After cracking the whip on social media activists of the YSR Congress party for their alleged vulgar and obscene posts on social media against the TDP leaders and their alliance partners, the Andhra Pradesh police are now targeting film personalities who had targeted the TDP leaders during the YSRCP regime. On Wednesday, the Andhra Pradesh police served notice on ace director Ram Gopal Varma for posting derogatory comments and pictures on social media against TDP president N Chandrabab

In a significant political development, Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party has made a notable entry into the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) with the defection of four key corporators from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). The four corporators - Ummidishetti Radhika, Mahadev Appaji Rao, Attuluri Adilakshmi, and Maripilla Rajesh - officially joined the Jana Sena Party during a ceremony that was attended by Pawan Kalyan himself. This move comes after a series of defections, as three of the

In a bid to boost tourism and support the recovery of Wayanad following devastating landslides earlier this year, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, visited Kerala's longest zipline at the Karapuzha dam site on Tuesday. His visit came

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has raised concerns over the whereabouts of seven social media activists affiliated with the YSR Congress party who were reportedly arrested by the police for posting abusive messages against political rivals. The court admitted arguments on six habeas corpus petitions filed by the activists' family members and requested CCTV footage from the relevant police stations to determine the activists' status between November 4 and November 7. The state

In a scathing criticism of her brother and YSR Congress party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y S Sharmila condemned his decision to boycott the upcoming assembly session. Sharmila emphasized the importance of elected members attending the assembly to address the concerns and issues of their constituents. She called on Jagan Mohan Reddy and his party MLAs to either fulfill their responsibilities or resign from their assembly memberships. Tel

Varra Ravindra Reddy, a prominent supporter of the YSR Congress Party and close associate of YS Bharathi (wife of Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy) and Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy, was arrested by Andhra Pradesh police at the Mahabubnagar border after evading capture for some time. Reddy, who had gained notoriety for posting derogatory and vulgar remarks on social media, particularly targeting political figures such as Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y. S. Sharmila, had been on the run

When the YSR Congress party was in power, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan and his party leaders used to target former Kakinada MLA Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar Reddy, making serious allegations against him on illegal transport of PDS rice from Kakinada port. Dwarampudi, too, used to counter these allegations and make abusive comments against Pawan Kalyan and the Jana Sena Party leaders. In fact, Kapu strongman and former MP Mudragada Padmanabha Reddy, too, was attacking the Jana Sena leaders a

The serious comments made by Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan against the lackadaisical attitude of the police and their alleged soft stand towards YSR Congress party activists seem to have stirred up action within the Naidu government. Hours after Kalyan's remarks, the government took strict action against Kadapa superintendent of police Harshavardhan Raju for being lenient towards a YSRCP activist involved in abusive social media postings a

The sudden visit of Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan to New Delhi on Wednesday to meet Union home minister Amit Shah created a lot of buzz in the mainstream as well as social media. The visit assumed significance in the wake of his latest strong comments against his cabinet colleague home minister Vangalapudi Anitha over the failure of law and order and rising crimes in the state. There were reports that Shah had called Pawan Kalyan to Delhi to k

Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly planning to reshuffle his cabinet after the Sankranti festival in January. Sources close to the power center in the state suggest that Naidu is dissatisfied with the performance of three to four ministers in the current cabinet and is considering dropping them during the reshuffle. These ministers have allegedly been given hints about their potential removal from the cabinet. One of the

YSR Congress Party has accused the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of using the police to intimidate and harass social media activists in an attempt to silence dissenting voices. The opposition party has vowed to fight back against these tactics and continue to question the actions of the ruling coalition. YSRCP Legal Cell President V. Manohar Reddy stated that they will not hesitate to file private complaints against those responsible for the illegal arrests of the party's social

Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, a prominent figure in the political landscape, has recently raised concerns about the surge in false cases filed against social media activists in the state. He highlighted that around 50-60 cases have been registered, creating a climate of fear among these individuals. In response, he called for immediate action and solidarity to support those facing legal troubles. Ramakrishna Reddy emphasized the need for constituency coordinators to stand by social med

Senior YSR Congress party leader Dadisetti Ramalingeshwar Rao, also known as Dadisetti Raja, is facing the possibility of arrest in the murder case of a local reporter in Tuni. The former minister from the Tuni assembly constituency in East Godavari district is under scrutiny in connection with the murder that took place in October 2019. Despite the murder case being initially filed against Dadisetti Raja by the Tuni rural police, there was little progress in the investigation due t

The recent electoral defeat has left the YSR Congress party in disarray, with many senior leaders choosing to leave the ranks. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the party's leader, is grappling with internal challenges, including his sister Sharmila's claims for equitable asset distribution, compounding the party's woes. Amidst this turmoil, a surprising figure has stepped forward in support of Jagan: Posani Krishnamurali. Known for his outspoken nature, Posani has been encouraged by J

The YSR Congress party (YCP) in Andhra Pradesh appears to be in denial regarding the electoral mandate delivered in the recent state polls. Some party leaders, including Roja, have suggested allegations of EVM tampering, while others speculate that the state may face early elections due to the proposed Jamili elections. However, the party seems to be focused on everything but critically evaluating their substantial defeat and learning from past mistakes. In a recent meeting in Tirup

The recent electoral defeat of the YSR Congress Party (YCP) has left a significant void in leadership, particularly among its once-prominent figures. During Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure as Chief Minister, the party boasted several firebrand leaders who were influential in their constituencies. However, the aftermath of the polls has seen these leaders largely absent, unable to navigate the political landscape shaped by the dominance of NDA candidates and public discontent. Kodali

The YSR Congress party has recently experienced a notable shift with the departure of Balineni Srinivasa Reddy, a senior leader and staunch YSR loyalist. The former MLA from Ongole made headlines by joining Janasena in the presence of Pawan Kalyan, marking a significant change in the political landscape. Balineni's move comes amid ongoing tensions between Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister Sharmila regarding the distribution of family assets. In a series of candid remarks, Balinen

With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections set for 2026, the ruling DMK is proactively gearing up for a challenging political landscape. Chief Minister MK Stalin convened a meeting of constituency observers in Chennai, reflecting his ambition to secure a second consecutive term and a fourth straight electoral victory following significant successes in the 2019 Lok Sabha and 2021 Assembly elections. To streamline election preparations, the DMK has formed an Assembly Election Coordination

What began as a political divide between YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister Sharmila has evolved into a complex legal battle over the properties of their late father, former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy. While the siblings have long had ideological differences, the situation intensified when Jagan filed a plea against Sharmila and their mother, Vijayamma, in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) regarding a dispute over shares in Saraswati Power company. Recent revelations

YSR Congress party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy finds himself in a complicated situation as he navigates the turbulent waters of a family feud while simultaneously pointing fingers at political rival and TDP president Chandrababu Naidu. This latest twist has Jagan lamenting that even his personal conflicts, particularly those involving his sister Sharmila, have become fodder for political attack. Recent weeks have seen Jagan and Sharmila publicly airing their disputes over the pro