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Hyderabad, Jul 29 (PTI) BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Tuesday announced that she will begin a 72-hour fast from August 4 here to pressurise both the Congress government in the state and the NDA government at the Centre to approve the bills providing 42 per cent quotas for Backward Classes. Kavitha said the fast will highlight the need to the need for the passage of the BC bill.

Kavitha, who has of late been organising political activities under the banner of Telangana Jagruthi, a cultural organisation headed by her, said she had held a 72-hour fast during undivided Andhra Pradesh demanding the installation of a statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar in the premises of the state legislature.

State Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would seek President Droupadi Murmu‘s appointment to meet her and request assent for the Assembly bills providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes.

Briefing reporters after a meeting of the state cabinet Monday night, Prabhakar said the Congress government has decided to garner support from all friendly parties at the national level, including MPs across party lines for providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes (BCs) in local body polls and in education and employment opportunities.

Top leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are also seeking the President’s appointment, he added.

The bills were passed by the Legislative Assembly in March and sent to the Governor and it is pending assent from the President.

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Chennai, July 29 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday launched the next leg of his statewide campaign, «Let’s Save the People, Let’s Rescue Tamil Nadu», with a visit to Sivaganga district.

Arriving at Tiruchi airport from Chennai, Palaniswami told reporters that the ‘Ezhuchi Perani’ campaign has so far covered 49 Assembly constituencies and was receiving enthusiastic support from the public.

«Today, I am beginning my campaign in Sivaganga. From here, I will continue to cover constituencies in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, and Virudhunagar districts. The people have been giving us a tremendous welcome everywhere,» he said.

Addressing the recent controversy over a Tamil Nadu government circular directing agricultural cooperative banks to check farmers’ CIBIL scores before approving loans, Palaniswami criticised the move, saying it would have badly impacted the farming community.

«I submitted a petition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi explaining how this would hurt farmers. The state government has now withdrawn the circular and restored the old procedure. We will continue to raise our voice for the people, whether we are in power or not,» he said.

When asked about the possibility of expelled AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala joining any alliance involving the party, Palaniswami responded, «It is not for me to speculate. Other parties’ alliance decisions are for their leaders to announce.»

Commenting on the potential formation of a third front involving the Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, he said, «There are still eight months left for the elections. Anything can happen. Each party will take its call on alliances based on its political strategy.»

On former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam’s criticism of the Centre for not allocating education funds to Tamil Nadu, Palaniswami said the issue of education being under the Concurrent List dates back to the Emergency era.

He said, «Education was moved to the Concurrent List in 1976. The DMK, despite being part of several central governments, never took any steps to restore it to the State List. They must take responsibility.»

Speaking on the NDA alliance, Palaniswami reiterated AIADMK’s current position.

«We are part of the NDA, and several parties are aligned with the BJP. There is still time before the elections. Once the schedule is announced, we will declare our alliance partners.»

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Dhamtari, July 29 (IANS) Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, women of the BJP Mahila Morcha in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh on Tuesday have handed over around 5,000 Rakhis to the Superintendent of Police (SP) for soldiers stationed on the country’s borders and at Maoist frontlines.

Along with sending the Rakhis, the women also tied Rakhis to SP Suraj Singh Parihar and pledged their support and commitment to women’s safety.

This annual initiative aims to remind the brave soldiers that they are not forgotten during festivals. While most people celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their families, soldiers continue to stand guard in harsh terrains, often unable to return home.

Their absence is felt most during festivals like Raksha Bandhan, a celebration that symbolises the bond between brothers and sisters.

Recognising this void, the women of the Dhamtari BJP Mahila Morcha have been sending Rakhis to the security forces for the past 21 years.

This year, a large number of Mahila Morcha workers gathered at the SP’s office to continue the tradition.

Along with handing over the Rakhis, they offered prayers for the safety and well-being of the soldiers and reaffirmed their pledge to support and protect the defenders of the nation.

Speaking to IANS, Parvati Wadhwani of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Dhamtari, said, «We are tying Rakhis on their hands, so they don’t feel left out. We have been doing this for more than 20 years. This year, we’ve sent 5,000 Rakhis.»

Chandrakala Patel of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Dhamtari, added, «We have been doing this for the last 20 years. Even on Raksha Bandhan, they are protecting us. That’s why we thought, why shouldn’t we tie Rakhis to them?»

SP Suraj Singh Parihar appreciated the initiative and said, «This tradition has been going on for the last 20 years. Women from this district send Rakhis to the soldiers posted at borders. It’s a great step.»

In 2025, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9. Also known as Rakhi, this festival honours the bond between siblings. Sisters tie a Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and pray for their long life and protection, while brothers pledge to safeguard their sisters in return — a bond mirrored in the connection between citizens and soldiers.

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Zohran Mamdani, Democratic Party frontrunner for the New York mayoral elections, has been hugging headlines of late, some of them quite controversial. On Tuesday, Mamdani was in the crosshairs of Amy Mekelburg, an American anti-Islam activist, who posted a video on X, ranting about Muslims «capturing» London with a Pakistani Muslim mayor. However, India became the unintended target of the post.

Here’s what happened.

Amy Mek posted a video showing a procession of Muslims waving black flags and wearing black clothes. The caption accompanying the video stated: «Londonistan was just the beginning. Islamic supremacists are openly bragging they’ve ‘captured’ London with a Pakistani Muslim mayor — and they’re not wrong. Just look at the city. Now another jihadi — Zohran Mamdani — is rising in New York. Same ideology. Same agenda. Same endgame: take the West from within. This is ideological occupation. And they’re marching through all of our countries with no opposition from our leaders!  Why do you think that is? [sic].»

Londonistan was just the beginning…

Islamic supremacists are openly bragging they’ve “captured” London with a Pakistani Muslim mayor — and they’re not wrong. Just look at the city.

Now another jihadi — Zohran Mamdani — is rising in New York.

Same ideology. Same agenda. Same… pic.twitter.com/TLjgQqXxVZ

— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) July 29, 2025

The post, clearly targeting Mamdani and radical Muslims, was responded to by an Indian architect, Anurag Jaitly. He said: «It’s always a Pakistani. Now everyone knows what India has been dealing with for the past 75 years.»

This comment was not taken well by an X user, who identified himself only as «The Murican Crusader». He said: «Your both the same. The west doesn’t need Indians or wacky pakis [sic].» When Jaitly protested and told him he didn’t need to interfere, the ‘troll’ told him: «Oh yes the f*** I do. I’m not some 3rd world parasite like you. Indians and Pakistanis are the SAME that’s why you get upset. Hindu, moslem. The same culture. Your name isn’t even western. It looks like it’s misspelled [sic].»

He further said: «You Indians leech off the west… No your kind is not in charge of medicine or nasa… ‘good for nothing’ says the H1B1, your kind is literally the new slave class for corporations hahaha. No matter what you say you’ll never be like us!» «You know your smelly people will never be accepted that’s why you trick your way in like H1s lol.  Your name. Your face. Your accent screams 3rd world,» he added.

Phnom Penh, July 29 (IANS) The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday rejected the statement of the Thai army that accused Cambodia of attacking Thailand hours after a ceasefire entered into force. «On behalf of the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence, I would like to reject the statement of the Thai army spokesperson that claimed that fighting occurred, violating the ceasefire agreement,» Cambodian Ministry of National Defense’s Spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata said in a press briefing.

She said the Cambodian armed forces have strictly implemented the ceasefire agreement that took effect since midnight on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said that small clashes after the ceasefire came into effect could be caused by undisciplined Cambodian soldiers and that the Thai side has responded proportionately, and the situation «is calm now.»

Earlier in the day, the Thai Army said that Cambodia violated the ceasefire agreement, but the Thai side is still working to facilitate negotiations between the frontline commanders of both sides.

On the same day, Cambodian Defence Ministry’s Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata said armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas had ended.

Winthai Suvaree, Thai army spokesperson, on Tuesday morning issued a statement, saying that Thailand implemented an immediate ceasefire along the Thai-Cambodian border as soon as the ceasefire agreement took effect.

«However, it is regrettable that when the ceasefire deadline came into force, the Thai side still found the Cambodian side launching armed attacks at multiple locations into Thai territory,» the statement said.

According to a previous announcement by the Thai Army, after the ceasefire, which started from midnight on Monday, one area along the border was harassed by the Cambodian side, leading to renewed exchanges of fire that continued until Tuesday morning. In addition, clashes also occurred in another area and lasted until 5:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday.

In the early hours of Tuesday, the Thai Army confirmed via social media that a ceasefire had been implemented in all areas along the Thai-Cambodia border.

Armed clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border areas had ended after the leaders of the two countries agreed to a ceasefire, Socheata said on Tuesday.

«As a positive result, at all military regions, there was no more exchange of gunfire,» she said, noting that regional military commanders of both sides would hold an informal meeting on Tuesday morning to ensure the effective implementation of the ceasefire.

The situation of the Cambodia-Thailand border has eased after a ceasefire took effect from midnight on Monday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Tuesday morning.

In a post on his official social media platforms, Hun Manet said, «The frontline has eased after a ceasefire took effect from Monday midnight in accordance with the spirit of the agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at a special meeting in Malaysia.»

Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to implement a ceasefire starting midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said following a meeting on Monday hosted by him in Malaysia.

Earlier on Monday, after ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed it and said it is a positive step towards ending current hostilities and easing tensions.

Guterres «urges both countries to respect the agreement fully and to create an environment conducive to addressing long-standing issues and achieving lasting peace,» Farhan Haq, the UN chief’s deputy spokesperson, had said in a statement.

«The Secretary-General commends Malaysia, the current ASEAN Chair, as well as the United States and China, for their dedicated efforts towards the peaceful resolution of the situation,» the statement said.

The United Nations stands ready to support efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region, it added.

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to implement a ceasefire from midnight on Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said following a meeting hosted by him in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

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London, Jul 29 (PTI) A 41-year-old man, believed to be of Indian heritage, has appeared in court in Scotland, charged with assault and endangering the safety of an aircraft after disrupting a flight from London Luton airport to Glasgow with loud chants.

Abhay Devdas Nayak, who was arrested after the easyJet flight landed at Glasgow on Sunday morning, did not enter any guilty or not-guilty plea as he appeared on Monday at Paisley Sheriff Court, bordering the Scottish city of Glasgow.

Videos circulating on social media showed the accused shout «death to America, death to Trump» and «Allahu Akbar».

“We were called to a report of a man causing a disturbance on a flight arriving into Glasgow around 8.20 am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025,” Police Scotland said in a statement.

“We believe the incident to be contained and that nobody else was involved. We are aware of videos circulating online and these are being assessed by counter-terrorism officers,” the statement said.

Nayak, who is from Luton in Bedfordshire near London, is not thought to be facing any terrorism charges as he was charged under the UK’s Air Navigation Order. One of the charges relates to a person recklessly or negligently acting in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft, or any person in an aircraft.

The videos circulating online of the on-air incident show the accused being tackled to the floor of the plane by two co-passengers. The pilot is then said to have executed an emergency landing where Nayak was arrested by Police Scotland officers.

He is now remanded to judicial custody until a court appearance next week. 

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