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Tomato prices in Andhra Pradesh’s Punganur market are gradually declining as yields increase in export areas. Today, 19.35 metric tons of tomatoes arrived at the market yard. Quality tomatoes sold at ₹200 per 10 kg, while the second variety fetched ₹167 and the third variety ₹134. Farmers are also concerned that falling prices may impact […]
The Enforcement Directorate has issued a notice to former YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy in connection with the AP liquor scam. He has been directed to appear for questioning at the ED office on Jan 22. Authorities are expected to probe his past transactions linked to the liquor policy and examine his connections with other individuals […]
Heavy police deployment was seen near Telangana Bhavan in Jubilee Hills today as tensions rose ahead of a BRS program. The opposition BR party planned a ‘Secunderabad Existence and Self-Respect Rally’, but police stopped former minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav. Heated arguments erupted between BRS leaders and officers, creating a tense situation.
TGSRTC has brought relief to devotees unable to visit the Medaram Jatara by offering home delivery of Sammakka-Saralamma prasadam for ₹299. Each packet will include the goddess’s photo, jaggery, turmeric and saffron. The initiative, organised with the TG Endowment Dept, aims to help devotees facing travel, health or other constraints receive blessings.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, calling it recognition of his support for Venezuelan democracy. The Nobel Committee clarified the award cannot be transferred. The gesture drew international criticism, with Norwegian officials and analysts calling it embarrassing and disrespectful.
India is in talks with the US to extend the Chabahar port sanctions waiver ahead of its April 2026 expiry, the MEA said. While exploring options to reduce exposure, India remains committed to the project’s strategic role. New US tariffs are expected to minimally impact India-Iran trade, amid concerns over Indian citizens’ safety in Iran.
After winning the BMC with BJP support, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said the Thackerays were misleading voters by claiming the Marathi manoos faced danger. He argued only their parties’ existence was threatened. Shinde said Mumbai chose development over emotion, adding the BJP–Sena alliance crossed the majority mark.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunited after 20 years to reclaim Shiv Sena’s legacy, but the move backfired. Shiv Sena (UBT) won 73 wards, while Raj’s MNS managed only 10. Raj’s aggressive Marathi-only stance reportedly alienated non-Maharashtrian voters, suggesting Uddhav might have fared better contesting alone or with Congress in the BMC elections.
In Rajasthan’s Hawa Mahal constituency, BLO Kirti Kumar threatened suicide after being pressured to delete 470 Muslim voters’ names. Objections were filed mainly against Muslims, while neighbouring booths faced none. The controversy involves BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya and councillor Suresh Saini. Kumar cited immense pressure, affecting both his work and students.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis congratulated BJP leaders, including Amit Satam and Ravindra Chavan, for strong municipal election wins across BMC, Nagpur, Pune, and other cities. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi credited PM Modi, youth support, and development agenda for the sweep. The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance led in 128 BMC seats, outperforming opposition parties.
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena performed strongly in Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporation elections, leading or winning at least 300 of 2,286 wards. Top performances included Kalyan Dombivli (35), Navi Mumbai (30), and Mumbai (28). The party celebrated its results, highlighting a development-focused agenda under Shinde and CM Devendra Fadnavis leadership.
AP CM Chandrababu and Deputy CM Pawan are scheduled to tour Kakinada district tomorrow, Jan 17. During their visit from 11 am to 2 pm, they will jointly inaugurate AM Green Ammonia (India) Private Limited, a new facility located in the rural outskirts of Kakinada. The tour highlights the govt’s focus on promoting green energy […]
Pakistan is expanding its military influence in the Arab world, negotiating multi-billion-dollar arms deals with Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Libya, and exploring a NATO-like Islamic defence pact with Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Jointly producing JF-17 jets with China, Islamabad aims to become a key security provider, balancing regional rivalries while boosting its geopolitical clout.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged migrant workers are tortured for speaking Bengali in BJP-ruled states, accusing the party of provoking unrest ahead of the 2026 elections. She backed protests in Murshidabad over attacks on migrants, said minority anger was legitimate, and criticised electoral roll revisions.
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh’s 2017 murder, won Jalna Municipal Corporation Ward 13 as an Independent by 2,621 votes. The victory came amid an ongoing trial, with Pangarkar citing no conviction. His win sparked debate on accused candidates in politics. He is out on bail and has past Shiv Sena links previously.