With the festive season fast approaching, particularly the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, gold and silver prices in India are showing notable fluctuations. As of Friday, gold is trading at ₹78,060 per 10 grams, according to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd (IBJA). This slight dip occurs as both metals hover near their all-time highs, spurred by traditional demand during this significant buying period. Dhanteras and its Significance: Dhanteras mar

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been officially appointed as the next Chief Justice of India, set to take office on November 11, 2024. The announcement, confirmed by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, comes after receiving approval from President Droupadi Murmu. Justice Khanna, currently the second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, will succeed CJI DY Chandrachud, who is retiring on November 10, 2024. This appointment follows the convention of the retiring Chief Justice recommending

IAS officer Amrapali, who recently lost her legal fight against the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) regarding her allotment to the Telangana cadre, has now been transferred to Andhra Pradesh. Along with three other IAS officers, she reported to the Andhra Pradesh secretariat yesterday. The news of Amrapali's transfer has sparked discussions on social media regarding her potential role in Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's initiatives. Pawan Kalyan has expressed

The Supreme Court of India has recently unveiled a redesigned statue of 'Lady Justice,' marking a significant shift from colonial influences to a more modern and culturally relevant representation of justice. Under the guidance of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, the new statue aims to embody contemporary values and reflect the ethos of Indian society. One of the most notable changes is the removal of the blindfold, symbolizing transparency and unbia

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Department of Personnel and Training's (DoPT) directive for four IAS officers—Ronald Rose, Vani Prasad, Amrapali Kata, and Karuna Vakati—to transition from their positions in Telangana to the Andhra Pradesh government. Among these officers, Amrapali Kata, currently serving as the Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), is making a significant move back to AP after a short tenure. In

The investigation into the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has led police to focus on Shubham Lonkar, who is believed to be a key conspirator in the crime. Siddique, a three-time MLA and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, was murdered in Bandra last week. Lonkar had previously been questioned in relation to a firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence, but was released due to a lack of evidence. Authorities allege that he, along with his brother Pr

The Andhra Pradesh government's recent call for tenders for new liquor outlet licenses has led to a significant surge in applications, with nearly 90,000 non-refundable applications received as of October 13. The lottery process to select the winning bids took place on October 14, marking a pivotal moment in the implementation of this new policy. From the 90,000 applications alone, the government has already raised ₹1,800 crore, with each application costing ₹2 lakh. The win

In a significant administrative decision, the central government has denied GHMC Commissioner Amrapali Kata's request to remain in the Telangana cadre. A 2010-batch IAS officer, Amrapali was originally assigned to the Andhra Pradesh cadre during the bifurcation of the state. The Ministry has now directed her to report to the Andhra cadre, dismissing her plea to be recognized as a Telangana-native officer. The decision is rooted in the recommendations of the Khandekar Committee,

In September, vegetable prices, particularly onions and tomatoes, soared due to excessive rains causing crop damage. Onions rose by 50% compared to last year, while tomatoes saw a 14% increase. Description in Paragraphs: Prices of essential vegetables such as onions and tomatoes have experienced significant increases in September 2024, largely attributed to crop damages caused by excessive rainfall in several regions of India. According to high-frequency data from the De

Heritage Foods Ltd. has ambitious plans to elevate its ice cream business revenue to ₹700 crore over the next five years, as stated by CEO Srideep M Kesavan. This growth strategy is anchored by the establishment of a new manufacturing plant in Telangana, which aims to enhance production capacity significantly. Kesavan emphasized that this investment will enable the company to ramp up its annual revenue from approximately ₹110-120 crore to an impressive ₹650-700 crore. Highligh

The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step by seeking a report from the Karnataka High Court concerning controversial comments made by Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda. During a recent hearing focused on a landlord-tenant dispute, Justice Srishananda referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as "Pakistan" and made a misogynistic remark about a woman lawyer. These statements have raised serious concerns about the conduct of judges and the implications of their wor

In the wake of the NDA alliance forming the government in Andhra Pradesh, a new trend has surfaced on social media regarding the swift actions of the AP Police department. They have begun responding promptly to allegations made against ministers or leaders from the NDA, indicating a concerted effort to counter what they describe as a conspiracy by political rivals aimed at undermining the government. Recently, T. Chandra Sekhar, a YCP MLA from Yerragondapalem, took to the platform X

Benchmark equity indices experienced a decline, snapping a two-day winning streak as market participants adopted a cautious approach ahead of the highly anticipated interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve. This would mark the first rate cut since 2020, following a series of eight consecutive meetings where rates remained unchanged. The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, increased by 6.2%, closing at 13.37. Information technology stocks significantly impacted the indice

Revenue officials in NTR district have been issued showcause notices for their negligence in issuing land certificates bearing the image of former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. This incident has sparked controversy and criticism from the TDP cadre, who have accused the officials of continuing outdated practices despite the recent change in government. The certificates in question were issued by the Mee Seva centre at Dabbakulapalli village in Votsaboyi mandal, raisin

Mumbai-based actress Kadambati Jetwani has recently become a significant topic in Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape due to her allegations of abuse and torture by certain YCP leaders, allegedly supported by the Andhra Pradesh police during YCP’s tenure. Jetwani's accusations have led to a serious response from the Andhra Pradesh government, which has directed the state police department to expedite the investigation into the matter. In a significa

In a notable twist in the TDP office vandalism case, several YCP leaders including Lella Appireddy, Talasila Raghuram, and Devineni Avinash have resorted to a famous dialogue from Jr NTR’s movie Adhurs — "Telidu… Gurthuledu… Marchipoya" (don’t know, forgot, don’t recall) — during their police investigation. This dialogue has humorously yet significantly become a part of their defense strategy. The Supreme Court had earlier directe

The Hyderabad Disaster Response Authority (HYDRAA) has become a central topic of discussion across Hyderabad and Telangana. Established by the Revanth Reddy government, the agency is tasked with addressing illegal constructions on buffer lands that should be preserved for natural water bodies. IPS officer A V Ranganath, who is leading HYDRAA, has quickly made an impact by reclaiming 150 acres of land and demolishing 140 illegal constructions, including 50 multi-story buildings, within just a

In recent months, significant financial irregularities under YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's administration have come to light, sparking widespread controversy. The latest revelation involves a staggering expenditure of Rs 3.62 crores by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Egg Puffs for its staff over the past five years. This translates to an average annual expenditure of 72 lakhs, with the CMO allegedly consuming 993 Egg Puffs daily, amounting to a total of 18 lakhs Egg Puffs over the perio

In a notable administrative shift, DGP Tirumala Rao of Andhra Pradesh has mandated that 16 IPS officers report to his office every morning and log their in and out times. This move is unprecedented in its scale and scope, requiring these officers to remain within the Vijayawada and Mangalagiri jurisdictions, while adhering to strict daily reporting requirements. The directive is reportedly linked to suspicions that these officers, who were previously aligned with th

The Andhra Pradesh police department has intensified its scrutiny of YCP leaders accused in various criminal cases, with Devineni Avinash recently becoming the latest target. Avinash, who has been active in the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) since 2019 and faced a significant defeat in the 2024 elections, is one of the accused in the attack on the TDP office in Vijayawada. His involvement in this case has drawn substantial a