POLITICS
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Jun- 2025 -16 June
Karnataka team visits Siddipet to study urban development success
Officials from Ramdurg Municipality in Karnataka visit Siddipet to study its urban development and waste management practices; tour Swachha Badi and receive a presentation from municipal authorities on biogas and bio-fertilizer production under MLA T Harish Rao’s leadership Siddipet: Elected representatives and officials from Ramdurg Municipality in Karnataka visited Siddipet Municipality on Saturday to study various developmental initiatives implemented in the town over the past decade. During their visit, the delegation toured the Swachha Badi, where they observed the production of biogas, bio-fertilizers, and other by-products from waste. Siddipet municipal authorities gave a detailed presentation on their efficient waste management practices. Siddipet Municipality has witnessed significant transformation in the last 10 years under the leadership of former Minister and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao, particularly…
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16 June
Overworked and underpaid: The struggles of delivery boys in meeting the 10-minute delivery promise
Big discounts for customers lead to more orders, but they do not translate into extra income for the delivery boys. By Ali Raiyan Hyderabad: Quick grocery delivery apps promising 10-minute deliveries are booming in Hyderabad, but this convenience comes at a cost. While customers benefit from quick delivery service, the workers who ensure timely deliveries face tough conditions, low pay, and constant pressure, all with little protection. These riders are not regular employees as the hyperlocal e-commerce companies refer to them as “partners“. This means they receive no pension, no paid sick leave and no job security as they are self-employed contractors working independently. They earn between Rs. 15 to Rs. 45 per delivery and conditions such as heavy rain or traffic jams do not…
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16 June
British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram
British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday night after running low on fuel Thiruvananthapuram: A British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the International Airport here on Saturday night after running low on fuel, sources said here. The jet, which is believed to have taken off from an aircraft carrier, landed safely at around 9.30 pm, they said on Sunday. Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing, said a source. “The pilot reported low fuel and asked for permission to land. Everything was handled quickly and professionally,” the source said. The aircraft is currently parked at the airport. Refuelling will take place once approval is received…
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16 June
West Bengal: BSF jawan kills senior after heated argument at camp in Murshidabad
A BSF constable allegedly shot dead his senior after an argument at a Murshidabad camp in West Bengal. The accused has been arrested, and a Court of Inquiry is underway to determine the motive behind the tragic incident New Delhi/Kolkata: A BSF jawan allegedly shot dead his senior following an argument at a camp in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, officials said Sunday. The incident took place around 10:30 pm on Saturday at the Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Dhuliyan, they said. Constable Shivam Kumar Mishra fatally shot his senior, Head Constable Ratan Singh Shekhawat, using his service rifle after a heated argument. The accused constable has been apprehended, the officials said. The two troopers were stationed in a BSF unit…
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16 June
PM has energy for foreign trips, can he not summon ’empathy’ for visiting Manipur: Cong
The opposition party also said this is Modi’s 35th trip abroad since May 2023 and it was “pathetic of the PM to treat Manipur in this awful manner” New Delhi: Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his three-nation tour, the Congress on Sunday said he has all the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm — ‘3 Es’ — for such visits and asked can he not summon up a 4th E — empathy — for going to Manipur “where the people’s suffering continues unabated”. The opposition party also said this is Modi’s 35th trip abroad since May 2023 and it was “pathetic of the PM to treat Manipur in this awful manner”. “The Prime Minister leaves for Cyprus, Canada, and…
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16 June
ISRO conducts first successful rocket launching test with payload in UP
The test conducted on Saturday in collaboration with Thrust Tech India Limited saw the rocket ascend 1.1 km at 5:14:33 PM, a complete success Kushinagar (UP): Space agency ISRO successfully conducted a rocket launching test here, marking the first time a payload was launched via a rocket from the soil of Uttar Pradesh, officials said. The test conducted on Saturday in collaboration with Thrust Tech India Limited saw the rocket ascend 1.1 km at 5:14:33 PM, a complete success. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Abhishek Singh said, “The rocket was launched at 5:14 PM and 33 seconds, which went up to a height of 1.1 km. After this, a small satellite (payload) came out. As soon as it fell down…
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16 June
Watch: All seven, including infant, killed in Uttarakand helicopter crash
The helicopter, en route from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, crashed in the Gaurikund area due to inclement weather conditions. Seven people, including the pilot, were on board at the time of the crash Rudraprayag: All seven people on board, including a 23-month-old infant and the pilot, lost their lives when a helicopter en route from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi crashed early Sunday morning in the Gaurikund area of Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. The chopper went down in a densely forested region near Gauri Mai Khark during its short 10-minute flight, crashing between Gaurikund and Sonprayag around 5:20 a.m. According to a statement issued by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), the victims included six pilgrims — five adults and an infant…
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16 June
People in Delhi get respite from heatwave as IMD forecasts thunderstorm, strong winds
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe thunderstorm and strong wind for the city, warning residents in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to stay indoors. New Delhi: After prolonged spell of scorching temperatures for several days, people in the national capital received a gradual respite from heatwave conditions early Sunday, as several parts of the city experienced light rainfall thunderstorm and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe thunderstorm and strong wind for the city, warning residents in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to stay indoors. According to the IMD, “moderate to intense spell of rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning, and squally winds reaching speeds of 80-100 kmph” swept through the capital…
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16 June
PM Modi to begin 3-nation tour from Cyprus today, 1st foreign visit post Operation Sindoor
Before participating in the G7 Summit on Monday, PM Modi will visit Cyprus, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in more than two decades. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commence the first leg of his three-nation tour from Cyprus on Sunday before participating in the G7 Summit in Canada followed by visiting Croatia on his way back. This will be the Prime Minister’s first foreign visit after Operation Sindoor. Before participating in the G7 Summit on Monday, PM Modi will visit Cyprus, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in more than two decades. Manish, High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, said, “The visit is going to be a historic visit for several reasons. It is after over two decades…
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16 June
Manipur Police seize drugs worth Rs 22 cr ; one held
Manipur Police have seized 57 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹22 crore and arrested a truck driver. In a separate operation, heroin and opium worth ₹55 crore were found in Churachandpur, highlighting continued drug smuggling through the Myanmar border Imphal: Manipur Police have seized a huge quantity of highly-addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 22 crore and arrested a truck driver, officials said here on Saturday. A senior official said that the Manipur Police intercepted a truck at the New Keithelmanbi Police picket in Imphal West District on Friday night and found huge amounts of drugs concealed inside the roof of the vehicle. The contraband items were found to be methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba or party tablets, upon…
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