICTE withholds approval for 10 engineering colleges from Telangana
As per the Technical Education department sources, there were deficiencies and non-compliances with mandatory norms that led to delay in approval of the colleges Hyderabad: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has put on hold the approvals for 10 engineering colleges in the State for the academic year 2025-26. As per the Technical Education department sources, there were deficiencies and non-compliances with mandatory norms that led to a delay in the approval of the colleges. The AICTE, which is currently in the process of issuing approval for the academic year 2025-26, found multiple discrepancies in the documents submitted by 10 colleges during virtual inspections.Over 170 engineering colleges from the State applied for the approvals this year. As part of…
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