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US President Donald Trump criticized NATO, stating that while Europe is a friend, it continues to buy oil from Russia, undermining sanctions. He said current European sanctions are not strong enough and added he is also willing to impose tougher measures, but only if Europe strengthens its stance to match his efforts.
TG CM Revanth Reddy extended greetings on Engineers’ Day, praising engineers for their intellectual contributions to human progress. He recalled Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya’s efforts in protecting Hyderabad from Musi floods and urged engineers to draw inspiration from him. He emphasized their vital role in driving the state’s development.
Parliament has released a report ranking MP performance in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, based on debates, attendance, and other criteria from June 24, 2024, to April 4, 2025. Vizianagaram MP Kalisetty Appalanaidu ranked first in the country for questions and attendance and secured fourth place in the overall national ranking.
In a major boost for Hyderabad residents, two new passport service centers will be operational from tomorrow, September 16. The centers are located at Rayadurgam Metro and MGBS Metro Rail Station. These facilities aim to ease passport services in the city and will be inaugurated by Union Minister Kishan Reddy.
Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly using underground bunkers in high mountains and dense forests to evade the Indian Army, due to reduced local support. This tactic, reminiscent of the 1990s and 2000s, resurfaced last week when security forces uncovered a bunker during an ongoing anti-terror operation, highlighting a key shift in strategy.
TG BRS leaders will submit their objections today to Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar regarding the explanations given by MLAs in response to defection notices. The Speaker’s office has directed that all objections be filed within three days. Notices were issued to 10 MLAs, while Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender are yet to respond.
Private professional colleges in Telangana will shut indefinitely from September 15, protesting ₹1,200 crore in unpaid fee reimbursements. Marking Engineer’s Day as ‘Black Day’, FATHI claims financial crisis has left staff unpaid and academics disrupted. Colleges demand immediate fund release and a new reimbursement policy for 2025-26.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the BJP for allowing the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match post-Pahalgam terror attack. He accused the BJP of double standards—escalating tensions for politics but resuming ties when convenient. Yadav called Pakistan a “partner of BJP,” questioning the government’s inconsistent stance on national security.
After a massive far-right rally in London, UK PM Keir Starmer condemned violence and racism, vowing not to surrender national identity to extremists. Over 100,000 marched against immigration, clashing with police. Starmer reaffirmed support for diversity, denouncing hate-driven protests and misuse of the English flag to fuel division and promote anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The idea of a uniform “Muslim vote bank” in Bihar is a myth. Voting patterns are shaped by internal caste divisions (Ashraf, Ajlaf, Arzal), local demographics, and regional dynamics. While national mood influences Muslim consolidation against the BJP, local concerns, caste identity (Pasmanda), and benefits also drive decisions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized making Hindi a language of science, law, and policing. Speaking at a language summit, he urged its expansion beyond conversation to connect with the public. Shah promoted flexibility in Hindi, respect for all Indian languages, and called for speaking to children in their mother tongues to boost learning.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s remarks on caste-driven conversions in Hinduism sparked BJP backlash. He questioned inequality within religions, asserting people convert by choice. BJP’s R Ashoka countered sharply, challenging Siddaramaiah to question practices in Islam, including mosque entry for women and religious terminology.
PM Modi, addressing a rally in Assam, declared himself a Shiva devotee who would “swallow the poison” of Congress’s abuses. Responding to recent personal attacks and AI-generated videos, he accused Congress of siding with infiltrators and Pakistan’s agenda. Modi contrasted BJP’s infrastructure work with Congress’s past inaction.
Elon Musk challenged Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella after reports of Blizzard staff allegedly celebrating Charlie Kirk’s shooting. The incident sparked heated debates online. Microsoft condemned any celebration of violence, promising reviews. Meanwhile, Musk’s AI chatbot Grok faced backlash for controversial comments about Trump supporters.
China rebuffed Donald Trump’s threat of 50–100% tariffs over its ties with Russia, calling for peace, not war. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized diplomacy and dialogue during talks in Slovenia. Meanwhile, Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Despite damage, Russia claims production unaffected.