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The South Central Railway will operate special trains to accommodate passenger demand during the Sankranti festival season. Advance ticket bookings will open from 8 a.m. on Sunday, December 14. Passengers have been advised to book early due to heavy rush. In 2026, Bhogi falls on January 13, Makar Sankranti on January 14, and Kanuma on […]
The BJP-led NDA created history by winning 50 wards in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation elections. The ruling LDF secured 29 seats, while the Congress-led UDF won 19. Two wards went to independents. The result marks a major setback for the LDF ahead of upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has sought security from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after her controversial remarks. She questioned his silence on issues raised with the governor, alleged land, liquor and mining scams, and criticised former CM Amarinder Singh over governance failures and stalled development projects.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was arrested by Iranian police, though authorities have not confirmed it. Known for her activism for women’s rights, Mohammadi has opposed govt policies. She was detained while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer who died under suspicious circumstances, raising fresh concerns over repression.
Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi criticized the Centre for renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme as ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana.’ She questioned the benefit of the change, calling it a waste of public money, and accused the government of focusing on symbolism instead of addressing real rural welfare issues.
Malkajgiri BJP MP Etala Rajender criticized TG CM Revanth Reddy for acting like an event manager, questioning the focus on playing football with Lionel Messi while public issues remain neglected. Rajender highlighted that funds were lacking to repair Singareni quarters and pay staff salaries, yet Rs. 100 crore was spent on the football event.
Football legend Lionel Messi virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan in attendance. The ceremony at Yuva Bharati Krirangan saw Messi join Shah Rukh Khan for celebrations. His India tour will continue to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi from Dec […]
A crucial Andhra Pradesh cabinet meeting is scheduled for December 24 at the Secretariat, chaired by CM Chandrababu. Ahead of the meeting, CS Vijayanand has directed all departments to prepare detailed proposals and submit them to the General Administration Department by December 22, ensuring that key agenda items are ready for decision-making.
Key talks are underway between the central and AP governments to strengthen the Vizag Steel Plant. Officials indicated that several decisions are expected to secure the plant’s future. The discussions have raised hopes among employees and workers, with an announcement anticipated soon that could offer much-needed support and reassurance to the workforce.
India marked 24 years since the December 13, 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament, when armed Islamist militants stormed the complex. PM Modi paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack. Nine people were killed, including a CRPF woman, two Parliament security personnel, and a gardener, who died protecting the nation’s democracy.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu received major relief as the Vijayawada ACB court dismissed the corruption case related to the AP Fibernet Corporation, registered during the previous YSRCP government. The court also gave a clean chit to Naidu and other accused, making the verdict a key topic of discussion across the state.
Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar conducted a review on the activities of CRDA. AP Municipal Administration Minister Narayana participated in this review. He was accompanied by Tatikonda TDP MLA Tenali Shravan Kumar and CRDA Commissioner Kannababu. In this meeting, the progress of the construction work of the capital were discussed.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan met India’s Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup-winning team at his Mangalagiri office. He praised players, coaches, and support staff for their inspiring victory, calling it a proud moment for the nation. Each cricketer received ₹5 lakh, recognizing their courage, determination, and sporting spirit.
TG Congress chief Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the BJP of politicising the proposed Lionel Messi-CM Revanth Reddy football match. He clarified that Messi is visiting Hyderabad through a private company and agreed to play after the CM-s request. He dismissed BJP’s claim that Singareni funds were being misused, calling the allegations baseless.
Global wildlife trafficking surged to its highest level in 2025, as per the Interpol, with 30,000 animals seized during month-long operations. The $20-billion illegal trade involved pangolins, primates, turtles, reptiles, bushmeat, and over 1,300 primate body parts. Authorities from 134 countries detained more than 1,100 suspects, highlighting this crime.