PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi declared no more “begging” India for bilateral cricket ahead of the Asia Cup clash. Despite India hosting rights, the tournament moves to UAE due to political issues. India and Pakistan will only play in multi-nation events, with their next match on September 14 in the Asia Cup.
The Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) warned of stopping services from August 31 if the government doesn’t address issues like payment delays, package revisions, and MoU updates. Representing 471 hospitals serving over 3.2 crore beneficiaries, TANHA demands urgent resolution to avoid repeating the January strike.
The Telangana High Court questioned police actions against hookah centres, asking if scientific tests were conducted to confirm health risks of hookah use. The query arose during a petition by Smoky Tales Café challenging police interference. The government admitted no tests were done. The court granted time to submit details and adjourned the hearing to […]
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that women’s cooperative societies will be registered and awarded contracts to boost their role in business and trade. Speaking at a Mumbai event, he also assured that all welfare schemes introduced before the 2024 Assembly elections will continue unchanged for the next five years under his government.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu will visit Visakhapatnam on August 29. He will attend various programs at the Novotel Hotel, inaugurate double-decker buses and VMRDA projects, and participate in the National Sports Day closing ceremony at AU Engineering College grounds, where he will also inaugurate the Pro Kabaddi competitions.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that the fear of terrorism has largely vanished from the Kashmir Valley. He highlighted that Pulwama is now attracting more industries than Srinagar and reported only one local terrorist recruitment this year. He credited the sustained efforts of both central and state governments.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of conspiring with George Soros and following a ‘very dangerous path.’ Rijiju alleged foreign forces are trying to destabilize India, claiming Rahul and Congress are coordinating with them. He affirmed that the country remains safe under Modi’s leadership.
INDIA bloc Vice-Presidential candidate Justice Sudarshan Reddy will tour multiple states today and tomorrow to seek support from various parties. He will meet DMK leaders in Chennai today and Samajwadi Party and other MPs in Lucknow tomorrow. Meanwhile, Radhakrishnan has filed his nomination as the NDA’s candidate for the Vice-Presidential election.
AP Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar will visit Visakhapatnam today to review preparations for a large-scale Jana Sena Party meeting. He is expected to hold a press conference at 1 PM, where he will likely discuss upcoming party programs and outline key initiatives planned by the Jana Sena Party in the region.
The BJP has intensified its efforts to appoint a new national president, reaching out to around 100 senior leaders for consultations. The party aims to finalize the selection before the Bihar election dates are announced. However, sources indicate that the process is facing delays due to internal factors, causing a temporary hold on the decision.
The All-India Speakers’ Conference, beginning today at the Delhi Assembly, aims to strengthen legislative institutions, promote transparency, and enhance coordination between the Centre and states. It will focus on improving legislative procedures, digital transformation of assemblies, and capacity building for lawmakers.
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu announced a ₹330 crore waste-to-energy plant in Peddapuram, Kakinada district, to be completed within 18 months. He directed officials to ensure 95% garbage collection in cities and 45% in villages. He also emphasized the AP government’s goal of transforming one lakh people into entrepreneurs through this initiative.
The All India Speakers’ Conference begins today at the Delhi Assembly, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will attend the closing ceremony on Monday. The two-day event will see participation from 30 other speakers, including those from both Telugu states, focusing on legislative practices.
A Dalit engineer in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was assaulted with a shoe by BJP worker Munna Bahadur Singh inside his office. The incident, caught on video, involved caste slurs and violence. The engineer filed a police complaint, while Singh claimed he was attacked first. Police have registered a case and are working to arrest the […]
AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu will tour his assembly constituency, Kuppam in Chittoor district, on August 29 and 30. His wife, Nara Bhuvaneshwari, will accompany him. On August 30, they will perform Jala Aarti at Paramasamudram Lake, followed by participation in a public meeting, as part of the visit’s scheduled events.