Pawan Kalyan, the Janasena Party (JSP) chief, has earned significant praise from some of the most influential leaders in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Known for his strong political campaigns, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Pawan has quickly gained recognition in national politics. PM Modi has affectionately referred to him as "Aandhi (Toofan)" for the whirlwind campaign he led during the NDA's push in

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has raised concerns over a recent court order in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, which directed a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, a Mughal-era mosque. Owaisi questioned the reasoning behind the survey, pointing out that the petition filed by the Hindu side only sought access to the mosque, not a survey. He argued that the Places of Worship Act prohibits changing the nature of religious places, including mosques, and questioned why a survey was still ordered. Ow

Maharashtra's political scene is in anticipation as a decision on the next Chief Minister is set to be taken during a meeting of the BJP legislative party today. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde clarified that the final decision on the CM's post would be made by the Prime Minister and Home Minister, noting that he would fully support the decision of the BJP leadership. The announcement comes after speculation arose regarding Shinde's role following the Mahayuti alliance'

Sustaining a career in politics is no easy feat, especially in the complex and competitive world of Telugu state politics. Former Janasena leader and ex-CBI Joint Director, JD Lakshmi Narayana, is one such example of a political figure whose journey highlights the importance of timing and strategic alignment. JD Lakshmi Narayana was initially an integral part of Janasena and received significant respect from party chief Pawan Kalyan, especially ahead of the 2019 elections. He was gi

Pawan Kalyan, Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, has long been a vocal opponent of the rice smuggling operations at Kakinada Port. His strong opposition to the illegal trade during the tenure of former MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar has now escalated as he takes a firmer stance in his new position of power. On his visit to the Kakinada Port, Pawan Kalyan ordered the immediate seizure of a ship involved in the smuggling operation. Despite concerns from locals, who warned that 10,000 liveliho

Over the last few years, military coups have reemerged in countries like Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and Guinea, raising alarm among observers and analysts. These coups reflect a broader return of militarism in African politics, a political system where military objectives blur into governance, and military values dominate the state. Despite the Cold War-era decline of military dictatorships, recent events suggest that the political order in West and Central Africa is being reshaped by

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, expressed frustration over the continued illegal rice export activities at the Kakinada port. Despite having previously vowed to take action against these operations while in opposition, he found that the illegal trade was still ongoing under the NDA government. During his inspection of the port, Pawan Kalyan discovered that illegal rice shipments were still taking place, prompting him to reprimand Kakinada TDP MLA Vanamadi Venkateswara

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, faced an onslaught of trolling after his latest press conference turned into a series of awkward moments. During the scripted event, Jagan’s remarks about the NDA government, where he lamented not being rewarded for his actions on the power contract, were met with online ridicule. This was particularly pointed given the U.S. Department of Justice's involvement in a bribery case linked to his tenure. Further add

The bribery allegations involving business tycoon Gautam Adani and Andhra Pradesh former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, amounting to Rs 1750 crores, have led to widespread criticism, especially from Jagan's own sister, YS Sharmila. Sharmila has raised suspicions about her brother's involvement in the scandal, which was highlighted by the U.S. Department of Justice. Sharmila challenged Jagan's responses to the allegations, accusing him of evading questions regarding th

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is currently on a political visit to Delhi, meeting with Union Ministers and discussing the state's interests. During his visit, the Telugu media in Delhi raised questions regarding the ongoing issue of Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) absconding after posting offensive, morphed pictures targeting political figures like Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), known for its strong presence among the masses in Andhra Pradesh, has achieved an extraordinary milestone with its ongoing membership drive. In less than a month, TDP has successfully enrolled 50 lakh new members, a feat that showcases the party's deep-rooted influence in the region. With Andhra Pradesh’s population in 2022 at 5.33 crore, this means 10% of the state's population is now registered as TDP members. This massive membership sur

The ongoing feud between YS Sharmila and her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, has escalated with Sharmila demanding a CBI investigation into the controversial Rs 1750 crore bribery scandal involving Jagan and industrialist Gautam Adani. In a public letter, Sharmila accused Jagan of signing a dubious power distribution deal with Adani, which she claims would burden the people of Andhra Pradesh with Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the next five years. She urged CM Chandrababu Naidu to cance

The much-anticipated release of Pushpa 2 is set for December 5, and it’s already making waves in both the Tollywood industry and Andhra Pradesh's political circles. Recently, YCP leader Ambati Rambabu weighed in on the film, expressing his belief that no political forces could prevent the film from succeeding at the box office. He specifically alluded to efforts by the NDA government and its supporters trying to hinder the movie's progress, drawing a comparison to the f

In a recent press conference, YS Sharmila, the Chief of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), took strong jabs at her brother, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing him of remaining silent when false rumors were spread about her. She specifically criticized Jagan for his inaction regarding baseless speculations linking her to actor Prabhas, which she has repeatedly denied. Sharmila, addressing the media, questioned why Jagan did not speak out against the false propaganda. She state

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly, under the new NDA government, continues to make strides in public policy discussions, but occasional references to opposition figures also find their way into the sessions. One such moment came when Chandrababu Naidu brought up Jagan Mohan Reddy's controversial "Gulaka Rayi" incident during the election campaign. Naidu recalled the stoning incident in Vijayawada, where Jagan was reportedly hit by a stone while campaigning. Chandrababu recal

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has emerged as a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, earning the nickname “First Buddy” for his prominent presence in Trump’s circle. Musk’s influence extends from offering advice on personnel choices to joining phone calls with world leaders, including Google’s Sundar Pichai. Their relationship was most evident during Trump’s victory, where Musk was seen by Trump’s side, both on election night at

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency overseeing health insurance programs for over 150 million Americans. Trump expressed confidence in Oz's ability to enhance healthcare quality and efficiency, emphasizing a focus on disease prevention and reducing waste and fraud within the agency. Dr. Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, gained national recognition through

The 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections have witnessed a significant political shift, particularly in the Nellore region, which was once a stronghold of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has managed to completely overturn the political landscape in the region, winning all 10 seats in the Nellore segment, a remarkable turnaround from their complete defeat in the 2019 elections. This transformation in Nellore can be largely attributed to the strategic defection of

In a significant development in Delhi politics, Kailash Gahlot, a former Delhi government minister and a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), resigned from the party on Sunday and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. The 50-year-old leader, an advocate by profession, announced his decision at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, where he was welcomed by Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Harsh Malhotra, along with Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and national m

In a surprising turn of events, Sri Reddy, once a controversial figure in Andhra Pradesh politics for her abusive attacks on leaders from the TDP (Telugu Desam Party) and JSP (Jana Sena Party), has issued a public apology to key political figures, including Chandrababu Naidu, Lokesh, and Pawan Kalyan. Known for her harsh and often vulgar social media posts and videos aimed at these leaders, Sri Reddy's past actions were part of a broader wave of hostility from the YSR Congress Party (YSRC