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TVK Chief Thalapathy Vijay will campaign in Tamil Nadu, visiting Nagapattinam and Thiruvarur ahead of the 2026 TN assembly elections. However, the Tamil Nadu police granted conditional permission, allowing only five vehicles, including Vijay’s, and instructed that the poll campaign conclude by 1 pm.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has delisted 474 unrecognized political parties across the country for violating electoral rules. This follows a similar action in 2024 when 334 parties were removed. The move aims to ensure transparency and accountability. Currently, India has 6 national and 67 regional parties recognized by the Election Commission.
The Congress Party has launched a signature campaign addressing vote theft, with senior leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi urging public cooperation. She emphasized that every vote and signature matters, calling for unity to protect democracy. A special video supporting the campaign has also been released to raise awareness.
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was adjourned until Monday, Sept 22, after YSRCP MLCs protested against the privatization of medical colleges. They raised slogans and demanded a thorough discussion, causing disruption near the chairman’s podium. Due to the chaos, the council chairman decided to postpone the session to maintain order.
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, CM Nitish Kumar’s govt has expanded its unemployment allowance scheme. Now, unemployed graduates in arts, science, and commerce will receive ₹1,000 per month for two years. This initiative is part of the government’s flagship ‘7 Nishchay’ (Seven Resolves) program.
Congress oversees in-charge Sam Pitroda stirred controversy with comments on India’s foreign policies, stating they should focus more on neighboring countries. He sparked debate by saying he feels at home when visiting Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. His comments have drawn sharp reactions and reignited discussions on India’s diplomatic approach.
Top European countries face a surge in Muslim migrants due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, political instability in Afghanistan and Syria, economic hardships in Africa, and the search for better living conditions. Europe’s welfare systems, asylum policies, and labor shortages also make it an attractive destination, fueling continuous migration flows.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan urged the public to actively participate in controlling plastic waste, stating it’s not even decomposing into the ground. He announced plans to formulate an action plan within 2-3 months. He also proposed banning plastic in the Assembly and enforcing Tirumala-style discipline across the state to curb flexi usage.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy stated that ‘Telangana Rising-2047’ aims for rapid development. Highlighting that Hyderabad’s ORR area houses one crore people, he mentioned the ongoing construction of a new RRR and metro expansion from 70 km to 150 km. Currently, 5 lakh commuters use the metro daily, reflecting the city’s swift growth.
Tollywood actor Kiran Abbavaram stars in the upcoming film ‘K-RAMP’, directed by Jains Nani. The teaser is scheduled to release today at 4:05 PM. Music is composed by Chetan Bharadwaj. The film features Sai Kumar, Vennela Kishore, Naresh, and Yukthi Tareja in key roles and is slated for release on October 18.
PM Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on September 20, starting with a 1.5 km roadshow in Bhavnagar, expected to draw over 30,000 people. During the visit, he will lay the foundation stone for shipping and maritime-related projects worth ₹1.5 lakh crore, marking a significant boost to Gujarat’s port and infrastructure development.
The Andhra Pradesh cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Chandrababu Naidu, will be held today at 2 PM at the Secretariat in Undavalli. The cabinet is expected to approve key bills for introduction in the Assembly and Council. CM Chandrababu will also guide ministers on procedures to be followed during the ongoing Assembly session.
Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy will visit Chhattisgarh today to meet Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The discussions will focus on flooding issues in Chhattisgarh, allegedly caused by Telangana’s Sammakka-Saralamma project. The key objective of the visit is to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the project’s continued construction.
The opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), led by former CM YS Jagan, is staging statewide protests in Andhra Pradesh today against the privatization of medical colleges. Branded as ‘Chalo Medical College’, YSRCP leaders and workers will hold dharnas near all medical colleges, as announced by the party high command, demanding a reversal of privatization plans.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will attend multiple events in Delhi today. He’ll meet the Governor of New Jersey at 11 AM, address the Public Affairs Forum of India at 11:30 AM, and discuss investment opportunities with Amazon, Carlsberg, Godrej, and Uber at noon. Later, he’ll meet the World Economic Forum President.