The Telangana govt is launching the ambitious ‘Praja Sarkar-Pragati Panchayat’ program today, set to run for 99 days until June 12. Aimed at bringing development initiatives and welfare schemes closer to the people, the program is structured around a detailed action plan featuring 10 special themes. This initiative also promises to deepen governance outreach.
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Council are concluding their budget sessions today, focusing on compensation for SEZ evacuees, curbing food adulteration, and developing temples in the Godavari region. AP Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav will introduce the Finance Bill, while the Budget and the VAT Amendment Bill are set for approval in Assembly.
Shiv Pratap Shukla, the newly appointed Governor of Telangana, was born in 1952 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1983 and won as an MLA from Gorakhpur four times between 1989 and 1996. Later, he served as a Rajya Sabha member and Union Minister of State for Finance in the […]
The Central govt has revealed a reshuffle of governors in few states. Shiv Pratap Shukla, currently serving as Governor of Himachal Pradesh, has been appointed the new Governor of Telangana. Meanwhile, Jishnu Dev Varma has been transferred to Maharashtra, with Nand Kishore Yadav, Syed Hasnain, and RN Ravi receiving new top roles in other states.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post just weeks before the upcoming assembly elections, according to sources. The sudden move has sparked political discussion ahead of the polls. Bose, a former IAS officer who became governor in 2022, stepped down on March 5, though the reason for his resignation remains unclear.
Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s longest‑serving chief minister, announced his entry into the Rajya Sabha, ending his historic tenure despite his party never winning a majority in the state assembly. Known for political adaptability and coalition leadership, he held the top post through shifting alliances while maintaining influence in Bihar politics.
In Telangana, Congress candidates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy filed nominations for the state’s two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. With no opposition nominations, both are expected to be elected unopposed, as the BRS party chose not to contest. This will increase Congress’s representation in the Upper House from the state.
Officials have issued notices to former minister and YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu for surveying his roughly 22‑acre luxury farmhouse land in Sattenapalli, amid allegations of unauthorised construction like a swimming pool and guest house. Rambabu denies wrongdoing, calling it lawful purchase and political vendetta, but authorities are probing land acquisition.
Indian-origin Punjabi YouTuber and social media influencer Nancy Grewal was fatally stabbed to death in her home in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada. The 45‑year‑old, known for outspoken commentary on Indo‑Canadian issues and controversial Khalistan topics, was found injured and later died in hospital. Authorities are probing the isolated homicide with no suspect yet.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is set to transition from the state’s helm to the Rajya Sabha, filing his nomination soon and paving the way for a new leader after assuming a historic 10th term. This move marks a key political recalibration in Bihar, signaling strategic positioning at the national level and potential shifts in the […]
The buzz around Rajya Sabha selections in Telangana concludes as the Congress high command officially nominates Vem Narender Reddy alongside Abhishek Manu Singhvi. Both leaders are set to file their nominations in the Telangana Assembly today. Vem Narender Reddy’s close ties with CM Revanth Reddy have drawn attention, making his selection a focal point.
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly continues its 14th consecutive day of sessions, with discussions on departmental budget demands ongoing. AP Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav is set to propose the supplementary revised expenditure for 2025-26 for approval. Simultaneously, debates on the Tirumala laddu will also issue continue in the state Legislative Council.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy will tour Hyderabad today to review development activities. He is scheduled to visit the Bansilalpet division at 10 am to examine local issues and interact with officials. Later at 3 pm, he will inspect modernization works at Nampally Railway Station, where he will assess project progress and discuss improvements with authorities.
The son of Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka is set to tie the knot today in a grand ceremony attended by prominent personalities. TG CM Revanth Reddy, CMs from various states, senior political leaders and film celebrities are expected to grace the occasion. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place to manage the large […]
Farmers are growing anxious as urea prices may increase after disruptions in LNG supplies from Qatar amid tensions involving Israel, US, and Iran. Liquefied natural gas is a key feedstock and source for fertilizer manufacturing. With supply constraints affecting production in India, raising concerns that reduced availability could soon push urea prices upward.