Delhi BJP MLAs Tarvinder Marwa and Karnail Singh have urged CM Rekha Gupta and major food chains like Domino’s and KFC to halt non-vegetarian sales during Navratri (Sept 22–Oct 2). Citing religious sentiments, they stressed respecting Hindu traditions. Local leaders and religious groups are backing the call to maintain cultural and social harmony.
The Telangana government has decided to conduct local body elections, with CM Revanth Reddy recently meeting ministers and approving 42% reservation for BCs. The polls are likely to be held in October. Following the TG High Court’s directives, the govt is preparing to seek a deadline for conducting the polls as per legal guidelines.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma extended warm wishes to women on the occasion of Bathukamma festival. The CM highlighted Bathukamma as a symbol of TG’s culture, traditions, and unity. The Governor wished that Goddess Gouramma blesses everyone with long life, good health, peace, and prosperity during the festive celebrations.
Visakhapatnam will host the 28th National Conference on E-Governance tomorrow, where top-performing panchayats in e-governance implementation will be awarded. AP CM Chandrababu and Minister Nara Lokesh will attend the inaugural session. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Union Minister Jitendra Singh are scheduled to participate in the afternoon session of the conference.
BRS women’s wing leader Sushila Reddy announced that Bathukamma celebrations will be held this afternoon at Telangana Bhavan in Banjara Hills. The event will see participation from BRS women MLAs, BRS corporators, and BRS activists from various districts, marking the festive spirit with vibrant floral arrangements and cultural festivities.
KA Paul, Praja Shanti Party President, faces serious trouble after a woman employee filed a sexual harassment complaint against him at Panjagutta Police Station, Hyderabad. The woman, working as an American Coordinator on the night shift for 15 days, alleged harassment at the workplace. An FIR has been registered and a probe is underway.
The hike in H1B visa fees is seen as part of US pressure tactics during FTA negotiations. US President Trump seeks to gain favor by pushing exports of American agricultural products like dairy, fisheries, and ethanol made from corn. However, PM Modi remains cautious about any move that could impact India’s agricultural sector.
Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, is observed today to honor ancestors. Devotees offer rice, water, milk, roots, and fruits to please Pitru deities. Those unable to do so may perform Thila Tarpanam. Alternatively, taking a holy dip and offering water, prayers, clothes, and food in memory of ancestors is also considered sacred.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu handed over an invitation letter to Vice President CP Radhakrishnan for the Vijayawada Utsav. Vijayawada MP Keshineni explained to the vice president that the Utsav will be held under the auspices of the Society for Vibrant, with the support of AP tourism dept. They are accompanied by Amalapuram MP […]
India and the US will hold another round of bilateral trade talks on September 22, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal leading the Indian delegation. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated that the previous talks on September 16 yielded positive outcomes, and the upcoming meeting aims to build on that momentum for mutual benefit.
AP CM Chandrababu said that the state will be made plastic-free by January 2026 and said that the prices of goods will come down due to the reduction in GST. He promised to provide insurance up to Rs. 25 lakh to the poor and revealed that he will bring the Sanjeevani scheme. He also said […]
CJI B.R. Gavai urged non-judicial tribunal members, especially ex-bureaucrats, to act impartially and not avoid rulings against the government. Speaking at a national CAT conference, he emphasized better training, fair appointments, and improved service conditions. He also called for filtering unnecessary appeals and criticized courtroom behavior.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) was granted the status of an ‘Armed Force of the Union’ on 20 September 1985, after being constituted in 1957 to protect railway property. The amendment empowered it legally to arrest, prosecute and ensure passenger safety and security of stations. Every year its Raising Day reaffirms RPF’s commitment to public […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy warned that Trump’s H-1B visa and tariff decisions could hurt the U.S. economy, not just India. He suggested top U.S. institutions might shift to India if access is restricted. Criticizing arbitrary leadership styles, he compared Trump to a former Telangana CM and highlighted plans for the futuristic ‘Bharat Future City.’
Amid U.S. H-1B visa changes, PM Modi urged self-reliance, calling foreign dependence India’s “biggest enemy.” Speaking in Gujarat, he announced reforms like “One Nation, One Document” for ports and emphasized producing everything “from chips to ships.” Highlighting India’s self-reliance is vital for prosperity.