The Himachal Pradesh Governor’s residence and office, formerly called Raj Bhavan, is now renamed Lok Bhavan. The change, following the Home Ministry’s directive, aims to remove colonial-era names and reflect democratic governance. Historically known as Barnes Court, the heritage building in Shimla has served as the Raj Bhavan since 1971.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant said tourist licenses will be cancelled if fire safety rules are ignored. A government committee is inspecting tourism establishments and will report violations. Safety measures will be enforced for water and adventure sports, while fights between staff and tourists and illegal touts will face strict action.
Congress MP KC Venugopal said the Election Commission is no longer impartial and now gives in to political pressure. He added that voting is a fundamental right, not a government favor, and accused the Commission of enabling “vote theft.” He also criticized the freezing of Congress accounts before the 2024 election as unfair.
Political tension is rising as Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Mohan Reddy argue over investigations at the Tirumala temple. Chandrababu accuses Jagan of supporting those involved in the Parakamani theft and ignoring temple sanctity. Jagan’s YSRCP counters that Chandrababu is twisting facts for politics and misusing temple matters to target the opposition.
PM Modi remembered the bravery of everyone involved in the Assam Movement on Swahid Diwas and said that it holds an important place in India’s history. Assam CM Himanta said the new Swahid Smarak will be inaugurated and an eternal flame lit to honour the martyrs. The event will be broadcast statewide with a patriotic […]
Russian President Putin praised India’s unity in diversity, noting that many Indians speak various languages. During his recent visit, PM Modi warmly welcomed him and gifted a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita. Both leaders discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Modi stressing peace and dialogue. Putin paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Chief Minister Chandrababu will hold a meeting with ministers and secretaries today. They will discuss plans to improve the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth in the next four months and review the financial performance of the first two quarters of 2025–26. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will visit Osmania University today. The state government has allocated ₹1,000 crore for the university’s development. Revanth will officially announce this at a public campus meeting. The funds will be used to improve facilities, establish advanced research centres, and enhance the quality of education.
Former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will tour Vijayawada today. YS Jagan will arrive at Gannavaram Airport from Bengaluru to visit former Library Council Chairperson Jammalapurnamma. The YSRCP office said that Jagan will leave the airport at 12:20 pm and reach Lotus Landmark via Gunadala BRTS road by 1:00 pm.
Goa authorities demolished Romeo Lane, a Luthra-owned beach shack built on government land, days after a fire at their Birch nightclub killed 25 people. Owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Thailand and now face an Interpol Blue Corner Notice. Investigations found major safety lapses, including no clearances and hazardous bamboo interiors.
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty urged the government to make singing ‘Vande Mataram’compulsory in all schools. She said the song united India during the freedom struggle and children must learn its full meaning. Murty warned that students may forget the national song over time and stressed its importance in teaching patriotism, sacrifice and love for […]
Strong political chatter suggests Nara Lokesh may take over as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister between Ugadi and Vijayadasami 2026. Sources say he has gained support in Delhi and built a strong young TDP team. Lokesh’s frequent national-level engagements and expanding influence reportedly helped secure a green signal for future leadership.
During the Winter Session, Rahul Gandhi claimed serious irregularities in Haryana’s voter lists, citing a Brazilian woman listed 22 times. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he accused the Election Commission of failing to protect free and fair elections. Rahul alleged errors, mass deletions, and duplicate names compromised the integrity of the Haryana polls.
LoP Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha during the SIR debate, accused the RSS of trying to control key institutions like the Election Commission, ED, and CBI. He claimed the EC is colluding with those in power to influence elections. Rahul emphasized that India’s strength lies in the votes of its 1.4 billion people.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will meet Panchayat Raj and Rural Development employees tomorrow at the CK Convention Hall in Mangalagiri. The session, titled ‘Mata-Manthi’, will bring together around 2,000 staff members from various districts. Pawan will provide guidance to enhance services and listen to employees’ concerns to improve efficiency in the department.