POLITICS
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May- 2025 -16 May
Chinese J-10 fighter jet maker’s stock nosedives after India’s decisive victory
Chinese defence firm Avic Chengdu Aircraft, the maker of J-10 fighter jets which were used by Pakistan against India during the conflict, has seen its share price crashing almost 12 per cent New Delhi: Chinese defence firm Avic Chengdu Aircraft, the maker of J-10 fighter jets which were used by Pakistan against India during the conflict, has seen its share price crashing almost 12 per cent. The sharp drop in its stock came after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech upon the successful completion of ‘Operation Sindoor’ which resulted in a decisive victory for India. Shares of Chinese defence companies faced a heavy selloff this week while Indian defence sector stocks surged. From Monday’s close of 95.86 yuan per share levels,…
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16 May
India ramps up efforts for UN listing of LeT front The Resistance Front
An Indian delegation met top officials of the UN even as New Delhi stepped up efforts to designate The Resistance Front, an LeT proxy, as a UN-listed terror outfit for its alleged involvement in the Pahalgam attack United Nations: An Indian delegation met top officials of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate here even as New Delhi stepped up efforts to designate The Resistance Front, an LeT proxy, as a UN-listed terror outfit for its alleged involvement in the Pahalgam attack. The Resistance Front (TRF), a front for Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility of the Pahalgam attack. “An Indian technical team, which is in New York, is interacting today (Wednesday) with the Monitoring…
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16 May
Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K’s Tral
Following specific intelligence inputs, security forces surrounded the Nader village of to conduct searches Srinagar: A gunfight started between the security forces and the hiding terrorists on Thursday in the Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora sub-division. The Police said on X, “Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of #Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.” Following specific intelligence inputs, security forces surrounded the Nader village of to conduct searches. “As the security forces came close to the hiding terrorists, there was exchange of gunfire which is now going on,” police said. This is the second encounter between the security forces and the terrorists this week. On May 13, three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists…
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15 May
Prepare plans for Telangana Core Urban Region development within ORR, Revanth Reddy tells officials
Stresses need for simplified services, including unified billing system and streamlined permissions for development activities Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to draw up comprehensive plans for the rapid development of the Telangana Core Urban Region within the Outer Ring Road (ORR). He also wanted simplified permission process for construction of various types of structures. While the previous BRS government introduced TS-bPASS for simplified and single-window building permission system, the current Congress government replaced it with ‘BuildNow’ mobile applications with the same objective. Reviewing the Urban Core Region development on Wednesday, the Chief Minister stressed the need for simplified services, including a unified billing system and streamlined permissions for development activities. Under the new system, the amount paid…
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15 May
Telangana: Vemulawada observes peaceful bandh in support of temple cause
Business activity comes to a standstill as traders join hands with temple protection committee’s protest call Rajanna-Sircilla: The Vemulawada town bandh call given by the temple protection committee went off peacefully on Wednesday. Traders, from from small vendors to big traders, extended their support to the bandh by voluntarily closing their business establishments. The Temple Protection Committee was formed along with various political parties and local people to fight against the State government’s decision to close the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple to take up developmental works. As part of their agitation, the committee gave the temple town bandh call on Wednesday. Members of the committee toured the town. There were no untoward incidents during the bandh as all traders voluntarily closed…
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15 May
Now Revanth Reddy fumbles, calls Uttam Kumar Reddy ‘CM’
The Chief Minister, in an effort to praise engineers and their professional expertise, unintentionally mocks his own rise Hyderabad: Not anchors, actors and Congress leaders, but A Revanth Reddy himself appears to be suffering from an identity crisis. On Wednesday, he forgot that he was the Chief Minister of Telangana and instead, referred to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy as the Chief Minister while distributing appointment letters to newly appointed assistant engineers and junior technical officers at Jalasoudha here. In a speech meant to inspire, Revanth Reddy slipped into a moment of unintended comedy while criticising the previous BRS government. He said the SLBC tunnel works were ignored under the BRS regime for 10 years which resulted in the recent…
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15 May
Telangana: Collector felicitates powerlifter from Karimnagar
Sirichandana honoured for winning medals in Asian Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championship, Asian University Powerlifting Cup Karimnagar: Collector Pamela Satpathy on Wednesday felicitated powerlifter Thudi Sirichandana for winning medals in the 2025 Asian Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championship and Asian University Powerlifting Cup (Classic and Equipped) held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, recently. Sirichandana won the silver medal in Asian University Powerlifting Cup and a bronze medal in the Asian Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships. Participating in the 52 kg category, Sirichandana secured medals by lifting 330 kg.
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15 May
Telangana: Volunteers washing feet of Miss World contestants triggers criticism on social media
The tradition of washing feet is limited to elders and gurus, but extending the same courtesy to beauty contestants is unwarranted, say netizens Mulugu: Social media was abuzz on Wednesday with many criticising the officials who organised the Miss World-2025 contestants’ visit to Ramappa Temple. This was after they made local women volunteers wash and wipe the feet of the contestants. A video clipping of volunteers washing the contestants’ feet placed in a brass plate and wiping them was shared widely on social media. Many commented that the tradition of washing the feet was limited to elders and gurus, but extending the same courtesy to beauty contestants was unwarranted. The officials concerned should have understood the value of the tradition. Making…
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15 May
Telangana: Miss World contestants offer special prayers at historic Ramappa temple
District Collector, tourism officials along with Gussadi and Oggudolu artistes give grand welcome to the contestants Mulugu: Miss World-2025 contestants representing countries from across the globe visited the historic Ramappa temple in the district on Wednesday. District Collector Divakara TS, SP Dr Shabarish P and tourism officials along with Gussadi and Oggudolu artistes gave a grand welcome to the contestants. The temple officials and staff received the contestants who offered special prayers in the temple. The Miss World contestants, who arrived at the temple wearing traditional attire, were amazed and delighted by the beauty of the Ramappa temple and took pictures of the structure. They asked the temple staff about its history, architecture and style. Panchayat Raj Minister D Anasuya, Finance…
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15 May
Top Maoist leaders among 31 ultras killed on Telangana-Chhattisgarh border under ‘Operation Black Forest’
The 21-day operation codenamed ‘Black Forest’, which began on April 21 at the Korgotalu Hills, ended after 21 days on May 11, leading to the killing of 31 Maoists, including 16 women, seizure of 450 IEDs, about two tonnes of explosives, a number of rifles among others and ammunition Bijapur: Security forces on Wednesday declared a major success saying they have demolished the “invincibility” of the Maoists and killed 31 ultras in and around a treacherous hill along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border in the biggest ever coordinated operation carried out by them to eliminate the menace by next March. Chiefs of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police, GP Singh and AD Singh respectively, along with senior commanders of the two…
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