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Telangana will soon conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. During enumeration, no documents are needed, but during verification, voters may need ID, birth certificate, passport, or parental documents depending on age. SIR aims to include all eligible voters and remove ineligible entries.
The Koraput district administration in Odisha banned the sale of meat, fish, eggs, and other non-vegetarian foods on Republic Day, sparking criticism. Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka called it “arbitrary and unconstitutional.” The district, with over 50% tribal population, largely consumes non-vegetarian food. Similar bans have occurred earlier during national holidays.
Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy made key remarks on upcoming municipal polls, stating they will be held in February with the schedule to be released within 3 days. He assured comprehensive development of all municipalities, expressed satisfaction over the fine rice scheme, and voiced confidence that Congress will return to power once again.
After years of tensions, BRS has announced a full boycott of ABN Andhra Jyothi. The decision follows a heated debate on the channel, where BRS MLC Takkallapalli Ravindra Rao clashed with anchor Venkata Krishna, who told him to “get out.” BRS leadership stated they will avoid all future coverage on ABN.
US immigration authorities detained a two-year-old girl with her father in Minneapolis, flying them to Texas despite a court order. DHS says agents acted lawfully while arresting an undocumented parent; lawyers and leaders dispute the account. The case follows similar incidents involving children, intensifying criticism of the Trump administration’s tactics.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said Hindi has no place in the state and never will. Speaking on Tamil Language Martyrs’ Day, he warned against forcing Hindi. He said even if the Centre stops funds for not implementing the National Education Policy, the state will not change its language policy under any circumstances whatsoever.
TVK leader Vijay Thalapathy said that he will not bow to pressure. Speaking at a meeting in Mahabalipuram, he said the event was the first rally after the Election Commission gave TVK the whistle symbol, and People trust TVK. He said the time has come to end corruption and remove DMK from power, and AIADMK […]
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan extended his heartfelt wishes to the people on the occasion of Ratha Saptami. In a tweet, he prayed to Lord Surya Narayana for the happiness, well-being, and prosperity of all citizens, expressing hope that the Sun God’s blessings bring joy, health, and growth to the state and its […]
The TDP Parliamentary Party meeting will be held today under the leadership of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu at the Undavalli Camp Office. Ahead of the Parliament budget session beginning January 28, he will brief MPs on key issues and legislative strategy. Union Minister Rammohan Naidu is also scheduled to attend the crucial meeting.
A special CBI court in Raipur has overturned a 2024 order discharging former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in the 2017 sex CD case linked to alleged defamation of ex-minister Rajesh Munnat. The court also rejected appeals by other accused, allowing the long-running, politically sensitive case to proceed.
India voted against a UNHRC resolution criticising Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, prompting Tehran to thank New Delhi for its support. The resolution, adopted with 25 votes in favour, extended mandates of rights monitoring bodies and called for investigations. India later issued a travel advisory for citizens in Iran.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has directed all party MPs and MLAs to immediately activate constituency election war rooms and submit regular reports from January 27. He also ordered booth-level protection committees, protests against electoral roll revision, and warned inactive leaders of losing party support ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin stated that admission procedures for Allied and Health Care Courses (AHCs) are under the state government’s jurisdiction. He emphasized that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) should not be involved in these admissions, asserting that the state alone should decide the selection process for these programs.
Delhi court has allowed jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament’s Budget Session starting January 28 under custody parole. The MP, in Tihar since 2019 under UAPA charges, will be escorted by armed police. Rashid previously received parole for Winter and Monsoon Sessions and interim bail for J-K Assembly elections.
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen criticized West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it “unduly rushed” ahead of assembly elections. He highlighted documentation challenges, especially for rural and underprivileged citizens, warning that inadequate time and procedural hurdles may unjustly exclude voters.