POLITICS
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Oct- 2024 -4 October
‘Laddu’ adulteration just tip of iceberg, much more to be probed: Pawan Kalyan
Says he’s not blaming YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy personally for ‘laddu’ adulteration, but the TTD board, which was constituted during the previous regime Tirupati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said the laddu adulteration issue is just a tip of the iceberg and there are many more decisions taken during the previous regime that have to be investigated. Addressing a rally here on Thursday, he said he was not blaming the YSRCP chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy personally for the laddu adulteration, but the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, which was constituted during the previous regime. A day before the Supreme Court is expected to hear the case on the allegation of using animal fat in making Tirupati laddu, Kalyan said he wanted to communicate to the judiciary that Jagan…
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4 October
SC to hear Tirupati ‘laddu’ adulteration case on Friday
Andhra Pradesh Police temporarily stalls SIT probe after matter came under top court’s scanner New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Friday morning a clutch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus. The Justice BR Gavai-led Bench had decided to postpone the hearing to Friday on a request made by Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, the second-highest law officer of the Centre. In the previous hearing, SG Mehta was asked to obtain instructions if the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Andhra Pradesh Police should be allowed to probe the controversy or if the investigation be handed over to an independent agency. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh Police have temporarily stalled the SIT probe into…
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4 October
SC forms independent SIT to investigate animal fat claims in Tirupati Laddus
The special investigation team (SIT) will consist of two officials from both the CBI and the Andhra Pradesh Police, along with a senior official from the FSSAI. The bench stated that the CBI Director will oversee the SIT’s investigation. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday constituted an independent special investigation team to conduct probe into allegations of use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus. The special investigation team (SIT) will comprise two officials each from the CBI and the Andhra Pradesh Police besides a senior FSSAI official. The bench said the probe by the SIT will be supervised by the CBI Director. Observing that it will not allow the court to be used as a “political battleground”, a bench of Justices B…
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4 October
City’s Industrialist elected as Senior VP of All India Plastic Manufacturers Association
Anil Reddy Vennam, from Hyderabad is elected to the prestigious organisation All India Plastic Manufacturers Association as the Senior Vice-President unanimously Hyderabad: A city-based industrialist Anil Reddy Vennam, was elected as the Senior Vice-President of the All India Plastic Manufacturer Association (AIPMA) which represents 50,000 plus Plastic manufacturing companies that contribute Rs. 3.5 lakh crore to Indian economy. In a meeting held in Mumbai, Anil Reddy Vennam, former President of The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) was unanimously elected. This is the first time that a South Indian is elected for the body. AIPMA is recognized by the Chemical and Fertilizers Ministry and has representation at various Union and State Government ministries to voice concerns and…
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4 October
Telangana: Woman dies after being set on fire on charges of practising sorcery
who suspected her of practicing black magic. Late Thursday night, they doused her in petrol and set her on fire. Fortunately, local residents intervened, rescuing her and rushing her to a hospital in Hyderabad. Despite receiving treatment, she succumbed to her injuries, police reported. Authorities are working to identify the attackers. Medak: A woman, who was set on fire after being accused of practising sorcery, died while undergoing treatment on Friday. The woman, a resident of Katriyal village in Ramayampet mandal was attacked by some people who suspected her of practising black magic. They doused her with petrol and set her on fire late on Thursday night. However, local people rescued her and rushed her to a hospital in Hyderabad. She…
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4 October
Family disputes drive scribe to end life in Asifabad
Wankidi Sub-Inspector Prashanth reported that Vadluri Suresh, 38, from Kirdi village, died while receiving treatment after attempting to take his own life by ingesting pesticide around 11 p.m. while in an intoxicated state. Kumram Bheem Asifabad: A scribe working with vernacular newspaper died by allegedly suicide by consuming pesticide, following family disputes at Kirdi village in Wankidi mandal late on Thursday night. Wankidi Sub-Inspector Prashanth said that Vadluri Suresh, 38, from Kirdi village died while undergoing treatment when he attempted to end his life by taking the pesticide in an inebriated condition by 11 pm. He was immediately shifted to a hospital in Mancherial, but breathed his last during treatment. Suresh is survived by two sons and a wife. The wife…
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4 October
Patancheru: Man leaps to death from hospital building
Shyamprasad (37), a resident of Chitkul, got admitted to the hospital a couple of days ago. Following his alleged death, a case was registered. The body was taken to the government hospital in Patancheru for postmortem. Sangareddy: A man, who joined a private medical college hospital for treatment of some ailment allegedly ended his life by leaping off the fourth floor of the college building at Inole village near Patancheru on Friday. Shyamprasad (37), a resident of Chitkul, got admitted to the hospital a couple of days ago. Following his alleged death, a case was registered. The body was taken to the government hospital in Patancheru for postmortem.
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4 October
Mahabubabad: Villagers stop people performing puja in forest suspecting witchcraft
Reports indicate that villagers passing through the forest near Bamandlapali spotted around ten individuals, including transgender persons, preparing for a ritual with puja materials. Alarmed, they notified other villagers, who quickly arrived at the scene and apprehended those performing the puja. Mahabubabad: Tension flared up in Bamandlapali Lakshmipuram village of Mahabubabad mandal after locals caught a few persons, including transgenders, suspecting them of performing black magic on Thursday midnight. According to reports, villagers, who were passing through the forest near Bamandlapali, saw about ten people along with transgenders preparing for a ritual with puja materials and alerted the villagers. The villagers rushed to the spot and caught hold of the people performing puja. The people told the villagers that since it…
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4 October
Stray dogs attack continue in Telangana, six year old attacked in Gadwal
A group of dogs attacked the boy while he was playing in front of his house. His mother, Sirisha, had asked him to fetch a milk packet from a nearby shop. As Revanth was on his way to the shop, the dogs pounced on him, causing severe injuries. Reports indicate that he sustained injuries to his eyelids, hands, and head. Jogulamba Gadwal: Stray dog attacks on people, especially on children continue unabated in the State. Six year old boy Revanth was attacked at Amarvai village, Manapadu in the district on Friday and suffered several injuries. A pack of dogs attacked the boy when he was playing in front of his house. His mother Sirisha had asked the boy to get a…
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4 October
Banner over NYC’s Statue of Liberty calls for end to Hindu genocide in Bangladesh
Media reports indicate that a large banner flew over the Hudson River, circling the Statue of Liberty, which symbolizes human dignity, freedom, and equality. The 1971 genocide, documented by U.S. Congress Resolution HR 1430 in 2022, resulted in the deaths of 2.8 million people and the rape of at least 200,000 predominantly Hindu women, leaving a lasting impact on the region.
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