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Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar dismissed disqualification petitions against BRS MLAs Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Kale Yadaiah, ruling there’s no proof they defected to Congress. With this, seven of ten contested MLAs retain their BRS status. The Speaker is yet to decide on remaining cases, following prior Supreme Court directions to resolve the matter.
In Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, a government office was vandalised on January 15 amid protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Residents blocked the Kahata area highway after receiving SIR notices. Police quickly intervened, restoring order, and a high alert was issued across the Islampur police district to prevent further unrest.
AP CM Chandrababu held a teleconference with senior TDP party activists, stating that a festive mood prevailed across the state from Ichchapuram to Kuppam. He noted that public needs were addressed in 2025 and urged leaders to focus on fulfilling people’s aspirations in 2026. He also recalled clearing 60 months of pending DAs and settling […]
Potential regime change in Iran worries India due to risks to strategic ties, Chabahar Port access and regional balance against Pakistan. Instability could weaken India’s trade routes, investments and influence, while benefiting Pakistan’s regional leverage and expanding China’s economic footprint, as Beijing may gain greater sway over a fragile Tehran.
The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee allegedly interfered with ED raids at I-PAC premises, seized documents and took an officer’s phone. The ED claimed intimidation, theft of evidence and obstruction by state officials, seeking action and a CBI probe, while the state govt denied allegations and filed a […]
After casting his vote in the BMC polls in Mumbai, Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran emphasized the significance of voting as a precious democratic right. Urging citizens to participate actively, he highlighted that local issues directly impact daily life. Chandrasekaran called exercising the right to vote a true civic responsibility and a blessing.
Rakesh Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s premier counter-terrorism law enforcement body, by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He was already serving as Special Director General of the NIA.
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to visit Kakinada on Jan 17, where he will lay the foundation stone for a new ammonia plant, marking a significant industrial development. Later, the CM will address a large public gathering. Authorities are making comprehensive arrangements to ensure a smooth and secure tour, highlighting the importance of this event.
A goods train derailed near Kavali town in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, causing temporary disruption. Two wagons slipped off the tracks while the train was traveling from Vijayawada to Tirupati. After the incident, several passenger and freight trains were delayed. Railway officials rushed to the spot and initiated restoration work to clear the track.
The vibrant Kite and Sweet Festival at Secunderabad Parade Ground comes to a colorful close today with a grand finale. Visitors from across the state delighted in sky-high kites and a variety of traditional sweets, turning the venue into a festive hotspot. Organizers announced that a hot air balloon show will follow tomorrow, promising breathtaking […]
The Mahajatara festival commenced in Medaram, Mulugu district of Telangana, with the traditional ‘Gudi Melugu’ celebrations today. Priests performed sacred rituals, bathing in the Jampanna stream and purifying the Sammakka-Saralamma temples. The shrines were adorned with red clay, yellow saffron, and fresh grass on the rooftops.
The Indian government will release ₹260 crore to Telangana Gram Panchayats as the first instalment for 2024–25, following local body elections and submission of Utilisation Certificates. Over the past decade, more than ₹11,000 crore has been allocated to strengthen rural governance. Remaining funds of around ₹2,500 crore will be released in phases.
The South India Science Fair will be held in HYD, Telangana from January 19 to 23. From AP, 35 student projects have been selected for exhibition after excelling at the state-level competition held in Vijayawada on Dec 23 and 24. The School Education Dept has instructed the selected students and teachers to make arrangements to […]
The Calcutta High Court dismissed TMC’s petition claiming the ED seized party files during I-PAC raids. The ED denied taking any data, saying West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee removed it herself. The court adjourned the ED’s petition, which will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Raids were unrelated to TMC.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Penugonda in West Godavari district on January 20 to offer silk clothes to Goddess Vasavi Kanyakaparameshwari. The offering will involve presenting silk robes sanctioned by the state govt at a cost of ₹20,000. The gesture reflects devotion and the govt’s support for religious and cultural traditions in the region.