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Thousands of buses return to Telangana roads today as transport unions, Revanth govt break deadlock | Hyderabad News

Thousands of buses return to Telangana roads today as transport unions, Revanth govt break deadlock | Hyderabad News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 25, 2026 01:37 AM IST The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) are set to merge with the state government, as talks between RTC unions and the A Revanth Reddy’s Congress dispensation in the state came to fruition on the third day of the strike. Speaking at a press meet held at 1 am on Saturday, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, deputy chief minister of Telangana, said that a committee will be formed to start the proposed merger procedure. “We have discussed at length and decided that an official committee with government officials and RTC union leaders will be formed to start the merger,” Vikramarka said. The strike called by the TGSRTC Joint Action Committee (JAC) began with employees boycotting duties and keeping thousands of buses off the roads. In Hyderabad, services were suspended at key hubs such as Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station and Jubilee Bus Station. Police were deployed at bus stations to prevent untoward incidents. Authorities, however, got around 1,000 buses, including 450 electric buses, to ply by temporarily outsourcing the work. …

Jaishankar, Israel foreign minister discuss Hormuz blockade, West Asia crisis amid US-Iran deadlock| India News

Jaishankar, Israel foreign minister discuss Hormuz blockade, West Asia crisis amid US-Iran deadlock| India News

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India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar on Tuesday discussed the West Asia crisis over a phone call, days after talks between US and Iran failed to produce a peaceful resolution of the war started by the Israeli-American attacks on Tehran about six weeks ago. “Our discussion covered different aspects of the West Asia situation,” the EAM said on his phone call with Sa’ar. (X:@DrSJaishankar/ AFP) The conversation between Jaishankar and Sa’ar focused on Iran’s nuclear programme, transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the situation in Lebanon, the Israeli minister said in a post on X. Meanwhile, Jaishankar also said that discussions had taken place on West Asia. He did not share more particulars. “Had a telecon this afternoon with Israel FM @gidonsaar. Our discussion covered different aspects of the West Asia situation,” the EAM said in a brief post. Also Read | Israel, Lebanon to hold talks in US next week; IDF continues to attack Hezbollah US stance on Iran nuclear programme critical: Sa’ar Elaborating on …

Salman Khurshid calls for peace as US-Iran talks end in deadlock

Salman Khurshid calls for peace as US-Iran talks end in deadlock

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As talks between the US and Iran end in deadlock after Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran, former External Affairs Minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday stressed the urgent need for peace and sustained dialogue.  The Congress leader said that both global and regional stability must be pursued despite escalating challenges linked to the West Asia crisis. Speaking to the media at a Chehlum Shaheed-e-Ummat commemoration event for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Khurshid said peace remains a shared aspiration, as reported by ANI.  Khurshid further urged that talks should be allowed to continue in their respective forums without external interference. While speaking about the global turmoil, Khurshid said, “We all want peace. There`s nobody who doesn`t want peace. The few people who don`t want peace, you know what people in the world think about them. Peace is not easy. Let us hope that people keep trying for peace.” He further added, “We were a little doubtful whether it could happen in Pakistan, but be that as it may. There is …

Mohali mayor slams AAP govt over housing societies’ devp deadlock

Mohali mayor slams AAP govt over housing societies’ devp deadlock

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Mohali mayor and Congress leader Amarjit Singh Sidhu has alleged that development works in private housing societies across the city are being deliberately stalled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government despite repeated requests for approvals. He claimed that while the municipal corporation is empowered under Section 82(3) of the Municipal Act to carry out development works in private societies after government clearance, such approvals are being selectively denied. Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu addressing a press conference in Mohali on Friday. (HT Photo) Sidhu said that several private societies, including Home Land Society, Pancham Society, Mohali Cooperative Society and Guru Teg Bahadur Society, have been awaiting clearances for basic civic infrastructure such as road repairs, park maintenance, drainage systems, streetlights and sewerage works for years. “When Mohali became a municipal corporation in 2021 and the Congress was in power, development works worth crores were executed in all such societies. However, since the AAP came to power, these works have been deliberately stopped,” he alleged. The mayor pointed out that despite repeated letters to the …

SIR deadlock ends, RS leaders’ meeting today| India News

SIR deadlock ends, RS leaders’ meeting today| India News

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Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed that a debate on SIR has been scheduled for next week, along with a discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Matram. Parliament winter session 2025 live updates: Both houses of the Parliament will sit for the third day of winter session today after the past two days of the proceedings were hampered by adjournments as the Opposition insisted on having a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls which is currently underway in 12 states. However, the deadlock ended on Tuesday after the government and the Opposition agreed to discuss the SIR in the Lok Sabha next week which will be preceded by a debate to mark 150 years of “Vande Mataram”. The Rajya Sabha floor leaders are expected to finalise a plan to debate the two subjects in the Upper House on Wednesday. However, the Upper House will debate only after the Lok Sabha completes the discussions. The Rajya Sabha floor leaders are expected to finalise a plan to debate the two subjects …

Kiren Rijiju says Opposition leaders invited to resolve SIR deadlock

Kiren Rijiju says Opposition leaders invited to resolve SIR deadlock

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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday told Opposition members in the Lok Sabha that the government was willing to discuss any issue and it has invited leaders from various parties for a dialogue to break the ongoing impasse. Rijiju`s remarks came amid unrelenting protests by Opposition MPs in the House demanding a debate on the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voters` list in nine states and three Union Territories. The minister said there are several important issues, and the proceedings cannot be disrupted over one issue. One issue cannot outweigh others at a time when members of smaller parties also want to discuss matters important to them, he added. Amid slogan shouting by the Opposition members, the Union minister said, “Two to four parties are disrupting the House… In a democracy, people win and lose. They should not vent their anger like this… By doing this, you are losing the trust of the people”. Making similar remarks in Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said he will engage with leaders from various parties and begin consultations …

Can Paravur break with the past by ending political deadlock?

Can Paravur break with the past by ending political deadlock?

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Paravur municipality elections follow a pattern of intense competition and political fluctuation, a dynamic that ensures that neither the Left Democratic Front nor the United Democratic Front can capture an outright majority, thereby precipitating hung councils. Although the battle in the 32-ward local body is primarily between two major fronts, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is steadily gaining ground, further complicating the outcomes and underscoring the municipality’s tendency toward political deadlock. Analysing the last three elections reveals a pattern of intense uncertainty. While the 2015 elections saw the LDF secure a rare clear majority with 17 seats, both 2010 (UDF secured 16 seats) and 2020 resulted in hung councils. The 2020 poll was particularly dramatic, ending in a 14-14 tie between the LDF and UDF. The LDF’s tally dropped from 17 in 2015 to 14, losing seats to both opponents. The UDF made significant gains, increasing its tally from 11 to 14 seats, marking a strong comeback in the municipality. Meanwhile the NDA improved its position from 3 to 4 seats, making it …

After months-long deadlock, Bengal govt accepts Centre’s new Waqf law | Kolkata News

After months-long deadlock, Bengal govt accepts Centre’s new Waqf law | Kolkata News

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After having refused to implement the Centre’s new Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, for months, the West Bengal government has finally accepted the law and issued directions to upload information of 82,000 waqf properties across the state on the central portal by the December 5 deadline, officials said. The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, was passed by both Houses of Parliament in April this year. In a letter to all the district magistrates on Thursday evening, PB Salim, Secretary, West Bengal Minority Development Department, issued directions to upload the district-wise information of the state’s waqf properties on the central portal, umeedminority.gov.in, by the stipulated timeframe, it is learnt. The decision is being seen as politically significant as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had publicly announced that she would not allow the new Act to come into force in the state. Also, widespread protests had erupted in the state after the Narendra Modi-led Central government tabled the Bill. Speaking at a Jain community event on April 9, days after the law was passed, the CM had said, “I will …

Rajasthan Assembly deadlock ends: Suspension of six Congress MLAs revoked

Rajasthan Assembly deadlock ends: Suspension of six Congress MLAs revoked

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The development comes after state minister Avinash Gehlot made a remark about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, which was deemed objectionable by the Congress MLAs. Despite demands for an apology and the remark to be expunged from the record, the issue escalated into a full-blown deadlock. Jaipur: In a significant development, the week-long deadlock in the Rajasthan Assembly has come to an end after the intervention of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The suspension of six Congress MLAs, including state chief Govind Singh Dotasra, has been revoked after Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully tendered apology for the conduct of a lawmaker towards the speaker. The development comes after state minister Avinash Gehlot made a remark about former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, which was deemed objectionable by the Congress MLAs. Despite demands for an apology and the remark to be expunged from the record, the issue escalated into a full-blown deadlock. Speaking to media persons, Julie on Thursday stated that the suspension of six Congress MLAs has been revoked in the House and added that the …

Chess: Deadlock between FIDE and Freestyle Chess Tour breaks; Tour deletes world championship title | Chess News

Chess: Deadlock between FIDE and Freestyle Chess Tour breaks; Tour deletes world championship title | Chess News

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Days after talks between FIDE and Freestyle Chess Tour collapsed over the use of the title world championship in the tour’s title, the world governing body FIDE stated that the organisers of Freestyle Chess Tour have fully deleted the ‘world championship’ title from its regulations. In an updated statement issued on FIDE website, the world governing body has shared that the players wishing to participate in the tour are no longer required to sign the waiver note. The new tour, backed by former world champion Magnus Carlsen, was in loggerheads with the world body over the use of the title ‘world championship, and the issue seems to resolve. “The organizers of the “Freestyle Chess Tour” fully deleted from its Regulations the reference to the “World Championship” title. Following this change in the regulations, players wishing to participate in the 2025 “Freestyle Chess Tour” are no longer required to sign the waiver note,” said the updated FIDE statement. The Freestyle Chess Tour, a brainchild of Jan Henric Buettner and backed by the likes of Carlsen, had …