Andhra Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker Raghuramakrishna Raju announced that Assembly sessions are likely to be held in the second or third week of February 2026. He expressed hope that YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and party MLAs would attend. Raju said the Ethics Committee is examining the issue of members drawing salaries without participation.
An international expert committee will begin a 3-day inspection of the Polavaram project from today to assess construction progress. Officials from the Central Water Board will join the review. The team will examine Gap 1, D Hill, G Hill and soil storage areas today, inspect Gap 2 and main dam material reserves tomorrow, and assess […]
The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to Rajampet YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy in connection with the alleged liquor scam, directing him to appear for questioning on January 23. Earlier, similar notices were served to former YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy, who has been asked to appear before investigators on January 22.
The Editors Guild of India condemned the arrest of two NTV journalists in Telangana, calling police action hasty and unwarranted. It said no names were mentioned in the aired programme and criticised midnight arrests for bailable offences. Urging due process, the Guild warned such actions supress media freedom and asked CM Revanth Reddy to ensure […]
After the BMC 2026 elections, the BJP-Shinde Sena alliance holds 118 seats, enough for a majority, but the next Mumbai mayor remains undecided. Shinde Sena moved corporators to a five-star hotel amid poaching fears. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) claims a dream to secure the mayor post, while Fadnavis highlights BJP’s strong vote share and […]
French President Emmanuel Macron drew attention with a bloodshot right eye during a military speech, jokingly calling it the “Eye of the Tiger.” Wearing sunglasses, he reassured the public that a ruptured blood vessel was harmless. The moment sparked online buzz, with reactions praising his humor and confidence.
PM Narendra Modi criticized Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year TMC rule in West Bengal, calling it a “mahajungle raj” and urging voters to seek change. Speaking in Hooghly, he alleged TMC blocks central schemes, supports infiltration, and harms women and farmers. Modi highlighted BJP-led achievements like Bengali language status and Durga Puja UNESCO recognition.
Reports suggested India may exit Iran’s Chabahar port under US sanctions, sparking political debate. The MEA clarified India operates under a waiver until April 2026, with ongoing talks to extend it. Experts say this is a strategic recalibration, not a full exit. India’s $120 million investment was preemptively liquidated, protecting larger US trade.
Iranian protesters who risked their lives interpreting Trump’s “locked and loaded” warnings as support now feel betrayed. Following US signals of potential intervention, protests surged, met with violent crackdowns. Trump later reversed course, citing assurances from Iran’s leadership, leaving many Iranians angered and accusing him of deception.
After BMC polls, 29 Shinde Sena corporators are kept in a five-star hotel to prevent poaching, fueling tension with Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT). Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut mocked the move, saying “messages can still go through” and claiming a Thackeray Mayor is possible. The dispute highlights BJP-Shinde Sena power dynamics.
Sr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao is fondly remembered as a towering figure who seamlessly bridged cinema and politics. Rising to fame as a legendary actor who portrayed mythology and historical roles, he later transformed into a mass leader who championed the cause of the poor. As CM, Sr. NTR introduced landmark welfare reforms, strengthened Telugu […]
Twenty-two BJP candidates from Amravati civic polls have urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to expel former MP Navneet Rana, accusing her of sabotaging the party by campaigning against BJP nominees. BJP’s seats fell to 25 from 45, after its alliance with the Yuva Swabhiman Party collapsed. Candidates say Rana backed YSP, costing them victory.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said caste discrimination can end only when caste is erased from the human mind. Speaking in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, he said caste, once linked to profession, later caused social division. Bhagwat claimed honest efforts could eliminate discrimination within 10 years, adding the Sangh works for nation-building through character development.
TG CM Revanth Reddy stated that his govt provided four lakh houses within its first year in office and confirmed that Indiramma houses will be extended to the urban poor as well. He questioned the whereabouts of the ₹20 lakh cr budget during the previous BRS regime and said welfare initiatives are being carried out […]
The Election Commission of India has set a target of seven lakh hearings daily across 6,500 centres in West Bengal to finish claims and objections to the draft voters’ list by February 7. Final rolls will be published February 14. Unmapped and logical discrepancy cases are being heard with two-stage verification before upcoming Assembly elections […]