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The new complex for the Prime Minister’s Office will be called ‘Seva Teerth’. Built under the Central Vista redevelopment project, it will bring major government offices together for better coordination. The PMO will shift from South Block to a modern facility named Seva Teerth-1, the first of three buildings in the new Executive Enclave.
Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy warned that Pawan Kalyan’s films will not release in Telangana unless he apologises for his “insulting” remarks about the state. Several Telangana leaders criticised the Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM for blaming Konaseema’s coconut tree damage on an “evil eye.”
The Centre said States and UTs have deleted 2.49 crore ration cards since 2020 after finding duplicate or ineligible beneficiaries. India currently has over 20.29 crore active cards. Around 80 crore people get free foodgrains under the NFSA. No reports of wrongful deletions were received, and 0.79 crore beneficiaries can still be added.
India has sent a special Army team to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide quick help. The group includes medical, engineering and communication units. Doctors can perform surgeries and treat many patients. Engineers are restoring key services, while signals teams keep communication active. India says it will continue supporting Sri Lanka.
Parliament’s Monsoon Session remained deadlocked for a second day as the Opposition demanded an immediate debate on the SIR issue, forcing Lok Sabha adjournment. The government insists the scheduled Vande Mataram discussion be taken up first. Speaker has called floor leaders for talks. Tensions rose after the Rajya Sabha Chairman rejected Opposition notices.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded urgent debate in Rajya Sabha on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing that over 28 Booth Level Officers died due to work pressure from this massive voter list update. The SIR ensures accurate, updated rolls for elections across many Indian states, concluding with final rolls in February […]
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has stated that the Sanchar Saathi app, required on new phones by the DoT, is optional and can be deleted. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) ordered it pre-installed on new mobile handsets, with penalties for non-compliance. Existing devices will get the app via updates, but users choose to keep it.
Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad was packed with fans ahead of the Punjab vs Baroda match in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. With free entry, crowds poured in to watch their favourite stars, including Hardik Pandya for Baroda and Abhishek Sharma for Punjab. The overwhelming turnout resulted in the stadium being filled to capacity.
The Pakistani government has denied rumors of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s death, but his sons have demanded solid proof that he is alive. With no update forthcoming, PTI supporters staged protests and began planning a massive rally. To prevent unrest, the govt imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi, restricting public gatherings.
The uproar forced Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House till 2 PM, reflecting escalating tensions between the ruling and opposition benches as disagreements over the SIR process. On Day 2 of the Winter Session, opposition MPs protested in the Lok Sabha over the Election Commission’s S.I.R. process, prompting huge loud sloganeering.
Senior BJP leader Prem Kumar has been elected as the new Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly today. Prem has won from the Gaya constituency for the ninth time in a row. Earlier, he served as Environment Minister and Cooperative Minister. He also served as leader of the opposition in the Assembly between 2015 and […]
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, after the Breakfast Meet 2.0 with CM Siddaramaiah at his Bengaluru home, emphasized that the Congress remains focused on good governance. He clarified that there are no changes in state leadership or the CM position. The meeting has become a trending topic, fueling discussions about party dynamics at national levels.
High alert remains along the Andhra-Odisha border as intelligence agencies warn of retaliatory attacks during the Maoist PLG week celebrations. Security forces have intensified combing operations in the Paderu agency, while leaders have been advised to avoid remote areas. APSRTC buses to Maddigaruvu, Kumada, and Korukonda have been suspended for safety.
Karnataka politics is abuzz as CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar are set to meet again for a ‘breakfast’ meeting at DK’s home today. Their recent joint appearance surprised many, and this renewed interaction has become a hot topic, especially amid ongoing speculation about a possible change in the chief ministerial leadership.
Maharashtra goes to local body polls today under tight security. Over 1.07 crore voters will cast their votes across 13,355 polling booths equipped with EVMs. More than 66,000 personnel have been deployed to supervise the process. The model code of conduct has been in effect since Nov 4, following the State EC’s announcement of the […]