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The Telangana govt plans to establish 37 ‘Pranam’ daycare centers for senior citizens across the state, with 18 centers being virtually inaugurated today by CM Revanth at Praja Bhavan. These centers will offer health checkups and yoga. Alongside this, the govt will also launch the ‘Bala Bharosa’ scheme to support the welfare of kids.
Heavy traffic has brought the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway to a near standstill as thousands of vehicles travel for Sankranti festival. Congestion is particularly severe at Pantangi Toll Plaza in Yadadri district, causing slow movement. Motorists expressed frustration, noting that such traffic snarls occur at the same toll plaza every year.
Heavy traffic has brought the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway to a near standstill as thousands of vehicles travel for Sankranti festival. Congestion is particularly severe at Pantangi Toll Plaza in Yadadri district, causing slow movement. Motorists expressed frustration, noting that such traffic snarls occur at the same toll plaza every year.
Sivalakshmi, aged 86, wife of late former AP CM and former Tamil Nadu Governor Konijeti Rosaiah, passed away in the early hours today at her Ameerpet residence in Hyderabad. She had been unwell due to age-related ailments for some time. Her demise has deeply saddened family members and drawn condolences from leaders and political circles […]
Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing scheduled tomorrow on the Polavaram-Nallamalasagar link project, the AP govt has finalized a focused legal strategy. AP Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu held a detailed review with officials, directing them to safeguard state interests. He also instructed the legal team to present strong technical data.
AP CM Chandrababu is set to hold a high-level review meeting with cabinet ministers and senior secretaries today, focusing on the state’s 10 GSDP principles and Vision 2047 roadmap. AP officials will present updates on PPP-based projects, investments and WhatsApp governance initiatives. The CM will also offer directions on pattadar passbook distribution.
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria district demolished an illegally constructed mazar on government land following a court order. The shrine near the Deoria-Gorakhpur Road was removed using bulldozers amid heavy police presence. Officials said the action was lawful and peaceful, with the shrine committee cooperating after the land was declared government property.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Sunday after recovering from a chest infection that aggravated her bronchial asthma. Admitted on January 5, the 79-year-old responded well to treatment and has been advised to continue further care at her residence, hospital authorities said.
A war of words erupted between AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over Owaisi’s remark that a hijab-clad woman could become India’s prime minister. Owaisi accused Sarma of having a “Pakistan-like mindset”. Sarma countered by asserting India’s Hindu civilisational identity, intensifying the political clash.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Kerala’s LDF government of shielding suspects in the Sabarimala gold loss and demanded a neutral investigation. In Thiruvananthapuram, he inaugurated BJP’s Mission 2026, launching protests and awareness campaigns. Shah expressed confidence that BJP would form governments in Kerala and West Bengal.
AAP held a protest in Meerut on January 11 against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, submitting a memorandum to President Murmu. Party leaders criticized the Centre’s inaction on temple attacks, killings, and forced migration. They demanded suspension of trade and diplomatic ties, reconsideration of diesel supplies, and raising the issue in international forums.
BJP West Bengal chief Suvendu Adhikari alleged his convoy was attacked by TMC supporters in Paschim Medinipur on January 10, accusing police of inaction. BJP workers blocked roads in protest, demanding arrests. The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a report from Adhikari’s office, while investigations and video verifications are underway.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar indicated a possible alliance between his NCP faction and Sharad Pawar’s group for local body polls, driven by party workers aiming to prevent vote splitting in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. He also noted growing discontent among opposition MPs over limited development funds, prompting interest in joining the ruling party for benefits.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts from court seizure and legal claims. The directive aims to safeguard funds for U.S. foreign policy goals, influence stability in Venezuela, and encourage investment in the oil sector, blocking judicial actions on these revenues.
Congress said air pollution is a nationwide structural crisis and criticised the government’s response as ineffective. Citing a CREA report, Jairam Ramesh said 44% of Indian towns face chronic pollution, while NCAP covers only a few cities. He demanded major reforms, stronger laws, higher funding, better monitoring, and stricter enforcement.