The political relations between the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been strained in the past, especially over issues like the distribution of Krishna River water, unresolved power charges after bifurcation, and other disagreements. However, recent statements by Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, suggest a shift toward collaboration. In a public address, Revanth emphasized that the two states should not view each other as rivals but instead compete together glob

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recently addressed Chief Minister Atishi in a letter filled with both praise and sharp criticism directed at her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena expressed disappointment over Kejriwal's remark calling Atishi a "temporary Chief Minister," emphasizing that such a comment disrespects the democratic principles laid out by India's Constitution. He clarified that there is no such position, calling the remark an insult to the President of In

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 117th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' was filled with inspiring quotes and announcements. He began by emphasizing the importance of the Indian Constitution, calling it "our guiding light" ¹. With India completing 75 years of its Constitution next January, PM Modi announced a nationwide campaign inviting citizens to read the Preamble and share their videos on a special website.

In the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has ordered parliament to be dissolved and set a new election date for February 23. Scholz's coalition, a three-party alliance, fell apart on November 6 after a bitter dispute over economic policies led to the firing of his finance minister. Following a confidence vote loss on December 16, Scholz now leads a minority government. As the post-World War II German constitu

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has praised Telugu cinema for its significant contributions to the Indian film industry, stating that it has elevated Indian cinema to a global standard. Thakur acknowledged the unparalleled contributions of Telugu actors and filmmakers, highlighting their role in placing the Indian film industry on the global map ¹.   Thakur's comments come after the recent succes

On May 22, 2004, Dr. Manmohan Singh, clad in his signature white kurta-pyjama and blue turban, was sworn in as India's 14th Prime Minister at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This moment was a political surprise, as Sonia Gandhi, despite leading the Congress-led UPA coalition to victory, chose not to assume the role due to political resistance and personal reasons. Instead, she stepped aside in favor of Dr. Singh, a respected economist with no mass political base. Dr. Singh’s rise

The US government is facing a potential shutdown as the Friday night deadline for passing a spending bill approaches. The shutdown, driven by political deadlock, could furlough around 875,000 federal workers while 1.4 million essential workers would continue without pay during the holiday season. Although essential services like air traffic control and law enforcement would remain operational, employees will not be paid immediately, though they typically receive retroactive compensation once

On Friday, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, marking one of the heaviest attacks on the country’s energy sector since the invasion began nearly three years ago. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the assault as part of Russia’s ongoing strategy to terrorize millions of people and demanded a strong global response. Ukraine's air defense systems intercepted 81 missiles, including 11 cruise miss

In a significant political move, Bangladesh is set to remove Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image from its currency notes, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s national identity. Known as the "Bangabandhu" or "Friend of Bangladesh," Rahman was the iconic founding father of the country. However, recent political developments, including the student-led protests and the rise of new leadership, have led to his image being gradually erased from public life, starting wit

France's government collapsed on Wednesday after lawmakers from both left and right wings successfully passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, throwing the country into deeper political chaos. Barnier, who had served for just under three months, will now be required to resign and tender his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron. The collapse marks the shortest tenure of any Prime Minister in France's Fifth Republic. The no-confidence motion wa

Russia launched a massive assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, using 90 missiles and 100 drones. The attack has left over one million people without electricity as temperatures drop, marking the 11th large-scale attack on Ukraine's power systems this year. Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia of "weaponizing winter," with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemning the use of cluster munitions against civilians and infrastructure. At

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation

Prashant Kishor, the acclaimed political strategist known for his success in shaping electoral victories across India, faced a massive defeat in his home state of Bihar with the debut of his newly formed party, Jan Suraaj. Despite years of experience helping political parties succeed, Kishor’s party made no significant impact in the four constituencies it contested during the recent bypolls in Bihar. Kishor fielded candidates in Ramgarh, Tarari, Belaganj, and Imamganj, but all

An unexpected and heartwarming moment unfolded in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly today, as Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan shared a hug with YCP MLC Botsa Sathyanarayana. The incident occurred right after the PAC members’ election was completed, and the brief exchange has since gone viral on social media. Initially, Pawan extended a handshake to Botsa, but the latter surprised everyone by pulling Pawan into a friendly hug. This gesture, caught on camera, has sparked interest, especially g

Posani Krishna Murali, known for his controversial and offensive language during the YCP tenure, has announced his retirement from politics, citing personal reasons and the well-being of his family. Previously, Posani was vocal in his criticisms of political figures like Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, even making offensive remarks about Kalyan’s daughter. His remarks led to significant backlash, and during the YCP government’s five-year term, his verbal assaults became a recu

In a surprising twist in Andhra Pradesh's political landscape, a new image has gone viral, showing ABN Radhakrishna (RK), the media mogul behind ABN news, and TV5 Managing Director BR Naidu, also the TTD Chairman, engaged in a candid conversation. The photograph, which surfaced on social media, has sparked intense political discussions and humorous reactions from netizens. Both Radhakrishna and Naidu played a critical role during YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure, with their med

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has taken a commendable step that deserves applause from the entire Telugu society. Certain sections of social media have become toxic, with women from politicians' families being targeted with indecent and offensive posts. The alliance government has rightly cracked down on social media activists from the YCP who have resorted to such disgraceful behavior. However, Chandrababu Naidu didn’t stop there.He made a bold statement, declaring that he would

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has escalated his verbal attacks on opposition leader KCR by throwing an open challenge for him to attend assembly sessions. While Revanth has achieved his goal of becoming the CM and leader of the house, he is eager to see KCR in the opposition seat, which has not happened yet due to KCR's absence from assembly sessions. In a bold statement, Revanth called out KCR to come out of hiding in his farmhouse and confront him in the assembly. He emphasized that

A groundbreaking study using data from NASA and German satellites has revealed a concerning and persistent decline in Earth's freshwater reserves since May 2014. The findings, published in Surveys in Geophysics, highlight a significant reduction in the amount of freshwater stored on land, including in lakes, rivers, and underground aquifers. This shift, tracked by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission, suggests a transition towards drier conditions across co

Not so long ago, former MP from YCP, Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, faced a tumultuous period in Andhra Pradesh, enduring threats of arrest and harassment from ex CM Jagan Mohan Reddy. Despite being a sitting MP, RRR was arrested by AP CID and subjected to torture, highlighting the extent of political vendetta he had to endure. However, RRR refused to succumb to Jagan's oppression and strategically made his move by joining TDP ahead of the 2024 polls. Winning Undi with a significant majo