POLITICS
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Feb- 2025 -20 February
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh in distress over MSP: Jagan
The YSR Congress Party president hits out at TDP-led coalition government for depriving farmers of remunerative prices Amaravati: YSR Congress Party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Wednesday claimed that farmers in Andhra Pradesh are in distress as they are unable to get remunerative prices for their produce. The former Chief Minister, who visited the Mirchi Yard in Guntur and interacted with farmers, told media persons that ever since the TDP-led coalition government came to power, farmers are not only deprived of Minimum Support Price (MSP) but there are no buyers for their produce. He alleged that no crop is fetching the MSP for farmers. “Take any crop, whether black gram, green gram, tomato or cotton, farmers are not getting the MSP,”…
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20 February
Chandrababu Naidu thanks Modi, Shah for Rs 608-crore flood relief to Andhra Pradesh
High-Level Committee approves Rs 1,554.99 crore additional Central assistance under National Disaster Response Fund to five States Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for sanctioning Rs 608.08 crore for the State under disaster and flood relief. Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a key partner in BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, took to X to thank the Prime Minister and Home Minister on behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh. Out of the Rs 1,554.99 crore allocated to all States under disaster and flood relief, Andhra Pradesh got Rs 608.08 crore. The High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of the Union Home Minister and…
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20 February
What are the new FASTag rules, in force now
According to the NPCI, the FASTag payments will be verified within a particular time frame from the moment the tag is scanned at a toll plaza Hyderabad: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced new FASTag rules that came into effect from February 17. According to the NPCI, the FASTag payments will be verified within a particular time frame from the moment the tag is scanned at a toll plaza. The new rules aim to reduce fraud and improve toll payment efficiency. What is FASTag?FASTag is a toll collection system which collects cashless payments at toll plazas. The electronic system uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tech and deducts charges from vehicle owner’s linked bank account. At the toll booth, the RFID sensors scan…
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20 February
Seven-year-old boy mauled to death by lion in Gujarat’s Amreli district
Two lions wandering near the Gir National Park were captured after the incident on Tuesday morning. According to an official, the boy, Rahul Baraiya, was attacked by a lion in Paniya village while he was on his way to the river to fetch water. Amreli: A seven-year-old boy was mauled to death by a lion in Amreli district of Gujarat, forest department officials said on Wednesday. Two lions roaming in the area, which is close to the Gir National Park, were captured following the Tuesday morning incident. Rahul Baraiya, the boy, was attacked by a lion at Paniya village when he was going to the river to fetch water, an official said. His badly mangled body was found later. Forest officials…
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20 February
Daily wage worker from Odisha caught smuggling marijuana at Secunderabad
The police found his movements suspicious, they detained him and seized the marijuana from him Hyderabad: The Government Railway Police (GRP) along with the Railway Protection Force nabbed a drug peddler, Lambodar Jena (43), a daily wage worker from Hyderabad, a native of Odisha, on charges of smuggling marijuana from Kendrapara, Odisha to Secunderabad at Secunderabad Railway Station on Wednesday. About a year ago, Jena shifted to Hyderabad from Bengaluru in search of work. “At his workplace, people frequently approached him asking for marijuana as he belonged to a region which was widely known for cultivating marijuana,” said a police official. In November 2024, his mother passed away in his village and he went to his native place for her final…
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20 February
Here’s why Sonakshi Sinha can’t wait to see hubby Zaheer Iqbal
Sonakshi recently shared a cute video in which she and Zaheer were seen teasing each other. On work front, the actor is gearing up for her upcoming films ‘Tu Hai Meri Kiran’ and ‘Nikita Roy and the Book of Darkness’ Mumbai: Sonakshi Sinha recently shared her excitement about reuniting with husband and actor Zaheer Iqbal. In a sweet and playful post on her Instagram stories, the ‘Dabangg’ actor posted a selfie of her where she is seen wearing a red-coloured tracksuit and cap. Alongside the image, Sinha wrote, “On my way to you @iamzahero Its been a week since I saw you…Get ready to be squished. (sic)” A few days ago, Sonakshi shared a cute video in which she and Zaheer were seen teasing each other. The video began with the actor sitting at the dining table while Zaheer enjoyed some delicious food. Zaheer offered a bite to Sonakshi,…
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20 February
Rooster disturbs Kerala man’s sleep, complaint filed
For an elderly person of Pallickal village, a good night’s sleep was proving to be impossible as his neighbour’s rooster would start crowing at 3 am Pathanamthitta: In the quiet village of Pallickal in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, a battle was brewing — not over land or money, but over a rooster’s morning routine. For Radhakrishna Kurup, an elderly person, a peaceful night’s sleep had become impossible. Reason: Every morning at 3 am, his neighbour’s rooster would begin its relentless crowing, making it difficult for him to sleep and disrupting his peaceful life. Kurup, unwell, had had enough. He filed a complaint at the Adoor Revenue Divisional Office (RDO) against his neighbour Anil Kumar’s rooster, claiming it was disrupting his sleep. Officials…
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20 February
Hyderabad: Telangana to host 72nd Miss World beauty pageant
The beauty festival spans four weeks from May 7 to 31 across the State, while the opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand finale, are scheduled to take place in Hyderabad Hyderabad: The world’s most prestigious beauty pageant, Miss World, is set to return to India for its 72nd edition, with Telangana hosting the global event in 2025. The festival spans over a period of 4 weeks from May 7 to 31, spread across various destinations in Telangana, a State with a rich legacy and modern vibe. The opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand finale, are scheduled to take place in Hyderabad. Following the grand success of the 71st Miss World, held in New Delhi and Mumbai, Maharashtra, Miss World now moves to Telangana — a…
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20 February
Centre okays Rs 1,554.99 crore flood relief to five States
The additional assistance under NDRF covers AP, Nagaland, Odisha, Telangana, Tripura affected by floods, landslides and cyclones during 2024 New Delhi: A committee headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved Rs 1,554.99 crore of additional central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five States affected by floods, flash floods, landslides and cyclonic storms during 2024. Out of the total amount of Rs 1,554.99 crore, Rs 608.08 crore has been approved for Andhra Pradesh, Rs 170.99 crore for Nagaland, Rs 255.24 crore for Odisha, Rs 231.75 crore for Telangana and Rs 288.93 crore for Tripura, according to an official statement. In a post on X, Shah said, “The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the disaster-affected people.…
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20 February
Indian woman faces death sentence in UAE, family pleads for clemency
Indian embassy continues to follow up on Shahzadi’s case, according to sources. Abu Dhabi: Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district, is currently on death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being convicted of allegedly killing a child in her care. She is presently imprisoned in Al Wathba jail, in Abu Dhabi. This case came to light on Monday, February 17, when reports surfaced suggesting that Shahzadi’s execution was imminent and scheduled to take place within 24 hours. These claims were based on an emotional phone call she made to her family on Sunday, February 16, where she tearfully told her father: She also urged her family to withdraw a legal case filed against her…
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