The Maharashtra cabinet approved the ‘Developed Maharashtra 2047’ vision, setting goals for 2030, 2035, and 2047. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated it was created after consulting over 7 lakh stakeholders across departments. The roadmap aims to guide Maharashtra’s development when it turns 75 and aligns with the vision.
Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu announced that the state aims to become the country’s aero engine capital by 2030. He said Tata-Safran’s new unit at Adibhatla, being established with an investment of ₹425 crore, will manufacture LEAP engine components for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, marking a major boost to TG’s aerospace sector.
Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy announced that 427 Maoists, including senior leaders, have surrendered this year, marking a major success in anti-Maoist operations. Among them are two Central Committee and eight State Committee members. With only 64 Maoists from Telangana still active, the DGP urged others to abandon violence and join mainstream society.
The Congress lodged a complaint against BRS with the District Election Officer, alleging distribution of voter slips featuring BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha’s image—violating the Model Code of Conduct. The high-stakes Jubilee Hills bypoll follows BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death, with Congress, BRS, and BJP locked in a triangular contest.
In Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, farmer Ramswaroop Nagar was beaten and run over by BJP leader Mahendra Nagar’s Thar over a land dispute. His wife and daughter were assaulted while intervening. Police filed murder and assault charges against 15 people. Locals accused the BJP leader of long-term land grabbing and intimidation.
The Mahagathbandhan released its manifesto “Bihar Ka Tejashwi Pran,” pledging one government job per family, 200 units of free electricity, Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, revival of OPS and APMC Acts, Rs 25 lakh health insurance, crop MSP, and increased reservation for OBCs, SCs, and STs.
A Madhya Pradesh teacher, Jaboor Ahmed Tadvi, was suspended after parents alleged he made students perform “namaz-like” yoga postures during class. He denied the claim, saying it was Shashankasana, a standard yoga pose. The Hindu Jagran Manch protested, and the district administration has launched an official investigation.
Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announced that the Mahagathbandhan government would remove the ban on ‘toddy’ if elected. Addressing a rally in Saran, he claimed the INDIA bloc would achieve in 20 months what the NDA failed to deliver in 20 years.
Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya sparked outrage after calling the harassment of two Australian women cricketers in Indore a “lesson” for them. Critics, including Congress leaders and activists, condemned his remarks as victim-blaming and sexist, highlighting his history of controversial statements about women’s clothing and behavior.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the NDA government of failing to maintain law and order in Bihar, claiming murders, loot, and abductions are rampant while CM Nitish Kumar remains indifferent. Campaigning in Saran, he urged voters to support the INDIA bloc for better governance, jobs, and justice ahead of the two-phase Bihar assembly polls.
As tensions rise between India and Bangladesh, Pakistan has invited Dhaka to use Karachi Port for exports and expressed interest in buying jute products. Agreed upon during the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission in Dhaka, the move revives bilateral cooperation after two decades and highlights Islamabad’s bid to expand regional trade.
AP CM Chandrababu held a review meeting with ministers and officials on Cyclone Montha. He assured that there is no need to worry but urged officials to remain alert. Naidu instructed the RTGS Centre to issue real-time alerts, noting that the cyclone is likely to cross the coast very soon and all departments must stay […]
The month of Kartik is considered highly sacred for worshipping Lord Shiva. Devotees perform lamp worship using amla, as the Puranas describe the amla tree as a divine form of Lord Shiva and beloved of Goddess Lakshmi. Lighting lamps and performing ‘Deeparadhana’ under the amla tree during this month is believed to bring prosperity.
PM Modi’s diplomatic efforts may not have convinced US President Trump to ease his stance on India’s purchase of Russian oil. Despite India’s emphasis on energy needs, the US continues to pressure New Delhi to reduce or stop dependence on Moscow, reflecting ongoing tensions in global energy and geopolitical ties.
The Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of over 4,400 MTs of lentils, 100% of gram, and 25% of soybean from Telangana in the current Kharif season. The approvals were announced following a high-level meeting that also discussed other initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aaye Sanrakshan Abhiyan, aimed at supporting farmers.