POLITICS
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Nov- 2025 -1 November
Rare white house crow with complete leucism spotted in Mancherial
A wildlife conservationist has documented a completely white house crow in Mancherial’s Tandur mandal, the first recorded case of complete leucism in the species locally, highlighting genetic diversity in urban wildlife and offering insight into natural mutation and adaptation Mancherial: A completely white house crow was sighted in Tandur mandal headquarters, marking the first recorded case of complete leucism in this species in the region. The rare bird was documented by wildlife conservationist and Hyderabad Tiger Conservation Society (HyTiCoS) member Vaishnav Sripathi on Monday. According to Sripathi, unlike birds that exhibit partial white patches, this crow was entirely white except for its normally coloured eyes. The condition, known as leucism, results from a genetic mutation that inhibits pigmentation in feathers while…
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1 November
Grama Paripalana officer caught red-handed while accepting bribe in Kothagudem
A grama paripalana officer in Kothagudem district was caught by the ACB while accepting Rs.15,000 as a bribe for issuing a pattadar passbook. The accused, a former VRO, allegedly demanded money at the behest of higher officials. Kothagudem: A grama paripalana officer (GPO), appointed from the pool of former Village Revenue Officers (VROs) and Village Revenue Assistants (VRAs), was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Mulkalapalli mandal on Monday while accepting a bribe. The accused, Banavath Srinivas Naik, GPO of Pusugudem revenue cluster, had allegedly demanded Rs.60,000 from a complainant for registering and issuing a pattadar passbook for 2.30 acres of agricultural land in survey number 254/AA of Vemukunta village. According to ACB officials, the complainant had earlier paid…
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1 November
Youth killed in tiger attack in Katarniaghat Wildlife Division
A 21-year-old man was killed in a suspected tiger attack in Bahraich’s Katarniaghat Wildlife Division while collecting grass. The incident follows a similar attack injuring a woman. Officials warn locals against entering protected forest areas amid rising tiger movement Bahraich: A 21-year-old man was killed in a tiger attack in the Sujauli range of the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division in Bahraich district, forest officials said on Monday. The incident, which took place Sunday evening, comes two days after a woman was injured in a similar attack in the Dharampur range of the same division. Officials said prima facie it appears to be a tiger attack but visuals captured have so far been inconclusive. According to villagers, the victim, Sanjit Kumar, of Mukhia…
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Juvenile held for setting 17-year-old girl ablaze after quarrel in Thane
A 17-year-old girl suffered critical burn injuries after a juvenile friend allegedly set her ablaze at her home in Thane’s Balkum area following a quarrel. The accused has been detained and sent to a remand home; the victim remains critical. Thane: A 17-year-old girl suffered critical burn injuries after a juvenile allegedly set her ablaze at her home in Maharashtra’s Thane city following a quarrel, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on October 24 in the Balkum area. The victim sustained nearly 80 per cent burns and is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition, they said. The 17-year-old accused, a friend of the girl, has been detained and booked on charges of attempt to murder, senior inspector Pravin Mane of…
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PM Modi urges people to join Oct 31 ‘Run for Unity’ to honour Sardar Patel’s vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to join the ‘Run for Unity’ on October 31 to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. He said the event celebrates Patel’s vision of a united India and strengthens national unity and togetherness. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited the people to join the ‘Run for Unity’ on ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’, celebrated on October 31, to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Join the Run for Unity on 31st October and celebrate the spirit of togetherness! Let’s honour Sardar Patel’s vision of a united India.” This year, India will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. PM Modi also shared a post from…
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1 November
BSF foils narcotics smuggling bid along Jammu border, seizes two packets
The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a narcotics smuggling attempt along the International Border in Jammu’s R S Pura sector, recovering two packets weighing over 2 kg. The operation in the area is ongoing, officials said. Jammu: Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday recovered two packets of narcotics along the International Border here, officials said. The recovery of the narcotics, believed to be more than 2 kg, scuttled an attempt by cross-border smugglers to carry it into this side, they said. They said the recovery was made from a forward village in R S Pura sector. The operation in the area is continuing and further details are awaited.
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Vijay to meet Karur stampede victims’ families near Chennai today
Actor-politician Vijay will meet families of the Karur stampede victims in Mahabalipuram on Monday, a month after the tragedy that claimed 41 lives. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has arranged the gathering and booked 50 rooms for the bereaved families. Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay will meet families of the Karur stampede victims in Mahabalipuram near here on Monday, a month after the tragic incident, a source in the party said. Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has arranged the meeting at a resort where the party has booked 50 rooms to enable him to personally meet the bereaved families and convey his condolences. As many as 41 people lost their lives and over 60 injured in the stampede that occurred at the TVK meeting…
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Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Malaysia; discusses bilateral, regional issues
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur and appreciated discussions on bilateral ties, regional and global issues. The meeting came amid ongoing trade negotiations, with both sides reaffirming their strong strategic partnership. Kuala Lumpur: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, met the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and appreciated the discussion on bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues. The meeting comes amid the ongoing trade talks between the two countries. In a post on his official X account, EAM Jaishankar wrote: “Glad to meet @SecRubio this morning in Kuala Lumpur. Appreciated the discussion on our bilateral ties as well as regional and…
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1 November
UK police hunt suspect after ‘racially aggravated’ rape of woman of Indian heritage
UK police are hunting a white male suspect after a 20-year-old woman, believed to be of Indian heritage, was raped in a racially aggravated attack in Walsall. CCTV footage has been released as police appeal for public help to identify the attacker. London: The UK Police has issued an urgent appeal to trace a white male suspect after the “racially aggravated” rape of a 20-year-old woman, believed to be of Indian heritage, in northern England. The West Midlands Police said it was called to the Park Hall area of Walsall on Saturday evening following concerns for the welfare of a woman in distress in the street. The force released CCTV camera footage of the suspect as part of a public appeal…
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1 November
Indians among 14 crew rescued by Sri Lankan Navy from distressed vessel
Nine Indian sailors were among 14 crew members rescued by the Sri Lankan Navy after their merchant vessel, Integrity Star, suffered engine failure 100 nautical miles south of the island nation. The rescued crew was brought safely to Hambantota port. Colombo: Indian sailors were among the 14-member crew rescued by the Sri Lankan Navy from the merchant vessel Integrity Star after it experienced engine failure. Naval spokesman Commander Buddhika Sampath said the vessel was in distress 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka and the “crew was in a desperate situation”. Nine of the 14 crew members were Indian nationals. Sampath said. Upon receiving the distress alert, the Samudura craft was deployed for a search and rescue operation under the directives…
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