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Threat letters sent to AP ministers Kandula Durgesh, Satyakumar, Satya Prasad, and Kollu Ravindra have triggered concern. Kandula said the message has frightened his family, while asserting he heads a minor dept and has committed no wrongdoing, either personally or officially. He voiced suspicion that the letters were deliberately crafted to create unrest.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane crossed Greece, Italy, France, and Canada en route to the US on February 10, despite an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The flight faced no restrictions. Netanyahu met President Trump to discuss Iran and regional security amid ongoing tensions and reconstruction challenges in Gaza.
The US Trade Representative removed a social media post featuring a map that showed all of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including PoK and Aksai Chin, as Indian territory. The depiction departed from past US practice of marking disputed areas, sparking debate before the post was quietly deleted.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma filed a ₹500 crore defamation suit against Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Jitendra Singh, and Bhupesh Baghel over “false” claims about his land holdings. Gogoi alleged Sarma’s family occupied 12,000 bighas across Assam. Sarma demanded proof in court, calling the allegations malicious, while Congress dismissed his counter-claims.
General Naravane’s memoir Four Stars of Destiny has sparked a political storm. Rahul Gandhi showed a hardbound copy in Parliament, yet publisher Penguin Random House India claims no copies were released. PDFs circulate online, and pre-orders were reportedly accepted then canceled. Delhi Police probing how the unpublished, manuscript entered public hands.
Telangana has declared February 11 a paid holiday for government and private employees in election-bound areas to facilitate voting for 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations. Polling runs 7 am–5 pm, with counting on February 13. DGP B Shivadhar Reddy confirmed security, webcasting, and checkposts.
The Dalai Lama’s office clarified that the spiritual leader has never met Jeffrey Epstein nor authorised anyone to do so on his behalf. The statement comes after Epstein files named several high-profile figures, including the Dalai Lama, sparking media speculation, which his office firmly rejected as false and misleading.
Union Minister and Guntur TDP MP Pemmasani Chandrashekhar said PM Modi’s vision is to position India as a global leader. He stated that the Union Budget ensures justice for all communities and highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s gains from data centre tax holidays. He recalled that ₹1,800 crore was allocated for Amaravati and ₹3,300 crore for the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will conduct another high-level security review on Naxalism in Raipur today. Shah said efforts are underway to make India Naxal-free by March 31. During the tour, he will attend the ‘Chhattisgarh @ 25’ conference and participate in the closing ceremony of ‘Bastar Pandu’ in Jagdalpur tomorrow.
The Krishna River Management Board has urged Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to use Krishna river water judiciously, keeping summer drinking water needs in mind. KRMB said any additional requirement must receive prior approval from its three-member committee. It also wrote to AP seeking clarification regarding a letter submitted by Telangana on the issue.
The Jana Sena Party will contest in 336 wards across Telangana in the municipal polls scheduled for Feb 11. JSP party candidates have filed B-forms, with nominations accepted by returning officers. Jana Sena will contest on the glass glass symbol. However, in an unexpected development, party chief Pawan abruptly canceled his proposed poll campaign in […]
The central govt has prioritized infrastructure development in this year’s Union Budget, allocating ₹3 lakh crore for the sector. The funds will be used to construct new expressways and complete ongoing projects, reflecting a strong focus on improving connectivity. Completing expressways remains a key objective, aiming to enhance transportation efficiency.
The Telangana Assembly budget sessions will begin on Feb 26 and are expected to continue for 10 to 15 days. Dept-wise reviews by the Chief Secretary have already been completed. The CM and Deputy Chir will soon hold a budget preparatory meeting with department heads. Ministers’ budget meetings will be conducted after the completion of […]
AP CM Chandrababu will lay the foundation stone tomorrow for Quantum Valley in Amaravati. Spanning 50 acres and backed by tech giants IBM and TCS, the ₹100-crore computing center targets full-scale operations by Jan 2027. The ambitious project is expected to boost innovation, attract global investment, and position AP as a leading international technology hub.
Clashes broke out in Manipur’s Churachandpur district as protesters opposed Kuki MLA Nemcha Kipgen joining the BJP-led government as deputy chief minister. A mob pelted stones at security forces, prompting a baton charge that left two injured. Tensions remain high amid shutdown calls and a social boycott declared by Kuki-Zo groups.