POLITICS
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Nov- 2025 -26 November
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro arrested ahead of prison sentence
Brazil’s federal police arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. Bolsonaro was moved from house arrest, sparking weekend protests, while remaining a key political figure and Trump ally despite ineligibility to run Sao Paulo: Brazil’s federal police arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro preemptively on Saturday, days before he was set to begin his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, officials said. A close aide said the embattled former leader was taken to the police force headquarters in the capital, Brasilia, from his house arrest. The force said in a short statement, which did not name Bolsonaro, that it acted on the request of Brazil’s Supreme Court. Neither Brazil’s federal police…
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26 November
EU leaders meet in South Africa to counter US Ukraine peace plan
European leaders are meeting in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a US plan that Ukraine and Europe fear favours Russia. As Kyiv rejects territorial concessions, EU leaders reaffirm support, while Ukraine continues drone strikes and Russia reports widespread air-defence activity Kyiv: European leaders were set to meet in South Africa on Saturday to hash out alternatives to a US plan to halt Russia’s war in Ukraine, seen as favouring Moscow, nearly four years after it invaded its neighbour. The 28-point blueprint to end the Kremlin’s aggression sparked alarm in Kyiv and European capitals, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying on Friday that his country could face a stark choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving the American…
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26 November
PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni meet briefly ahead of G20 Summit in South Africa
Prime Minister Modi briefly met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Their warm exchange reflected the growing friendship between India and Italy, strengthened through recent meetings, personal messages, and mutual admiration shown in public statements. Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday briefly met Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni just ahead of the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit at Nasrec in South Africa. Both leaders shook hands and exchanged warm greetings, displaying the strong rapport that has deeply strengthened India-Italy friendship over the past few years. PM Modi is among several prominent world leaders attending the November 22-23 summit. PM Modi had last met Meloni on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Canada’s…
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26 November
Hasina mourns Bangladesh quake victims, blames interim govt for negligence
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Bangladesh killed 10 people and injured over 200. Sheikh Hasina expressed deep sorrow and blamed the interim government for poor response. Buildings cracked, people panicked, and several students were hurt while trying to escape Dhaka: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by the devastating earthquake that struck the country. Her remarks came after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake reportedly killed at least 10 people and injured more than 200 across Bangladesh, causing widespread panic and structural damage. “Many lives were lost, hundreds were injured, and the country has suffered immense damage due to the terrible earthquake that struck Bangladesh,” read a statement issued by the…
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25 November
Pothole accident claims life of 15-year-old girl in Peddapalli
A 15-year-old girl died and three members of her family were injured when their bike skidded while trying to avoid a pothole near Kasulapalli in Peddapalli mandal. The family, natives of Dharmaram mandal, was returning home after attending a marriage when the accident occurred. Peddapalli: A girl died and three members of her family were injured when their bike skidded while trying to avoid a pothole near Kasulapalli in Peddapalli mandal on Sunday evening. According to police, Katherla Laxman Yadav, a native of Botlavanaparthi in Dharmaram mandal, was returning home with his wife and two daughters after attending a relative’s marriage in Peddapalli. While travelling on a two-wheeler, he attempted to steer away from a pothole, lost control of the bike,…
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25 November
Teacher suspended for spreading false news against government schools
A Secondary Grade Teacher at Mandal Parishad Primary School (Girls), Jammikunta, Karimnagar, has been suspended for allegedly spreading false information about government schools and schemes. The District Education Officer issued suspension orders on November 14. Karimnagar: A Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) of the Mandal Parishad Primary School (Girls), Jammikunta, VIM Srinivas, has been suspended on the allegation of spreading false news against government schools. The District Education Officer issued suspension orders on November 14. According to the orders, the DEO stated that Srinivas was damaging the reputation of the institution, the department and the government by spreading false information about government schemes, including the Mid-day Meal and others. The DEO said Srinivas had been recording audio and video inside the school…
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25 November
Telangana ginning mills on Statewide strike from Monday
Over 300 ginning mills in Telangana have launched an indefinite strike against stringent Cotton Corporation of India norms, halting procurement operations. The standoff has worsened the cotton crisis, with farmers forced to sell at distress prices far below MSP. Hyderabad: Over 300 ginning mills across the State are set to launch an indefinite strike starting Monday, halting all procurement operations in the market yards. The move, triggered by what mill owners describe as unviable regulations imposed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), threatens to add further to the already severe procurement crisis that is forcing farmers to sell at distress prices in open markets. The strike ultimatum is due to the CCI’s stringent guidelines, including L1 and L2 ginning norms, a moisture content cap…
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25 November
Shivvaram Sanctuary could become major tourist spot: Experts
Experts from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust visited Shivvaram Crocodile Sanctuary in Telangana, home to around 100 freshwater crocodiles. Officials plan to develop ecotourism, including trekking and visitor amenities, while promoting conservation of crocodiles, otters, and endangered bird species Mancherial: Proposals to develop the scenic crocodile sanctuary at Shivvaram village in Jaipur mandal have long remained on paper, but a visit by a two-member team from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology (MCBTH), Tamil Nadu has revived public hopes. The sanctuary, spread across 36.29 sq km, was established in 1978 for the conservation of freshwater or marsh crocodiles. Around 100 crocodiles currently inhabit the area. The sanctuary also supports otters, many other wild animals and aquatic bird species,…
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25 November
Telangana: Two more accused held for cyber fraud in Kagaznagar
Two men from Pune and Ahmedabad were arrested in Kagaznagar for defrauding the public through fake online trading platforms. Police traced them after three others were arrested earlier. The accused allegedly cheated people of Rs 76.5 lakh using multiple bank accounts Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Two more persons were arrested for allegedly duping the public under the guise of online trading in Kagaznagar on Sunday. Kagaznagar DSP Waheduddin said Santosh Kushal Chand Touwar of Pune, Maharashtra, and Patel Dawal Kumar Gundalal of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, were apprehended for their role in a cyber fraud amounting to Rs 76.50 lakh. A special team formed to trace the accused took them into custody. Police said Santosh and Dawal Kumar confessed to committing the offence to make quick…
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25 November
Telangana: Youth booked in drunk-driving case dies by suicide in Choppadandi
A 28-year-old man from Choppadandi died by suicide after worrying about possible punishment and the fine in a drunk-driving case. Court proceedings were delayed, increasing his fear. Police have registered a case based on his mother’s complaint and begun investigation Karimnagar: Afraid of possible imprisonment by the court, a youngster booked in a drunk and drive case died by suicide in Choppadandi. According to police, Sura Vijay Kumar (28), who was working at a chicken centre, was caught during a drunk and drive search operation and was asked to attend court on Friday. As he reached the court late, he was told to return the next day. However, the matter was not taken up as the judge was on leave on…
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