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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

If the reports appearing in a section of media are to be believed, Bharat Rashtra Samithi and former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao can breathe it easy in the sensational illegal telephone tapping case involving former special intelligence branch chief T Prabhakar Rao. According to these reports, Prabhakar Rao, the prime accused and former Officer on Special Duty of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB), has reportedly been granted a green card in the United States. The reports

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

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

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

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who captured international attention with her Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games, is taking legal action against media outlets that published reports on her medical records. These reports, which leaked Khelif's alleged XY chromosomes, reignited a gender controversy that followed her victory over Italy’s Angela Carini in the opening round of the boxing tournament. Khelif’s quick and decisive victory in just 46 seconds, which left Carini injure

With Donald Trump set to become the US president, Indian exporters may face challenges due to potential changes in trade policies. Experts suggest that the 'America First' agenda could lead to higher customs duties on goods like automobiles, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, stricter H-1B visa rules may impact Indian IT firms, as a significant portion of their revenue comes from the US market. The US is India's largest trading partner, accounting for a substantia

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

Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan recently launched a scathing attack on his cabinet colleague, home minister Vangalapudi Anitha, over the functioning of the police department. This move has sparked debate among analysts, who believe that Kalyan may have overstepped his boundaries as an alliance partner. While Kalyan's concerns about the breakdown of law and order and atrocities against women are valid, some analysts argue that he should have

As Election Day approaches, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a tight race, with more than 78 million American voters already casting their ballots. Both candidates have been crisscrossing the seven battleground states, delivering their closing remarks in a bid to secure crucial electoral college votes. In the national polls, Harris holds a slight lead over Trump, with a 0.9 percentage point advantage in the weighted average compiled by Fiv

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

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

In the upcoming US presidential election, the issue of abortion rights is emerging as a significant factor that is influencing Indian American women's voting preferences. This demographic group, part of the second-largest immigrant community in the United States, is showing a strong inclination towards supporting candidates who advocate for reproductive rights. Meeta Damani, an Indian American documentary filmmaker in New Jersey, emphasizes the interconnected nature of reproductive rights

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan recently made a bold move by publicly revealing widespread public dissatisfaction with Chandrababu Naidu's government. This is a rare occurrence as no Deputy Chief Minister usually opens up about such issues publicly. The move has sparked discussions and criticism, shedding light on the underlying issues plaguing the government. Critics have pointed out three primary issues that are damaging the government's reputation and inciting public f

Donald Trump is on track to make history as the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote in a U.S. presidential election. His victories in key swing states like North Carolina and Georgia have solidified his path to the presidency, narrowing Vice President Kamala Harris's chances of reaching the White House. If confirmed, Trump would become the first Republican since George W. Bush in 2004 to win the popular vote, marking a significant milestone in American politics.

When everybody has almost forgotten the controversial issue of adulteration of ghee used for Tirumala laddu prasadam, the special investigation team monitored by the Central Bureau of Investigation director has quietly begun the investigation, as directed by the Supreme Court on October 3. The SIT comprises CBI joint director in Hyderabad S V Veeresh Prabhu, CBI superintendent of police (Visakhapatnam) Murali Rambha, Guntur range inspector general of police Sarvashreshtha Tripathi and Visakha

The famous election prognosticator, New York Times’s 'Needle', was projecting an 84 per cent chance of a Donald Trump victory with about 295 electoral college votes based on its data at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday (9 a.m. Wednesday in India). The 'Needle' swings as the data that comes in is analyzed in real-time and makes the projection it considers valid at that time. A little before 10 p.m., it showed Trump at nearly 290 seats before swinging down five to 285 at 10 p.m. and ris