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Andhra Pradesh Assembly unanimously approved Amaravati as the state capital. The resolution will now be sent to the central government. The Assembly session lasted around 5 hours and 30 minutes, after which Speaker Ayyannapatrudu adjourned it indefinitely, marking a key step in finalizing Amaravati’s status as the official capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced DMK’s first list of 164 assembly candidates. Stalin will contest from Kolathur, and son Udhayanidhi Stalin from Chepauk-Triplicane. Key candidates include Senthil Balaji (Coimbatore South), O Panneerselvam (Bodinayakkanur), Mahesh (Kanyakumari), Wahab (Palayamkottai), and KKSSR Ramachandran (Aruppukottai).
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for supporting citizens during COVID-19 and the West Asia conflict. He accused Congress and opposition parties of politicizing crises. Saini also stated that petroleum supplies in Haryana remain smooth and uninterrupted, ensuring no disruption to essential services.
The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) has called for posthumous Bharat Ratna awards for Forward Bloc leader U. Muthuramalinga Thevar and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. The party also urged renaming Madurai International Airport after Thevar, as highlighted in its 32-page poll manifesto released by T.T.V. Dhinakaran.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Union Home Minister Amit Shah exchanged barbs ahead of West Bengal assembly polls on April 23 and 29. Banerjee accused the BJP of instigating riots, while Shah slammed the TMC over SIR and infiltrator concerns, warning of security threats in the Siliguri corridor, heightening pre-poll tensions across the […]
Star director Sundar C is contesting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections for the first time. He is running from Madurai Central as a candidate of the ‘Puthiya Neethi Katchi’ in the AIDMK alliance. His wife, BJP leader Khushbu, said his goal is to serve the state that supported his three-decade-long film career.
A PES University professor, Muralidhar Deshpande, was suspended after allegedly calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” and using abusive language during class on March 24. The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage among students. The university has launched a probe, with CCTV verification and a disciplinary committee review underway.
Key plans to establish a Google data center in Visakhapatnam are gaining momentum, with discussions nearing final stages. Officials have submitted a detailed proposal to the govt, while assessments on power and water infrastructure are underway. Around 601 acres have been earmarked, and the groundbreaking ceremony is expected to take place soon.
“Kantara” actor Kishore sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, questioning his remarks on unity. Comparing the current situation to COVID-19, he said people aren’t ready to die like “sheep,” condemned religious divisions, and called for an end to authoritarian approaches, sparking widespread debate online.
A retired ITBP officer in Punjab lost Rs 17.52 lakh in an online fraud. The 73-year-old from Hoshiarpur discovered missing money when he visited the bank with his son. Police registered a case against unknown persons. Over Rs 11 lakh was taken from a joint account and Rs 6 lakh from another account through online […]
Fuel shortages and rising prices have triggered hoarding attempts amid the Middle East crisis. To curb this and ensure smooth distribution, Border Guard Bangladesh has been deployed at depots nationwide under Home Ministry orders. The operation follows a coordinated plan by BGB Headquarters, with temporary camps set up in remote areas for effective monitoring.
AMMK, an NDA ally, announced 11 candidates for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Founder TTV Dhinakaran unveiled the list and manifesto, fielding former ministers G Senthamizhan and C Shanmugavelu. Candidates were named for key seats, while the manifesto promised farmer welfare and Bharat Ratna honours for Muthuramalinga Thevar and Jayalalithaa.
PM Modi inaugurated the first phase of Noida International Airport at Jewar in UP’s Gautam Buddha Nagar today. The event was attended by Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan, UP CM Yogi, and other dignitaries. PM Modi also toured the airport’s terminal building. The new airport is set to serve as the 2nd international gateway for […]
New Delhi’s India Gate will go dark from 8:30-9:30 PM today for Earth Hour 2026, marking the movement’s 20th year under “Give an Hour for Earth.” Organised by WWF, the global initiative urges switching off non-essential lights. Authorities across India, including GHMC, have called for public participation to promote sustainability.
A full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi today after an IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam reported a suspected engine failure. Runway 28 was put on high alert as emergency protocols were activated. The aircraft, carrying 161 passengers, landed safely around 11 AM, and all passengers were evacuated without any injuries.