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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.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed intentions to acquire Greenland. In line with this, US officials have considered offering cash incentives to Greenland residents to encourage a split from Denmark. The proposal under discussion could see payments ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person, aiming to sway local opinion in favor of US control.
AP CM Chandrababu is scheduled to tour Rayavaram in the Mandapet Assembly constituency of East Godavari district. During his tour, he will interact with farmers at an agricultural field and distribute newly issued pattadar passbooks. The visit will also include addressing a public gathering, followed by a meeting with TDP workers to review constituency affairs.
Amid escalating tensions over Donald Trump’s push to take control of Greenland, Denmark has warned that any USA’s attempt to seize the Arctic territory would effectively collapse the NATO bloc. Trump argues Greenland’s strategic importance, but Copenhagen and NATO partners strongly reject the idea, stressing respect for Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty.
After U.S. forces ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will oversee Venezuela and its vast oil reserves, selling 30–50 million barrels and controlling revenues to “make a lot of money.” Washington aims to market the oil globally and potentially direct longer-term oil sales under American supervision.