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

In a significant development in Andhra Pradesh politics, Chandra Babu Naidu has outlined new conditions for YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders who are considering joining the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). With YSRCP's influence dwindling, now limited to only 11 seats and having lost its opposition status, there is increasing speculation that several of its key leaders might defect to TDP. Naidu has made it clear that any such defections will come with a prerequisite: interested leaders must f

The YSR Congress party, led by former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is grappling with a severe political crisis following significant defeats in recent assembly and parliament elections. The party, already reeling from a wave of defections and resignations, is bracing for another major setback with the anticipated resignation of Rajyasabha MP Mopidevi Venkataramana. Reports indicate that Venkataramana, a long-time loyalist to Jagan, is set to resign from YSR Congress and join the Telug

The TDP government is set to reintegrate and expand the role of volunteers previously active during the YCP administration. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a significant increase in the honorarium for these volunteers, raising it from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 per month. This move aims to recognize their pivotal role and ensure their continued involvement in government activities. Under the new plan, volunteers will not only handle the distribution of pensions but will

Over the past five years, Amaravati's property market suffered significantly due to the YCP government's neglect of the capital region. Commercial and residential establishments saw a dramatic decline in value and market demand. However, with the return of the TDP+ government, signs of recovery are becoming apparent. Recent reports indicate a noticeable increase in demand for commercial spaces, as tech giants and other corporations begin to show interest in investing in Amaravati once

Actor-turned-politician Babu Mohan, known for his frequent shifts between political parties in Telangana, is expected to rejoin the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) soon. Babu Mohan’s political journey began with TDP, after which he moved through various parties including BRS, BJP, and even KA Paul’s Prajashanthi Party. His brief stint with KA Paul’s party was notably short-lived, as he joined in the morning and resigned by evening, citing unusual reasons. Recently, Babu M

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has demonstrated exceptional administrative skill by securing Rs 2,500 crore in dues from Telangana, a crucial recovery for Andhra Pradesh. This amount, related to foreign loans taken during the united Andhra Pradesh era, was due from Telangana as its share of the loan repayments. Following the bifurcation in 2014, Andhra Pradesh had been covering both states' loan responsibilities. Despite previous administrations under K. Chandrasekhar Rao a

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

At a recent event hosted by the Kshatriya Seva Samiti, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy lauded Pan-India star Prabhas for his significant contribution to globalizing Telugu cinema. Revanth Reddy specifically highlighted Prabhas's role in the monumental success of Baahubali, stating, “Prabhas, who did Baahubali, brought recognition to Telugu cinema. We cannot imagine the character without Prabhas.” His remarks underscore the profound impact Prabhas has had not on

A major development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged liquor scam involving the previous YSR Congress government has come to light with the arrest of Vasudeva Reddy, the former Managing Director of the AP Beverages Corporation. This arrest by the Andhra Pradesh CID is a critical turn in uncovering the purportedly massive financial irregularities and illicit operations linked to the liquor industry in the state. The arrest of Reddy is significant given his central role in

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

Koratala Siva, a renowned filmmaker in the Telugu film industry, recently drew attention with his remarks about taxpayer privileges during a podcast hosted by former IAS officer Jayaprakash Narayanan. Known for his successful directorial career, Siva shared a personal anecdote about an incident at the airport where he felt entitled to special treatment due to his high tax contributions. During the podcast, Siva recounted an experience where, due to a tight schedule,

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

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, leader of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress (YCP), is set to give a significant boost to his wife YS Bharati's political career. With his mother YS Vijayamma and sister YS Sharmila distancing themselves from the party due to property disputes, Jagan is considering making Bharati a prominent figure in the YCP. This move aims to fill the leadership void and strengthen the party's appeal, particularly among women voters. In previous election cycles, Vi

In Andhra Pradesh, a significant shift has occurred in the state's police department following the transition from YCP to TDP government. Over 16 IPS officers, who were previously known for their allegiance to the YCP, have been stripped of their posts and are now waiting for new assignments. This move, seen as a demotion, underscores the changing dynamics of political loyalty within the state’s law enforcement agencies. Key officers affected by this reshuffle include PSR

RRR's Bold Claim: Last week, TDP MLA Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (RRR) made a provocative statement regarding the real estate markets of Hyderabad and Amaravati. He suggested that with the political resurgence of Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati's real estate sector is experiencing a significant boom, while Hyderabad is witnessing a 10-15% decline in its market appeal. This assertion quickly gained traction on social media, sparking a wide-rang

Former YCP minister Jogi Ramesh has encountered significant legal troubles following a police summons related to an attack on Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s residence. This development comes as Jogi Ramesh faces questions about his involvement in the attack, including who accompanied him and the identities of those who orchestrated it. The police are keen to establish the extent of Ramesh’s involvement and his role in the attack. In addition to the police summons,

Former Andhra Pradesh Housing Minister Jogi Ramesh is under intense scrutiny following allegations of corruption and irregularities during his tenure. The ACB has conducted a raid at Ramesh's residence in Ibrahim Patnam, focusing on his involvement in the Agrigold land scam and an attack on a TDP office. The allegations suggest that Ramesh, while in office, illegally acquired Agrigold's seized lands and sold them for substantial profits, implicating both him and his family members in

There are many ground-level reports that the betting action that is going on in relation to the Andhra Pradesh election results is on par with IPL betting action. We are hearing new cases of interesting brackets that bettors are identifying to make money out of the AP electoral trends.  In one such interesting case, there is a hot rumor going around, saying that a YCP senior leader who served as a cabinet minister has invested heavily in the TDP+ alliance's win. A

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress is an unassailable force in the Rayalaseema region. This can be understood if we look at the fact that the party won 49 out of the 52 assembly segments in the Seema region in the 2019 election. YCP outrightly dominated TDP here.  But come 2024, the equation has changed almost completely. On one side, there is the anti-incumbency factor and on the other, there is the Sharmila factor. Sharmila, who was extremely determined to eat into the v