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10:15 AM

India achieved the extraordinary during its G20 presidency, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that India achieved the extraordinary during its G20 presidency as it revitalised multilateralism, amplified the voice of the Global South, championed development, and fought for the empowerment of women everywhere.

With Brazil set to take over the presidency from December 1, Modi highlighted the elite group's journey under India and expressed confidence that his country hands over the charge with the conviction that our collective steps for people, planet, peace, and prosperity, will resonate for years to come.

10:02 AM

Rahul Gandhi urges people to vote to build a 'Bangaru' Telangana

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi urged the people of Telangana on Thursday to vote in large numbers in the elections to the 119-member state Assembly.

"Today, Prajala will defeat Dorala! Brothers and sisters of Telangana, step out and vote in large numbers! Vote to build a 'Bangaru' Telangana, Vote for Congress," Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.

10:01 AM

Telangana polls update: Here's the voter turnout recorded in the state till 9 am

9:57 AM

Telangana Assembly polls: K T Rama Rao casts vote, here's what he had to say

9:56 AM

New era of peace in Manipur as Centre inks pact with militant outfit: CM

Chief Minister N Biren Singh said a new era of peace and progress has dawned in Manipur as the Centre signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF).

The UNLF is Manipur's oldest militant organisation dominated by the majority Meitei community.

9:22 AM

Telangana people have decided to choose transparent, people-friendly govt: Cong chief

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday said the people of Telangana have decided that they will choose a transparent and people-friendly government that has a safety net for the disadvantaged.

Former party chief Rahul Gandhi urged the people of Telangana to vote in large numbers and vote for the Congress.

9:12 AM

T'gana polls: Union Minister Kishan Reddy, BRS MLC Kavitha among early voters

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, BRS MLC K Kavitha and Telugu actor Allu Arjun were among the prominent people to cast their ballot in the Telangana Legislative Assembly election on Thursday.

Accompanied by family members, Kishan Reddy cast his vote at a polling booth in Kachiguda here.

Hailing India's democracy, Kishan Reddy, president of BJP in Telangana, said one does not get the right to criticise the political system without fulfilling the responsibility of voting.

8:57 AM

Schools closed in Tamil Nadu's Chennai after constant heavy downpour

8:35 AM

NDRF on standby in Tamil Nadu's Arakkonam town as IMD issues cyclone warning

Tamil Nadu | NDRF on standby in Arakkonam town in view of an impending cyclone warning issued by IMD.

 

8:25 AM

Telangana polls: Former cricketer and Cong MLA candidate Mohammad Azharuddin casts vote

8:13 AM

Telangana Assembly polls: Here's what G Kishan Reddy had to say after casting his vote

After casting his vote, Union minister and Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy says, "People should exercise their right to vote. I appeal to the public to fulfil their responsibility. I want to tell the public that today is the chance to choose your government. People should look at the candidate or party, not be lured by liquor and other things ."

 

He adds, "We don't need MLAs from other parties. We will form the government on our own in the state. We will get majority in Telangana."

7:56 AM

Telangana Elections: Voting halted for the last 30 minutes at Booth No. 253, R&B Building in Kamareddy

7:46 AM

Telangana Assembly polls: BJP leader G Kishan Reddy arrives at a polling station to cast vote

7:33 AM

Former US State Secy Henry Kissinger dies at the age of 100 at his Connecticut home

Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100, Kissinger Associates, Inc said in a statement: Reuters

 

7:24 AM

Telangana Assembly polls: BRS MLC K Kavitha urges urban voters to exercise their franchise

BRS MLC K Kavitha's appeals to urban voters to exercise their franchise in Telangana Assembly elections, in Hyderabad

 

"I urge urban votes to come out and vote. Voting is a crucial aspect of nation building process."