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Goa authorities demolished Romeo Lane, a Luthra-owned beach shack built on government land, days after a fire at their Birch nightclub killed 25 people. Owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra fled to Thailand and now face an Interpol Blue Corner Notice. Investigations found major safety lapses, including no clearances and hazardous bamboo interiors.
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty urged the government to make singing ‘Vande Mataram’compulsory in all schools. She said the song united India during the freedom struggle and children must learn its full meaning. Murty warned that students may forget the national song over time and stressed its importance in teaching patriotism, sacrifice and love for […]
Strong political chatter suggests Nara Lokesh may take over as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister between Ugadi and Vijayadasami 2026. Sources say he has gained support in Delhi and built a strong young TDP team. Lokesh’s frequent national-level engagements and expanding influence reportedly helped secure a green signal for future leadership.
During the Winter Session, Rahul Gandhi claimed serious irregularities in Haryana’s voter lists, citing a Brazilian woman listed 22 times. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he accused the Election Commission of failing to protect free and fair elections. Rahul alleged errors, mass deletions, and duplicate names compromised the integrity of the Haryana polls.
LoP Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha during the SIR debate, accused the RSS of trying to control key institutions like the Election Commission, ED, and CBI. He claimed the EC is colluding with those in power to influence elections. Rahul emphasized that India’s strength lies in the votes of its 1.4 billion people.
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will meet Panchayat Raj and Rural Development employees tomorrow at the CK Convention Hall in Mangalagiri. The session, titled ‘Mata-Manthi’, will bring together around 2,000 staff members from various districts. Pawan will provide guidance to enhance services and listen to employees’ concerns to improve efficiency in the department.
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi in the Lok Sabha said linking patriotism to any religion violates constitutional principles and fuels social division. Speaking on 150 years of Vande Mataram, he stressed that the Constitution guarantees equal rights, liberty of thought and belief, and the State belongs to all citizens, not a single religion.
AP CM Chandrababu reviewed the functioning of the Revenue Department, directing officials to reverify 5,74,908 acres of assigned lands converted to freehold under the previous govt. The meeting covered key issues including 22A matters, PGRS, land re-surveys, and issuance of income and caste certificates. Top revenue officials took part in the review.
Telangana CM Revanth said that Sonia Gandhi’s inspiration and Manmohan Singh’s vision will guide the Congress govt. While inaugurating Telangana Thalli statues, he said Dec 9 will be celebrated yearly as Telangana Thalli Day and Sonia Gandhi’s birthday. He praised her for granting Telangana statehood in 2014 despite many challenges.
TG Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the govt is committed to its vision of ensuring a home for every family. Speaking at the Global Summit on the state’s housing sector, he highlighted progress toward the Telangana Model 2047. Housing Corporation MD Gautam added that the state remains dedicated to completing Indiramma housing projects.
Donald Trump warned of new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser, saying imports hurt US farmers. At a White House event announcing $12 billion in farm aid, he accused India of “dumping” rice and vowed quick action. Longstanding India-US disputes over subsidies and market access continue to strain agricultural trade.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused PM Modi of disrespecting writer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by calling him Bankim Da in Parliament. She demanded an apology, saying great cultural icons must be addressed respectfully. Modi quickly corrected himself to Bankim Babu and continued speaking on the importance of Vande Mataram during the Lok Sabha discussion.
AP CM Chandrababu praised the transformative impact of the Golden Quadrilateral project launched during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure. He congratulated BJP leaders for initiating the ‘Atal Sandesh.. Modi Suparipalana’ yatra to inspire youth with Vajpayee’s ideals. Leaders from BJP, JSP and TDP parties have been invited to join the yatra from December 11 to 25.
On the first day of the Telangana Rising Global Summit, the Telangana government signed deals worth ₹2.43 lakh crore. Trump Media plans a ₹41,000-crore tech and media center, while Salman Khan Ventures will invest ₹10,000 crore in a township and studio. Big projects in deep tech, green energy, aerospace, and research were also announced.
In Cambodia, landmines from the Vietnam War continue to pose deadly risks along the Thai border. To combat this, the Apopo organization has trained giant pouched rats in Africa to detect landmines by scent and supplied them to the Cambodian govt. Among the 75 Hero Rats, Ronin holds a Guinness World Record for safely defusing […]