POLITICS
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Jun- 2025 -5 June
Over 1.5 mn foreign pilgrims arrive in Mecca for the Hajj
According to traditional sayings of the prophet, the Day of Arafat is the most sacred day of the year, when God draws near to the faithful and forgives their sins. Arafat, Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj, a government spokesperson said Wednesday. Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a religious obligation involving rituals and acts of worship that every Muslim must fulfil if they have the money and are physically able to do it. Hajj Ministry spokesperson Ghassan Al-Nuwaimi provided an approximate number for foreigners at this year’s pilgrimage. He did not say how many domestic pilgrims were taking part. Last year, there were 1,611,310 pilgrims from outside the…
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5 June
India raises alarm over ADB’s $800 million bailout package for Pakistan
Pakistan has a very poor track record in implementing economic reforms that are mandatory with these aid packages from multilateral institutions. New Delhi: India has expressed deep concerns over the potential misuse of the $800 million ADB aid package to Pakistan as the country is increasing its defence expenditure, despite the poor fiscal position, with the army exercising de facto control over the government in Islamabad. The army top brass now leads the Special Investment Facilitation Council, which gives it more control over economic policy. India has warned that this entrenched military role poses serious risks of policy reversal and poor reform implementation, according to reliable sources. Pakistan’s tax-GDP ratio has been declining, with the country going through an economic crisis.…
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5 June
Pak security forces gunned down 14 terrorists in Waziristan
Fourteen terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation by Pakistani security forces in North Waziristan’s Datta Khel region, near the Afghanistan border Peshawar: Security forces mowed down 14 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation at a tribal district bordering Afghanistan in northwest Pakistan, military media wing said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, “On June 2-3, 2025, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces in general area of Datta Khel, North Waziristan district, on a reported presence of terrorists.” The troops raided a terrorist hideout in the area. “After an intense exchange of fire, 14 khwarij were sent to hell,” the statement said. “Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found…
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5 June
South Korea’s new President vows to bolster US-Japan ties, pursue talks with North
Lee, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, formally began his term, a day after winning a snap election Seoul: South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung vowed on Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the US and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year term. Lee, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight inequality and corruption, formally began his term earlier on Wednesday, a day after winning a snap election that was triggered in April by the removal of then-President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated imposition of martial law late last year. In his inaugural address at the…
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4 June
Telangana Jagruthi to stage Maha Dharna over notices to KCR on Kaleshwaram project
Protest will highlight how Chandrashekhar Rao transformed Telangana’s agricultural landscape by diverting Godavari river water and turning barren lands fertile, says Kavitha Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi, led by its president and MLC K Kavitha, will hold a Maha Dharna near Indira Park on Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm, protesting against the Congress government’s notices to BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao over the Kaleshwaram project. Terming the notices a political conspiracy, Kavitha said the protest would highlight how Chandrashekhar Rao transformed Telangana’s agricultural landscape by diverting Godavari river waters and turning barren lands fertile. She accused the Congress of targeting the former Chief Minister in an attempt to divert public attention from its governance failures. Thousands of…
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4 June
Young groom dies of heart attack days after wedding in Medak
A 22-year-old groom, who worked as a painter and with a marriage band troupe as well, died of a heart attack at Amsanpally village in Kulcharam mandal on Tuesday, just 14 days after his wedding Medak: A 22-year-old groom, who worked as a painter and with a marriage band troupe as well, died of a heart attack at Amsanpally village in Kulcharam mandal on Tuesday, just 14 days after his wedding. Akkamolla Sai Kiran had got married to a woman from the same village two weeks ago. On Tuesday, he joined the band troupe for a performance at another wedding as part of work. He reportedly experienced severe chest pain and died an hour later while being shifted to hospital. The…
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4 June
Siddipet: Focus on mechanisation in cotton cultivation under HDPS at Cheriyal training session
During the training session, Siddipet District Agriculture Officer Radhika Rao emphasised the growing potential of mechanisation in cotton, similar to that of developments in paddy and maize Siddipet: A farmer training programme was held at Rythu Vedika in Cheriyal, Siddipet district, on Tuesday, highlighting the benefits of mechanisation in cotton cultivation under the High-Density Planting System (HDPS). Addressing the farmers, District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Radhika Rao emphasised the growing potential of mechanisation in cotton, similar to that of developments in paddy and maize. “There is significant scope for introducing machinery in cotton cultivation, from sowing to harvesting. This not only reduces manual labour but also ensures timely operations and improved yields,” she said. As part of its efforts to promote mechanised…
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4 June
Couple dies by suicide in Telangana’s Sangareddy; leaves three children orphaned
Begari Ramesh and Begari Anitha had reportedly been quarrelling over family-related issues for the last three months. Sangareddy: A young couple, Begari Ramesh (38) and Begari Anitha (32), died by suicide at their residence in Pedda Gopularam village of Munipally mandal, leaving behind their three children orphaned. According to the police and family members, the couple had been quarrelling over family-related issues for the last three months. On Monday evening, they returned home from work as usual. However, they were found hanging from the ceiling of their house on Tuesday morning. The couple’s children — Archana (12), Anuradha (8) and Harsith (5) — are now left without parents. As an immediate gesture of support, Trisha, daughter of Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha and…
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4 June
KTR vows support for Indian students in the United States
The BRS working president advised students not to chase mere grades but to focus on long-term life goals. Rather than just chasing jobs, he asked them to strive for bringing change in the world and contribute meaningfully to society Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao assured Indian students in the United States that the party would establish a legal cell and support them in times of distress. He suggested them to understand the local conditions and legal framework, stressing that awareness is the key during their stay abroad. “We understand the emotional and financial toll when students are forced to return abruptly. The BRS NRI wing of USA would provide legal support to students where needed,” he reiterated. Interacting with Telugu students at…
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4 June
Telangana to develop eco-town inspired by Japan’s Kitakyushu model
Minister Sridhar Babu announces plans for bilateral cooperation in clean tech, riverfront development, Net Zero goals, and direct flights to Japan, highlighting growing Japanese investment in the State Hyderabad: Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu on Monday announced that the State government will develop an eco-town across 80 acres, inspired by Japan’s Kitakyushu City model. He said the cooperation agreement signed between Telangana and Kitakyushu would serve as a strategic roadmap for the initiative. Speaking at the ‘From Kitakyushu to Telangana: Catalysing Sustainable Industrial Growth’ conference held at T-Hub, the Minister said Telangana is actively encouraging Japanese investments, with 50 youth from the State having already secured employment in Japan. The government will collaborate with Kitakyushu on achieving Net Zero targets, riverfront…
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