POLITICS
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Nov- 2025 -22 November
Trump Approves F-35 Sale to Saudi; US-Saudi Sign Nuclear, AI, Minerals Deals
US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, finalising agreements on F-35 jets, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals. The visit also addressed Saudi investment, Khashoggi’s killing, and potential ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords. Washington: US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, with both sides signing agreements on nuclear energy, defence, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. According to the White House statement, they signed deals on civil nuclear energy, a critical minerals framework and an AI Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Both leaders also inked a US-Saudi Strategic Defense Agreement (SDA), with Trump approving the sale of F-35 jets and tanks. It was the crown…
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22 November
US panel accuses China of Rafale disinformation drive after Op Sindoor
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission accused Beijing of orchestrating a disinformation campaign to undermine French Rafale sales in favor of its J-35s, exploiting Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan conflict. Washington: The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a US Congress-created advisory body, accused China on Tuesday of masterminding a disinformation campaign after Operation Sindoor, as part of its Gray Zone activities to use “fake social media accounts to propagate AI images of supposed ‘debris’ from planes.” “China initiated a disinformation campaign to hinder sales of French Rafale aircraft in favour of its own J-35s, using fake social media accounts to propagate AI images of supposed ‘debris’ from the planes that China’s weaponry destroyed,” it said in its annual report to Congress.…
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22 November
Calm but tense Bangladesh under tight security as Awami League calls shutdown after Hasina verdict
Bangladesh remained calm but tense as heavy security enforced a shutdown called by the Awami League after Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity. Public movement was limited, with authorities maintaining strict patrols and checkpoints across major cities New Delhi/Dhaka: Bangladesh on Tuesday remained calm but tense as security forces kept a tight grip on the streets across major cities, following the Awami League’s call for a “nationwide total shutdown” to protest the death sentence handed down to its chief and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. No incident of violence was reported, while traffic in Dhaka and other major cities stayed thin and public movement was limited amid fears of possible unrest following Monday’s high-profile…
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22 November
UN Security Council endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, authorises stabilisation force
The UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and authorising an international stabilisation force. With Russia and China abstaining, the plan establishes a Board of Peace and outlines steps for ceasefire consolidation, reconstruction, and a pathway toward a two-state solution United Nations: The UN Security Council has adopted a draft resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and authorising the establishment of an international stabilisation force in the enclave, with the American leader describing it as a “moment of true historic proportion”. The US-drafted resolution was adopted in the 15-nation Council on Monday evening with 13 votes in favour, none against, and abstentions by China and Russia. It endorsed Trump’s ‘Comprehensive Plan to…
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22 November
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s Washington visit
President Trump confirmed plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite internal concerns about technology leakage to China and implications for Israel’s military edge. The announcement coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit and Trump’s push for Saudi-Israel normalization Washington: President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within the administration that such a sale could lead to China gaining access to the US technology behind the advanced weapon system. The announcement came on the eve of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s highly anticipated Washington visit, his first to the United States in more than seven years. “I will say that that we will be doing that,” Trump…
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22 November
UNSC approves resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan and international force
The UN Security Council endorsed Trump’s Gaza peace plan, allowing deployment of an international stabilisation force and recognising a pathway to Palestinian statehood. The resolution also calls for humanitarian aid, reconstruction funding, and disarmament of Hamas. United Nations: The Security Council approved a historic resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, opening the way for deploying an international force for the devastated territory. The resolution adopted on Monday is a diplomatic victory for Trump, recognising the Board of Peace (BoP) headed by him that will be the transitional authority for Gaza as it emerges from a two-year catastrophe. Trump, a vehement critic of the UN, posted on Truth Social, “This will go down as one of the biggest…
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20 November
Class X student goes missing from tribal welfare college in Adilabad
A Class X student of a tribal welfare residential boys’ college in Echoda mandal, Adilabad, has been missing for six days. The college principal lodged a complaint, and police have begun investigations as the boy’s parents demand better campus security Adilabad: A Class X student of a tribal welfare residential boys’ college has been reported missing from Echoda mandal centre for the last six days. College officials said Jadhav Niketh, a native of Mahagaon in Narnoor mandal, had neither attended classes nor had food at the hostel during this period. A missing case was registered based on a complaint lodged by the principal of the college, and investigations are underway. Niketh’s parents have expressed concern over his whereabouts and urged the…
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20 November
Mancherial: Civil Supplies officials’ role suspected in Rs 1.39 crore paddy scam
A Rs 1.39 crore paddy procurement scam in Jaipur mandal, Mancherial, has led investigators to suspect the involvement of Civil Supplies officials. The fraud, involving forged records and collusion with traders, has already resulted in arrests and suspension of a police inspector. Mancherial: Investigators are now focusing on the possible involvement of officials from the Civil Supplies department in the Rs 1.39 crore paddy scam unearthed recently at a procurement centre in Jaipur mandal. The fraud, which involved the fabrication of records at a procurement centre catering to Narsingapur and Maddulapalli villages, shocked district authorities. Operators, reportedly in collusion with traders from Maharashtra, are said to have forged documents to show excess paddy procurement and siphoned off government funds. Following a complaint from…
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20 November
Man held for killing woman in drunk driving incident in Adilabad
A tragic incident in Bazarhathnoor mandal, Adilabad, saw a woman killed and her son injured when a car driven by an allegedly drunk man rammed into their bullock cart. The accused was arrested following a protest by the victim’s family, who demanded justice before performing final rites. Adilabad: Police on Tuesday arrested a man for allegedly killing a woman and injuring her son after ramming his car into their bullock cart while driving under the influence of alcohol in Bazarhathnoor mandal headquarters on Sunday evening. Boath Inspector Guru Swamy said Tharadapur Pradeep Kumar of Bazarhathnoor mandal headquarters was arrested for causing the death of Chevula Rathnamala (48). Driving in an inebriated state, Pradeep Kumar reportedly hit the bullock cart in which…
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20 November
Telangana faces monocrop risk as Rabi paddy sowing surges
Telangana’s Rabi paddy sowing for 2025-26 has risen 10-15%, driven by full reservoirs and assured irrigation. Experts warn this overreliance could threaten crop diversity, oilseed production, and storage capacity, while fertiliser supply may fall short if expansion continues Hyderabad: With Rabi sowing underway across Telangana, agriculture experts have cautioned that the State’s growing reliance on paddy, an irrigation-intensive crop, could push it towards a monocrop crisis. Preliminary reports indicate a 10-15 per cent rise in Rabi paddy acreage for the 2025-26 season compared to last year. The extended monsoon has left reservoirs in both the Godavari and Krishna basins brimming well into November, encouraging farmers to opt for paddy on a large scale. Agronomists, however, warn that such unchecked expansion could…
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