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Kerala police booked 27 RSS workers for placing a saffron flag-themed Onam pookkaalam near a temple in Kollam, violating a High Court order banning political symbols within 100 meters of temples. A complaint was filed by the temple committee. BJP’s Kerala president demanded FIR withdrawal, but the temple committee refused, citing court directives.
Hyderabad’s Old City Metro project has impacted 886 properties, with over 550 demolitions completed. Initially, 1,100 properties were estimated to be affected. Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited has paid Rs 433 crore in compensation. The land acquisition is vital for the 7.5-km MGBS to Chandrayangutta metro stretch, part of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project.
The US has deployed warships, fighter jets, and thousands of personnel near Venezuela to target Latin American drug cartels, especially the Tren de Aragua. Despite speculation, officials deny plans for invasion. Venezuela’s government calls the US actions aggressive, while opposition leaders view it as a sign of regime collapse. Tensions continue on both sides.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi announced support for Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy in the vice-presidential polls. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy personally requested AIMIM’s backing. Voting is set for September 9, with NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc’s Reddy in the fray. The NDA holds a numerical advantage in Parliament.
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian said Donald Trump is softening his tone on India after realising that trade tariffs failed to pressure New Delhi. Though Trump called US-India ties “very special,” Fabian warned against overinterpreting this. India stands firm on its policies. Talks remain stalled over agriculture and trade red lines.
With Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and LJP (Paras) joining Bihar’s Grand Alliance, seat-sharing among eight parties has become difficult. Each party, including Congress, CPI-ML, and VIP, demands more seats. Balancing claims from newer entrants like Paras and Mukesh Sahni while keeping allies like RJD and Congress satisfied is a key challenge ahead of the 2025 assembly […]
The Haryana government transferred 20 IAS and 1 HCS officer in a major administrative reshuffle. Key roles in departments like HR, Transport, and Urban Development saw leadership changes. Officers were also assigned additional responsibilities to improve coordination. The move aims to enhance governance, service delivery, and policy execution.
Former MP Prajwal Revanna, serving life for rape, will work as a library clerk at Parappana Agrahara jail, earning ₹522 daily. Tasks include issuing books and record-keeping. His conviction followed forensic evidence and a seven-month trial. Despite claiming the videos were morphed, the court found him guilty based on strong physical and digital evidence.
US President Trump may meet China’s Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in South Korea next month amid ongoing tariff tensions. Discussions are underway, but plans remain tentative. Trump could also meet Kim Jong Un. The visit focuses on trade, defence, and investment, while recent geopolitical shifts add weight to Trump’s diplomatic efforts in Asia.
Brazil’s Independence Day, celebrated every September 7, commemorates Dom Pedro I’s 1822 declaration of independence from Portugal on the Ipiranga River, the ‘Cry of Ipiranga’. Marked as a federal holiday since 1949, it features patriotic parades, concerts, and ceremonies across the nation, with a grand civic-military parade held annually in Brasilia.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba will resign after his ruling coalition’s major loss in July’s elections. The LDP lost its majority in both Diet houses, triggering internal pressure.His departure aims to prevent party division. His resignation precedes a key LDP meeting that could trigger an early leadership vote, effectively signaling no confidence in him.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condemned US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s remark that India would ‘say sorry’ to President Trump, calling the comment deeply insulting to Indians. She underscored India-US ties built over decades and warned that such provocative statements risk harming bilateral relations.
Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh will travel to New Delhi on September 8 to meet with TDP’s Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs ahead of the Vice-Presidential elections scheduled for September 9. Additionally, he will depart for Coimbatore today to attend the India Today Conclave South 2025.
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s planned visit to India was postponed due to an existing travel ban under UN Security Council sanctions. He could not secure a waiver, marking the second consecutive foreign trip blocked by these sanctions. This would have been the first ministerial visit from Kabul to India since the Taliban’s 2021 […]
Ganesh immersions continue across Hyderabad around Tank Bund. Commissioner of Police CV Anand said roads are expected to reopen by 11 am, as the process is proceeding peacefully. Out of the 29,000 police personnel deployed citywide, 8,000 are stationed around Hussain Sagar to ensure smooth conduct amid the ongoing festivities.