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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has slammed the Central Board of Film Certification over the controversy surrounding ‘Jana Nayagan’, starring Vijay. He objected to the film’s ban and said that the body was being misused politically. Stalin said this followed actions by agencies like CBI, ED and IT. The TN High Court has directed the […]
Congress has started a nationwide ‘Save MNREGA’ campaign, opposing changes that weaken rural employment guarantees. Protests in Uttarakhand, Bihar, and other states will include village outreach. The party aims for 2.5 lakh gram sabhas to pass resolutions restoring MNREGA’s original rules and protecting rural jobs and local governance.
Sankranti vacations have commenced today for all govt and private schools across Telangana. Educational institutions will remain closed until January 16 and reopen on January 17. With a week-long break, students and teachers are making travel plans to visit their native places and celebrate the harvest festival with family and friends.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan continued his 2nd-day tour of Kakinada district today. As part of the schedule, he will inspect housing plots allotted to economically weaker sections at Gollaprolu. He will later review the law and order situation in the district and lay foundation stones for ₹10 crore worth of development works at Rangaraya […]
The Budget session of Parliament will be held from January 28 to April 2, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced. The session will begin with President Droupadi Murmu’s address. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey and Union Budget. Parliament will recess from February 13 to March 9.
Thousands joined Mamata Banerjee’s protest in Kolkata against ED raids on I-PAC and director Pratik Jain. Earlier, eight TMC MPs were detained in Delhi outside Amit Shah’s office. The Calcutta High Court hearing was deferred after chaos in the courtroom. Mamata claimed she has pen drives against Amit Shah and hinted at coal scam disclosures.
The Calcutta High Court hearing in the I-PAC case was adjourned after Justice Suvra Ghosh walked out due to lawyers pushing and shoving despite warnings. The ED seeks a CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee, while Trinamool demands seized documents’ return. Hearings are now deferred to January 14 amid rising tensions.
Deputy CM and JanaSena chief Pawan Kalyan invited Telangana residents to join Sankranti celebrations in Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari districts. Speaking at Pithapuram, he emphasized the cultural bond between the states, urged peaceful, traditional festivities, and highlighted rich heritage. Authorities assured visitor safety, while the event featured cultural programs.
Kolkata Police arrested a man from Salt Lake for allegedly sending a death threat email to West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose. The message threatened to “blast” the Governor, prompting tighter security. Despite the threat, Bose said he remains unafraid and plans to walk in Kolkata without personal security cover.
Amid rising Iran-US tensions, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Donald Trump to focus on America’s own problems and warned Iran would not tolerate “mercenaries” acting for foreign powers. As unrest continues, regional disruptions followed, with at least six Dubai–Iran flights cancelled on Friday, according to Dubai Airports listings.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stirred attention with remarks on the long-pending trade deal between India and the United States. He revealed that the delay stems from Trump not receiving a call from PM Modi. The lack of communication, Lutnick suggested, has been a key reason the deal has yet to progress, keeping the deal […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu announced a reduction in electricity rates, highlighting that the unit cost has dropped from ₹5.19 when the coalition govt assumed office to ₹4.90. He further stated that it will decrease by 10 paise to ₹4.80 by March. The CM also shared his long-term vision to bring electricity rates down to ₹1.19 […]
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan emphasized the vital role of mangrove forests as natural protectors of the coastline. Highlighting the state’s commitment to environmental conservation, he noted that 700 hectares of mangroves were added last year and set an ambitious target to increase green cover by 50%. Mangroves, he said, serve as a natural barrier […]
A leopard sighting on the Srivari Mettu walkway has caused alarm among devotees in Tirumala, AP. The Leopard cat was spotted near the 400th step, prompting immediate action by TTD security personnel. Devotees were temporarily halted and screened for safety. Tirumala features two primary pilgrimage routes: the Srivari Mettu and the Alipiri pathway.
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Parliamentary Rights Committee is scheduled to convene today in the Assembly Committee Hall. Summons have been issued to officials connected to complaints lodged by Council Chairman Raju, MLCs Ramgopal Reddy, and others, requiring their explanations. In the previous session, AP DIG Ammireddy appeared before the panel.