TG BRS leaders will submit their objections today to Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar regarding the explanations given by MLAs in response to defection notices. The Speaker’s office has directed that all objections be filed within three days. Notices were issued to 10 MLAs, while Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender are yet to respond.
Private professional colleges in Telangana will shut indefinitely from September 15, protesting ₹1,200 crore in unpaid fee reimbursements. Marking Engineer’s Day as ‘Black Day’, FATHI claims financial crisis has left staff unpaid and academics disrupted. Colleges demand immediate fund release and a new reimbursement policy for 2025-26.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the BJP for allowing the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match post-Pahalgam terror attack. He accused the BJP of double standards—escalating tensions for politics but resuming ties when convenient. Yadav called Pakistan a “partner of BJP,” questioning the government’s inconsistent stance on national security.
After a massive far-right rally in London, UK PM Keir Starmer condemned violence and racism, vowing not to surrender national identity to extremists. Over 100,000 marched against immigration, clashing with police. Starmer reaffirmed support for diversity, denouncing hate-driven protests and misuse of the English flag to fuel division and promote anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The idea of a uniform “Muslim vote bank” in Bihar is a myth. Voting patterns are shaped by internal caste divisions (Ashraf, Ajlaf, Arzal), local demographics, and regional dynamics. While national mood influences Muslim consolidation against the BJP, local concerns, caste identity (Pasmanda), and benefits also drive decisions.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized making Hindi a language of science, law, and policing. Speaking at a language summit, he urged its expansion beyond conversation to connect with the public. Shah promoted flexibility in Hindi, respect for all Indian languages, and called for speaking to children in their mother tongues to boost learning.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s remarks on caste-driven conversions in Hinduism sparked BJP backlash. He questioned inequality within religions, asserting people convert by choice. BJP’s R Ashoka countered sharply, challenging Siddaramaiah to question practices in Islam, including mosque entry for women and religious terminology.
PM Modi, addressing a rally in Assam, declared himself a Shiva devotee who would “swallow the poison” of Congress’s abuses. Responding to recent personal attacks and AI-generated videos, he accused Congress of siding with infiltrators and Pakistan’s agenda. Modi contrasted BJP’s infrastructure work with Congress’s past inaction.
Elon Musk challenged Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella after reports of Blizzard staff allegedly celebrating Charlie Kirk’s shooting. The incident sparked heated debates online. Microsoft condemned any celebration of violence, promising reviews. Meanwhile, Musk’s AI chatbot Grok faced backlash for controversial comments about Trump supporters.
China rebuffed Donald Trump’s threat of 50–100% tariffs over its ties with Russia, calling for peace, not war. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized diplomacy and dialogue during talks in Slovenia. Meanwhile, Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Despite damage, Russia claims production unaffected.
Amid criticism over ethanol-blended fuel and alleged family interests, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declared his integrity, saying, “My brain is worth ₹200 crore per month.” He dismissed allegations as politically driven, defended his family’s business activities, and insisted his efforts support entrepreneurship and national development.
BJP national president JP Nadda announced the party now has 14 crore members, making it the world’s largest political party. Speaking in Visakhapatnam, he praised PM Modi’s leadership and the NDA’s governance, contrasting it with past Congress regimes accused of non-performance and corruption, while highlighting BJP’s strong ideological base.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Modi government’s Great Nicobar project as an “ecological disaster,” alleging it is being pushed despite legal challenges. He criticized the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation for moving ahead with plans for tree felling and land marking, ignoring pending issues in court.
AP Chandrababu has directed officials to proceed with the NTR Memorial Project in Amaravati to honor Telugu pride. He proposed developing the Neerukonda Reservoir alongside the 182-meter-tall statue. Naidu also reviewed the statue’s model and emphasized creating facilities to attract large numbers of tourists to the memorial site.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Secunderabad Cantonment and Parade Ground on Sept 17 as part of TG Liberation Day celebrations. Along with Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Kishan Reddy, and Bandi Sanjay, he will attend a Tourism Ministry event. Later, they will unveil a statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Picket […]