In the 2024 Andhra Pradesh state budget, the NDA-led government has allocated Rs 3445 crore for the development of Amaravati, the state's proposed capital. This marks a significant boost for the capital region, signaling a renewed commitment to its growth and infrastructure development. The Rs 3445 crore allocation includes: Rs 3000 crore for the development of basic social infrastructure in Amaravati, focusing on essential services and urban d

Police in Telangana's Vikarabad district have taken swift action by arresting 55 individuals in connection with the recent attack on district officials during a public hearing for the proposed 'Pharma Village'. The attack, which took place in Lagacharla village of Dudyala mandal, left District Collector Prateek Jain, Additional Collector G. Lingya Naik, and Kodangal Area Development Authority (KADA) Chairman Venkat Reddy injured. The incident, which occurred in Kodangal con

Melania Trump will not be attending the traditional White House meeting on Wednesday with first lady Jill Biden, sources said. Traditionally, when the outgoing President hosts the incoming President-elect in the Oval Office, the first lady hosts her successor for tea in the residence. Michelle Obama hosted Melania Trump for tea in the Yellow Room after the 2016 election. However, Melania Trump did not meet with Jill Biden after the contentious 2020 race as Donald Trump repeatedly claimed he w

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US presidential election has sent shockwaves through global markets, with countries around the world feeling the effects of his win. The dynamics between nations are shifting, and conflicts are being impacted in new ways, highlighting the significant role Trump plays on the world stage. One country that stands to benefit from Trump's policies is India. With China currently dominating the market as the largest exporter of iPhones, India is

Despite warnings from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, MLAs from the ruling coalition in Andhra Pradesh are reportedly continuing to interfere in liquor and sand businesses. Complaints of intimidation and demands for commissions from business owners have been flooding in, despite Naidu's instructions to refrain from such activities. The new excise policy has also been marred by controversies, with allegations of MLAs obstructing businesspeople from participating in the tender process f

Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, associated with the banned group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has issued threats targeting Hindu temples, including the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In a recent video, reportedly filmed in Brampton, Canada, Pannun warned of potential attacks on November 16 and 17. The video appears aimed at inciting violence against Hindu places of worship in India. In his message, Pannun stated, “We will shake the foundations of Ayodhya, birthplace of the v

The Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister, Payyavula Keshav, presented a Budget of Rs 2,94,427 crore for the financial year 2024-25, marking a 5.40% increase from the previous year. The budget allocation includes Rs 2,35,916 crore for revenue expenditure and Rs 32,712 crore for capital expenditure. The estimated revenue deficit is around Rs 34,743 crore, with a fiscal deficit of approximately Rs 68,742 crore, accounting for 4.19% and 2.12% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) respectively.

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Pulivendula MLA and leader of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), has reportedly decided to indirectly boycott the upcoming sessions of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly. Jagan, who held the position of leader of the house between 2019 and 2024, has chosen not to attend the current budget session. This decision has raised eyebrows and triggered political speculation about the reasons behind his absence. A TDP spokesperson recently shared a post on

In recent times, the Telugu social media space has seen an alarming rise in offensive content, including filth, gore, and personal attacks, particularly within the political circles of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana. This toxic environment has become a major concern, with abusive posts targeting political leaders, their families, and even ordinary citizens. In response, the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has taken corrective measures to address the issue, with law enforcement authorities

Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (RRR), once a vocal critic and rebel MP from the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP), has experienced a major political transformation. After his fallout with YCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, RRR found himself ostracized, even being barred from entering Andhra Pradesh at one point. His once-promising political career was marred by hostility and isolation from both party leadership and fellow MPs. However, RRR’s fortunes took a sharp turn when he joi

Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, there has been a significant increase in Google searches related to leaving the country. Searches on topics like immigration and relocating abroad surged by 1,514 percent, according to VisaGuide.World. This rise reflects a strong interest among Americans in moving to foreign countries, fueled by various reactions to Trump's election as the 47th President of the United States. Surge in Immigrati

Throughout American history, no president or presidential candidate has ever spoken about India the way Donald Trump did during his campaign: "I am a big fan of Hindus and a big fan of India… Let me tell you, if I am elected as president, a true friend of Indians and Hindus will be in the White House, you can be sure of that. (For decades) generations of Indians and Hindus living in America have made this country powerful, a strength beyond anyone’s imagination. Th

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

Somu Veerraju, the former chief of BJP in Andhra Pradesh, has long been associated with a perceived soft corner for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s leadership, which many believe contributed to his removal from the BJP's state leadership position. However, after remaining largely silent despite the NDA alliance's massive victory in Andhra Pradesh, Veerraju made a surprising public appearance recently by meeting Nara Lokesh, the son of TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu. In a meeti

In the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump saw significant gains in his voter share across nearly every state, increasing his support in 48 out of 50 states compared to his 2020 performance. This trend was evident across all demographics and voter segments, signaling a broad and growing base of support. A notable shift occurred among women voters, with 46% casting their ballots for Trump, driven in large part by concerns over issues like gender identity policies in s

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on his birthday, praying for his long and healthy life. The Prime Minister took to social media to convey his regards, stating, "Best wishes to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Ji on his birthday. I pray for his long and healthy life." CM Reddy, in response, expressed gratitude for the kind wishes from PM Modi and thanked him for the gesture. Telugu actor Chiranjeevi also joined in to

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