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AP CM Chandrababu and Deputy CM Pawan are scheduled to tour Kakinada district tomorrow, Jan 17. During their visit from 11 am to 2 pm, they will jointly inaugurate AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited, a new facility located in the rural outskirts of Kakinada. The tour highlights the govt’s focus on promoting green energy […]
Pakistan is expanding its military influence in the Arab world, negotiating multi-billion-dollar arms deals with Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Libya, and exploring a NATO-like Islamic defence pact with Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Jointly producing JF-17 jets with China, Islamabad aims to become a key security provider, balancing regional rivalries while boosting its geopolitical clout.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged migrant workers are tortured for speaking Bengali in BJP-ruled states, accusing the party of provoking unrest ahead of the 2026 elections. She backed protests in Murshidabad over attacks on migrants, said minority anger was legitimate, and criticised electoral roll revisions.
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh’s 2017 murder, won Jalna Municipal Corporation Ward 13 as an Independent by 2,621 votes. The victory came amid an ongoing trial, with Pangarkar citing no conviction. His win sparked debate on accused candidates in politics. He is out on bail and has past Shiv Sena links previously.
Despite a poor Mumbai show in BMC polls, Congress proved its relevance in Maharashtra, leading in 171 wards across 29 civic bodies. It ranks third after BJP and Shinde Sena, outperforming Thackerays and Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction. Congress topped or placed second in several cities, strengthening its grassroots base statewide, despite continued urban setbacks.
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of hurting democracy, calling vote theft anti-national during BMC vote counting. Meanwhile, early results show the BJP–Shiv Sena Mahayuti leading many wards. Postal ballots give BJP an edge, while UBT Sena, MNS, and Congress trail. Voter turnout was 52.94% in Mumbai’s long-delayed civic election.
A key moment from Payakaraopet in AP’s Anakapalli district has gone viral, where in-laws hosted a lavish feast for their new son-in-law during Sankranti. Recently married Satish received a grand welcome with flower showers and aarti at Kotipalli Ramana and Ammaji’s home. The highlight was an astonishing spread of 122 special dishes and festive generosity.
AP IT Minister Lokesh announced that Andhra Pradesh aims to become a global green energy hub, with renewable power from Kakinada set to be exported to Germany, Singapore, and Japan. The project, involving a $10 billion investment, is expected to generate 8,000 jobs. The minister also indicated that a key update related to it will […]
The Hyderabad Property Show is scheduled from February 6 to 8, 2026, offering a comprehensive platform for the city’s real estate sector. Visitors can explore residential complexes, plots, housing projects, home loan options, and govt permits, along with special offers. The event provides a unique opportunity for prospective buyers to compare properties.
On the occasion of Kanuma, Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour has witnessed long queues as residents flock to purchase fish and prawns. Rising chicken and mutton prices have driven more people toward seafood for festival celebrations. At the bustling market, fish prices are set according to size. The festival rush has turned the harbour into a vibrant […]
For the first time in Telangana’s history, the state cabinet will convene outside the Secretariat. CM Revanth-led Congress govt will hold the meeting on January 18 at the Sammakka-Saralamma temple in Medaram. The unprecedented session is expected to focus on Medaram Jatara arrangements and development of tribal regions, highlighting cultural significance.
Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Krishna Shastri said children of those who stop believing in the Vedas will become “Naved and Javed.” Announcing a new gurukul in Madhya Pradesh, he stressed that knowledge lasts a lifetime. Shastri, with a popular YouTube following, has faced past controversies over government privileges and public statements.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy asked the Indian Army to consider moving its Southern Command headquarters from Pune to Hyderabad. During a meeting with army and state officials, he also requested a Sainik School in Telangana, faster resolution of land and administrative issues, and special officers for smooth army-government coordination.
LeT commander Hafiz Abdur Rauf admitted that India’s Operation Sindoor, in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, demolished LeT’s Muridke headquarters, baffling Pakistan. The strikes targeted terror infrastructure only, killing none of the children present. India warned Pakistan against provocations, with recent drone activity prompting military talks.
After a temple was vandalised in Hyderabad’s Puranapul Darwaza on January 14, MLA T Raja Singh warned of retaliation for such incidents. The attack injured five, damaged a shrine and vehicles, and led to local protests. Police filed cases against the vandal and a mob, restored the idol, and deployed heavy security in the area.