world @ goooglenews.com

August 12
06:01
2025
.
🌏 10 Top Global Highlights
- Trump announces federal control over D.C. police; National Guard deployed amid mass protests in Washington over electoral issues and policing.
- Powerful earthquake hits Turkey, flattening buildings and causing significant fatalities; at least 100 people reported dead.
- Australia moves toward recognition of a Palestinian state, with several conditions laid out for implementation.
- Ukraine-Russia tensions escalate: Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory intensify ahead of Trump-Putin “peace” summit discussions in Alaska.
- Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay passes away weeks after a campaign rally shooting.
- Japan: Floods, landslides in the south leave several missing and widespread destruction.
- Europe’s top court blames Russia for MH17 crash after years of investigation, heightening international tensions.
- Sudan: Dozens dead in Darfur amid clashes between rival forces; humanitarian crisis deepens.
- New Zealand clinches historic Test victory over Zimbabwe, marking their biggest win ever by an innings and 359 runs.
- Global protests demand Israel halt plans for Gaza siege as crisis deepens amid heavy international criticism and casualties.
🇮🇳 25 Noted Indian News Highlights
National & Political
- PM Modi launches Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line and new Vande Bharat Express, addressing congestion in the IT corridor.
- Parliament passes the new Income-Tax Bill, 2025, and Taxation Laws Amendment Bill. These bring substantial changes to India’s tax regime.
- Opposition protests in Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned repeatedly over electoral roll revision disputes and “vote chori” (vote rigging) allegations by the INDIA bloc.
- BJP dares Rahul Gandhi on fake voters, intensifying political rivalry.
- Army builds 90-foot Bailey bridge in Uttarkashi to restore connectivity to cloudburst-hit regions.
- Indian Electronics output soars: Production now at ₹12 lakh crore, India emerges as top smartphone supplier to the US.
- IndiGo Airlines ordered to compensate a passenger ₹1.5 lakh for unhygienic seating, after a consumer forum ruling.
- India’s stainless steel sector seeks anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports; ISSDA files petition with DGTR.
- Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL on income-based reservation system, asks Centre to respond for better equity.
- Supreme Court seeks national rights panels’ views on Talaq-e-Hasan divorce petition; hearing set for November.
- Supreme Court quashes Army’s 2:1 male-female recruitment quota in JAG branch, orders merit-based selection without gender restriction.
States & Regional
- Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) news update: Major focus on BC reservation reforms, ongoing phone tapping scandal probes, and betting app crackdowns.
- Hyderabad highlights: Infrastructure upgrades continue, with renewed pushes for water supply expansion and tech corridor development; city remains a hub for national IT growth.
- Andhra banks prepare for expanded rural credit disbursement, supporting farming investments and local business growth.
- Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, with potential impact on Visakhapatnam and Kakinada ports.
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh: Large tractor rally supports new MSP policies, highlighting farmer activism.
- TS (Telangana) PCC Chief calls for BC reservation clarity; political friction grows.
- Army aid in Uttarakhand echoes disaster readiness for Telugu region as the monsoon intensifies.
- SEBI bans mutual funds from paying transaction charges to distributors, effective immediately, prompting industry compliance checks.
- India’s top court orders stray dog removal from Delhi streets within 8 weeks, sparking protests at India Gate.
- Sports: India wins Women’s T20 series over England for the first time ever; Sanju Samson credits revival to coach Gautam Gambhir.
- Indian athlete Jasmine Kaur suspended in doping case; disciplinary action pending.
- Lhakpa Tsering to represent India at Asia Cross Country Rally, 3,400km Thai race.
- School assemblies across India discuss major domestic and world events, promoting critical thinking in students.
- Preparations for Independence Day (August 15) amplify security and celebratory planning across India, including Telugu states.
✨ Speculative/Trending (Well-Sourced)
- Lula-Putin phone call fuels talk of a unified BRICS response to new US tariffs; summit possibly in planning.
- Speculation mounts on early Indian general elections, as frequent Parliament disruptions suggest political recalibration.
- Whispers in Hyderabad about a major tech company establishing a new R&D hub in Gachibowli (officials silent).
There are no comments at the moment, do you want to add one?
Write a comment