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PM Modi will not travel to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit from October 26–28, citing scheduling constraints, and will address the event virtually. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation. Modi’s absence also means no meeting with US President Donald Trump this year, as his focus shifts to upcoming global summits.
Network private hospitals in Andhra Pradesh gathered in Vijayawada today, demanding the release of Rs 2,600 crore dues under the ‘NTR Vaidya Seva’ scheme. Although the NDA government, led by CM Chandrababu, released Rs 250 crore yesterday, all private hospitals rejected it and vowed to continue protesting until the full amount is paid.
The Trump administration may curb exports of US software-linked products to China in response to Beijing’s rare earth limits. The proposal, targeting items from laptops to jet engines, remains under review. Treasury Secretary Scott said everything is on the table, highlighting rising US.-China trade tensions before Trump’s meeting with Jinping.
Telangana Jagruti president Kalvakuntla Kavitha will visit Yadadri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy today. Jagruti’s sources said that she will reach Yadagirigutta at 10 am and perform special pujas to the Swamy. Before the TG Jagruti Janambata Yatra, which begins on October 25th, she will visit the Lord and seek his blessings before moving forward.
A massive fire broke out in a residential building in Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram today, prompting swift evacuation. Multiple fire tenders were deployed to contain the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far. The fire’s cause remains unknown and will be investigated once operations conclude. Rescue and damage assessment are currently underway.
President Trump imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, over Putin’s refusal to end the Ukraine war. The move, welcomed by Europe, aims to choke Moscow’s war funding. He also cancelled a planned summit with Putin, citing poor progress toward peace, and denied reports of approving Ukrainian missile strikes.
The Bihar 2025 polls are shaping up as a fierce contest between the NDA and INDIA blocs. Both alliances are strategizing hard to win over voters in this politically significant state. With key issues like development, caste dynamics, and governance in focus, the election outcome remains unpredictable, promising intense political battles ahead.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) will guide BRS leaders on strategies for the Jubilee Hills by-election. He plans to discuss campaign and polling day tactics with party MLAs, MLCs, and key leaders today. Reports also confirm KCR’s active participation in the upcoming by-election campaign.
Former Indian shooter and Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as a torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Expressing his gratitude on X, Bindra called it a great honor, saying the Olympic flame, symbolizing dreams, perseverance, and unity in sports, has always held a special place in his heart.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will hold a press conference at 11 am today. Senior YSRCP leaders said the party chief is expected to address key political developments in the state, including issues of spurious liquor, rising atrocities against women and children, and the ongoing privatization of medical colleges.
BRS candidate Sunita Gopinath faces a setback in the Jubilee Hills by-election as Tarak Pradyumna, claiming to be the son of Maganti Gopinath, filed a complaint with the Election Commission. He alleged that Maganti never divorced his mother, Malini Devi, and falsely declared Sunita as his legal wife. He demanded Sunita’s nomination be cancelled.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu arrived in Dubai for a three-day tour of the United Arab Emirates. He was warmly welcomed by the local Telugu community. During the visit, Naidu will hold discussions on investment opportunities and invite foreign investors to the upcoming Global Investors Summit in Visakhapatnam.
On the occasion of Komuram Bheem’s birth anniversary today, BRS supreme leader KCR remembered his sacrifices. He praised Komuram Bheem for fighting a lot for the rights and self-respect of the tribals. KCR stated that his struggle for self-respect with the slogan ‘Jal, Jungle, Zameen’ inspired the movements for the establishment of a Telangana state.
India has climbed to 9th position globally in total forest area in 2025, up from 10th in 2020, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav stated that India has retained its 3rd rank in annual forest area gain, highlighting the country’s continued commitment to green growth.
BRS chief and former CM KCR has taken note of the Jubilee Hills by-election and will hold a special strategy meeting with party in-charges tomorrow. Senior leaders including KTR and Harish Rao will attend. KCR is expected to lead the campaign efforts and may announce key decisions to boost the party’s prospects.