POLITICS
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Nov- 2025 -15 November
Man held for threatening farmer with toy gun over land dispute in Medak
A man in Medak district was caught with a toy gun while allegedly trying to threaten a rival farmer during a land dispute. Police seized the dummy weapon and said the case is under investigation. Medak: A man was caught roaming with a toy gun near an agriculture field at Havelighanpur village in Medak district on Thursday morning, allegedly to threaten his rival in a land dispute. Havelighanpur police received a call from a farmer, Yellam, who complained that a man was trying to intimidate him while he was preparing to harvest his paddy crop. On reaching the spot, police found a dummy gun in the possession of the accused. Initial inquiry revealed that the two men were embroiled in a…
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15 November
Elderly man burnt alive after beedi sparks fire in Mancherial
A 55-year-old man in Mancherial district was burnt alive after falling asleep while smoking a beedi. The fire spread from his wooden cot, killing him instantly. Police said the victim was inebriated at the time. Nirmal: An elderly man was burnt alive after his bed caught fire at Thallapet village in Dandepalli mandal on Wednesday night. Dandepalli Sub Inspector Tahseenuddin said Lakkakula Nagaiah, 55, died on the spot when his wooden cot went up in flames, reportedly triggered by his smoking habit, between 1 am and 2 am. A habitual smoker, Nagaiah was said to be in an inebriated condition at the time. He lit a beedi and fell asleep, unaware as the blaze spread across his bed. Nagaiah’s son and…
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15 November
Two terrorists killed in foiled infiltration bid in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kupwara
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Kupwara, J&K, killing two unidentified terrorists. The operation followed specific intelligence inputs, and search operations are ongoing to prevent further infiltration and secure the area. Srinagar: Two unidentified terrorists were killed as the Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said an operation was launched on Friday based on specific intelligence inputs from agencies about an infiltration attempt in Keran sector of Kupwara. “Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire,” the Army said in a post on X. “Two terrorists have been neutralised by…
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15 November
Andhra Pradesh gives Rs 2.5 crore, job, and house to Shree Charani
Andhra Pradesh government rewarded Telugu cricketer N. Shree Charani with Rs 2.5 crore, a Group 1 government job, and a 1,000 square yard house plot in Kadapa for her role in India’s 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup victory Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 2.5 crore, a government job, and a house site for Telugu cricketer N Shree Charani, a member of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup-winning team. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the reward after the young cricketer called on him soon after her arrival from Delhi. The Chief Minister also said she will be given a job as a Group 1 officer in the state government. The 21-year-old will also…
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15 November
SC orders removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, highways
The Supreme Court has ordered the relocation of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, railway stations, and highways, mandating sterilisation, vaccination, and safety measures. Authorities must ensure anti-rabies vaccine availability, quarterly inspections, and compliance affidavits to protect citizens’ right to life New Delhi: Taking note of the “alarming rise” in dog bite incidents within institutional areas like educational institutions, hospitals and railway stations, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the forthwith relocation of stray canines to designated shelters after due sterilisation and vaccination. A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria also said the stray dogs so picked up shall not be released back in the place they were picked up from. The bench also directed the authorities…
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15 November
AI-generated video shows tiger drinking liquor; police issue notice to Insta user
A viral six-second video showing a man feeding liquor to a tiger was confirmed fake and AI-generated by Nagpur Rural Police, who issued a legal notice to the Mumbai-based Instagram user behind the misleading post linked to Pench Tiger Reserve Nagpur: A “wildly” circulated, six-second social media clip showing a man feeding liquor to a tiger and casually patting the big cat on an empty street has been exposed as fake and entirely generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The deceptive video, which went viral with false claims of a stray tiger from the Pench Tiger Reserve, prompted the Nagpur rural police police to issue a legal notice to the Mumbai resident who ran the social media account responsible for posting the…
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15 November
‘Vande Mataram’ celebrations kick off amid BJP-Congress blame game
The year-long Vande Mataram commemoration began with PM Modi inaugurating events and releasing a stamp and coin. Leaders highlighted the song’s role in national unity, while BJP and Congress exchanged accusations over historical alterations and interpretations New Delhi: The year-long commemoration of ‘Vande Mataram’ kickstarted on Friday with various leaders emphasising how this ‘maha mantra’ of nation building continues to symbolise the emotional consciousness and unity of the country’s people even as the BJP and the Congress accused each other of belittling the national song. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a programme at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here marking the formal launch of the nationwide commemoration. He also released a commemorative stamp and coin on the occasion. Mass recital programmes were held…
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15 November
Andhra bus fire tragedy: Owner of private travel agency arrested in Kurnool
Two weeks after 19 people were killed in a horrific bus fire near Kurnool, police have arrested Vemuri Vinod Kumar, owner of V Kaveri Travels. He was booked under BNS provisions for negligence and remanded to judicial custody Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh): Two weeks after 19 passengers of a bus were charred to death near, the police on Friday arrested the owner of the private travel agency. Vemuri Vinod Kumar, owner of V Kaveri Travels, was arrested and produced before a court, which remanded him to judicial custody. Vinod Kumar is named as accused number two in the First Information Report (FIR). Bus driver Miriyala Lakshmaiah, who is accused number one, is already in judicial custody. They were booked under Bharat Nyaya…
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15 November
Over 100 flights delayed at Delhi airport after ATC system glitch
More than 100 flights were delayed at Delhi’s IGI Airport on Friday following a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control system. Airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, issued advisories urging passengers to check flight updates and expect delays. New Delhi: Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) faced significant disruptions on Friday due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, affecting more than 100 flights across various airlines. Delhi Airport took to X to issue a passenger advisory, stating: “Due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, flight operations at IGIA are experiencing delays. Their team is actively working with all stakeholders, including DIAL, to resolve it at the earliest. Passengers are advised to…
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15 November
City mountaineer Yashwanth Bhukya successfully scales Assam’s highest peak in patriotic mission
Yashwanth Bhukya, a mountaineer from Telangana, scaled Assam’s highest peak, Mt. Tumjang (6,102 feet), as part of his Seven Sisters Expedition. This marks his fifth successful state climb. He continues his patriotic mission with two peaks left Hyderabad: Bhukya Yashwanth, a young mountaineer from Telangana, has successfully scaled Assam’s highest peak, Mt Tumjang, also known as Sielkal Peak, standing at 6,102 feet. This marks his fifth expedition under the ongoing Mission Har Shikhar Par Tiranga, and is part of his Seven Sisters Expedition. Previously, Yashwanth had completed climbs of the highest peaks in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, making Assam his fifth successful state climb. The final stretch of the Assam climb was steep and slippery, demanding great endurance and…
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