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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved ₹252.86 crore for the modernization and expansion of fire services. At least 17 new fire stations will be established, while buildings at 36 existing locations will be reconstructed. A state-level command control center with advanced technology will be set up in Amaravati to enhance emergency capabilities.
TG CM Revanth Reddy is intensifying focus on the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Today, he will meet with ministers and corporation chairmen to strategize. He has directed three ministers and PCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud to identify strong potential candidates and submit a report recommending three names for the party’s consideration.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Naravaripalle in Chandragiri Mandal, Tirupati district today to attend a program marking the first death anniversary of his late younger brother, Ramamurthy Naidu. He will pay floral tributes during the ceremony. Ahead of the visit, family members reached the village. Ramamurthy passed away last year due to illness.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Russia’s attack using 549 weapons systems on October 5 involved 102,785 foreign‑made components in missiles and drones. Parts came from firms in the U.S., UK, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the Netherlands, and China. He urged stiffer sanctions and export‑control enforcement..
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina tapped General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as prime minister in hopes of calming widespread anti‑government demonstrations. Security forces used tear gas to break up youth‑led protests in Antananarivo. Initially sparked by electricity and water cuts, the unrest has grown into a call for Rajoelina’s resignation.
US President Trump claimed that in indirect negotiations held in Egypt, Hamas has conceded to notable demands. Trump warned that unless certain conditions such as disarmament are satisfied, progress might stall. Talks began as a Gaza ceasefire effort on the war’s second anniversary and ended with a positive atmosphere.
The Orissa High Court granted bail to a juvenile held since 2018 in a murder case, citing violation of his fundamental rights due to prolonged detention. Justice Satapathy emphasized the right to a speedy trial, noting seven years’ custody is excessive, ordering bail under the Juvenile Justice Act with conditions from the trial court.
The NHRC has issued notices to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, directing probes into children’s deaths caused by contaminated cough syrup. It also instructed the DCGI, CDSCO, DGHS, and Health Ministry to investigate spurious drug supplies, ban harmful medicines immediately, and ensure regional labs test samples and report findings promptly.
The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs 40 crore linked to the Karnataka MUDA money laundering probe, adding to a total of Rs 400 crore seized so far. Former MUDA Commissioner GT Dinesh Kumar, under arrest, is accused of illegal site allotments and illicit gains. Investigations reveal a nexus between MUDA officials and real estate […]
Pakistan shipped its first batch of rare earth minerals to the U.S., marking a key step in a $500 million partnership with US Strategic Metals. The deal aims to boost Pakistan’s global role in critical minerals. However, opposition parties demand transparency, raising concerns about secrecy and national interests tied to the U.S.-Pakistan economic collaboration.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta urged the Supreme Court to permit green firecrackers for Diwali, saying the festival feels incomplete without fireworks. Emphasising eco-friendly celebration, her government seeks approval for certified crackers. The appeal follows a prior blanket ban. The Supreme Court will hear the matter Wednesday.
AAP has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections. Arvind Kejriwal’s party will contest independently, breaking from the INDIA bloc. Candidates include Dr Meera Singh (Begusarai) and Dharamraj Singh (Buxar). AAP aims to expand its presence in Bihar’s 243-seat legislature ahead of the crucial multi-phase polls.
Karnataka may extend the October 7 caste census deadline, with 25% of the survey still incomplete due to technical and logistical issues. Home Minister G. Parameshwara said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will decide after reviewing district-wise progress. The survey, aimed at helping policy-making for marginalized communities, has faced political criticism.
After Hamas partially accepted Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, Israeli PM Netanyahu dismissed the move. Trump, frustrated, told him, “Take the win.” Despite initial resistance, Israel halted airstrikes after Trump’s urging. Indirect talks begin in Egypt. Over 67,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023, with Israel maintaining its actions.
Bihar’s upcoming Assembly election spotlights three key figures: Nitish Kumar, eyeing a record 10th term despite health concerns; Tejashwi Yadav, leading RJD’s solo charge after past setbacks; and debutant Prashant Kishor, testing his Jan Suraaj Party’s reach. Their performances may reshape Bihar’s political future.