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The Telangana High Court will hear interim petitions filed by former CM KCR and former minister Harish Rao today. Listed before the Chief Justice’s bench, the petitions challenge the government’s decision to hand over the Kaleshwaram case to the CBI. They seek a stay on action against them based on the commission’s report.
Dr. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhar Reddy, fondly known as Dr. YSR, served as the 14th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh from May 2004 to September 2, 2009. A political stalwart, he won every election he contested, four-time Kadapa MP and six-time Pulivendula MLA, earning widespread respect as an undefeated leader and a people’s champion.
The Telangana govt has written to the Union Home Ministry, seeking a CBI probe based on the Kaleshwaram Commission report. It requested a probe into the roles of various Union and state departments, interstate aspects, and the functioning of the Kaleshwaram Irrigation Development Corporation, highlighting the need for a full inquiry into the project.
After PM Modi’s meetings with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the SCO summit, US President Donald Trump slammed India-US trade as a “one-sided disaster.” He criticized India for high tariffs, low American imports, and continued Russian oil and arms purchases. Trump insisted India’s tariff cuts are “too late”.
Nine Maoists from the banned JJMP group surrendered to police in Jharkhand’s Latehar district, handing over arms including AK-47s and SLRs. Among them were a zonal commander and four sub-zonal commanders carrying bounties totaling ₹23 lakh. The surrender involved high-value operatives wanted in multiple cases, marking a major breakthrough for security forces.
The Telangana State Election Commission will publish draft electoral rolls for MPTC and ZPTC elections on September 6. Public objections can be filed until September 8. Final polling station lists will be released on September 10. Meetings with political parties are scheduled for September 8. Authorities have been instructed to strictly follow the schedule.
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has vacated his official residence and temporarily shifted to a private farmhouse in South Delhi’s Chattarpur, owned by INLD leader Abhay Chautala. He will later move into a Type-8 government bungalow, which has already been allotted but is currently under renovation and may take some time to be ready.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP-led central government, alleging large-scale manipulation of voter lists. He warned that Congress will soon drop a “hydrogen bomb” of revelations. Emphasizing that “vote chori” echoes even in China, he claimed Prime Minister Modi will not be able to face the public after these disclosures come to light.
In a major diplomatic shift, the SCO’s latest declaration condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, aligning with India’s anti-terror stance. This comes ten weeks after India refused to endorse an earlier declaration lacking such mention. The move reflects growing international consensus against double standards in terrorism, despite Pakistan being an SCO member.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy today urged all 60 MPs from the Telugu states to vote according to their conscience in the upcoming vice presidential election. He stated that the identity of Telugu people in national politics is in danger. He called on all political parties to support the INDIA bloc candidate and former Supreme Court […]
The Supreme Court cited a “trust issue” in Bihar’s electoral roll revision and urged political parties to engage actively. It allowed claims and objections beyond the September 1 deadline. The Court also directed Bihar’s Legal Services Authority to appoint volunteers to help voters and parties file corrections, objections, or claims online.
The Supreme Court upheld Telangana’s rule reserving 85% of medical seats for local candidates, dismissing challenges over constitutional validity. It criticized the High Court’s stance, citing lack of clarity on “residence.” The Court approved a new proviso allowing exceptions for children of government and defence personnel posted outside Telangana.
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad at 11:47 pm, killing over 800 and injuring around 2,500. Most casualties were in Kunar province. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 8 km, followed by aftershocks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and offered humanitarian assistance to the quake-affected nation.
The Bombay High Court today condemned activist Manoj Jarange over his protest demanding reservation for the Maratha community. The court stated that Manoj’s protest was not peaceful and violated the conditions of the permission granted. It also noted that the entire city was brought to a standstill, with key areas in South Mumbai being surrounded […]
The Telangana Legislature Secretariat has faced allegations of discrimination for not issuing media passes to Urdu channels for the ongoing Assembly session. Some key citizens have described this as a highly discriminatory and anti-democratic act. Notably, for the past 20 years, Urdu channels have been covering the Assembly sessions without any issues.