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The AP cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Chandrababu, will be held this afternoon. The cabinet is expected to approve key bills for introduction in the assembly, including the Amaravati Special Purpose Vehicle. It will also likely clear the renaming of YSR Tadigapada Municipality and amendments to the Panchayat Raj, Municipal, and Nala Acts.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Agreement, pledging to jointly respond to any attack on either nation, treating it as an attack on both. In response, India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated it would closely study the implications of the agreement and assess its potential impact on regional security dynamics.
Chaos erupted in the AP Legislative Council as the ruling TDP and opposition YSRCP clashed after the chairman rejected an adjournment motion on farmers’ issues moved by the YSRCP. Party MLCs raised slogans demanding a discussion. Amid the uproar, Jana Sena MLC Konidela Nagababu made his first appearance in the council.
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On his 75th birthday, PM Narendra Modi thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for warm wishes and reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace in Ukraine. Putin praised Modi’s leadership and India’s progress. Their strong ties were also evident during their recent SCO meeting. World leaders like Netanyahu and Rishi Sunak also extended greetings.
The Assam BJP shared a controversial AI-generated video suggesting Muslim domination without BJP rule. The video, posted on X, sparked backlash for promoting Islamophobia and fear-mongering ahead of the 2026 elections. Critics, including AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, condemned it as hate-driven propaganda. Some netizens supported it, while others slammed.
The Election Commission of India has updated EVM ballot paper design for better voter experience, starting with the Bihar elections. Key changes include color photographs of candidates, bold serial numbers in Indian numerals, uniform font sizes, and improved paper quality. These changes aim to enhance readability, transparency, and ease of voting for the public.
The Delhi High Court criticized the Centre for delaying allotment of a bungalow to former CM Arvind Kejriwal. Despite prior requests, 35 Lodhi Estate was given to another minister. The court demanded records on housing policy and waiting list, calling the selective approach unacceptable. Kejriwal has been staying at a colleague’s residence since October 2024.
Teenmaar Mallanna launched the Telangana Rajyaadhikari Party (TRP) on September 17, 2025, focusing on Backward Classes and the poor. The party promises self-respect, power, and fair political representation. TRP is India’s first party with an AI spokesperson. The launch, held on Periyar Jayanti, urged BC unity and featured vibrant celebrations.
Ex-Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi praised Rahul Gandhi’s “positive mindset” while criticizing India’s BJP-led government for using religion in politics. BJP leaders reacted sharply, calling Congress pro-Pakistan. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawala and Amit Malviya accused Congress of echoing anti-India sentiments.
Jaish-e-Mohammad has confirmed that 10 of Masood Azhar’s family members were killed in India’s May 7 Bahawalpur strike under Operation Sindoor. Jaish commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri admitted the loss in a viral video. The strike was retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. Azhar was last spotted in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit Visakhapatnam tomorrow, arriving by helicopter at 11:15 AM. He will attend the Women and Child Health Screening Camp on RK Beach Road and address the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ at 12 noon. Later, he will participate in the Global Capability Center Business Summit before departing at 5 PM.
In a major development ahead of the cabinet reshuffle in Meghalaya, eight state ministers have resigned from their posts. These changes mark a significant shift in the MDA govt led by NCP and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. New ministers are expected to be sworn in at the Raj Bhavan this evening as part of a […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Visakhapatnam on September 17. Arriving tonight, she will stay at a private resort. Tomorrow, she will attend a GST reforms outreach program at 10 AM, deliver a speech at the Swasthani program at 12 PM. Later, she will also participate in the GCC Business Summit in Vizag.
AP Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, along with officials, is visiting London starting today to conduct in-depth research for the upcoming Partnership Summit in Vizag on November 14-15. The visit will primarily focus on the education, health, and pharma sectors, with discussions also covering key issues related to industrial development in the state.