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India reaffirmed its commitment to a negotiated two-state solution for Palestine at the NAM Ministerial Committee in Kampala. The country stressed support for Palestinian sovereignty, humanitarian aid, and constructive engagement with NAM partners to achieve lasting peace with Israel
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Before debating whether hanging or lethal injection is cruel, India must ask the bigger question: Does death penalty actually deter heinous crimes?
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Karimnagar police have arrested Varala Lokeshwar Rao, the alleged mastermind behind the Meta Fund cryptocurrency scam, which defrauded investors of up to Rs 30 crore. Rao used a fake app and digital coins to lure victims with promises of high returns.
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In a sweeping political move, all Gujarat ministers resigned ahead of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s cabinet reshuffle. BJP chief JP Nadda will oversee the expansion on Friday amid efforts to refresh the leadership ahead of the 2027 State polls
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Former Minister T Harish Rao has facilitated the return of 12 Telangana workers stranded in Jordan, personally covering penalties and flight costs. The workers, from five districts, had reached out to him for help. Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to support Gulf migrants, contrasting it with the BRS regime’s welfare efforts.
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Fake voter ID cards of Telugu actresses Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Rakul Preet Singh have surfaced online in Jubilee Hills, triggering an Election Commission probe ahead of the November 11 Assembly by-election. Authorities are examining links to possible misinformation campaigns
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The controversy surrounding Forest Minister Konda Surekha has intensified, with her daughter Konda Sushmitha alleging caste-based suppression by Reddy leaders within the Congress. She contrasted their current treatment with the BRS regime and accused senior party figures of targeting her family.
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Election officials have completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. A total of 569 Ballot Units and Control Units, along with 610 VVPATs, were allocated across 407 polling stations.
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Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha met AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud to discuss the fallout from the police action at her residence. The Congress leadership assured her of full support and an amicable resolution
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A dramatic police attempt to arrest Minister Konda Surekha’s aide has triggered a political storm in Telangana, exposing deep divisions within the Congress Cabinet. Allegations of corruption, caste bias, and interference in Medaram Jathara contracts have intensified tensions, with Surekha and her family accusing senior leaders of conspiracy.
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The Telangana High Court disposed of a lunch motion petition by BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Maganti Sunitha, who alleged large-scale irregularities in the Jubilee Hills voter list. The court observed that the Election Commission was already addressing their objections as per law
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The AKV (Andhra Kala Vedika) elections in Qatar saw a clean sweep by the panel backed by Gottipati Ramanaih, which secured 73 per cent votes. The highly charged contest among Telugu NRIs is seen as a prelude to the upcoming TKS elections.
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Kothagudem police have launched Chaitanya (Fight Against Drugs), a month-long campaign to curb narcotic abuse in the district. Awareness drives, raids, and rallies are being conducted across mandals, with SP B Rohith Raju urging public participation to combat drug addiction
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for making a mockery of constitutional morality and democratic values in Telangana. He condemned Reddy's Supreme Court petition in the Cash-for-Vote scandal, alleging the Congress government destroyed accountability, ethics, and public conscience
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A male passenger arriving from Kuwait was apprehended at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 1.8 kg of gold concealed in his baggage. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized seven gold bars worth approximately Rs 2.37 crore.
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About 140 Maoists, including Central Committee member Takalapalli Vasudeva Rao alias Ashanna, alias Rupesh and DKZC Maad division in-charge Ranitha, are set to surrender before Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai in Jagdalpur. Their surrender is expected to weaken Maoist operations in Bastar.
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The GHSPCA is constructing a multi-speciality animal hospital and shelter in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad, slated for completion by July 2026. The facility will offer free treatment to rescued animals and birds.
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Nalgonda police arrested three individuals for felling and smuggling 166 high-value sandalwood trees from six farms in the district, valued at Rs 1.66 crore. Three key suspects remain at large. Police seized 11 logs, motorcycles, and mobile phones.
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A man from Begumpet, reportedly mourning his wife's recent death, was fatally struck by a speeding train near Sanjeevaiah Park station in Hyderabad. Police suspect he was crossing the tracks in an intoxicated state.
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The BC Joint Action Committee has called for a statewide bandh on October 18, demanding 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana. BC Welfare Association leaders emphasised that the protest is a non-political movement for justice and national awareness.
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Forest Department task force in Adilabad seized teak timber worth Rs 90,000 in Gundala village, Echoda mandal. Smugglers fled the spot after felling trees. A case has been registered and investigations are underway to apprehend the offenders
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BJP district president N Venkateshwar Goud alleged police negligence in the abetment of party leader Eta Madhukar’s suicide case in Mancherial. He claimed the accused, including a relative of the Neelwai SI, were moving freely due to police inaction and bias
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District Election Officer R V Karnan inspected polling arrangements for the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11. He directed officials to ensure essential amenities like ramps, toilets, and lighting, with special focus on PwDs and senior citizens
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Police in Adilabad destroyed 41.9 kilograms of banned ganja seized in 18 cases at Zakranpalli, Nizamabad district. The contraband, both dry and fresh, was burnt in the presence of a disposal committee including Additional SP Surender and SI Hakeem
