Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy ordered no liquor sales in belt shops and restricted wine shops to operate from 4 PM to 9 PM only. He emphasized public health over business, condemned syndicates, and urged the Telangana government to reform excise policy for community welfare and reduced alcohol abuse.
Political analysts suggest that in the Jubilee Hills by-poll, male votes may split across parties, while women voters, out of a total 3,98,982 electorate, 1,91,590 are women, may largely back one party. Congress leaders believe their free bus travel scheme and Bathukamma saree distribution will help secure strong support from women voters in the constituency.
Security tightened outside Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s residence as JDU leaders and workers protested ticket denial for upcoming Assembly elections. Despite police restrictions, MLA Gopal Mandal and supporters staged sit-ins, demanding party tickets, highlighting internal unrest within the JDU ahead of the polls.
AP CM Chandrababu met Prime Minister Modi today along with a few TDP MPs. In this meeting that lasted for about 40 minutes, several key issues were discussed. CM CBN invited Modi to the ‘Super GST-Super Savings’ program launched in Kurnool. He also invited Modi to the CII Partnership Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam […]
Sri Lanka will face New Zealand today in a crucial ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match at 3 PM IST, held at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Winless so far in the tournament, Sri Lanka faces potential elimination if they lose again. This game is critical for their hopes of staying alive in the competition.
At the UN, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey praised India’s child protection programs like Helpline 1098 and Ujjwala Yojana, calling Pakistan a major violator of child rights. Citing terror attacks and cross-border shelling harming Afghan children, he urged Islamabad to look in the mirror and end violence against women and children.
Afghanistan may go to small-scale war against Pakistan over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. However, tensions remain high between the two nations due to ongoing border disputes, cross-border attacks, and strong rhetoric from both sides. Diplomatic efforts are being urged to prevent escalation and maintain regional peace and stability.
Bihar NDA faces discord as JDU protests losing stronghold seats like Sonbarsa, Rajgir, and Tarapur to allies LJP(R) and BJP. MLA Gopal Mandal staged a sit-in at the CM’s residence over ticket concerns. Meanwhile, RJD chief Lalu Prasad distributed party symbols amid pending Mahagathbandhan seat-sharing decisions for upcoming elections.
In a major reform, Maharashtra scrapped the area boundary rule for document registration in Mumbai. Citizens and businesses can now register property, rent, or inheritance documents at any of six designated stamp offices citywide. The move, launched via government notification, aims to simplify procedures and save time for residents.
A close fight is expected between the opposition BRS and the ruling Congress party in the upcoming Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll in Hyderabad. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and Congress candidate Naveen Yadav began their heated campaign. Nominations for the Jubilee Hills by-poll, with polling scheduled for November 11, already opened yesterday.
PM Modi is scheduled to visit Kurnool and Nandyal districts in Andhra Pradesh on October 16. In preparation, APSRTC is arranging 3,300 special buses. Of these, 3,070 will transport attendees to the Prime Minister’s address, while 80 buses are designated for police and security personnel, according to the APSRTC Managing Director.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit the US this week to discuss long-range weapon procurement with President Trump, after a productive call. Talks will focus on air defence and infrastructure protection amid intensified Russian attacks on energy facilities. Moscow warns of serious consequences if Tomahawk missiles are supplied to Ukraine.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is set to visit Delhi today, departing Hyderabad by special chopper at 9 a.m. The state government plans to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court stayed 42% BC reservation in upcoming local polls. In Delhi, the Kodangal MLA will consult senior lawyers and AICC leaders on the issue.
Pakistan is gripped by escalating huge protests led by Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) against Israel. Violent clashes erupted as police attempted to disperse demonstrators, resulting in several deaths. While Palestinians celebrated the end of the Gaza war, Pakistan witnessed unrest, highlighting rising tensions and political turmoil amid huge public anger.
Following a Delhi court’s framing of charges in the IRCTC scam, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav. He cautioned Bihar voters against trusting Tejashwi’s promises. Prasad questioned how an accused leader could bring meaningful change to the state ahead of elections.