TG Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the govt is committed to its vision of ensuring a home for every family. Speaking at the Global Summit on the state’s housing sector, he highlighted progress toward the Telangana Model 2047. Housing Corporation MD Gautam added that the state remains dedicated to completing Indiramma housing projects.
Donald Trump warned of new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser, saying imports hurt US farmers. At a White House event announcing $12 billion in farm aid, he accused India of “dumping” rice and vowed quick action. Longstanding India-US disputes over subsidies and market access continue to strain agricultural trade.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused PM Modi of disrespecting writer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by calling him Bankim Da in Parliament. She demanded an apology, saying great cultural icons must be addressed respectfully. Modi quickly corrected himself to Bankim Babu and continued speaking on the importance of Vande Mataram during the Lok Sabha discussion.
AP CM Chandrababu praised the transformative impact of the Golden Quadrilateral project launched during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure. He congratulated BJP leaders for initiating the ‘Atal Sandesh.. Modi Suparipalana’ yatra to inspire youth with Vajpayee’s ideals. Leaders from BJP, JSP and TDP parties have been invited to join the yatra from December 11 to 25.
On the first day of the Telangana Rising Global Summit, the Telangana government signed deals worth ₹2.43 lakh crore. Trump Media plans a ₹41,000-crore tech and media center, while Salman Khan Ventures will invest ₹10,000 crore in a township and studio. Big projects in deep tech, green energy, aerospace, and research were also announced.
In Cambodia, landmines from the Vietnam War continue to pose deadly risks along the Thai border. To combat this, the Apopo organization has trained giant pouched rats in Africa to detect landmines by scent and supplied them to the Cambodian govt. Among the 75 Hero Rats, Ronin holds a Guinness World Record for safely defusing […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy virtually unveiled statues of Telangana Thalli at all collectorates across the state from the Global Summit venue in Future City. The initiative saw the installation of 33 statues at a total cost of Rs. 5.8 crore, symbolizing the state’s pride and cultural identity while reinforcing TG’s heritage in administrative centers.
AP Municipal Administration Minister Narayana is scheduled to visit the Amaravati capital region today. He will inspect development activities on returnable plots allocated to Amaravati farmers. The minister will also review ongoing road construction projects and interact with the media, highlighting the progress of infrastructure initiatives in the region.
The BRS party is set to observe Vijay Diwas across Telangana today, marking the announcement of the separate state. As part of the celebrations, BRS leaders will offer floral tributes and perform a milk abhishekam to the TG Thalli statue at Telangana Bhavan. They will also release Vijay Diwas balloons and distribute fruits to patients […]
AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh is engaging with global tech leaders during his US tour aimed at attracting investments to Andhra Pradesh. In San Francisco, he met Selecta VC Managing Partner Arun Kumar, Canva Chief Customer Success Officer Rob Giglio, and Jason Willmott, Head of Education and Public Sector, exploring collaborations to boost industry partnerships.
Kerala will hold the first phase of local body elections tomorrow in 11,168 wards across 595 local bodies, with heavy security. The second phase is on December 11, and votes will be counted on December 13. Over 36,000 candidates are contesting, and the state has more than 2.84 crore voters for the 2025 polls.
Telangana BJP sees growing unrest as Armoor MLA P. Rakesh Reddy criticizes leadership and calls for strategic changes to win elections, citing poor performance in recent polls. He follows Raja Singh, who resigned after N. Ramchander Rao became state president. Both highlight dissatisfaction with current leaders and urge fresh candidates to strengthen the party.
DMK MPs are pushing to impeach Judge GR Swaminathan after he ordered Karthigai Deepam lighting atop Thiruparankundram hills, ruling it wouldn’t affect the nearby dargah. Tamil Nadu government cited law and order concerns, blocked access, and later filed a Supreme Court petition, while the High Court upheld the original order.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government for debating Vande Mataram in Parliament during the Winter Session. She also said it was a political move to distract from real issues ahead of the West Bengal elections. Priyanka called the national song a symbol of courage and sacrifice, part of India’s soul and heritage.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said IndiGo’s operational crisis, causing over 400 flight cancellations, resulted from internal planning and crew rostering issues, not FDTL norms. An inquiry is underway, with strict action promised. The government has ensured passenger protection, while IndiGo executives have been asked to respond to show-cause notices