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Telangana state Governor Jishnu Dev Verma will visit Achampet today to attend the weddings of 108 tribal couples as the chief guest. The ceremonies are organized by the Vanavasi Kalyana Parishad at a private hall in Achampet, Nagarkurnool district. The Governor is scheduled to return to Raj Bhavan by this evening.
Due to heavy rains, Andhra Pradesh authorities have declared a three-day school holiday in Guntur district. Collector Tamim Ansaria announced that schools will remain closed on October 27, 28, and 29. Citizens are advised to stay indoors. The PGRS scheduled for Monday is canceled, and control rooms have been set up across mandals.
Thai Queen Sirikit, the revered queen consort of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, passed away at the age of 93. Known for her dedication to social welfare, arts, and cultural preservation, she played a key role in modernizing Thailand and supporting the royal family’s initiatives. Her legacy of compassion and service is widely remembered and celebrated.
Former Telangana ministers KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao will campaign in Jubilee Hills today as part of the by-polls. They will address a meeting at the Reliance Gated Community in Sheikhpet, interact with Zaheerabad medical students, attend the Bodrai festival in Sanatnagar Hamali Basti, and meet the Hotel Association at 3 pm.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch GSAT-7R from Sriharikota on November 2. Officials confirmed that integration and connection processes have been completed. GSAT-7R, a military communication satellite, is designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s secure communication and surveillance capabilities across maritime regions.
The 47th ASEAN Summit will begin today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Leaders from the 10 member nations – Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam – will participate. East Timor is set to be welcomed as ASEAN’s 11th member. Discussions will focus on US tariffs, and PM Modi will attend virtually.
Authorities in Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district have closed all beaches due to Cyclone Montha. Officials warned people not to visit the coast or bathe in the sea during the Kartik month. Fishermen are advised to suspend fishing activities. Heavy rains are expected on October 27, 28, and 29. Legal action awaits violators.
Following heavy rains across Andhra Pradesh, the state government has released ₹14 crore to 11 rain-affected districts. The funds will be used to provide food, essential commodities, medicines, and other relief facilities in flood-hit areas. Orders have been issued to ensure timely assistance and rehabilitation in all affected districts.
Houthi rebels detained two more UN staffers and raided several homes in Yemen, prompting the UN to reassess its operations. With 55 personnel now detained, the rebels continue targeting humanitarian workers, accusing them of espionage. The UN has urged their immediate release and remains in contact with Sana’a authorities and member states.
Tejashwi Yadav claimed the BJP is “scared” after the INDIA bloc named Mukesh Sahani, an EBC leader, as its deputy CM candidate. He accused the BJP of hypocrisy toward minorities and neglecting Bihar’s development, asserting that PM Modi has done little for the state and that voters now demand accountability.
BRS leader and HYC founder Salman Khan was booked by Banjara Hills police for alleging his Jubilee Hills by-election nomination was rejected under Congress pressure. His affidavit showed assets worth ₹5.18 lakh, sparking surprise amid past fraud accusations. The case was filed following a complaint by Returning Officer Sai Ram.
The BRS is making strong efforts to retain the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat, which it has held for three consecutive terms. The BRS party is banking on development works carried out over the past decade to appeal to voters. As the election approaches, all eyes are on whom the people of Jubilee Hills will choose.
The Indian tri-services will conduct major joint military exercises in the Sir Creek region along the Pakistan border from October 30 to November 10. In response, Pakistan has gone on high alert and issued a NOTAM restricting its airspace. India has reportedly reserved airspace for the drills up to an altitude of 28,000 feet.
Just days after the tragic Kurnool bus crash, another private travel bus overturned on the Outer Ring Road at Pedda Amberpet in Hyderabad this afternoon. The bus, traveling from Miyapur to Guntur, had around 20 passengers onboard. Five people were injured in the incident, and further details about the accident are awaited.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado stated that Mahatma Gandhi inspired Venezuela’s democracy movement. She emphasized that “peace is not weakness” and highlighted Gandhi’s example in fighting for justice. Machado also said that achieving peace requires freedom, and attaining freedom demands strength and strong determination.