In a notable development in Indian politics, the Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption linked to the Delhi excise policy of 2021-22. Kejriwal, who has been in judicial custody since his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 26, 2024, had previously been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in a related money laundering case investigat

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), once a dominant force in Andhra Pradesh with 151 assembly seats and 22 MPs, is now facing an existential crisis. The party's dramatic loss in the 2024 elections, which saw its tally fall to just 11 MLAs and 4 MPs, has led to a wave of defections and internal strife. Many senior leaders, who had been staunch allies of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, are now leaving the party in frustration. Among the significant exits is Alla Nani, Mopidevi Venkataramana, an

The Delhi government is intensifying its efforts to address stubble burning, a major contributor to winter pollution in the capital, by launching a significant initiative to spray bio-decomposer across 5,000 acres of farmland. This initiative, announced by Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai, aims to curb pollution and enhance sustainable farming practices. Currently, 841 farmers have registered for th

In a recent development, Mahavir Singh Phogat, the acclaimed wrestling coach, voiced his discontent with his niece, Vinesh Phogat, over her sudden shift from wrestling to politics. Vinesh, who was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a slight weight issue, has announced her retirement from wrestling and her candidacy for the Haryana Assembly elections with the Congress party. Mahavir Singh Phogat believes that Vinesh’s focus should have remained on achieving Olympic glory ra

The recent order by the Telangana High Court has stirred significant public interest regarding the political integrity of MLAs who have defected from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to the Congress party. The court has directed the Assembly Speaker’s office to make a decision on the status of these MLAs, who include prominent figures such as Hyderabad MLA Danam Nagender, Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari, and Bhadrachalam MLA Tellam Venkat Rao. The petition, filed by BRS MLAs Koushik

Nearly three months after Andhra Pradesh's historic election, the YSR Congress Party (YCP) remains in disbelief over the outcome. Former Nagari MLA and prominent YCP leader Roja has openly expressed her shock at the scale of the defeat, asserting that the party's performance did not justify such a significant loss. In her words, "Odipoyentha thappu memu emi cheyaledu," she conveyed her

In line with the Election Commission's mandate requiring candidates to disclose their campaign expenditures, the Congress party has submitted detailed fiscal records for the recent Lok Sabha elections. Among the figures that have drawn attention is the amount Rahul Gandhi reportedly spent during his campaign. According to Congress's submission, Gandhi spent Rs 70 lakh each in Wayanad and Raebareli, totaling Rs 1.4 crore across these two constituencies. This figure seems surprisingly m

The KCR household is experiencing a touching reunion following K Kavitha’s recent release on bail from Tihar jail, where she had been detained in connection with the Delhi Liquor scam case. After spending over 160 days away from her family, Kavitha’s return has brought immense relief and joy. Her emotional visit to her father, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), at his Erravalli farmhouse was a poignant moment captured on video, showing Kavitha falling at her father's f

Former Chief Minister and YCP leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is currently grappling with the aftermath of his party's significant defeat in the 2024 Assembly elections. The loss has highlighted the urgent need for a professional political strategist to help revive the party's fortunes. The once-strong YCP, which secured 151 seats in 2019, saw a dramatic fall to just 11 seats in the recent polls, underscoring the impact of the absence of strategic guidance. In 2019, political

Kalvakuntla Kavitha, Telangana MLC and daughter of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), was granted bail in the high-profile Delhi liquor scam case yesterday. Her return to Hyderabad has sparked a range of reactions across the political spectrum. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has voiced skepticism over the swift nature of Kavitha's bail, suggesting that it might be indicative of a behind-the-scenes deal between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janat

In the wake of a disappointing performance in the recent assembly elections, YSR Congress Party has launched a fierce critique against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging various irregularities in the electoral process. The party has expressed significant doubts about the integrity of the polling process, focusing on accusations of EVM tampering and discrepancies in the reported results. Despite the passage of nearly three months since the elections, the party remains unsatisfied

The recent release of Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy from Nellore Central jail has stirred controversy, primarily due to a social media blunder by the YCP. Pinnelli, who lost his Macherla seat this election, was previously jailed for destroying EVMs and assaulting TDP agents. Following the release, YCP's Twitter handle posted a video with the caption: “Former MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy has came out of detention in illegal cases.” This caption, which described Pinnell

YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy held a crucial conference with his party's cadre and legal cell following a significant defeat in the recent elections. In his address, Jagan emphasized the party's youthful nature, noting that YSRCP, despite its recent challenges, is driven by young blood and fresh perspectives. He stressed the importance of adapting to the evolving political landscape and ensuring that the party learns from its recent setbacks. During the confe

The YSR Congress Party (YCP) has been vocal about alleged EVM tampering in Andhra Pradesh elections, with claims that the electoral process was compromised. YCP leaders and their social media supporters have propagated narratives suggesting that the election outcomes were influenced by manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Despite the lack of concrete evidence, these claims have sparked significant controversy. Recently, rumors circulated on social media alleging that t

In a significant political move, Thalapathy Vijay, a major figure in the Tamil film industry, has officially launched the flag and symbol of his newly established party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The unveiling event showcased a flag featuring a red and yellow color scheme with flower and elephant symbols. This marks a crucial step in Vijay's transition from cinema to politics. During the e

In a surprising development, BRS working president KTR has declared that the Rajiv Gandhi Airport in Hyderabad will be renamed if the BRS secures another term in office. The proposed new names for the airport include PV Narasimha Rao Airport or Ravishankar Airport. This announcement has stirred significant political debate and is seen as a direct counter to the Congress government’s recent decision to place a statue of Rajiv Gandhi in front of the secretariat, a location that was initia

Following significant electoral losses in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2024, both the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress (YCP) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) are reevaluating their strategies. In response, BRS Working President KTR has announced a comprehensive plan to study the organizational structures and methodologies of prominent regional parties such as DMK, BJD, TDP, and YCP. KTR revealed t

In a surprising political development, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition, comprising TDP, BJP, and Janasena, has decided not to contest the MLC by-election scheduled for August 30th in Andhra Pradesh. This decision follows the disqualification of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Vamshi Srinivas Yadav, who defected to Janasena, leaving the MLC seat under the local bodies quota in Visakhapatnam vacant. The Election Commission subsequently announced the by-election. YSRCP

AP Polls: What Does Record Turn Out Indicate? The long awaited polling process has been wrapped in Andhra Pradesh with the state having gone through what has been an intense polling season.  Now that the polls are done, here’s a look at the interesting numbers associated with the elections.  Final figures of Andhra Pradesh’s election campaign:  Poll percentage of 2024 as compared to 2019 and 2014 election. 

The Telangana Lok Sabha Election is done and dusted with the states having wrapped up the process last night.  Coming to the important numbers pertaining to the election, here’s a look at the key tallies.  A total of 2,20,24,806 voters out of 3,32,16,348 electors have participated in voting, which is 66.3%—-3 % more compared to voting in HoP, 2019.  The highest 76.78% of votes were polled in Bhongir parliamentary constituency and lowest