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Today marks 16 years since KCR’s hunger strike for a separate Telangana. On this day in 2009, KCR was arrested by the police at Alugunur while he was going from Karimnagar to Siddipet for a fast. This incident further intensified the Telangana Mali Dasa movement. On the same day, Srikanthachari committed suicide by pouring petrol […]
Chennai Airport cancelled 54 flights today, mainly ATR turboprops, as Cyclone Ditwah intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, heading towards Tamil Nadu. Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast, affecting major city routes and Jaffna. More cancellations are possible. Authorities urged passengers to check with airlines, reschedule travel, and avoid unnecessary movement.
Trump announced he is nullifying all documents signed by autopen during Biden’s presidency, claiming about 92% of actions relied on it. He said all executive orders not personally signed are “terminated,” alleging illegal use by aides. While autopen use is legal with presidential authorization, Trump threatened perjury charges if Biden claims involvement.
A bomb threat temporarily halted all departures from Philadelphia International Airport, the US FAA reported. The ground stop was lifted after the security situation was resolved. The FAA’s advisory provided no further details about the threat, and the airport has not responded to requests for comment, leaving the circumstances surrounding the incident unclear.
US President Donald Trump spoke with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro last week and discussed a possible meeting in the United States, the source reported. No plans are in place yet. The call surfaces as Trump maintains harsh rhetoric toward Venezuela while hinting at diplomacy. Washington considers Maduro an illegitimate leader, an accusation he rejects.
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal died in Kanpur at 81 after a prolonged illness. His condition worsened at home before he was declared dead in a hospital. A 3-time MP and former Coal Minister, he remained active in Congress. His death is a major loss for Kanpur. Public homage will be […]
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) confirmed via Reuters. The quake occurred at a depth of 160 km (99 miles). Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and additional details are awaited. So far, officials have reported no initial injuries or damage in the affected region.
Delhi’s DDA Banseera Park will offer hot-air balloon rides starting Saturday. Each ride, lasting 7–12 minutes, will reach 120 feet and cost Rs 3,000 per person. Four passengers can ride together, with flying allowed for four hours daily. The rides will be operated by a private company on a revenue-sharing basis.
TMC gram panchayat member Debobrata Mondal was shot dead in Howrah, West Bengal, while his associate, Anupam Rana, was critically injured. Two assailants on a motorcycle fired at them. Mondal died at a Kolkata hospital. Police have registered a murder case, are reviewing CCTV footage, and are investigating possible motives and suspects.
Security forces in Pulwama busted a Jaish-e-Mohammad hideout and arrested Nazir Ahmed Ganai, who was helping terrorists. 2 grenades, a detonator and suspected explosives were recovered from an underground shelter, which was destroyed. A case was filed, and an investigation began. In Udhampur, a separate search operation was launched after suspicious movement.
A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan at a shallow depth of 5 km, causing stronger ground shaking. Bhutan often experiences earthquakes because it is in an active Himalayan region. The country also faces other natural hazards like floods, landslides, and strong winds, which can damage homes and affect people living in vulnerable areas.
Choreographers Nandika Dwivedi and Gulnaaz were wrongly linked online after Smriti Mandana and Palash’s wedding postponement. Social media speculation suggested their involvement in the wedding. Gulnaaz clarified on Instagram, denying any connection and stressing that knowing someone socially or appearing in a photo doesn’t tie them to controversies.
India’s economy continues to grow strongly despite US-imposed tariffs. In Q2 of the 2025-26 financial year, GDP rose 8.2%, up from 5.6% in the same period last year (2024-25). This demonstrates India’s economic resilience and steady growth momentum across sectors, showing that global trade challenges have not slowed progress.
Amnesty International claimed Israel is still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza despite last month’s ceasefire. The group said restrictions on supplies continue, and living conditions remain dire. Israel FM rejected the allegations, calling Amnesty “fanatical” and asserting that its actions comply fully with international law.
Congress called Prime Minister Modi the “self-proclaimed champion” of Africa and the Global South, asking if he will raise South Africa’s issue with Trump. Trump announced South Africa will be barred from next year’s G20 summit in Miami and threatened to halt all payments and subsidies over its treatment of a US representative.