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Congress youth leader Naveen Yadav will be sworn in today as the MLA of Jubilee Hills. Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will administer the oath in his chamber. TG Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, AICC in-charge Meenakshi, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, and other leaders are expected to attend the ceremony.
At least 10 Booth Level Officers have died, some by suicide, during the Election Commission’s intensive voter roll revision. Families cite extreme work pressure and technical failures in the process. The EC denies any link to the deaths, while opposition leaders call the situation chaotic and demand an investigation.
Sri Lanka has decided to join the RCEP trade agreement after the Cabinet approved submitting the required initial questionnaire. RCEP includes ASEAN nations plus China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. The pact covers 30% of global GDP. By joining, Sri Lanka hopes to expand exports and strengthen its role in regional supply chains.
The Election Commission has released the notification for the Sarpanch elections in Telangana. Village panchayat elections will be held in three phases: December 11, 14, and 17. Results will be announced on the same day as voting. The elections code of conduct will come into effect from today, the EC commissioner Ranikumidi stated.
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya urged repealing the SC/ST Act, claiming Vedas do not mention caste and opposing caste-based reservations. He praised BJP victories in Bihar. Commenting on the Ram Temple, he criticized opposition leaders for not visiting, while Prime Minister Modi received an enthusiastic welcome during Ayodhya’s Dhwajarohan Utsav.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asked Congress’s top leaders to clarify the confusion over a possible leadership change. MLAs from DK Shivakumar’s camp went to Delhi to push for him as CM. Siddaramaiah said he would follow the high command’s decision. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge confirmed the party will make the final call.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warned the BJP not to threaten her or Bengal voters before the Special Intensive Revision exercise. At Bongaon, Mamata said that any attack on her people would lead her to “shake the nation” across India. Mamata assured voters that no genuine voter would be deleted and urged them to stay […]
The Congress asked the Maharashtra SEC to extend by 15 days the deadline for objections, citing major irregularities in the draft voters’ list. The party said many residents were missing from ward rolls and the objection process was overly complex. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS leaders separately met the SEC, seeking a 21-day extension.
The Supreme Court criticised former Army Lieutenant Samuel Kamalesan for refusing to enter a gurdwara to perform puja, calling him a “misfit” and upholding his dismissal for indiscipline. Kamalesan claimed the order violated his Christian faith, but the Court said military ethos require respecting others’ religions. His plea was dismissed.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the assembly that singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore was clearly murder, not an accident. An FIR was filed the day after his death, and police added murder charges soon after. Seven people have been arrested, and over 250 statements have been recorded as the SIT continues its […]
At least nine Booth-Level Officers have died amid intense pressure during voter list revisions across several states. Opposition leaders blame the Election Commission for unbearable workloads, while the EC cites improved allowances. Stress-driven resignations, hospitalisations, and protests highlight mounting strain on BLOs, who juggle alongside regular jobs.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has introduced the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, in the state assembly, aiming to outlaw polygamy. The opposition Congress, CPI(M) and Raijor Dal MLAs walked out after a debate on singer Zubeen Garg’s death, so the bill was tabled without them, present for further review.
The GHMC general body meeting has begun today under Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, with Commissioner RV Karnan, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and corporators in attendance. A total of 46 agenda items are set for discussion. Corporators Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti, Muzaffar Hussain, and Andesri observed a two-minute silence in memory of the deceased.
The Dwajarohan flag at the Ayodhya Ram Temple was crafted over 25 days by a specialised parachute-manufacturing company in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Made with parachute-grade fabric and premium silk threads, it is designed to withstand sun, rain, and winds up to 60 km/hr. The flag is hoisted using a nylon rope and an automatic system on […]
After the Congress faced a severe defeat in the Bihar polls, the state unit initiated disciplinary action to streamline the party. As part of this, seven leaders were expelled for six years for engaging in anti-party activities. The decision aims to restore internal order and strengthen the organization ahead of future political challenges.