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A petition challenging the increase in divisions of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has been filed in the TG High Court. The plea, filed by Vinay Kumar, alleges that the state govt ignored public objections during the re-division process. Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy took up the matter for hearing, and further proceedings are awaited on […]
The third phase of Telangana panchayat polls will be held on December 17. Notifications were issued for 4,158 sarpanch posts and 36,434 ward members. Polling will be conducted for the remaining seats. Schools serving as polling stations will remain closed on December 16 and 17, while govt and private employees will be granted paid leave […]
★CCTV cameras must be installed at all key venues.★Police permission should be obtained 15 days in advance.★Obscenity is strictly prohibited, sound systems are not allowed.★Video recording is mandatory at entry and exit points.★Sound is permitted indoors at hotels and halls.★All excise dept regulations must be strictly followed.
Tamil Nadu’s Erode police granted permission for actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally on December 18, subject to 84 conditions. Organisers must pay a ₹50,000 security deposit and restore the venue after the event. Approval followed the HR&CE department issuing a no-objection certificate after initial hesitation and a site inspection.
The government is likely to introduce a Bill to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). The proposed law raises guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125, aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals, and shifts greater spending responsibility to states, drawing criticism from Congress leaders.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a PIL on IndiGo’s mass flight cancellations, directing the petitioner to approach the Delhi High Court, which is already examining similar pleas. The court noted DGCA’s expert committee and allowed intervention before the high court, granting liberty to return if passenger grievances remain unresolved.
Starting today, the US Immigration Dept will vet social media accounts of H1B and H4 visa applicants. The US State Dept has advised applicants to make their accounts public for the process. Officials emphasized that visa decisions are made with national security in mind, and only individuals who pose no threat to the country’s interests […]
AP CM Chandrababu and former CM YS Jagan paid tributes to Potti Sriramulu on his death anniversary. Jagan remembered him as an immortal who sacrificed his life on a hunger strike for a separate Telugu state. CM CBN highlighted Sriramulu’s dedication, saying his selfless struggle should inspire all and is etched in the hearts of […]
In the second phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat elections held yesterday, Congress secured 2,130 sarpanch seats, BRS won 1,124, BJP 245, and others 611. BRS dominated in Sircilla and Siddipet, the constituencies of KTR and Harish Rao. Of the total, 415 sarpanch seats were uncontested, while elections were conducted for the remaining 3,911 panchayats.
AP CM Chandrababu visited Kanha Shantivanam in Chegur, Rangareddy district, TG, where he was warmly welcomed by Sri Ramachandra Mission President Kamlesh D. Patel. During his visit, Naidu met with Daji to discuss ongoing programs at Shantivanam, reviewing the activities and exploring ways to support the institution’s various welfare and wellness projects.
Today, Dec 15, marks the death anniversary of Potti Sriramulu, the immortal freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for the self-respect of the Telugu people. After a 58-day hunger strike demanding a separate Andhra state from Madras, he passed away on 15 Dec 1952. His sacrifice paved the way for the formation of AP, earning […]
YSRCP leaders are holding statewide protests across Andhra Pradesh against the TDP govt’s decision to privatize medical colleges. Demonstrations are underway in all districts, with MPs, MLAs, senior leaders, and local party cadres actively participating. The opposition is demanding the withdrawal of the govt’s recent order, alleging it will affect students.
In a setback for television buyers, TV prices are set to rise from January 2026. Dealers say prices may increase by 3-4 percent due to higher memory chip costs and the rupee’s depreciation beyond 90 paisa against the dollar. The earlier GST cut on TVs from 28 percent to 18 percent has been largely offset […]
Senior Congress leader and the country’s oldest MLA, Shamanur Sivashankarappa (95), passed away on Wednesday evening. He represented the Davangere South constituency in Karnataka. Born on June 16, 1931, in Shamanur, Davangere, he entered politics in 1969 and went on to serve as an MLA six times, leaving behind a long legacy in public life.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu will visit Kanha Shanti Vanam at Shamshabad in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He will arrive at 11 am and meet Ashram President Kamlesh D. Patel, popularly known as Daji. During the visit, the CM will tour the yoga, wellness, meditation and biodiversity centers. He will later return to Amaravati and hold review […]