Putting an end to speculations of merging her party with Congress, YSR Telangana Party chief Y.S. Sharmila Reddy announced that her party will contest on its own in all the 119 seats. “YSRTP will contest all 119 seats alone. We will have tough competition,” Sharmila said on Thursday, adding that she would contest the polls from Paleru constituency. The YSRTP chief said she had waited for four months for a response from the Congress party on her proposal to merge her party or work with the grand old party. “As there was no response from Congress, the YSRTP decided to…
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The Ministry of External Affairs Ministry, on Thursday, briefed about “Operation Ajay” wherein it said it is expected at least 230 passengers onboard will leave the war-torn nation by tonight and would reach New Delhi by tomorrow morning. “A charter flight will reach Tel Aviv today later in the evening. It is expected to get 230 passengers onboard. We have all options, but the role of IAF in evacuation) can’t be ruled out,” said MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a media briefing. “Around 18,000 Indians are in Israel. There is conflict going on and it is a matter of concern.…
Retail inflation declined to a three-month low of 5.02 in September, mainly due to easing food prices, according to the government data released on Thursday. The inflation has come back to the Reserve Bank’s comfort level of below 6 per cent after a gap of two months. The inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 6.83 per cent in August and 7.41 per cent in September 2022. The previous low was in June this year when the reading stood at 4.87 per cent. According to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the inflation in the…
The Election Commission of India has ordered the transfer of Commissioners of Police in Hyderabad, Nizamabad and Warangal and 10 other officers in the rank of Superintendents of Police. In addition to this, the Commission has ordered transfer of District Election Officers (DEOs) in Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajigiri, Yadadri Bhongir and Nirmal districts. The Commission has also ordered the transfer of the Transport Secretary, Director of Prohibition and Excise and also the Commissioner of Commercial Tax in Telangana. Across the five States going to polls, the commission has ordered the transfer of nine District Magistrates / DEO, 25 Commissioners of Police /…
As fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants continued, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a round-the-clock control room in Delhi and separate emergency helplines in Tel Aviv and Ramallah to monitor the situation and provide information and assistance to Indians who may require help. The multi-pronged attacks against Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza since Saturday and the subsequent Israeli retaliation have left over 1,200 people dead triggering mounting global concerns. It is learnt that around 18,000 Indians are currently staying in Israel and there are no reports of any harm to them. “In view of the…
Over 53% of families surveyed by Axis My India expect their household spending in India to increase, despite a subtle 2% decline from the previous month. The India Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI), which was released by consumer intelligence firm Axis My India, revealed major patterns in consumer behaviour. It also stated that the festive spirit appeared to be in full swing, with 55% of respondents intending to prioritise spending on festive delights, including food and groceries as well as clothing and accessories. Spending on necessities like personal care and household goods has gone up for 43% of families, up 2% from…
Indian automobile retail sales for September saw a substantial uptick, which jumped up by 20% over the same period in the previous year to 1.89 million units. According to data provided by the Federation of Automobile Dealers’ Associations (FADA), the sales increased as a result of a positive market sentiment fuelled by a favourable monsoon. Sales of all other automobile categories increased significantly, with the exception of tractors, which saw a 10% decline. A significant 22% increase in two-wheelers, a 49% increase in three-wheelers, a steady 19% increase in passenger vehicles, and a 5% increase in commercial vehicles were all…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has heaped praise on the Indian Asian Games contingent at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium in New Delhi following its unprecedented success at the 19th edition of the Asiad in Hangzhou, China. PM Modi addressed the Indian contingent comprising the athletes, coaches, and physiotherapists among others and lauded its brilliant effort that led to India recording a memorable outing in China. “I welcome all of you (athletes) on behalf of 140 crore Indians. Because of your hard work and achievements, there is an atmosphere of celebration across the country. We never had a dearth of talent in our country…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu where the latter briefed him about the ongoing war with Hamas militants. PM Modi, who shares good relations with Netanyahu, spoke for the first time after the conflict broke out on October 7, Saturday. During his conversation, PM Modi condemned the terror activities by Hamas and extended support to Israel in this difficult hour. “I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns…
As the World Bank and the IMF hold their Annual Meetings in Marrakech, trade unions call on these institutions to embrace new economic paradigms to meet the dire challenges of the current moment, including the climate crisis, mounting debt, spiralling costs-of-living and growing inequality. The decision to hold the meetings of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Morocco underscores the failures of old policies in the region, as outlined in the Global Unions statement to the meetings: “The legacies of the Arab Spring still reverberate through the region today – and many of its underlying structural causes remain unaddressed. “Weak labour…