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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced good news for pension beneficiaries. Since February 1 falls on a Sunday, pensions will be distributed one day earlier on January 31. Officials have instructed all village and ward secretariats to make arrangements. The government has released ₹2,731 crore for 62.94 lakh beneficiaries.
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy announced a statewide padayatra, accusing the TDP-led NDA government of corruption, revenge politics and poor governance. Speaking in Bhimavaram, he said people feel cheated as welfare promises were broken. Reddy claimed his padayatra will expose government failures and reconnect with the public.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar will hear the disqualification petition against MLA Danam Nagender on January 30. Elected on a BRS ticket, Nagender is accused of shifting loyalty to Congress. He denies joining the party. BRS and BJP petitioners claim defection, while Nagender filed an affidavit urging dismissal.
Following Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death in a Baramati air crash, his wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar, may emerge as a key figure in his NCP faction. A social worker, industrialist, and political networker, she holds influence in Baramati and Marathwada, potentially becoming the party’s matriarch and shaping Maharashtra politics.
AP CM Chandrababu is set to visit his Kuppam constituency from Jan 30 to Feb 1 to review development projects. During the 3-day tour, he will hold meetings with officials to discuss local issues, monitor the implementation of govt schemes, and plan upcoming initiatives. The visit aims to strengthen governance and address public concerns at […]
The Supreme Court agreed to hear petitions seeking an independent, court-monitored probe into the June 12 Air India Flight AI171 crash that killed 260 people. NGO Safety Matters Foundation, the pilot’s father, and others allege the official AAIB investigation violated citizens’ rights. The court will review submissions from the Centre, DGCA, and AAIB.
The Andhra Pradesh govt announced good news for pensioners, confirming distribution of old-age and other pensions on Jan 31. Village secretariat staff have been directed to withdraw funds from banks on Jan 30 to ensure smooth delivery. Meanwhile, the govt reiterated that beneficiaries must submit life certificates between Jan 1 and Feb 28 for receiving […]
Kim Keon-hee, wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery, receiving luxury gifts from the Unification Church in exchange for favors. Acquitted of stock manipulation and political funding charges, she has been jailed since August. The ruling comes weeks before Yoon’s rebellion trial.
The Delhi High Court listed April 22 to hear the NIA’s plea seeking death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik, currently serving life imprisonment. Malik accused the agency of causing “trauma” through delays. The NIA argued his crimes warrant capital punishment, while Malik claimed decades of peace efforts and political scapegoating.
Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha reviewed preparedness ahead of the Medaram fair, directing officials to prevent health emergencies among devotees. He called for strict safeguards, round-the-clock medical camps, and the deployment of specialist doctors. Rapid response teams should also remain on high alert throughout the festival.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died when a chartered Learjet 45 crashed while landing at Baramati airport, killing all five on board, including him, his personal security officer Vidip Jadhav, cabin crew Pinky Mali, and pilots Sumit Kapoor and Shambhavi Patak. The aircraft was flying from Mumbai for local election engagements; investigation is underway.
The AP state cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu, wrapped up its session with approval of 35 agenda items, including a key decision to develop Piduguralla Medical College on a Public-Private Partnership and discussions on transferring 33 acres of SC University land to the Agricultural Market Committee, advancing health and agricultural education infrastructure.
NIA conducted coordinated raids on about 20 Popular Front of India centres across Kerala to trace six absconding militants linked to unlawful activities and the murder of RSS worker Sreenivasan. Searches in Ernakulam, Palakkad and Thrissur seized digital devices and financial records, as the agency targets sleeper cells, funding networks and cross-border escape routes.
The helicopter carrying Ajit Pawar crashed at Baramati airport, with low visibility cited as a probable cause. The airstrip lacks night-landing infrastructure and navigation aids essential for safe operations in foggy conditions. Preliminary reports indicate the chopper attempted to land as visibility dropped to 800 metres, resulting in the aircraft crashing.
Ajit Pawar shares a deeply affectionate bond with his family, especially with his daughter Supriya Sule and sister Sunetra Pawar. Known for his warm and supportive nature, he maintains close ties, often seen guiding and encouraging them in both personal and professional spheres. Their interactions reflect mutual respect, love, and a sense of unity.