Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, is rapidly progressing toward becoming a major metropolis. While current developments include state government buildings and prominent educational institutions like VIT and SRM, the city is gaining significant attention from top companies across various sectors. Following the recent elections, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister and key figure behind Amaravati's vision, has resumed leadership with a renewed focus on shaping th

Lalu Prasad Yadav, the RJD founder, voiced strong support for Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc, stating that Congress's objections to this leadership "mean nothing." His remarks came after Mamata Banerjee's comments earlier this month, where she hinted at taking charge of the Opposition alliance, if given the opportunity, while still operating from Bengal. This leadership dispute within the opposition has surfaced against the backdrop of the ongoing Winter Se

On Tuesday, the Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of biased functioning of the House. The motion, supported by over 50 MPs from Congress, Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Samajwadi Party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, was submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. While the motion’s chances of success seem slim, with sources in Trinamool suggesting that th

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna (SM Krishna), the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 92 following a prolonged illness. He died at his residence in Bengaluru, and his family confirmed that his mortal remains would be taken to his hometown of Maddur. Krishna is widely remembered for his key role in transforming Bengaluru into India’s Silicon Valley. As the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004, he was instrumental in the stat

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Union Government for delaying financial assistance to Wayanad, which was severely affected by landslides in July. Nearly 400 people were killed in the disaster, and despite 100 days passing since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the affected villages, the state has not received any financial aid for rehabilitation. The Centre has been swift in helping other disaster-hit states, but Kerala’s requests for aid have been

After the historic NDA victory in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh election, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has been increasingly active in political affairs. Highly respected by CM Chandrababu Naidu and the NDA leadership in Delhi, Kalyan has become a prominent figure. However, recent reports have raised serious concerns as Kalyan's security and administration team received alarming phone calls threatening his life. The caller issued explicit death threats, using offensive and abusive language,

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, under the leadership of BR Naidu, has brought in notable improvements to the operations and management of the Tirumala temple. From cleaner pathways and better quality of services to addressing long-standing concerns like non-Hindu workers in Tirumala, the board has been making strides in maintaining the temple's sanctity. However, one major issue remains unresolved: the rise of Instagram reels and dance videos filmed in front of t

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the MLA from Pulivendula and president of YSR Congress, has been spending much of his time in Bengaluru since the recent 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections. While in Bengaluru, he stays at his Yelahanka Palace but frequently visits Andhra Pradesh for a few days each week. Reports have surfaced suggesting that significant Vaastu changes are being made to his Tadepalli residence and camp office following the party's historic defeat in the elections. Social media h

Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamul Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister, has expressed her readiness to take charge of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, the opposition alliance aimed at challenging the BJP in upcoming elections. Senior leaders within the opposition, including Tejashwi Yadav of RJD and Sharad Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party, have indicated their support for her bid, though they stress that the decision should be made through consensus among all members of the coalition.

Delhi’s former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will be contesting the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections from Jangpura, as announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Alongside Sisodia, civil services teacher Avadh Ojha has been named as the party's candidate for the Patparganj seat in East Delhi. This announcement comes with AAP’s release of its second list of 20 candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls, which are expected early next year. Last month, AAP had already released

President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his vision for major immigration changes in an interview with Meet the Press. His plans include ending birthright citizenship, deporting families with mixed immigration status, and finding a solution for Dreamers, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Ending Birthright Citizenship Currently, the U.S. grants citizenship to anyone born on its soil, regardless of their parents' immigr

In a recent statement that has ignited a political firestorm, Vijayasai Reddy, the 67-year-old Member of Parliament, made provocative remarks about Chandrababu Naidu, predicting that the 74-year-old leader would be jailed if Jagan Mohan Reddy is re-elected as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He went further, questioning whether Naidu would even be alive by then, which has been widely condemned across the political spectrum. TDP spokesperson Varla Ramaiah quickly responded, expressi

A major uproar occurred in the Rajya Sabha on December 5 after a bundle of cash was discovered in the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. The Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, informed the House that the cash was found by security officials during an anti-sabotage check after the House was adjourned the previous day. Mr. Dhankhar stated that the money was found in seat number 222, which is currently allocated to Singhvi, who represents Telangana. The incident has spa

On Thursday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy invited former Chief Minister and BRS President K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) to join the ‘Praja Palana’ Vijayotsavalu celebrations, commemorating the first anniversary of the Congress government's rule in Telangana. The celebrations, planned at Hyderabad's Tank Bund, aim to be a grand success with active participation from citizens. The BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and other officials have been tasked with invit

Congress MPs staged a protest in Parliament by wearing jackets that displayed the slogan "Modi-Adani Ek Hain" (Modi and Adani are one) on Thursday. This demonstration was part of the party's ongoing campaign to demand answers from the government about alleged financial irregularities and favoritism involving the Adani Group. The protestors entered Parliament premises wearing the jackets and chanting slogans accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting billionaire business

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

The Telangana Government has secured a landmark partnership with Google to establish India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad, making the city the second location in the APAC region to host such a facility, after Tokyo. This state-of-the-art cybersecurity hub will focus on cutting-edge research and AI-driven security solutions, aimed at improving online safety and protecting India’s digital infrastructure. Google’s commitment includes fostering skil

Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was stopped at the Ghazipur border on Wednesday while attempting to visit Sambhal, where prohibitory orders were in place. The Congress leader, along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior leaders, reached the Ghazipur border in the morning. Heavy police force and barricades were deployed to prevent them from entering the district, as part of the ongoing security measures in the region. The curbs, imposed under Section 163 of the B

In a lighthearted yet controversial remark, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly suggested that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. This came during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on November 29. The meeting followed Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada. During the discussion, Trudeau expressed concerns about the economic impact of the tariffs on Canada. In re

Devendra Fadnavis is poised to begin his third term as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, with an oath-taking ceremony scheduled for tomorrow at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. This follows a period of suspense over the leadership of the newly-formed BJP-led Mahayuti government, which secured a sweeping victory in the recent state elections. Today, the BJP core committee officially finalized Fadnavis as its choice for Chief Minister, bringing an end to the uncertainty surrounding the post. Hi