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The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Council passed a key resolution opposing the privatization of the Vizag Steel Plant. The resolution calls for withdrawing the privatization plan, reinstating contract workers, and ensuring raw iron ore supply to the plant. It will be formally submitted to both the central and state govt’s for further action.
AP CM Chandrababu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking financial assistance for key development projects in the state. He requested that funds be allocated similar to the SASKHI and Purvodaya schemes. The CM is also scheduled to meet Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya to further press for central support.
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar or 11 other documents for voter inclusion in Bihar’s SIR drive. It also allowed online claim submissions and urged political parties to assist 65 lakh excluded voters. The EC sought 15 days to prove no wrongful exclusions, as elections approach in the poll-bound state.
Sri Lanka’s former President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been arrested for misuse of government funds. Wickremesinghe was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today for misusing state funds for a private overseas trip when he was President. The police had previously questioned his staff about the travel expenses.
A statewide bandh was observed in Telangana amid the ‘Marwari Go Back’ movement, led by OUJAC and supported by various trade groups. Protesters accuse Marwari traders of harming local businesses. The unrest began after a Dalit man was attacked by a Marwari jeweller. OUJAC demands local job quotas and stricter rules for outsider businesses.
The Vemulawada Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple in Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana, witnessed a heavy influx of devotees since early morning on the last Friday of the Shravan month. Thousands arrived for special prayers, prompting temple authorities to make tight security and crowd management arrangements to ensure smooth darshan.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducted inspections at former AP minister Narayanaswamy’s residence in connection with the liquor scam case. Investigations are deepening, focusing on Narayanaswamy, who introduced the new liquor policy during the YSRCP regime. He is reportedly at risk of imminent arrest as the probe intensifies.
The Bihar Assembly polls are shaping up to be a closely contested battle between the ruling NDA alliance and the opposition INDIA bloc. Both sides are intensifying their campaigns, focusing on key issues to win voter confidence. Political analysts predict a tight fight, making the election outcome highly uncertain and closely watched nationwide.
A study by the Insurance Awareness Committee reveals that Telangana residents are proactive in long-term financial planning. About 94% prepare for unforeseen situations in advance. Nearly 38% are planning to buy life insurance within the next three months, and 84% are ready to invest in long-term financial instruments, indicating growing financial awareness in the state.
AP CM Chandrababu held a teleconference from Delhi with the Chief Secretary and DGP to review the situation in Lanka villages, areas located between or along major rivers like the Krishna and Godavari. He directed officials to make all necessary steps in advance, emphasizing the importance of taking precautions before any crisis arises.
The ‘Go Back Marwadi’ movement in Telangana is intensifying, with trade associations in several districts voluntarily observing a bandh today. The issue is reportedly creating new challenges within political parties. Leaders are staying silent, fearing backlash if not handled carefully. The controversy is gaining momentum—what’s your take on this growing agitation?
Despite the ban, single-use plastic is still commonly seen across Greater Mumbai. In response, GHMC officials are planning to amend the existing law for stricter enforcement. Proposals have already been sent to the government, and once approved, the revised law will ensure a complete ban on single-use plastic to curb environmental damage.
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Bihar today, a state heading toward assembly polls. His frequent visits to poll-bound states reflect the BJP’s strategy to strengthen its presence, mobilize support, and highlight central schemes. Such visits aim to boost the party’s visibility and connect with voters ahead of key electoral battles.
The renowned Edupayala Vanadurga Temple in Medak district, Telangana, has been submerged for the past nine days. Despite flooding, the ceremonial idol in Rajagopuram remains installed, and daily prayers continue. 42,800 cusecs of water are overflowing from the Vanadurga dam, with temple-front and rear water branches merging into single streams.
Several Telangana BJP leaders, corporators, and party workers laid siege to the TG Secretariat today under the banner of ‘Save Hyderabad’, demanding improved infrastructure in the city. HYD police intervened, stopping the protestors, which led to a heated argument. The BJP corporators were later detained and taken to a nearby police station.