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The Telangana government has approved Rs 1.55 crore as ex gratia for families of deceased Gulf workers, including 31 from Jagtial. Under the scheme, families receive Rs 5 lakh each. Since 2024, 169 families have benefited, with 100 applications pending. The program covers deaths in select Gulf countries after December 7, 2023.
KCR has reportedly allowed BRS leaders to counter Kalvakuntla Kavitha’s recent criticism of the party during her “Jagriti Janam Baata” tour. Kavitha has been targeting BRS leaders more than the ruling Congress, creating internal tensions. With the high command’s fresh nod, BRS leaders plan a point-by-point response to protect the party’s image.
Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha that the government has not rejected the opposition’s demand for a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists but asked for time to respond. Opposition parties, including Congress, SP and TMC, want discussion amid concerns over voter removal and BLO suicides, while the Election Commission denies […]
In Sangareddy, Telangana, Veera Reddy arrived on a horse to file his nomination for the Sarpanch post, cheered by supporters. Similar to a 2024 incident in Suryapet, this display highlighted his enthusiasm. Telangana local body elections begin December 11 in three phases, with over 1.66 crore rural voters eligible across 12,728 sarpanch posts.
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy urged HUDCO chairman Sanjay Kulshrestha to provide lower-interest loans for major state projects, including Bharat Future City, Hyderabad Metro Rail extension, and Regional Ring Road. HUDCO confirmed funds for 10 lakh Indiramma houses. Reddy invited Kulshrestha to the Bharat Future City Global Summit on December 8–9.
Restoration of Independence Day in Portugal, celebrated every December 1, marks the 1640 revolt that ended 60 years of Spanish rule and restored Portuguese sovereignty under the House of Bragança. The day honours national identity, freedom and historical courage, with public holidays, flag‑raising and top ceremonies held nationwide.
AP CM Chandrababu visited Ungutur Mandal in Eluru district today and said the govt has demonstrated strong welfare, development and governance. He pledged to create 20 lakh jobs by 2029 and noted that the CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam secured ₹13.25 lakh crore in investment commitments, promising major industrial growth for AP.
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till tomorrow after several opposition MPs resumed protests demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Loud slogans and placards disrupted proceedings once the House convened. LS Speaker Om Birla attempted to start Question Hour but finally suspended the session in view of the turmoil.
AP Health and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said that Andhra Pradesh is now a leader in HIV/AIDS control. On the occasion of World AIDS Day today, he revealed that HIV positivity declined from 2.34% in 2015-16 to 0.58% in 2024-25, while AIDS-related deaths dropped by 88.72%. The state govt’s efforts mark a major […]
TG Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that football legend Lionel Messi will visit Hyderabad and play at Uppal Stadium on December 13 as part of the state’s celebrations. The event will coincide with the unveiling of the Telangana Vision. Several ministers and officials are expected to attend district-wise festivals planned alongside this event.
Sarvesh Kumar, a Moradabad teacher working as a first-time BLO, died by suicide after intense stress from SIR voter-list duties. In a video, he apologised to his family and asked them to care for his four daughters. His death highlights nationwide concerns over BLOs’ long hours, low pay and pressure. His family is demanding action.
Mamata Banerjee will escalate her campaign against the EC’s Special Intensive Revision with rallies in Malda, Murshidabad and a major show in Cooch Behar. The TMC claims the SIR harms border and minority communities, countering the BJP’s “infiltrator-cleansing” narrative. Both parties use the issue to shape identity politics before 2026.
YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy stressed that Andhra Pradesh’s long coastline is more than a boundary, it is an engine for economic growth. He said port development will transform the state’s prosperity by boosting trade, creating jobs and spurring industrial growth. He posted under the hashtag #YSRCPPortsRevolution.
Star actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and popular filmmaker Raj Nidimoru have tied the knot today at the Ling Bhairavi Temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore in an intimate ceremony attended by around 30 close guests. The news follows widespread speculation after their collaborations and public outings, reigniting interest in their personal lives.
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu visited Eluru district today to participate in the NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme distribution at Gopinathapatnam, handing over old-age pension to beneficiary Gudla Nagalakshmi. He also inspected exhibition stalls at Nallamadhu. Under the scheme, pensions are distributed statewide on the 1st of every month.