Palestinian Ambassador Abdullah Abu Shawesh met Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. Vijayan condemned Israel’s occupation of Palestine, calling it a blatant violation of international conventions. He also criticized the United States for supporting Israel’s actions, reaffirming Kerala’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
BRS working president KTR today predicted that the people of Telangana will bring back ex-CM KCR to power. He said that the Congress government betrayed the people across the state in just 22 months of rule. KTR also added that people in Telangana lost their faith in the Congress government. The local body polls notification […]
Congress’ Jairam Ramesh slammed Amit Shah’s 160-seat NDA target in Bihar, calling it a mix of vote chori (theft) and vote revdi (freebies). He warned that Bihar’s politically sharp electorate would resist such manipulation. A Mahagathbandhan win, he added, will shake the power corridors of Delhi and signal winds of change.
A stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur killed 40 people. Residents said a large, restless crowd gathered all day in a narrow space with no water or room to move. Police baton-charged to control the crowd, causing panic. Experts blame poor planning, inadequate safety measures, and crowd swelling for the tragedy.
PM Modi announced that the Indian government is working to include Chhath Puja in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. He said this will help showcase the festival’s divinity and cultural importance globally. Chhath, celebrated after Diwali to worship the Sun God, is already observed worldwide and may soon receive global recognition.
Congress distanced itself from Sonam Wangchuk after his arrest in Ladakh violence. It claimed Wangchuk and his family have long ties with BJP. Congress blamed BJP for broken promises and rising tensions in Ladakh. Four people died and 80 were hurt in protests. Wangchuk demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh before being jailed.
BRS leader KTR handed out ‘Congress Baaki Cards’ in Hyderabad to highlight unfulfilled promises by the Congress government. He criticized CM Revanth Reddy and urged voters to support BRS. Residents raised issues like power cuts and poor sanitation. Similar cards were distributed in Suryapet, accusing Congress of not keeping its promises.
At Vijay’s TVK rally in Karur, a stampede killed 40 people. Ambulance provider Surya said five ambulances were attacked by TVK workers, delaying rescue. Two rescuers were injured. The chaos began as the crowd surged toward the stage. Power cuts, narrow roads, and poor planning worsened the tragedy. A judicial probe is underway.
RJD’s Mangani Lal Mandal confirmed Tejashwi Yadav as the likely Chief Minister for Bihar’s 2025 elections, despite Congress’s delay in official endorsement. The alliance aims to attract the Extremely Backward Class voters. Mandal criticized Nitish Kumar’s leadership and promised welfare schemes, expecting seat-sharing talks to conclude within 10 days.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy declared his dream to establish 500 Fortune companies in Hyderabad, currently home to only 80. He promised world-recognised development even after 70 years. Highlighting opportunities like the bullet train to Chennai, Revanth emphasised such projects will support the futuristic city’s growth and global prominence.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey has made it clear that they will not interfere in India’s actions in matters related to trade and energy. He praised India’s stance on oil trade policies and said that the country has the ability to take decisions on those issues by itself. He added that there are close relations between […]
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has set a rare record by becoming the most successful Indian bowler to take at least one wicket in 14 consecutive T20 matches. He surpassed Ashish Nehra’s previous record of 13 matches. Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar share third place, each having taken wickets in 11 consecutive T20 games.
The application deadline for the 22nd convocation of Sri Padmavati Women’s University, Tirupati, is Monday, Sept 29. The university issued a notification on August 28 inviting applications from students who pursued PG, degree, engineering, pharmacy, and integrated courses between 2018 and 2024. The convocation is scheduled to be held in January 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today in the radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Modi paid tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh and said that Bhagat Singh was an inspiration for every person in the country. Modi also remembered Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary and said that she sang and inspired people of the […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has dismissed the US decision to revoke his visa, saying he doesn’t care and accusing Washington of no longer respecting law. The move followed his UN speech criticizing Israel’s war on Gaza and calling for a probe into US anti-drug operations. Petro, Colombia’s first leftist leader, returned home last night.