It has been a year since the devastating collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel near Srisailam Temple in Andhra Pradesh. 8 workers from Jaiprakash Associates lost their lives in what became one of India’s worst underground tragedies. With six victims still untraced, their families continue to endure profound sorrow and unanswered questions.
The Telangana Forest Dept has cleared its 2026-27 forest conservation action plan with a budget allocation of ₹367.59 crore. The proposal was thoroughly reviewed top officials. The funds will support forest safeguarding, soil and moisture conservation, wildlife habitat improvement, and rehabilitation of villages situated within core areas of Tiger Reserves.
The leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party is considering elevating former Tamil Nadu chief Annamalai to a national-level role ahead of polls. BJP Party insiders indicate he may be appointed national secretary, acknowledging his efforts in expanding the BJP’s footprint in Tamil Nadu. The move is seen as a strategic step to strengthen the party’s […]
Significant development projects are progressing in Konidela village under the initiative of AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. During his 2019 Kurnool district tour, villagers requested him to adopt the village. Responding positively, he contributed ₹50 lakh last year, enabling the construction of a 90,000-liter overhead water tank, enhancing local infrastructure.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, will hold its executive council meeting Monday in Agaramcheri, Tamil Nadu. Police limited attendance to 4,900 members instead of 25,000. Delegates need QR-code IDs. About 900 police officers, medical teams, volunteers, and ambulances will provide security. Traffic diversions will be in place.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit Mulugu district today, arriving at the Devadula Project by helicopter at 3 pm. During the visit, he will inspect the project and hold a special meeting with irrigation officials. Heavy security has been deployed, and Minister Seethakka will also participate in the program.
In a piece of great news for interested pilgrims, the IRCTC Tourism will unveil a 10-night, 11-day Char Dham tour package from Hyderabad from May 17, 2026. The spiritual long journey covers Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple, offering devotees a seamless and enriching Himalayan pilgrimage and travel experience.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will visit Guntur district today to attend the ‘Grameena Dak Sevak’ conference as chief guest. He will felicitate outstanding postal employees for their service. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is also set to participate in the event, highlighting the government’s recognition of grassroots postal workers.
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority has cleared key Cabinet Sub-Committee proposals. AP Minister Ponguru Narayana said that land has been allotted for a BJP office in Amaravati, alongside allocations for banks. Approvals were granted for High Court works, and for transferring projects to AGICL. Infrastructure designs were also reviewed.
The Election Commission has released Madhya Pradesh’s final electoral roll after a four-month Special Intensive Revision. The updated list records over 5.39 crore voters, reflecting additions and deletions from the draft roll. Nearly 72,000 booth-level officers participated, and 5.74 crore entries were digitised. The final roll is available online.
The Supreme Court ruled that a clean, healthy environment is part of the right to life, issuing nationwide directions for implementing the 2026 Solid Waste Management Rules. Local bodies, district collectors, and pollution boards must ensure full compliance by April 1, 2026, with fines, criminal penalties, infrastructure audits, and public awareness campaigns mandated.
US President Trump may allow Iran limited nuclear enrichment if Tehran guarantees no bomb development. Reports suggest plans targeting Supreme Leader Khamenei, his son, and other clerics exist if diplomacy fails. Talks remain stalled, while Washington and Israel prepare militarily. Iran seeks peaceful nuclear assurances with technical safeguards and UN oversight.
Bittu Bajrangi, previously linked to Nuh violence, alleges a Rs 1.2 lakh marriage fraud. After paying for wedding arrangements through a middleman, he arrived in Aligarh to find the bride and organizers missing. Following viral evidence, an FIR was registered, and police are investigating the failed wedding scam and financial deceit.
The United States has reset tariffs, reducing duties on Indian exports from 18% to 10%, following the recent India-US trade deal. President Trump reaffirmed strong trade ties with India, praising PM Modi. The move benefits Indian exporters, lowering costs and boosting opportunities, even after the Supreme Court restricted Trump’s emergency powers on tariffs.
The Election Commission completed Rajasthan’s Special Intensive Revision 2026, publishing a final roll of 5.15 crore voters across 199 constituencies. After draft publication, 12.91 lakh voters were added and 2.42 lakh deleted. The exercise improved the gender ratio to 911 and added over 4.35 lakh young voters, with Jaipur recording highest growth.