POLITICS
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Mar- 2025 -1 March
Uttarakhand avalanche: CM Dhami visits disaster control room
CM Dhami said that all agencies are working on a war footing to carry out relief and rescue operations, assuring that the stranded workers will be evacuated soon. He also urged the NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and Army to collaborate efficiently in clearing the snow Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the disaster control room on Friday evening to assess the situation and directed officials to speed up the rescue operation in the state following the avalanche that trapped 52 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers. He has been closely monitoring and reviewing the ongoing efforts, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and support of all affected individuals. CM Dhami said that all agencies are working on a war footing…
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1 March
Rains bring relief to Delhi after warm February
Delhi witnessed a warm February this year, with the average maximum temperature for the month reaching 26.7 degrees Celsius New Delhi: Heavy rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Saturday, bringing relief to the Delhiites from the warm temperatures witnessed in the month of February. Parts of Haryana were also lashed by heavy rain. Delhi witnessed a warm February this year, with the average maximum temperature for the month reaching 26.7 degrees Celsius, media quoted the weather department data. On February 28, the India Meteorological Department had forecast light to moderate rainfall with moderate thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds in Delhi-NCR during the night. “Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with moderate thunderstorm and lightning (30-50 Km/h gusty winds) is very likely…
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1 March
Flipkart shuts its arm ANS Commerce, lays off entire workforce
ANS Commerce had 600 employees at the end of financial year 2022 New Delhi: E-commerce major Flipkart has shut down its arm ANS Commerce and laid off its entire workforce, according to a source. The Walmart-owned company had acquired ANS in 2022 to strengthen its ecommerce playbook. The number of employees impacted by the closure could not be ascertained. ANS Commerce had 600 employees at the end of FY2022. When contacted, Flipkart confirmed the development. “After careful consideration, ANS Commerce, a full-stack e-commerce enabler that was acquired by Flipkart in 2022, has decided to close its operations. As we wind down operations, we stay committed to ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders, including employees and customers. To minimise the impact on employees…
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1 March
Hostility between Trump, Zelensky simmering since 2019 impeachment
Trump had asked Zelensky in a July 2019 phone call to investigate former President Joe Biden, who was the Democratic Party front-runner against him in the 2020 election, and his son Hunter for possible corruption. He had withheld about $400 million in aid to Ukraine in the days before the call, although he released it later New York: Before it erupted volcanically at their Oval Office meeting, the hostility between Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had been simmering since at least 2019 when Trump faced his first impeachment. Trump had asked Zelensky in a July 2019 phone call to investigate former President Joe Biden, who was the Democratic Party front-runner against him in the 2020 election, and his son Hunter for possible…
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1 March
War of words breaks out on X over shutdown of Hyderabad-based Mitr Clinic due to USAID fund freeze
Closure of Mitr Clinic follows Trump administration’s decision to clamp 90-day freeze on all US foreign assistance allocated through the United States Agency for International Development Hyderabad: US President Donald Trump’s USAID fund freeze has hit too close to home, with the Hyderabad-based Mitr Clinic, India’s first transgender clinic, shutting down due to the recently elected President’s order. This has led to an uproar on social media, with netizens lashing out at the consequences of the Big Brother’s actions. The war of words grew louder when Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO and US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head, shared a post by ‘World of Statistics’, which read: “NEWS: India’s first transgender clinic, Mitr Clinic in Hyderabad, shuts down due to USAID fund freeze.” To this, Musk…
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1 March
11 killed in China boats collision, five missing
Nineteen people fell overboard during the crash on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province Beijing: A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said on Friday night, killing 11 people while five more are missing. Nineteen people fell overboard during the crash on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province on Tuesday morning, and three were rescued the same day, according to the country’s official news agency Xinhua. The accident happened at a point where the river is more than 60 metres (200 feet) deep, on average, and 500 metres (1,600 feet) wide. Rescue teams salvaged the ferry on Friday night, according to Xinhua, and are continuing the search. One person…
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1 March
Executive order: Donald Trump to sign designating English as official language of United States
Designating English as the national language “promotes unity, establishes efficiency in government operations, and creates a pathway for civic engagement”: White House Washington: President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House. The order will allow government agencies and organisations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in language other than English, according to a fact sheet about the impending order. Trump had been expected to sign the order Friday. But by Friday night, the White House had not announced the order had been signed and did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The executive order…
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1 March
JD Vance gets his long-awaited moment to admonish Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
When Vance was a candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio in 2022, he said on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast that he thought it was ridiculous that the U.S. was focused on the border between Ukraine and Russia. “I gotta be honest with you,” he told the host, a Trump ally Ohio: Vice President JD Vance was dismissing Ukraine long before he upended an Oval Office meeting Friday by calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “disrespectful” and asking if he had ever thanked the U.S. for its support. When Vance was a candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio in 2022, he said on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast that he thought it was ridiculous that the U.S. was focused on the border between Ukraine and Russia. “I gotta be honest…
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Feb- 2025 -28 February
KRMB urges Telangana, AP to resolve water sharing issues amicably
Remaining water in the common reservoirs of Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar should be used efficiently, advises the Board’s Chairman Hyderabad: After postponing its emergency meeting three times in less than a week, the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) has finally succeeded in making officials of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to take part in talks to address the critical issue of sharing the remaining water in the common reservoirs of Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar. The Board, expected to take a decisive role in determining the distribution of the approximately 60 TMC of water left in these reservoirs, chose instead to act in an advisory capacity. KRMB Chairman Atul Jain emphasised the importance of prioritising drinking water needs and urged both the States…
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28 February
Ek Chitra to host ‘Living Temple’, a three-day art extravaganza, from this date; details inside
Curated by Annapurna M and supported by Telangana Tourism, ‘Living Temple’ is a celebration of the ancient Indian temples, heritage and culture, and the contemporary and traditional artists who continue to keep it alive in their art Hyderabad: Celebrating Indian temple art, architecture, and culture, Ek Chitra is organising ‘Living Temple’, a three-day art extravaganza at T-Works from February 28 to March 2. The art event will have a display of around 100 art works by around 30 illustrious artists from across India, performances, talks that will delight not just art lovers but everyone who is invested in culture, heritage, travel and India. The organisers expect around 2,000 visitors to drop in on each day offering great visibility in the new and most happening district of Hyderabad. Curated by…
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