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AP Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, along with officials, is visiting London starting today to conduct in-depth research for the upcoming Partnership Summit in Vizag on November 14-15. The visit will primarily focus on the education, health, and pharma sectors, with discussions also covering key issues related to industrial development in the state.
TG Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the newly modernized passport service center at MGBS Metro Station in HYD today. GHMC Mayor Vijayalakshmi, MPs Anil Kumar Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, other MLAs, and senior officials attended the event. Following the inauguration, the dignitaries inspected the facilities at the passport office.
Pooja Khedkar, who recently lost her IAS job, is now caught in another controversy. A kidnapping case has been registered against her parents after a truck driver went missing following a collision at Airoli Signal in Navi Mumbai. Police later found the missing driver, Prahlad Kumar, at Pooja Khedkar’s residence, raising serious legal concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently visiting Purnia, Bihar, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. During a public meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made notable remarks, urging the people of Bihar to stand up and thank Modi for his contributions to the state. His comments have since gone viral on social media.
‘Ramayana’ is an ambitious film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. It will be released in two parts, the first in 2026 and the second in 2027. The producers also clarified that all official updates will be shared only via @worldoframayana, urging fans and movie lovers not to believe rumors.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil a statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Picket Park tomorrow, September 17. He is visiting Hyderabad to attend the BJP’s Telangana Liberation Day celebrations at the Parade Ground. The statue unveiling will take place following the conclusion of the official event.
Pakistani hackers launched cyberattacks on India’s defence sector using a fake PDF titled “Op Sindoor Lessons For Action.” The malware-laced file installs a remote access tool, compromising Linux-based systems like Maya OS. Linked to APT36, the attack aimed to steal sensitive data post Operation Sindoor, exposing risks in internet-connected defence systems.
US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal allowing TikTok to continue in the US, amid ongoing trade talks with China. Without naming TikTok directly, he suggested on Truth Social that a company popular with youth had been “saved.” Trump also confirmed he would speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
PM Narendra Modi slammed Congress and RJD for insulting Bihar with the recent “bidi-Bihar” remark. At a Purnea rally, he said the opposition mocks Bihar’s progress, despite its development like exporting rail engines. He defended GST cuts as festival relief and accused Congress-RJD of prioritising family over public welfare.
BJP spokesperson Dr. Syed Zafar Islam said in Vijayawada that GST reforms will uplift MSMEs and ease the middle class burden. By placing essentials under 0% and 5% slabs, the move aims to boost consumption, strengthen small businesses, and accelerate economic growth across key sectors of the Indian economy, driving inclusive national progress.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said religious conversions happen due to inequality in Hinduism, drawing criticism from BJP leaders. Opposition accused him of targeting Hinduism and politicizing caste. Former CM Bommai called equality a product of love, not religion, and condemned caste surveys as unconstitutional and politically motivated.
Nepal’s first female PM, Sushila Karki, appointed three ministers: Kulman Ghising (energy, infrastructure), Rameshwor Khanal (finance), and Om Prakash Aryal (home affairs, law). Their swearing-in followed political unrest and protests forcing former PM KP Sharma Oli’s resignation. Fresh elections are scheduled for March 5, 2026, ending weeks of uncertainty.
The Supreme Court, assuming the Election Commission follows law in Bihar’s SIR voter revision, warned it may cancel the process if illegality is found. Final arguments are set for October 7. The court’s ruling will apply nationwide. It also issued a notice on Aadhaar’s inclusion as a valid ID, clarifying it doesn’t prove citizenship.
The Supreme Court warned it may scrap Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) if illegality is found. Final arguments are set for October 7. The court insisted Aadhaar be accepted as valid ID. Concerns over voter deletions led to the case, with opposition alleging unfair practices and 65 lakh names removed from draft rolls.
KCR’s daughter and BRS leader Kavitha met senior Congress leader P. Janardhan Reddy’s son Vishnu Vardhan Reddy today, holding a half-hour-long discussion. Kavitha is considering fielding Vishnu in the upcoming Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll. The meeting, focused on political strategies, has gained significance in the current Telangana landscape.