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A large-scale Telangana Congress meeting will be held today at 11 AM at Gandhi Bhavan, chaired by TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud. The agenda includes reviewing the success of the BC Declaration victory rally held in Kamareddy on September 15. TPCC state affairs in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and several senior leaders are expected to participate.
With the Vice Presidential election scheduled for tomorrow, both the NDA and INDIA blocs are focused on securing victory. A mock polling session will be held today at 2:30 PM after 15 MPs voted incorrectly in the previous election. The Election Commission aims to raise awareness and ensure error-free voting through this preparatory exercise.
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has rapidly risen to global stardom with his explosive game and mental toughness. He became the youngest world No. 1 in ATP history, won six Grand Slam titles, including two US Opens, and claimed multiple Masters 1000 titles. Alcaraz’s journey reflects passion, and a new era of dominance in men’s […]
The 3-day food festival held by AP Tourism on the Vizag coast concluded last night. Around 40 food stalls were set up, attracting lakhs of visitors. GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg, Tourism JD Madhavi, and top officials attended with their families last night. Officials hailed the festival as a grand success with massive public participation.
In Bihar, seat-sharing tensions persist between ruling and opposition alliances just two months ahead of assembly polls. The opposition grand alliance has expanded to six parties with the addition of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha led by Hemant Soren and LJP (Pasupati Paras faction), joining RJD, Congress, CPI, CPM, and CPI(ML) in a united front.
Arvind Kejriwal challenged PM Modi to impose a 75% tariff on US imports, retaliating against America’s 50% duty on Indian goods. He criticized the removal of an 11% duty on US cotton, warning of severe impact on Indian farmers. Kejriwal accused the Centre of yielding to US pressure, urging stronger support for local agriculture.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Election Commission of withholding key documents in a Karnataka voter fraud case, calling it a shield for BJP’s “vote theft.” He alleged the EC is blocking a CID probe into forged voter deletions. Congress leaders demanded transparency, accusing the poll body of acting under BJP pressure and undermining democracy.
A Houthi drone from Yemen struck Ramon International Airport in southern Israel, injuring one person and causing panic. The explosion occurred inside the passenger hall, shattering glass and scattering debris. No sirens were sounded beforehand. The IDF confirmed the attack is under investigation. Earlier, Israel intercepted three other Yemen-launched drones.
Kerala police booked 27 RSS workers for placing a saffron flag-themed Onam pookkaalam near a temple in Kollam, violating a High Court order banning political symbols within 100 meters of temples. A complaint was filed by the temple committee. BJP’s Kerala president demanded FIR withdrawal, but the temple committee refused, citing court directives.
Hyderabad’s Old City Metro project has impacted 886 properties, with over 550 demolitions completed. Initially, 1,100 properties were estimated to be affected. Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited has paid Rs 433 crore in compensation. The land acquisition is vital for the 7.5-km MGBS to Chandrayangutta metro stretch, part of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project.
The US has deployed warships, fighter jets, and thousands of personnel near Venezuela to target Latin American drug cartels, especially the Tren de Aragua. Despite speculation, officials deny plans for invasion. Venezuela’s government calls the US actions aggressive, while opposition leaders view it as a sign of regime collapse. Tensions continue on both sides.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi announced support for Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy in the vice-presidential polls. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy personally requested AIMIM’s backing. Voting is set for September 9, with NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc’s Reddy in the fray. The NDA holds a numerical advantage in Parliament.
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian said Donald Trump is softening his tone on India after realising that trade tariffs failed to pressure New Delhi. Though Trump called US-India ties “very special,” Fabian warned against overinterpreting this. India stands firm on its policies. Talks remain stalled over agriculture and trade red lines.
With Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and LJP (Paras) joining Bihar’s Grand Alliance, seat-sharing among eight parties has become difficult. Each party, including Congress, CPI-ML, and VIP, demands more seats. Balancing claims from newer entrants like Paras and Mukesh Sahni while keeping allies like RJD and Congress satisfied is a key challenge ahead of the 2025 assembly […]
The Haryana government transferred 20 IAS and 1 HCS officer in a major administrative reshuffle. Key roles in departments like HR, Transport, and Urban Development saw leadership changes. Officers were also assigned additional responsibilities to improve coordination. The move aims to enhance governance, service delivery, and policy execution.