POLITICS
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Oct- 2024 -14 October
BRS questions Congress govt’s indifference towards athlete Agasara Nandini
Welcomes decision to appoint Nikhat Zareen and Mohammed Siraj as Deputy Superintendents of Police in Telangana Police Department Hyderabad: BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar questioned the State government’s discrimination towards sportspersons such as Agasara Nandini who won a bronze medal for India in the heptathlon event in Asian Games 2022 and many medals in national events. Taking to X, Praveen Kumar welcomed the State government’s decision to appoint boxer Nikhat Zareen and cricketer Mohammed Siraj as Deputy Superintendents of Police in the Telangana Police Department. However, he asked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy about the indifference shown to Nandini. “What is extremely perplexing is the cruel indifference of the Congress government towards Agasara Nandini. Her poor parents tried to meet the Chief Minister and others for justice but…
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14 October
2,255 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon so far, over 10,000 injured
The Israeli army has launched intensive attacks on Lebanon since late September in an escalation with Hezbollah, heightening concerns about a broader war Beirut: The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict on October 8, 2023, reached 2,255, with injuries totalling 10,524, said the Lebanese Health Ministry. On Friday alone, Israeli airstrikes killed 26 and injured 144 in Lebanon, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the ministry. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces reported that about 90 rockets and missiles were fired into the country on Saturday, most of them launched from Lebanon into northern Israel. Some launches were aimed at Haifa Bay, including the port cities of Haifa and Akko, while others targeted the Galilee region. The Israeli army said that some…
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14 October
Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli army base kills four soldiers
The Lebanon-based group calls the attack near Binyamina city retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut on Thursday that killed 22 people Deir Al-balah: A Hezbollah drone attack on an army base in central Israel killed four soldiers and severely wounded seven others, the military said, in the deadliest strike by the militant group since Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon nearly two weeks ago. The Lebanon-based Hezbollah called the attack near Binyamina city retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut on Thursday that killed 22 people. It later said it targeted Israel’s elite Golani brigade, launching dozens of missiles to occupy Israeli air defense systems during the assault by “squadrons” of drones. Israel’s national rescue service said the attack wounded 61. With Israel’s advanced air-defense systems, it’s…
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14 October
China holds massive naval, air force exercises around Taiwan
Drills in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s refusal to concede to Beijing’s demands that Taiwan acknowledge itself as part of People’s Republic of China Taipei: China held large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands on Monday in what it called a warning against Taiwan independence. China’s Defence Ministry said the drills were a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s refusal to concede to Beijing’s demands that Taiwan acknowledge itself as a part of the People’s Republic of China under the rule of the Communist Party. Taiwan’s Defence Ministry called the drills a provocation and said its forces were prepared to respond. The PLA’s Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Navy Senior Captain Li Xi said the navy, army air force, missile corps were…
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14 October
Two youngsters die in road accident in Sircilla
The two were identified as Sura Anil (22) and Vikruthi Dileep (21). Rajanna-Sircilla: Two youngsters died in a road accident that took place near Mamidipalli of Konaraopet mandal late on Sunday night. The incident occurred when a bike on which the two were traveling hit a roadside tree at a curve after losing control over the handle. The two were identified as Sura Anil (22) and Vikruthi Dileep (21). Residents of Hanumajipet of Vemulawada rural mandal, the two were on their way towards Mamidipalli at the time of the accident. While one person died on the spot, the other breathed his last while undergoing treatment in hospital. While Anil was staying in the village, Dileep was pursuing studies in Hyderabad.
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14 October
South Australia confirms bid to host COP31 climate summit
Premier of SA Peter Malinauskas on Monday said that SA would bid to host the 31st Conference of Parties (COP) summit at the Adelaide Convention Centre in November 2026, reports Xinhua news agency. Canberra: The state of South Australia (SA) has announced that it will bid to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2026. Premier of SA Peter Malinauskas on Monday said that SA would bid to host the 31st Conference of Parties (COP) summit at the Adelaide Convention Centre in November 2026, reports Xinhua news agency. A feasibility study commissioned by the state government concluded that Adelaide, the state capital and Australia‘s fifth-largest city, would be able to successfully host the meeting of 197 nations. The study found Adelaide has…
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14 October
Sri Lanka shuts schools in Colombo as rain triggers floods
Three people drown, 1,34,000 affected, 240 houses damaged Colombo: Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital Colombo and suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation. Heavy downpours over the weekend have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, flooding homes, fields and roads. Three people drowned, while some 1,34,000 people have been affected by flooding, according to the country’s Disaster Management Centre. The centre said rains and floods have damaged 240 houses and nearly 7,000 people have been evacuated. Authorities have cut electricity in some areas as a precaution. Navy and army troops have been deployed to rescue victims and provide food and other essentials. Local television channels showed flooded towns in the suburbs of…
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14 October
Israeli Defence Minister vows to force Hezbollah out of Lebanon
Says Tel Aviv regards “the entire first line of (southern Lebanese) villages with Hezbollah infrastructure” as its “military targets” Jerusalem: Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed that Israel will prevent Hezbollah forces from reoccupying the southern Lebanese border area after the operation ends. According to a statement from his office on Sunday, Gallant toured the Lebanon-Israel border, visited an observation post overlooking southern Lebanon, and held a situational assessment with military commanders. He stated that Israel regards “the entire first line of (southern Lebanese) villages with Hezbollah infrastructure” as its “military targets.” According to Gallant, Hezbollah militants have constructed numerous underground tunnels and weapons storage facilities in these villages, reports Xinhua news agency. “I have instructed the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) at all levels to ensure the destruction…
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14 October
Harish Rao pays tribute to human rights activist Prof Saibaba
By donating his eyes and body to Gandhi Hospital, Saibaba had set an example for everyone, says the BRS leader Hyderabad: Former Minister and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao paid floral tributes to educationist and human rights activist Professor GN Saibaba, who passed away on Saturday, at the latter’s residence in Moula Ali. He recalled the ordeal of Saibaba and his family during his long legal battle. Speaking on the occasion, Harish Rao lamented that a person with disabilities like Saibaba was detained under illegal charges and spent many years in prison in a UAPA case, before the Supreme Court acquitted him of all charges recently. “Saibaba’s death is truly saddening. My condolences to his family, who endured indescribable agony for a decade while he was imprisoned…
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14 October
Mumbai-New York Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat
All standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew on board, say cops New Delhi: A New York-bound Air India flight carrying 239 passengers from Mumbai was on Monday diverted to the Delhi airport following a security concern arising out of a bomb threat in the aircraft, officials said here. They said all passengers have disembarked and the aircraft was being searched. “The aircraft is currently stationed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew on board,” a senior police officer said. The officer said the threat was received through a tweet and is being verified. Air India issued a statement saying, “Flight…
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