POLITICS
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May- 2025 -1 May
Chhattisgarh officials launch survey of migrant workers in Telangana
A team of officials led by Bastar district Assistant Commissioner Kalyan Singh visited Bhadrachalam as part of the survey and called on ITDA Project Officer B Rahul Kothagudem: Chhattisgarh officials have taken up a survey to enumerate tribal workers who migrated from their State to Telangana and other neighbouring States in search of livelihood. A team of officials led by Bastar district Assistant Commissioner Kalyan Singh visited Bhadrachalam as part of the survey and called on ITDA Project Officer B Rahul. He said the survey was meant to find out where the migrants were living, working as daily wage labourers in urban and rural areas with their families. Rahul told the team members that Koya and Guthikoya migrant workers were mostly…
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1 May
Caste enumeration to be included in forthcoming census
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the census comes under the purview of the Centre but some States have done caste enumeration in the name of surveys New Delhi: In a major decision, the government on Wednesday decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census exercise in a “transparent” manner. Announcing the decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the census comes under the purview of the Centre but some States have done caste enumeration in the name of surveys. Alleging that the States ruled by opposition parties have done caste surveys for political reasons, the Minister said it is Modi government’s resolve to transparently include caste enumeration in the forthcoming pan-India census exercise. The census exercise was…
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1 May
Operation Karregutta: Security forces take control of Dhobey hills in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur
Chhattisgarh’s Bastar Fighters, District Reserve Guard, CoBRA and CRPF forces launched major offensive as part of Operation Kagar against Maoists on the information that naxals took shelter on Karregutta hills on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border Kothagudem: In a significant development in Operation Karregutta, security forces have taken control of Dhobey hills near Karregutta in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. It might be noted that Chhattisgarh’s Bastar Fighters, District Reserve Guard, CoBRA and CRPF forces have launched a major offensive as part of Operation Kagar against Maoists on the information that the naxals took shelter on Karregutta hills on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. On the ninth day of the anti-naxal operation on Wednesday an Indian Air Force helicopter landed on Dhobey hills where it was planned to establish a base camp for…
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1 May
Ready for a Tomato fight? Hyderabad to host La Tomatino festival next week
Hyderabad gears up for Toma Terra, a tomato-throwing festival inspired by Spain’s La Tomatina. Scheduled for May 11 at Experium Eco Park, the event promises music, dance, and fun—while pledging to recycle tomato waste as manure Hyderabad: In a move that is sure to raise eyebrows, a Hyderabad-based company is organising Toma Terra, a tomato festival inspired by Spain’s iconic La Tomatina. Scheduled to be held on May 11 at Experium Eco Park, the ticketed event promises a unique blend of thrill, music, and tomato-fuelled revelry. Toma Terra draws inspiration from La Tomatina, the famous tomato-throwing festival held annually in Buñol, Spain. However, the Hyderabad version adds a distinct local flavour with music, dance performances, and curated entertainment zones. The organisers…
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1 May
Pakistan minister says India’s military action within 24 to 36 hours
Pakistan Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar holds an emergency press meet at 2 am on Wednesday, saying that there were ‘intelligence reports of military action against their country within the next 24 to 36 hours’ Islamabad: Amid looming fears of strong action from India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar held an emergency press meet at 2 am on Wednesday, saying that there were ‘intelligence reports of military action against their country within the next 24 to 36 hours’. Addressing an emergency press conference, Tarar said credible intelligence-based information has warned of an Indian military action. “We have credible intelligence-based information that India is planning a military…
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1 May
After LoC, Pakistan violates ceasefire on International Border in Jammu
The Pakistan Army had already initiated unprovoked firing on the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for the sixth consecutive day as the Indian Army responded swiftly and proportionately Jammu: After resorting to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) consecutively for the last six days, Pakistani troops on Wednesday initiated unprovoked firing on the International Border (IB) in the Jammu district. The Defence ministry spokesman said, “Further to the previous update about 29-30 April (Night), unprovoked small arms firing by Pakistan Army was also reported from their posts across the LoC in Baramulla and Kupwara districts, as well as across the International Border in the Pargwal Sector.” “Indian Army troops responded appropriately,” the spokesman said. The Pakistan…
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1 May
Tariff talks with India are going great, think we will have deal: Donald Trump
Trump made remarks while speaking to reporters before departing White House for a rally in Michigan marking the first 100 days of his second administration. “India is coming along great. I think we’ll have a deal with India,” said the president New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump said negotiations with India over a bilateral trade deal are “coming along great” and he thinks Washington will “have a deal” with New Delhi. Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters before departing the White House for a rally in Michigan marking the first 100 days of his second administration. “India is coming along great. I think we’ll have a deal with India,” said the president. “The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi),…
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1 May
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station
Their return had been delayed by a day due to strong winds and low visibility. The area is prone to sandstorms this time of year Beijing: Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China’s space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the return vehicle, descending on a red-and-white parachute, in Dongfeng, in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region on the edge of the Gobi Desert. Their return had been delayed by a day due to strong winds and low visibility. The area is prone to sandstorms this time of year. The astronauts, Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, were launched to the Tiangong space station in October, and they turned…
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1 May
Iran’s foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear programme will be held in Rome
The talks with the US again will be mediated by Oman. The sultanate has hosted two rounds of talks in Oman’s capital, Muscat, and one round at its embassy in Rome Tehran: Iran said Wednesday the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the comment on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting, adding that Iran also anticipated having a meeting Friday with France, Germany and the United Kingdom to discuss the talks. The talks with the US again will be mediated by Oman. The sultanate has hosted two rounds of talks in Oman’s capital, Muscat, and one round at its embassy…
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1 May
India closes airspace to Pakistani aircraft following Pahalgam attack
India has barred Pakistani civilian and military aircraft from its airspace via a NOTAM issued Wednesday. The move affects PIA operations and follows the Pahalgam attack, after which the Indian government authorised military responses across all branches Hyderabad: India closed its airspace to all aircraft belonging to Pakistan on Wednesday. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by Indian authorities bans both civilian and military aircraft from Pakistan from entering Indian airspace, according to information culled out from various online sources. The restriction also applies to aircraft owned, leased, or operated by Pakistan. The move is expected to impact Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which will now have to operate flights through longer routes. This is likely to result in increased operational costs…
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