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Azam Khan, senior Samajwadi Party leader, was granted bail by Allahabad High Court in the Quality Bar land grab case. He is set to be released from jail. Khan was also acquitted in a 2008 public property damage case. Multiple cases, including forced eviction, have been filed against him over the years.
AP CM Chandrababu called GST a game changer for India’s economy, emphasizing that true wealth creation comes through reforms, not loans for welfare. He expressed confidence that GST 2.0 reforms will further boost the economy and recalled earlier tax systems like CST and VAT, highlighting the progress made through consistent policy evolution.
The Election Commission called Rahul Gandhi’s vote deletion allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “incorrect and baseless.” It said no votes can be deleted online without due process. While acknowledging some deletion attempts in Karnataka’s Aland constituency, the EC is investigating.
September 18 marks Chile’s Independence Day, commemorating the formation of its first national government in 1810, which led to independence from Spanish rule. Known as ‘Fiestas Patrias,’ it is celebrated with parades, traditional music, dance, and food. The day reflects Chilean pride, cultural heritage, and the country’s journey toward sovereignty.
Former AP CM YS Jagan slammed the state government for canceling house titles allotted to the poor. Criticizing CM Chandrababu Naidu, Jagan accused him of crushing the dreams of the underprivileged. In a post on ‘X’, he questioned the authority behind revoking registered house plots, calling the move an act of injustice and abolition.
India’s Chief Economic Adviser said the US may soon remove the 25% extra tariff on Indian products and lower its own reciprocal duty to 10-15%. Talks between both countries are ongoing and progress is expected in 8-10 weeks. Recent trade discussions were held in Delhi between top Indian and US trade officials.
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and Election Commission of deleting thousands of votes in Karnataka using software. He claimed over 6,000 votes were removed in Aland and called it a planned, centralised fraud targeting Congress areas. He said the Election Commission is hiding evidence. The EC dismissed the allegations as baseless and false.
TG CM Revanth Reddy met British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, who pledged scholarships for meritorious students and cooperation in education and technology. Cameron also promised teacher training support. The CM briefed her on the state’s new education policy draft, highlighting Telangana’s commitment to improving its educational framework.
BJP accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of lacking faith in Indian democracy due to his repeated allegations against constitutional bodies. The party highlighted that the Election Commission has dismissed his recent “vote chori” claims as baseless and incorrect, emphasizing the importance of respecting democratic institutions and processes.
The AP cabinet meeting, initially scheduled for 3 PM today at the state secretariat, has been postponed to tomorrow, September 19, at 2 PM in the CM’s chamber. The cabinet is expected to approve several key decisions, including major bills for introduction in the assembly, notably the Amaravati Special Purpose Vehicle proposal.
The AP government’s Business Advisory Council meeting, chaired by Assembly Speaker Ayyannapatrudu, decided to conduct assembly sessions for the next 10 days, including holidays and working days. The TDP proposed 18 items for discussion. As the session began today, question-and-answer sessions were held, addressing issues concerning the state’s governance.
Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that all phone numbers linked to Karnataka voters are fake. He accused the Election Commission of deleting votes of tribals, especially in Congress strongholds. Gandhi claimed that certain individuals are hijacking the system to selectively remove votes, undermining the democratic process.
Kalvakuntla Kavitha stated that her resignation from the Telangana MLC post has not yet been accepted. She mentioned she is willing to meet the Legislative Council Chairman to request its acceptance if needed. Meanwhile, Kavitha, who was recently suspended from the BRS party, had formally submitted her resignation from MLC position.
The AP cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Chandrababu, will be held this afternoon. The cabinet is expected to approve key bills for introduction in the assembly, including the Amaravati Special Purpose Vehicle. It will also likely clear the renaming of YSR Tadigapada Municipality and amendments to the Panchayat Raj, Municipal, and Nala Acts.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Agreement, pledging to jointly respond to any attack on either nation, treating it as an attack on both. In response, India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated it would closely study the implications of the agreement and assess its potential impact on regional security dynamics.